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A busy four days of top class competition saw this year’s KBIS British Equestrian Insurance BSJA Amateur and Veteran Championships proving more popular than ever. Held at Arena UK, near Grantham the culmination of this popular series saw competitors travelling from all over the country to take part.
Said Liz Prest of KBIS British Equestrian Insurance: “We have really enjoyed supporting such a prestigious show jumping series and working alongside the team at the BSJA. The series really gives amateur and veteran show jumpers the chance to compete with riders at a similar level and experience. We are keen supporters of grass roots competitions and recognise that without competitors like these the various equestrian sports would not grow and develop.”
A wide variety of classes over the show saw competitors fighting it out for the honours.
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The KBIS British Equestrian Insurance BSJA Snooker Stakes, where riders had to jump fences in order to gain points saw lucky winner, Natalie Harrison from Gillingham, Kent riding Nabucco, take the honours and driving off with a Peugeot 107 as her prize to keep for one year.
Alison Lines from Boldon Colliery, Tyne & Wear riding Jane Lishman’s seven-year-old gelding, Tradolin took home the KBIS British Equestrian 1.10m Grand Prix title after successfully qualifying in the first round on the Thursday. Second place went to Michelle Mason from Colchester, Essex riding Mr Munson’s Tkardo.
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The KBIS British Equestrian 90cm Grand Prix Final was won by 16-year-old Natalie Meakin from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire riding her mother’s seven-year-old mare, Turante. Natalie and Turante were fourth in Friday’s qualifier, but were unbeatable in the Final with an incredible time that was four seconds faster than second placed Rebecca Dearden from Coventry riding Flash Biker.
With only two clear rounds in the jump off, it was Helen Joslin from Frinton-on-Sea, Essex with S S Hollywood Star who clinched the KBIS British Equestrian Amateur 1.00m Grand Prix title by 0.81 second, with Absolute Horse Regional League winner Melissa Eagles and Casper III taking second place.
Laura Neilson from Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Cleveland made the long trip to Lincolnshire worth while by taking home the KBIS British Equestrian 1.20m Grand Prix with the 11-year-old, chestnut gelding Micklow Madness. In second place was Ian Wynne from Llangollen, Clwyd and Ann Wolley Dod’s seven-year-old gelding, Don Douglas.
The KBIS British Equestrian Major Veteran Grand Prix was won by Bina Ford from Bath riding her own 14-year-old, Amoray. A very close second place went to Norman Proffitt from Cannock, Staffordshire riding Opium Du Centre, the combination that had won the KBIS British Equestrian Minor Veteran Grand Prix on Friday.
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Based in Newbury in Berkshire, KBIS British Equestrian Insurance are well established experts in equine insurance, providing a wide range of policies and services for horse owners in the leisure and competition horse market, bloodstock cover and trailers.
New additions to the service include liability cover for livery yards, equestrian establishments, instructors and event insurance.
Added Liz Prest: “We are now looking forward to the 2008 qualifying rounds and championship and hope to see many competitors compete once again.”
For further information please contact KBIS British Equestrian Insurance on 0845 230 2323.
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