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32 Reybridge, Lacock, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 2PF

Congratulations to everyone who competed. You were all beautifully turned out and a credit to the Pony Club. Maggie and I were delighted with the fantastic results

^{David Doel 1st, Beth Stoneham 2nd, Lucy Ryan 3rd, Jessica Waldron Team: 5th}

^{Sophie Arundel 6th, Frankie Price 10th, Alex Hamilton White, Hannah Chase}

^{Team: 2nd qualified for Champs, where Sarah was 2nd and Antonia was 9th Sarah Pinfield 1st, Antonia Riley 1st, Katie Ebbs 8th, Elena Palmer}

^{Madeleine Barr 7th, Rebecca Mowlem, Georgie Wyatt, Cesci Addis}

^{Team: 1st Sarah Pinfield 1st, Antonia Riley 2nd, Elena Palmer 4th, Sophie Andrews 8th}

^{Libby Seed, Jonty Bevins, Amy Greenman, Brooke Henley}

^{Emily Mckeown, Sophie Lavender, Charlotte Self 9th, Catherine Lambert}

On one of the few fine days in July, a total of seven teams headed for Bristol and the Area Dressage.

JUNIORS

NOVICE CHALLENGE

We fielded two teams at this level. Madeleine Barr produced a correct test to be 7th, competing in a team along with Rebecca Mowlem, Georgie Wyatt and Cesci Addis.

Antonia, Elena and Sarah rode again, alongside Katie Ebbs in this slightly more difficult test. A superb second place for this very young team meant qualification for the Championships in Cheshire during the August Bank Holiday weekend.

With Elena flying back from holiday especially for the competition, all had a great time at what will hopefully be the first of many Championships for them all. Sarah Pinfield claimed 2nd place individually and Antonia was rewarded with a top 10 placing in this prestigious National competition.

OPEN AREA

Two teams made it to the Open section. Nearly all our competitors were placed – with the team of Frankie Price (10th), Sophie Arundel (6th), Alex Hamilton White and Hannah Chase putting up a strong performance to be Team 5th.

However, David Doel (1st), Beth Stoneham (2nd), Lucy Ryan (5th) and Jessica Waldron lead the field at the end of the class and the win qualified them through to the National Championships – held at Draycott Manor in August.

At this National level – David held his own for 4th place in his section with Lucy coming 8th on her young horse. However, Beth suffered the misfortune of Max going lame just before her test – which meant a slightly cautious and uneven performance – a real disappointment for the pair who have been so consistent all year. Jessica kept her nerve under the pressure and produced a solid performance to help the team to 5th place. This was the Avon Vale’s best Team result in the Open Dressage – so many congratulations to all concerned.