DABBS DOES IT AGAIN!!

With kind permission of Brian Watson, Events Organiser at Dabbs Arena, Fife, the first of ten qualifiers was held for the Scottish Amateur Showjumping final, which is to be held at Dabbs Arena in June 2001.

Despite the appalling weather forecast, competitors were not deterred in any way from attending what proved to be an excellent days’ showjumping, with classes catering for the absolute beginners with clear round jumping to the more experienced riders and steeds who tackled the open classes.

The main purpose of the day was to invite competitors who are interested in representing Scotland at next years’ final, to compete in the SAIS Amateur Championship Qualifier, which with an entry of 34 proved to be one of the best classes of the day.

The class was open to all with the first 6 qualifying for the final, however, in order to qualify riders are required to be over 16 years of age.

The outright winner of the class was thirteen year old, Jennifer Raeside riding her Wembley pony, Edenside Black Jack, with the six qualifiers being Dominique Bonelli-Baird riding, her husband Andrew’s Anique Duty Calls, Diane Law with Crannog Tali Ho, Jane Gilchrist with Dingle Bay, Kathryn Muir riding Timeless Rhumour, Jo Gallnick with What’s New and Bertie Whiteford with her own Precious Promise.

Bertie Whiteford, chairperson for the SAIS said “it was great to see such a turn-out with all competitors enjoying their day. It is good to see so many young riders showing such enthusiasm for the sport. We are hoping to hold another unaffiliated day in the New Year, which will host an additional qualifier.”

If you would like to receive further information regarding the Qualifiers for the Amateur Shows, please do not hesitate to contact Bertie Whiteford, Chair of the SAIS on 01334 470462 or Debbie Wheelans, Secretary of the SAIS on 07740 575584.

Results from SAIS Unaffiliated Show

Class 3 – Novice Pony 1
– Megan Hatley (Miss Lillian) 2 – Anna McQueen (Edenside Ready or Not) 3 – Antonia Green (Lemon Popsicle)

Class 4 – Novice Horse 1
– Jennifer Fairgreave (Milnholm Gentleman) 2 – Alison Ewan (Swithin) 3 – JO Jack (Glenmohr Gabriella)

Class 5 – Intermediate Pony 1
– Pamela McArthur (Smirnoff Ice) 2 – Megan Hatley (Lady Diamond) 3 – Anna McQueen (Second Hand Silver)

Class 6 – Intermediate Horse 1
– Sophie Palmer (Master Hansel) 2 – Robert Buchanan (Giovanni) 3 – Sarah Krawczyk (Brynfe Lloyd George)

Class 7 – Open Pony 1
– Jennifer Raeside (Edenside Black Jack) 2 – Sally Brunton (Smokey Sue) 3 – Meredith Palmer (Ballycullo Jock)

Class 8 – Open Horse 1
– Kathryn Muir (Timeless Rhumour) 2 – Sophie Palmer (Master Hansel) 3 – Elizabeth Rose (Livingstone Daisy)

Class 9 – SAIS Championship Qualifier 1
– Jennifer Raeside (Edenside Black Jack) 2- Dominique Bonelli-Baird (Anique Duty Calls)(Q) 3 – Diane Law (Crannog Tali Ho)(Q) 4 – Jane Gilchrist (Dingle Bay )(Q) 5 – Kathryn Muir (Timeless Rhumour)(Q) 6 – JO Gallnick (What’s New)(Q) 7 – Bertie Whiteford (Precious Promise) (Q).