Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2010 | Page 118

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Island Life - October/November 2010

Photo: Lilly Bartlett

PHOTO: Phase 2 Show Jumping - Katy Butler on Heron's Flight

ANOTHER SOMERTON SUCCESS
Mock Hunt - Two Day Event Cross Country
Sponsored by Gray’s Traditional

the superb dressage arena where the

rounds, only time penalties separating

Marquees, the Isle of Wight Hunt

equally well turned out competitors put

their scores. There followed the very

Supporters Club took over Somerton

their best hoof forward before heading

many riders over the Minimus course,

Farm for the weekend to hold the

off to the Show Jumping phase in the

spectators being entertained by riders

annual Two Day Event and Cross

upper field.

and horses of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Country. Day One kicked off with a

Day Two, which is run simultaneously

The event was finally wrapped up with

Mock Hunt around the farm, allowing

with the more traditional Cross Country

a Prize Presentation at The Chequers

riders a chance to try out some of the

event, began round the Novice Course,

Inn, Rookley on Friday 1st October.

Cross Country course in readiness for

followed by the Novice Intermediate,

the following day. Organisers, Fence

Intermediate and then the Open.

PHOTOS BY JOHN FOUND

Sponsors and friends, including venue

This year only two riders braved the

WORDS BY JAYNE WILLETT

owners David and Di Biles, were then

beautiful Open course; both Jodie

treated by Gray’s to a reception in

Warrick and Gabby Turner making

the hospitality marquee overlooking

it all look so easy with lovely clear

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