RoR Other Prizes

Overview

The RoR gives prizes and recognises ex-racehorses at the BHS Championships, Trailblazer Championships, Polocrosse National Championships, Ex-Racers Club Show Classes and other Show Classes, and at selected Team Chases and TREC competitions. 

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RoR winners at English Cup (Trec) Competition

The English Cup (Trec) Competition was held at Adscombe farm, Over Stowey, at the end of May, and attracted more than 80 riders from all over the country trying to gain qualification to the Trec Championship of Great Britain to be held in Wales in August. With this year being a European Championship year the riders’ top senior and junior riders were out to do battle to impress the selectors.

Special prizes were also donated by Retraining of Racehorses for the best ex-racehorses, and there were classes for less experiences horses and riders, with a special prize on offer for the best first timer.

The competition began with the POR (Orienteering) phase. It was planned by Vanessa Warren to take in not only the stunning scenery in the area but to test the riders to make sure that they were on the ball and concentrating on their map reading throughout the day. The scores at the end of the day showed that she had accomplished her mission with a very wide range of scores.

With the vetting the following morning unfortunately, a few horse and rider combinations, were found to be lame or sore, and were forced to withdraw. For those still in the competition a daunting PTV (obstacle) phase lay ahead of them. Making the most of the natural terrain – a steep sided valley with a large ditch crossing the field, horses and riders were tested at every obstacle.

Anyone who completed the event should congratulate themselves. The competition was a true championship test and again proved that almost any horse and rider combination can take part. A couple of classes were won by native breeds, whilst the thoroughbred also held its own – taking the Level 4 individual (highest level) competition and an ex-racehorse winning the Level 3 pairs.

The RoR winners were Raeleen ridden by Julie Brand (from Devon) who won the Level 3 pairs, partnered by Jane Anscombe and Trans Wales Trefor. See More Fun ridden by Tracey Wareing (from Dorset) won in the Level 2 individuals.

Trailblazer prizes set to increase

The RoR is presenting prizes at various Trailblazer competitions this year to recognise the success of ex-racehorses. 

In 2011, the RoR will hold special ex-racehorse classes across several disciplines at the Trailblazer Championships.  Watch this website for more news on these exciting prizes nearer the time.

Newmarket Festival In-Hand Charity Horse Show - 4th July

The Speech Partnership held the Newmarket Festival In-Hand Charity Horse Show on Sunday 4th July, at the Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket CB8 7UU. Another show will be held on Sunday 22nd August.

Lordly Leader with Clare Trowdale took the Reserve Champion TB spot and won the RoR Trophy in 'Horse raced National Hunt'. The other winner of the RoR Trophy for 'Horse raced on the Flat' was Hazim with Anne Kewley who went on to take the TB Champion title. 

For more information contact Colleen Salmon, M: 07724 069766, E: colleensalmon@btinternet.com

RoR Polocrosse Trophy awarded to Porlock Lady

The RoR Polocrosse Trophy was awarded to Sarah Simkin’s Porlock Lady (Luca) at the Polocrosse National Championships in August 2009.

Luca is only 15 hands and has been playing polocrosse for approximately five years. For the last three years, she has played A-grade, winning a number of best pony and number awards and has played in a number of internationals (most recently in the South Africa Ladies team for the Test Matches). She also enjoys dressage, jumping and fun rides.

For more information on polocrosse at Ashfields visit www.ashfieldspolocrosse.com