In 2006 Carlene Barton finished sixth in the CCI4* in Adelaide but ten years later she was back competing under different circumstances. This year Carlene was not the only Barton competing in the Horseland CCI2* as her 16 year old daughter Olivia was also competing and went on to finish sixth in the overall class and third in the Bates Young Rider Championship on the homebred APH Bertie Bad
Carlene also had a successful week on the 14 year old APH Merlin, also homebred, finishing twelfth overall despite this being Merlin’s only 2* run this year. And while Carlene unfortunately had two rails down in the show jumping, ending hopes of a seriously good place, Olivia did jump a beautiful clear round (see video below) for a top six finish
We caught up with them to find out what it is like competing against each other at this level and how their week in Adelaide had gone
Carlene and Olivia
