Sunday 4 July - British Dressage - Queach Farm
Cody had his first affiliated dressage outing, competiting in two prelim tests. He behaved himself very well in both the warm up area and in the arena. Sally and Jane were absolutely delighted that he performed so well, winning his classes with good scores and some encouraging comments from the judge.
It was a good thing that he did do well as Jane then forgave him for scraping her against the side of the lorry while unloading. Fortunately she managed to avoid getting blood on his white numnah and Sally's jacket!
Hopefully Fabiola and Cody will soon move up the dressage levels so that we don't have to get up at 5am too often...
Sunday 27 June - Show Jumping - Sissons Farm Equestrian Centre
On the hottest day of the year Sally and Jane decided to go show jumping! Fortunately Sissons now stock ice cream.
Cody had another lovely time at a party, jumping with great gusto. He is a very impressive looking horse and attracted many admiring glances. He jumped well, just having a couple of novice horse mistakes. He now knows that he gets a polo when he comes out of the ring and thinks he is very clever.
Molly jumped very well in her first class and won it in a fast time. Jane was thrilled with her, especially the tight angled turn to the last fence. Molly was unlucky to have one fence down in the next class.
Both horses behaved well in the very hot temperatures. Cody's next outing will be to dressage, where no doubt he will spend his time looking for the jumps. Molly does not "do dressage"!
Sunday 20 June - British Dressage - Fenning Farm
Sally and Buzz competed in two classes and came home with a 1st and 2nd. They received some helpful and positive remarks from the judge.
The weather was cold but we were all revived with tea and homemade cake - except for Buzz who chose to have haylage instead!
Sunday 13 June - Clear Round Jumping - Fenning Farm
Sally & Cody and Phil & Quixzee (owned by Lynn) jumped several rounds and came home with clear round rosettes. Both horses had a lovely time and Cody in particular did not want to come home as he really enjoys being at a "party".
Fenning Farm - Monday 21 May - Show Jumping
A late decision to go jumping saw Cody (Unico), Sally, Molly and Jane go to jump at Fenning. Remarkably the horses had stayed clean while out in the field!
Unfortunately, due to a misprint on the on-line schedule they arrived after Cody's class and Molly's first class was just about to finish. Thanks to the wonderful co-operation of Ros who runs Fenning, Cody was allowed to jump between classes over an altered course and he had a lovely time. Those watching were very impressed with him. Cody enjoyed being at a "party" but wanted to be the centre of attention at all times. Both owners (Sally and Jane) were delighted with him but have told him that he will have to learn patience!
Molly was a real professional. Sally tacked her up while Jane changed into her riding gear and learned the course as other competitiors pointed out the order of jumps. Luckily Jane's Mum came to watch and ended up holding Molly at various stages. Molly had a quick canter in the warm up area and popped a jump before going into the arena to jump a clear round. Molly also jumped in the next class and entertained spectators with her bouncing around before actually getting to the first fence. Jane would like to say a special thank you to Sally for being allowed to jump such a special little horse.
Molly 2'6" First
Molly 2'9" Third
If anyone is interested in going to Fenning to compete or watch, we can recommend the homemade cake and the tea in proper mugs!
Horses 4 Heroes - Sunday 16 May - Fenland Ride
A charity ride was organised by Shirley and Julie to raise money for Help 4 Heroes. The ride officially started at Sedgeway Equestrian Centre but six of us were allowed to start from Witcham. All the horses and riders had a great time, coming back with various degrees of aching limbs - the riders that is, not the horses! We all received beautiful rosettes and plan to go back to some of the tracks when we have had some rain to soften the ground. It was lovely for the school horses to go out as they work so hard in the indoor school. Unfortunately Molly had to be brought home before completing the ride as she was very naughty. I think she thought she was going across country and kept trying to gallop off and find some jumps!
The participating riders and horses were as follows:
Claire and Izzy
Jane and Tolly
Rebecca and Simba
Philip and Fred
Louise and Bonnie
Jane and Molly
Unaffiliated Dressage - Monday 3 May - Fenning Farm
Four horses and riders from WEC went to compete and had to endure dreadful weather conditions - fen blows, rain, hail, gales, just about everything really! Fabiola was the worst affected in her debut at Novice level; Sally should be congratulated for staying in the arena let alone finishing the test. Pam and Jane who were watching by the arena were nearly blown away such was the strength of the wind.
All combinations came home with rosettes:
Fabiola & Sally - 3rd Prelim and 3rd Novice
Tess & Lucy - 3rd and 4th Prelims
Grady & Janine - 6th Prelim
Fleur & Verity - 5th Novice
British Dressage - Sunday 25 April - Fenning Farm
Jouet du Chene (Buzz) and Sally competed in two Elementary classes and were placed 2nd and 3rd. Buzz was a very good boy and Sally was delighted with him.
Dressage - Monday 5 April 2010 - Fenning Farm
Two horses and riders from WEC went to Fenning Farm and came back delighted with the way the horses had performed.
Fabiola and Sally Wilkin came 1st and 2nd in two Prelim tests. Fabiola's way of going impressed the judge and the partnership looks an exciting prospect for the future.
Upgrade (Grady) and Janine King made their dressage debut and came home with a 6th place rosette. Janine is now looking forward to getting her own horsebox and going to more competitions.
British Dressage - Sunday 24 January 2010 - Manor Farm
Jouet du Chene and Sally Wilkin
The competition year has started in the way we hope it will continue - Buzz won both his classes and it stayed dry throughout! The judge made some very complimentary remarks about Buzz's way of going and Sally's correct training. Very happy horse, rider and groom!
Elementary 42 = 1st
Elementary 49 = 1st
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British Dressage - Fenning Farm - Sunday 22 November
Sally and Jouet de Chene
Although the day started dry and sunny, by the time Buzz was tacked up ready to compete - both horse and rider looking immaculate - the heavens opened. Fortunately, just as they started their test, the rain stopped. Buzz performed two correct and professional tests:
Elementary 42 - 2nd
Elementary 49 - 1st
Sally and her horse Jouet du Chene have qualified for the Elementary Regional Winter Dressage Championships at Addington Manor next February. This is the third year in succession that they have qualified - well done Sally and Buzz!
Unaffiliated Dressage - Sissons Farm Equestrian Centre - Sunday 25th October
It was a windy day at Sissons on Sunday but fortunately no rain.
Nick and Ann who run the centre are helpful and friendly, making everyone feel welcome. The arenas are nicely laid out and decorated with flowers. (Mind you some horses would not agree with that!)
All the WEC horses - Fabiola, Unico (Cody), Tess and Fleur du Chene - competed with success and received good comments from the judges. One judge particularly liked the smiles on the faces of Lucy and Tess as they completed their test! Fabiola had not competed here before and was rather amazed at all the other competitors and the arenas, but she got on with her job and will certainly come on for the experience. Cody has only jumped at Sissons and thinks that is far more fun than dressage! Verity was really pleased with Fleur in the Elementary test.
So here are our results:
Preliminary 10: Fabiola, Sally Wilkin, 5th
Preliminary 12: Fabiola, Sally Wilkin, 2ndPreliminary 10: Tess, Lucy Yorke, 3rd
Preliminary 12: Tess, Lucy Yorke, 7thPreliminary 12 Unico, Sally Wilkin, 8th
Novice 27: Fleur du Chene, Verity Sabin, 5th
Elementary 42: Fleur du Chene, Verity Sabin, 5th
Special thanks go to Nathan who helped us out on the day - he just celebrated his 21st birthday.
Unaffiliated Dressage - Fenning Farm - Sunday 11th October
Four horses had an enjoyable and successful day at Fenning:
Fabiola ridden by Sally won the Prelim 12 and 13. The pair performed two lovely tests and the partnership are going from strength to strength.
Unico (Cody), also ridden by Sally, took part in his first dressage test since he came to WEC almost a year ago. He exceeded all our expectations by coming 2nd to Fabiola in Prelim 13 and received some lovely comments from the judge. Lots of smiles on everyones' faces - including Cody's!
Tess, ridden by Lucy Yorke, came 2nd in Prem 12 and 5th in Prelim 13. Lucy was thrilled to bits with Tess and so was her owner Tracey who came to watch.
Fleur du Chene, ridden by Verity Sabin, competed in the two Novice tests and came Third in Novice 28 and First in Novice 30. Verity was delighted with Fleur.
Show Jumping Sissons Farm Equestrian Centre - Sunday 4th October
Two horses - Cody and Molly - went jumping and Fabiola went along for a day out. Luckily the windy weather had gone and the day stayed dry and mostly sunny. Cody jumped in the 2'3" and jumped a very nice double clear with Sally to finish 4th. He had an unlucky fence down in the 2'6", I don't think he had seen a gate before! Molly was 2nd in the 2'9" and 4th in the 3', jumping double clears in both classes. She tried her very best and galloped round the course as fast as she could with Jane hanging on tightly! A successful and enjoyable day for all.
Show Jumping - Fenning Farm - Sunday 20th September
Sally and Cody jumped two clear rounds in great style. Cody really enjoys going out to "parties"! Jane and Molly came 5th in the 2'6", unluckily having the last fence down in a fast jump off time, and then won the 2'9", jumping the only double clear.
Affiliated Dressage to Music - Manor Farm - 13th September
Buzz and Sally had another successful outing this time, winning the Elementary and coming 2nd in the Medium. Buzz did two obedient tests and one judge gave him an 8 for his paces.
Unaffiliated Dressage to Music - Manor Farm - 6th September
Buzz and Sally had a successful outing, coming 2nd in the Elementary and 1st in the Medium. This was their first outing at Medium and their new music was greatly enjoyed by spectators and the judge!
Affiliated Dressage - Laughton Manor - August
After a rather stressful journey, owing to a road closure, which gave them only 20 minutes to get ready to go into the arena, Sally and Buzz made the effort worthwhile by coming 2nd in one Elementary test and then winning the Elementary Qualifier. Buzz now needs to win one more qualifying class to compete at the Regional Finals next year.
Fenning Farm Dressage - Sunday 29th March
Verity Sabin and Fleur du Chene took 1st place in the Prelim 13 Class. Well done to Verity and Fleur! They also took a very commendable 5th place in the Prelim 18.
British Dressage Addington Manor Winter Regionals - 20th February 2009
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On 20th February, Sally Wilkin, Proprietor of Witcham Equestrian Centre, competed in the Winter Regional Dressage to Music Finals at Addington Manor, Bucks. She was placed first out of a class that had a large number of competitors, riding the 11 year old Jouet du Chene, whom she bred herself.
As the WINNER of the Restricted Elementary Dressage to Music, Sally is now qualified to go on to the Nationals this year.
All of us are really proud of them both - Congratulations and Well Done!
Sally is grateful to her sponsors - Fen Farm Supplies, Martin Strudwick and RPM Signs.
And now some articles from last year:
Manor Farm Show Jumping - Sunday 9 November
Three horses and riders from WEC took part in various classes at Manor Farm.
Woody and Sally Wilkin were very unfortunate not to be placed in both the classes they competed in as Woody jumped very well and with great enthusiasm.
Fleur and Verity Sabin came second in the Senior 75cm class with Fleur doing some great turns in the jump off.
Molly and Jane Badcock came third in the Senior 85cm. This was Molly’s first double clear at this height and she went at a great gallop round the jump off track.
Manor Farm Dressage - Sunday 2nd November
Sally took her horse Jouet du Chene (Buzz) to an affiliated dressage competition at Manor Farm.
She competed in two Elementary classes and was delighted with a 2nd and 3rd placing.
Buzz had some very complimentary comments from the judges who thought he
performed well and did two relaxed and calm tests.
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