What a super show, this years British Open was.
For those of you who went I am sure you thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it,  and for those of you who missed it, it is well worth trying to get there next time.

The Whitaker family dominated the classes, all five of them being placed in the British Open Championships,
Robert winning the title he won previously at the first show in 2003, Michael in second, William taking third then Dad John in fifth and Ellen ninth.
It was Williams night on Saturday when he was the only clear over the great Wall standing at 7’2”, the crowd roaring their approval.
Ellen, riding Cortaflex Kanselier took the Winter Premier Grand Prix Championships on Thursday with local lad Keith Shore in seventh place.
 Local rider nineteen year old Chris Smith from Mottram also gave a good account of himself being in the placings in the Easy Bed stakes.

Indoor Cross Country saw another local rider Jeanette Brakewell do well, born and going to School in Chorley she rode Over to You into fifth place, (the winner being Song for Gull ridden by Georgie Spence), in the Power and Speed section she was in ninth place with show jumper Dirk  Demeersman . Jeanette is a regular member of the British Team,.  Polly Stockton from Malpas picked up a lower placing with Miss Haversham in the Cross Country phase.
With Indoor Polo, Barrel racing, Dressage. Parelli, Daniel Naprous and his team of stunt Horsemen  and the fast and furious Scurry Driving it was a really enjoyable  Show .

REMINDER. H.O.Y.S.   This year is the 60th Diamond Jubilee, a well filled programme of events will be taking place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th  October, the Household Cavalry will be performing their Musical Ride, the Musical Drive of the Heavy Horses is back a feature to bring tears to the Eyes, Scurry Driving, Pony Club Games as well as the Showing, Jumping  and Working Hunter classes.
  The Caldene Arena will be made larger and positioned at the opposite end of the Cushion Track International Arena with the Shopping Retail Village in the middle.
Tickets will be sought after so book early  Box Office enquiries 08719 45 45 00 or book on line  www.hoys.co.uk

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