His trot work is phenomenal and he has good uphill tendency.” “He needs to find a little more balance but he’s still new to this level. He’s mentally strong and has the talent to go to grand prix,” said Andrew. Andrew took on the ride recently and this was their third show together and Virtue’s first inter I. Mandy has had considerable success with him, winning a two Area Festival titles. He’s working at GP at home and I hope to do an inter II by the end of the year.” ‘Bert’ will be competing in the PSG and inter I at the Nationals.Īndrew Gould smashed the small tour classes on the first day with Mandy Towle-Shaw’s nine-year-old Vitalis gelding, Rockwood Virtue. “Since working with Peter I’ve found the right buttons. “It’s like dancing with the devil! When I tried him my mum told the sellers to put him away, but I loved him,” said Tyler. Tyler’s second ride Gijsbert (by United) is a bit older at 10 and was bought in Holland as a just-backed four-year-old. I usually prefer sharper horses and he’s always been a bit backward but through understanding him and riding him the right way, it’s come good.” “Igor and I have become a really good team over the last year. Peter Storr has helped me a huge amount with his training regime and my riding,” commented Tyler. “He’s my rock-steady horse and is always rideable though he can be stubborn. Fortunately he pulled through although rehab was a challenge as Tyler was advised to ride the powerful gelding straight away after eight months’ box rest – with no lunging! He is a true comeback kid as he had septic peritonitis as a five-year-old and only given a 5% chance of survival. Igor (Uphill x Cabochon) - pictured above - is still only eight years old and this is his first year at small tour. Her two horses put on a good show with wins for Igor VIII at PSG and Gijsbert at Inter I and a number of top three placings for them both. Tyler Bradshaw was more fortunate as she had most of her family (mum, dad and partner) with her for the excursion from Tiverton in Devon to Bedfordshire. It proves that a Grand Prix rider isn’t too grand to do the hard work of prepping and riding two horses for herself. Nicola was flying solo at Bury Farm as her usual groom, husband Harvey, was off filming during the day with a certain Mr Hester for his Ridely app. I might have liked a bit more power, but settled for a clear round.” I was particularly pleased with her extended walk and the eight metre trot circles rode well. She’s always willing and forward and never spooky. She’s always solid in the arena and tries her best. “She’s getting more consistent all the time. “She’s only eight so still a little green,” explained Nicola who will contest the Advanced Medium Gold with her at the Nationals. Nicola Buchanan added a Prix St Georges (PSG) win on St Giles Bon Bon to her two GP third places. When I first got him we just hacked him for a year and played with him in the arena.” “I love him – straightforward and easy and really smart.” (She’s talking about the horse here but we’re sure that applies to Will too!) “My gorgeous hubby bought him for me just before Covid,” said Nikki. Nikki’s Medium 75 Gold winner, Shareholder II, was a present from her husband Will. “He’s a lovely boy who has grown and grown.” “He needs to get a bit more mileage,” explained Nicky who owns the eight-year-old with Ros Emery-Kay. Dan Ivanoe was at Bury Farm for some pre-Nationals practice and took a first and second at Medium Gold level. Dan Ivanhoe and Dan Icarus are both powering up the grades with Nikki. He didn’t quite feel himself on Saturday but he’s established enough now to just pop round.”ĭurable (by Spielberg) is owned by Nikki and Viv Gleave and has offspring who are already following in his footsteps. He’s a scopey and huge-moving horse and tries so hard. “I was trying to ride for clear rounds and there were no huge mistakes. “He was a bit hotter and more go-ey today (Sunday),” said Nikki. His test was full of high points – lovely uphill changes and sweeping half passes. ‘Dan’s’ Saturday test was flowing but perhaps lacked a little of his usual sparkle. Nikki Barker and Durable (pictured) showed superb consistency to win both, though Steph Croxford with Mr Benn II and Nicola Buchanan with Half Moon Dark Magic ran them close. In the Grand Prix classes there was strong competition between the top three on both days. With just a few short weeks to the LeMieux National Championships, riders at Bury Farm High Profile Show (27 – 29 August 2021) were taking the opportunity to acclimatise their horses to a bigger show atmosphere, flower-dressed arenas and loudspeaker announcements.
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