British Showjumping National Championships 2019
Tabitha Kyle wins the National 138cm Championship Final
Competition was hard fought as 26 starters came forward in the National 138cm Championship Final; the penultimate class of the day in Championship Arena 1 at the British Showjumping National Championships 2019.
Out of the eight riders who made it through to the jump off, Tabitha had two of the rides, with the win going to Playboy Van De Zoetewei. The 8-year-old bay gelding pulled a stylish double clear out the bag, winning by over two and a half seconds.
Speaking of their win, the 11-year-old showjumper from Leicestershire, Tabitha commented:
I don’t overthink, I ride every show the same”. The combination have been in fantastic form of late, also taking the 138 title at Royal International Horse Show last month.
Runner up was Lucy Gilbertson with Airbourne Freddie, with Tia Squibb and Drumaclan Flight in third.
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As the day drew to a close, Sienna White and her coloured-pony Touch of Marmite received their first big win in the 2019 Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship Final at the 2019 British Showjumping National Championships yesterday.
A nail-biting jump off left title-winner, Sienna White holding her breath as she watched the remaining riders jump after an early draw. Whilst the time proved it could beaten, it was faults that proved the downfall for fellow competitors as Touch of Marmite’s careful footing ensured their clear round secured the top spot.
Travelling all the way from North London with two ponies, Sienna is hoping for a successful run across the show this week. When asked about her win, Sienna excited commented that
this is my most prestigious win so far and I’m looking forward to competing in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters and the Pony Foxhunter Masters later in the week”.
For more information on this week’s BSJA National Championships (2019) including live results, and the event schedule visit www.britishshowjumping.co.uk
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