Beth Wilson with Alto et Audax - Mitavite Young Rider winners
All six of the year long ESNZ Eventing series were completed at the NRM Three-Day Event at Taupo over the weekend. Some had already been won, others went down to the wire, but places changed down the order in all series except the Grassroots. The winners and place-getters will receive their rewards at the ESNZ Eventing Awards Dinner at the West Plaza Hotel in Wellington on Saturday 14th July.
ESNZ EVENTING SUPER LEAGUE
The Super League is designed to recognise the top combinations in the country, with only elite 3* and 4* level classes included, as opposed to the other five series which include all levels of competition. So it is fitting that the winner had won every event he contested, both in New Zealand and Australia, and was never going to be caught although not competing at Taupo.- read the wrap up from this league here
Final results:
Clarke Johnstone (Matangi), Balmoral Sensation, 178 pts, 1;
Emily Cammock (Christchurch), Shaw Lee, 110 pts, 2;
Nick Brooks (Cambridge), For Fame, 106 pts, 3;
Jessica Woods (Ohaupo), Just de Manzana, 103 pts, 4;
Bundy Philpott (Cambridge), Tresca NZPH, 96 pts, 5;
Amanda Pottinger (Havelock Nth), Just Kidding, 81 pts, 6
EQUISSAGE PRO-AM RIDER
Louise Mulholland, from Taumarunui, had established an unbeatable lead on Mr McTaggert in the Equissage Pro-Am series prior to the NRM Three-day Event, so while their withdrawal from the Bates CCI2* was a disappointment, it did not affect the final outcome.
Taupo’s Holly Rose on Pampero, in second place, added a few points for completing the AMS Saddlery CCI1* Open class, while Tayla Mason and Centennial narrowed the margin after discarding another score having picked up placing points in the Fiber Fresh CCI1*Championship. With FEI classes earning points in a ratio of one per four starters, combinations down the order also earn sixth place points.
But the big movers were Megan Finlayson, from Kerikeri, who won the AMS Saddlery CCI1* Open on the experienced Greensleeves, and Angela Lloyd, from Hunua, who was second in the Bates CCI2* on Lyrical, both rocketing up the order. Otorohanga veterinarian Cherie Jaques and Black Gem hung in there after placing down the order in the Fiber Fresh CCI1* Championship.
Final results:
Louise Mulholland, Mr McTaggert, 196 pts, 1;
Holly Rose, Pampero, 155 pts, 2;
Tayla Mason, Centennial, 152.5 pts, 3;
Megan Finlayson, Greensleeves, 129 pts, 4;
Angela Lloyd, Lyrical, 117 pts, 5;
Cherie Jaques, Black Gem, 116.5 pts, 6
PEL AMATEUR RIDER
Shannon Galloway and Day Walker had galloped away with the PEL Amateur Rider series before the NRM Three-day Event, but they wound up their year with a completion of the Fiber Fresh CCI1* Championship, before hurrying back to Hamilton for Mother’s Day with her two young sons.
Amanda Illston and the home bred Verdelho closed the gap a little after placing fourth in the Fiber Fresh CCI1*, but there was a big gap back to Erica Alderton and Orion Star in third place, after completing the AMS Saddlery CCI1* Open class. Both Shannon and Amanda, who went head to head earlier on, plan to move up to 2* next season.
Kirsty Guilfoyle leapt into fourth position on Ash Haven Diva after placing second in the Wairakei Resort CCN105 Championship, as Ingrid Herdson did not start Mr Tambourine Man, and Jane Callaghan withdrew Weiti West End before the dressage, although they did pass the trot up.
Final results:
Shannon Galloway, Day Walker, 167.5 pts, 1;
Amanda Illston, Verdelho, 138.5 pts, 2;
Erica Alderton, Orion Star, 74 pts, 3;
Kirsty Guilfoyle, Ash Haven Diva, 67 pts, 4;
Ingrid Herdson, Mr Tambourine Man, 66 pts, 5;
Jane Callaghan, Weiti West End, 65 pts, 6
MITAVITE YOUNG RIDER
Beth Wilson sealed the lead on Alto et Audax for a well deserved win in the Mitavite Young Rider series with fifth place in the Bates CCI2* at Taupo. This combination also holds the New Zealand Young Rider Championship after winning the Charisma Trophy at the Central Districts Horse Trials at Pukemarama a fortnight earlier, so worthy winners.
Jeffrey Amon held onto second place with JA Take A Shot despite not adding to his tally, while Aiden Viviers and Giselle II moved into third place after completing the Fiber Fresh CCI1* Championship, relegating Greer Caddigan and Mr Mancini to fourth. Gemma Hampson on Pintado Prima Rosa and Sylvie McLean on RM Let It Be hung on for fifth and sixth.
Final results:
Beth Wilson, Alto et Audax, 205.5 pts, 1;
Jeffrey Amon, JA Take A Shot, 156pts, 2;
Aiden Viviers, Giselle II, 135 pts, 3;
Greer Caddigan, Mr Mancini, 127 pts, 4;
Gemma Hampson, Pintado Prima Rosa, 96 pts, 5;
Sylvie McLean, RM Let It Be, 86 pts, 6
Caroline Howell and Telestory
JUNIOR RIDER
Hastings Girls High School student Caroline Howell made a good recovery from her nasty fall at Kihikihi to complete her season on Telestory with third place in the Taupo Veterinary Centre CCN105 Open, ensuring she won the Junior Rider series although they had dropped down a level to regain confidence.
Fifteen year old Kaitlyn Freeman on Landisohn from Otaki was second in the series, despite not adding to their tally, while Eden Doull and Noble Value, who held third position, placed second in front of Caroline and Telestory to close the gap.
Samuel Amon and Trojan Warrior completed the Bates CCI2*, while New Zealand Junior Rider champions Jasmyne Speake and DSE Beyond Compare completed the Fiber Fresh CCI1* Championship, both riders adding to their totals. Georgie Dickson and Tigerherz moved into the frame after placing eighth in the Wairakei Resort CCN105 Championship.
Final results:
Caroline Howell, Telestory, 142.5 pts, 1;
Kaitlyn Freeman, Landisohn, 135 pts, 2;
Eden Doull, Noble Value, 110 pts, 3;
Samuel Amon, Trojan Warrior, 72 pts, 4;
Jasmyne Speake, DSE Beyond Compare, 62 pts, 5;
Georgie Dickson, Tigerherz, 60.5 pts, 6
GRASSROOTS
The Grassroots series was not affected by the NRM National Three-day Event although there were some combinations competing who were in contention. The only one to earn points was Kady Prujean on VPS Call Me Cash, but it did not change their position.
Final results:
Ashley Johnston, Miss Vee NZPH, 60pts, 1;
Ashra McAvinue, TR Wanderlust, 59 pts, 2;
Jenny Pearce, Top Steel, 52 pts, 3;
Kady Prujean, VPS Call Me Cash, 45 pts, 4;
Bev Mulder, Pagan Warrior, 39 pts, 5;
Anna Van Dissen, Rokowai, 38 pts, 6
Article by Virginia Caro
