Kingsgate Equestrian Championships in Localrider November 2018

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SHOW REPORT Caitlin Dologhan and Belle, Overall Points Champions for 2018

Dressage Anita Street and Grey Lad III, Novice Champion and Elementary Reserve Champion

Karen Ledger and Mister Red, Prelim Reserve Champions

Kingates Equestrian Dressage & Show Jumping Championships Kingates Equestrian, Ventnor, Isle of Wight Words and pictures by Dawn Norris

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ingates Equestrian, which is based on the Isle of Wight has just completed its fourth summer show season, consisting of a Dressage and Show Jumping series along with events such as Showing and Eventers Challenge. All the shows were extremely well supported and this year we were able to make the most of the glorious weather.

Our Show Jumping series ran over three shows, with competitors gaining points by either being placed or achieving double clears. Classes started at 6” going up to 3’6” and the whole series was very generously sponsored by Vectis Equine Vets.

As in previous years, the dressage shows were oversubscribed, with up to 70 tests being ridden on each day. There were classes for everyone, ranging from Intro to Medium level, with points awarded based on placings and percentages achieved. Say it with Brownies and Froghill Tack kindly sponsored these classes.

Caitlin Dologhan riding Belle had a very successful summer, taking the 2018 Overall Points Championship. This Championship is based on points awarded at both the 2018 Show Jumping and Dressage shows. Caitlin soared up the leaderboard when she won both the 6” and 12” Show Jumping Championships as well as taking Reserve Champion in both Intro A and Intro B in the Dressage series.

Kirsty Newham and Truway Daphne, Elementary and Medium Champions Milly Collins and Jackeroo, Intro A and Intro B Junior Champions

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Show Jumping Phoebe NichollsTaylor and Farriers First Dream, Prelim Champion and Reserve Novice Champions

Kirsty Hume and Angus, 2’6” and 2’9” Reserve Champions

Phoebe Tombleson and Nellie, 18” Show Jumping Reserve Champions

Keira HarperMarley and Coaster, 2’3” and 2’6” Show Jumping Champions Natalie Brougham and Abbotswood Zeus, Prelim A Champion and Prelim B Reserve Champion

Jo Hardy and Flash, 12” Show Jumping Reserve Champions

Helen Short and Misty Elegance, 2’9” Reserve Champion and 3’0” Champion Sarah Dologhan and Belle, Intro A and Intro B Champions

Sophie Philips and Cloudie, 2’0” Show Jumping Champion and 2’3” Reserve Champion

Jess Issaacson and Gwynisle Debutante, 6” Show Jumping Reserve Champion NOVEMBER 2018 Localrider 63

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