TEAM BATES AT BRITISH DRESSAGE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
Team
Bates headed off to Hartpury at the beginning of April to compete in the
British Dressage Winter Championships. On
Wednesday, the first day of competition, Cambridge and Holly were 7th in the
Advanced Medium Restricted Championship. They were the first to go and a rode a
good test with a couple of minor mistakes. Jo said “He was a little
underpowered so plenty of room for improvement but it is amazing to think that
a year ago he was on box rest due to stress cracks in his feet and we were
unsure whether we would ever resolve the situation. He had a year off but we
all believed in him and through endless patience and diligence we now have a
fabulous horse to train on with and good feet to boot!”
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| Holly Bates and Chambridge, 7th in Advanced Medium Restricted at British Dressage Winter Championship 2016 |
The second day of competition saw Dorando, owned by Ali Fernyhough, and Holly compete in the Elementary Open. “They did a great test to finish 8th on
69.06. He was incredibly brave and well behaved in the atmosphere and we are
very proud of him especially as he is just rising 6 years of age. Still room
for improvement but what a clever talented young chap!” Said Jo.
Fantastic results, well done to all the team. 2016
looks set to be an exciting year for Jo and Holly, best of luck to you from all
the team at Absorbine UK.
