LAUREN Blunsdon, from St Agnes, landed a duo of tickets with Ching Ching and Red Hot Chilli Stepper at the Hand Equestrian Centre, Bristol.
The Richard Lander schoolgirl qualified for the Hartpury College-based Blue Chip championships in April and the Pony of the Year show being held at Bury Farm, Bedfordshire in March.
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Kayla Setford from Redruth and Rosewall hi Flyer winners of the Blue Chip Sparkle JC/JA qualifier at the Grange Equestrian Centre. Picture by Kathryn Pearn
Lauren secured the first of her tickets in the Blue Chip Coral qualifier with her mother Cathy’s Red Hot Chilli Stepper.
This 11-year-old mare was originally purchased to produce and sell and came to Lauren with just £30 on her card.
The pair have continued to develop an excellent partnership since winning a supporting class at Hickstead and a coveted presentation rug at the end of last year.
Lauren said: “I’m really pleased with Heidi (Red Hot Chilli Stepper). She’s one of the most willing ponies I’ve sat on.”
Lauren also found the right form on her mother Cathy’s 14.1hh ten-year-old Irish bred gelding Ching Ching.
The pair emerged a close second behind Amy Inglis and Frere Jacques in the 30-strong British Showjumping 148cms Special to secure their passage to the Pony all Stars show.
Mother Cathy said: “It was pleasing to come home with two tickets. Ching has been a bit off colour lately and it’s great to see him coming back to form.
“Both Justin (Tuff) and Sophie Stockdale have been helping Lauren over the past few weeks and Peter Chitty warmed her up at the show.
“Both ponies jumped consistently and we’re now hoping to have a bit of luck in Hickstead qualifiers.”
Kayla Setford from Redruth recorded a top three placing in the JC/JA h’cap warm-up with Rosewall hi Flyer.
Earlier in the season, the 14-year-old from Lanner came close to clinching a winning double in the junior Blue Chip qualifiers at the Grange Equestrian Centre, Okehampton, emerging with the top ticket in the Blue Chip Sparkle JC/JA and the second placed qualification in the Horse Quest Pony Coral qualifier.
This Poole Academy pupil, opened her account in the Coral qualifier on Diptford Stardust before going one better to secure victory in the Sparkle on Rosewall hi Flyer.
Kayla, who trains with Zoe Gwennap, said: “Both my ponies have been incredibly consistent over the past few weeks,”
“Flyer’s jumping out of her skin and Rosie keeps clocking up clear rounds fulfilling my aim with her. We’ve recently bought a young horse and I did consider giving up the ponies but I’m confident I can combine both now.”
Kayla has carefully developed her partnership with the nine year-old Rosewall hi Flyer.
Kayla, who is a member of Cornwall’s junior show jumping academy, said: “Mum and dad (Karen and Tony) bought her for me just over a year ago,”
“We’ve really clicked and secured our foxhunter double clears for next year.”
Zoe Gwennap said: “Kayla works extremely hard and has grown in maturity.
“This shows up in her style, skills, understanding of the sport and overall finesse. She has been duly rewarded and I congratulate her on her continued success.”
Crantock Riding Club have organised a showjumping day on March 11 at Trenissick Stables, Cubert, Newquay, to help boost the reward being offered for information leading to the capture of the killer of Dawn Jewell’s Friesian stallion Erik.
The two year-old was savagely killed in a field at Stithians in what police called a “sickening” attack in January.
“The money will go towards the reward and we’re hoping that Dawn will come along to present the awards on the day,” said Becky King who is helping to organise the event.
“This was a shocking incident and showing how strong the equine community is in Cornwall everyone is coming together to support Dawn and to make our feelings of horror known.”
The showjumping day starts at 9.30am with clear round followed by a range of classes starting at 10.30am including 2ft; 2ft 3ins-2ft 6ins; 2ft 6ins-2ft 9ins.
For further details call Becky on 01637 830413.
Anyone with information about the Cornish attack can contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting reference GP/12/66.
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