The 2017 British National Championships: The Scottish Connection

Words by Laura Fairbairn

Lead Photograph: Maythornes Easter Dimension

Scotland was well represented again this year at the British Nationals with 22 Scottish owned horses forward for classes over the three days, from 27 to 29 July 2017 at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

The Three Counties is a beautiful showground set in the heart of rural England and surrounded by the stunning Malvern Hills. The showground is split into three rings for showing – the main The Arabian Magazine Ring for the ECAHO purebred in-hand classes, the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) ridden classes, and the championships, including the ridden; the Birkrigg Park Ridden Ring; and the Equi-Prestige In-hand Ring. There were further rings for showjumping and dressage behind the main showing rings. The trademark white fencing surrounds the rings and the setting made for beautiful photographs.

The weather was very mixed over the three days, with bursts of glorious sunshine mingled with heavy downpours and ‘dreich spells’ – a good Scottish word for wet and dull. We certainly experienced four seasons over the course of the show.

AJA Benraz

The trademark friendly atmosphere and camp spirit was back again. Horses were housed next to tents, lorries, caravan and motorhomes giving a very special intimate feeling to the area. Old acquaintances were reconnected, new friends were made and some parties went on until the early hours!

As well as those with horses competing at the show, the Scottish Contingent’s faithful connections were out in force to support their friends in the rings, having made the long journey themselves to enjoy a leisurely show without the stress of having horses to prepare. Those who couldn’t make the journey were using to internet to keep in touch, as spectators posted social media updates to broadcast results and also some ‘live streaming’ of classes for the internet surfers to enjoy.

A special mention must go to Scottish Arab Horse Group’s Chairman Susan Kilgour, who was training for her AHS Steward’s licence at the show – talk about a baptism of fire! Five rings over three days for a probationer steward is no mean feat! But congratulations to Susan who survived the show and now waits with anticipation for the outcome. Good luck!

It was definitely worth the long journey and I’m sure many of us will make the trip again. Well done to the Arab Horse Society Organising Committee, stewards and helpers for their hard work, dedication and commitment in making sure the show ran like clockwork. What a show to have to organise, I don’t envy them!

 

Zaina Bint Mia

 

The Scottish results are as follows:

 

Michaela Brand

AJA BENRAZ

gr. g (2009) S. WH Justice (US) D. Aja Beneja

Bred by Mr & Mrs M Hickford

1^stIntermediate Geldings, 6 – 9 years old and over

Bronze SENIOR GELDING CHAMPION

4^th Purebred Young Handler

 

Elaine Brown

HT ORIOLE

ch. g. (2009) S. Shaikh Al Kuran (US) D. HT Orillia

Bred by Mr & Mrs E H Woodward

7^th Golden Oldies In-hand, Purebred, Anglo & Part Bred.

2^ndEgyptian Related, 4 years old and over

8^thIntermediate Geldings, 6 – 9 years old and over

 

Vaneessa Brown

LILIYA

ch. m (2009) S. Acorn D. Zariqa

3^rd Team Dressage

 

Shazarni

Laura Fairbairn

SHAZARNI

gr. g. (2006) S. Azinja El Shaklan D. Focus Shayla (US)

Bred by Mrs A Mitchell

1^stSenior Amateur Handled, 4 years old and over, born on or before 1 March, 2009

3^rd Team Dressage

4^thSenior Novice Ridden Geldings, 4 years old and over, born in or before 2006

5^th Senior Amateur Ridden, Pure Bred 4 years old and over, born in or before 2007

 

Streamer

Laura Fairbairn/Jodie Scotland-Turner

STREAMER (Canine, Foxhound)

1^st Best Rescue

3^rd Best Bitch

 

Elizabeth and Kaye Ferguson

DIEGO CAS

gr. g (2013) S. Marbon Mobago D. Judals Little Kiss

Bred by Mr & Mrs Mitchell

4^thJunior Geldings, 5 years old and under, born in 2012 and after

 

Diego CAS

Danna Gowans & Jackie Givens

AMOUR ETOILE

ch. m. (2003) S. Star of the Seasons D. Zaphelia

Bred by Mrs G M Lancaster

1^st Crabbet Mares, with or without foal at foot, 4 years old and over

British National Champion Crabbet Mare

3^rd75% GSB or Crabbet Arabian

6^th Senior Mares, 9 to 16 years old, without foal at foot, born between 2001 and 2008 inclusive

 

Danna Gowans & Jackie Givens

SCARLET O’HARA

ch. f (12th May 2014) S. Master Design GA (US) D. Colour Me Scarlet

Bred by Ms S Roberts & Mr R Jones

4^thJunior All Stars – Pure Bred In Hand Fillies, 1-3 years old

 

Danna Gowans & Jackie Givens

YANNY

ch. (1st June 2015) S. Master Design GA (US) D. Yannah (NL)

Bred by Mr & Mrs E J Jones

2^ndJunior All Stars – Pure Bred In Hand Colts & Geldings, 1-3 years old

3^rdGeldings, 2 years old, born in 2015

 

Jacqui Hall

EOS DREAMAGIC

gr. c. (2015) S. Marwan Al Magnifficoo (US) D. Dream Fantasy RR (US)

Bred by Wernette Family Trust (Usa)

3^rdSenior Colts, 2 years old born on or before 31 May, 2015

 

Jacqui Hall

BEY DAYAAN

gr. st. (2009) S. Ganemede D. Gold Dayahla

Bred by Mrs C M Cooke

1^st Crabbet Stallions, 4 years old and over

British National Champion Crabbet Stallion

2^ndStallions, 4 years old and over, ridden and judges as a riding horse (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier

2^nd Ridden GSB, Crabbet, Old English or Related

3^rdOpen Ridden Stallions, 4 years old and over

 

Joy MacLean

RAZELLE

gr. m. (2005) S. Star of the Seasons D. Rawen

Bred by Mrs E Maclean

Ridden by Miss J Maclean

1^st Ridden GSB, Crabbet, Old English or Related

2^nd BRITISH DRESSAGE ELEMENTARY 43 (2006)

4^thRestricted Ridden Mares, 4 years old and over

5^th Open Ridden Mares, 4 years old and over,

 

Joy MacLean

RASHAH

gr. st. (2007) S. Sylvan Magician D. Rawen

Bred by Mrs E Maclean

Ridden by Miss J Maclean

2^nd Prelim Dressage

3^rdNovice Ridden Stallions, 4 years old and over

4^thBRITISH DRESSAGE NOVICE 28 (2008)

6^th 70cm Showjumping

7^th BRITISH DRESSAGE PRELIMINARY 17A (2017)

 

Ledarb Phaberge

Kerry MacDougall

LEDARB PHABERGE

(50.00) cm. gr. c. (2016) S. Ledarb Silver Blue Soverign D. Waxwing

Bred by Miss Kerry Jane Macdougall

1^stColts, Fillies & Geldings, 1 year old, not likely to exceed 148 cms

2^nd High Percentage Anglo & Part Bred Arab (Min 50%) – any Colour

3^rd Palominos, 1, 2 or 3 years old Colts, Fillies or Geldings

 

Phidias

Kerry MacDougall

PHIDIAS

ch. st. (2004) S. Star of the Seasons D. Zaphelia

Bred by Mrs G M Lancaster

1^st Arabian of 75% Old English Bloodlines Offspring

2^nd75% GSB or Crabbet Arabian

2^nd GSB, Crabbet or Old English Bloodlines Related, 4 years old or over Stallion, Mare or Gelding

 

Pradah

Susan McArthur

CAMEG PRADAH

gr. f. (2016) S. Om El Bahreyn (US) D. Pasg

Bred by Mrs S McArthur

5^thDiamond Auction 2014 – yearling Fillies born in 2016

 

Susan McArthur

EVANA

gr. m. (2010) S. Aja Armani D. Evitaa

Bred by Mrs L Tait

Ridden by Miss Laura Fairbairn

7^thJunior Novice Ridden Mares, 4 years old and over, born in or after 2010

 

Zizi

Susan McArthur

ZIZI

b. m. (2009) S. Enzo (US) D. Zorza Polarna (PL)

Bred by Stanislaw Slawinski

Ridden by Miss Maria Pook

4^thOpen Ridden Mares, 4 years old and over,

5^th Mares, 4 years old and over, ridden and judges as a riding horse (Horse of the Year Qualifier)

 

Clover

Megan McArthur

CLOVER (Canine, Golden Labrador)

3^rd Best Btich

 

Leigh-Ann and Ean Mitchell

RIOSCOCIACAS

gr. g. (2011) S. Monescocia D. Judals Little Kiss

Bred by Mr & Mrs Mitchell

2^ndIntermediate Geldings, 6 – 9 years old and over, born between 2008 and 2011 inclusive

 

Leigh-Ann and Ean Mitchell

CHEVERIONE

ch. c. (11th June 2015) S. Ajman Moniscione (DE) D. Judals Little Kiss

Bred by Mr & Mrs Mitchell

4^th Junior Colts, 2 years old born on or after 1 June, 2015

 

Cosford Glamour Girl

Ellie Mitchell

COSFORDGLAMOURGIRL

(12.60) bl. m. (2008) S. Stanley Grange Cocktail D. Trelawn Glamour Puss

Bred by Mr & Mrs P K J Brightwell

2^nd Novice Part Bred Ridden Arab, 4 years old and over, any sex, 148 cms and under

3^rdAmateur Handled, 4 years old and over

5^th Light Horse/Pony Breeding, 4 years old and over, any sex, 148 cms and under

5^th Anglo & Part Bred Young Rider, mares or geldings, any height, to be ridden by a junior rider

7^th Amateur Ridden, Anglo & Part Bred Arab, 4 years old and over

 

Victoria Mylius, Rosie Mylius and Rosalind Low

MAYTHORNESEASTERDIMENSION

(17.97) b. m. (2007) S. Cusop Dimension D. Maybe Shades

Bred by Mrs E Morgan

Ridden by Miss Rosemary H R L Mylius

1^st Novice Part Bred Ridden Arab, 4 years old and over, any sex, 148 cms and under,

Gold PART BRED RIDDEN CHAMPION

1^st Senior Part Bred Arab, 4 years old and over, not likely to exceed 148 cms at maturity

2^ndLight Horse/Pony Breeding, 4 years old and over, any sex, 148 cms and under

Gold UK Anglo & Part Bred in Hand Champion – Part Bred Arab (up to 148 cms)

Silver UK Anglo & Part Bred in Hand Supreme Champion

3^rd Mares, 4 years old and over, 148cms and under, with or without Foal at foot

6^thAnglo & Part Bred Young Rider, mares or geldings, any height, to be ridden by a junior rider

 

Crosby and Hank

Julie Quinn

HANK (Canine, French Bulldog)

1^st Best Puppy

CROSBY (Canine, French Bulldog)

2^nd Fancy Dress

3^rd Best Dog

 

Joyce Robertson

ZAINA BINT MIA

gr. f. (2015) S. Audemars PA D. Mia Bint Adala

1^st Owner Breeder 1, 2 and 3 year old

Reserve Reserve Owner Breeder Champion

2^ndFillies, 2 years old, born in 2015

 

Pamela Willox-Hamilton

AVATAR

b. g. (2010) S. AV Montoya D. Aziza

Bred by Mrs P D Hannay

Ridden by Mr David Froggatt

3^rd Open Ridden Geldings, 4 years old and over

5^thJunior Ridden Geldings, 4 years old and over (Horse of the Year Qualifier)

 

Full show results can be found at http://www.ahsshowsandevents.com

Dressage Team Shazarni, Liliya and Razelle

 

Photo Credits: ES Photography, Sinclair Photography and Laura Fairbairn