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Robert Whitaker’s younger daughters should have thought one thing of this sort, as they secured a win within the Worldwide Enviornment at Hickstead days after he did.
Robert gained his first Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby title on 22 June, and on 27 June, Evie Whitaker, 12, and her nine-year-old sister Millie have been on the crew that gained the junior colleges crew title on the Hurst School Nationwide Colleges Leaping Championships. The Burgess Hill Ladies crew fielded solely three mixtures so had no drop rating however Evie (Little Impressario), Millie (Barleyfields Button) and 13-year-old Scarlett Zakihani (Raindancer III) jumped a transparent spherical every to win, forward of St Hugh’s Oxfordshire in second and Hurst Purple third.
“We weren’t actually anticipating it, nevertheless it’s simply cool to win in the principle ring at Hickstead,” mentioned Evie, who might be again within the ring for the 128cm last on the Agria Royal Worldwide Horse Present (22-27 July).
Scarlett, who has solely had her pony for a few months, added: “That is the primary time we’ve been collectively as a crew, and there’s solely three of us and most of the people had 4.”
The junior particular person title went to nine-year-old Harlow Wiek and Merlin, of Borough Major Inexperienced.
“He’s the most effective pony on the planet, and I’m so glad we certified for the principle enviornment,” mentioned Harlow.
Pangbourne School – Olivia Carter (Sonic), Maisie Stephenson (Jolene), Sophie Simpson (Lola) and Connie Mumby (Sugar Rush) – gained the senior crew title, and the senior particular person title went to Freddie Hodges and Muze VD Withoeve, of Leventhorpe Faculty.
The Hickstead Elite 1.10m NSEA particular person championship, went to 17-year-old Felsted pupil Amelia Eager and Fork Lightning, for the second 12 months working.
“I’m so glad that she proved it wasn’t only a one-off final 12 months, and he or she might truly do it once more this 12 months, I’m very pleased with her,” mentioned Amelia.
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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Enthusiastic about equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all features of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping exhibits by to worldwide championships.
