galore . The riders and officials also benefited from a heated marquee generously provided by local FEI rider , Nicki Thorne and her husband , businessman Andy Thorne of Kestrel Liner Agencies .
The next Endurance event at this venue will be over the weekend of the 8th to 10th July and details can be found on our website : www . endurancegb . co . uk
Results from main classes : Saturday 16th April CEI 3 * 160km
1st Mel Bradley and CS Khan 14.00 kph
CEI 2 * 120km
1st Harry Ingram and Warren Hills Chayze 16.81 kph
2nd Rachel Pemberton and Deemonstrator 14.40 kph
3rd Ruth Chadwick and Aragorn 14.11 kph
4th Heather Whiteley and Distance Oasis 13.81 kph
5th Amy Theodorou and My Marco 13.10 kph
CEIYJ 2 * 120km
1st Katie Bedwin and Burfield Goodie Two Shoes 14.76 kph
CEI 1 * 80km
1st Lesley Ann Parker and Velvet Echo 18.48 kph
2nd Robert Newall and Loti du Caussanel 15.53 kph
3rd Lauren Mills and Crystal Magic Star 15.38 kph
4th Andrea Champ and A Little Bit of Magic 14.74 kph
5th Pam James and HS Asraf 14.74 kph
6th Francesca Bakker and Aratahnes Aphrodite 14.30 kph
7th Amy Boston and Burfield Court Appearance 14.06 kph
8th Susan Cox and Eden El Nyhl 13.03 kph
Completion Fiona Bloom and Verwa CEIYJ1 * 80km
1st Tess Wheldon and Verythas de Loc 17.12 kph
2nd Ella Bunting and Eas Boadicea 16.32 kph
3rd Tessa Kilpatrick and Aratahnes Phoebe 14.97 kph
National CER 80km
1st Antonia Hardwick and Shingle Street Speshal 18.93 kph
2nd Julie Kendall and Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet 18.86 kph
3rd Lesley Anne Booth and Rassam 18.08 kph
4th Josie Ratter-Evison and Krayaan Nasser 15.28 kph
Sunday 17th April CEI 1 * 80km
1st Ylva Sam Mowatt and Terminator ’ s Dream 17.33kph
2nd Carri Ann Dark and Emir 17.18 kph
3rd Abigail Tennant and Barik 16.73 kph
4th Linda Cowperthwaite and Maraday Mystaron 16.73 kph
5th Susan Hawes and Remynisce 13.62 kph
6th Andrea Champ and Drumghigha Lantana 13.39 kph
Pictured is Mel Bradley riding Linda Cross ’ s CS Khan to win the CEI 3 * 160km event .
Image by Saunders Photography
Blue Cross rescue ponies named in honour of ‘ Bake off ’
Seven neglected ponies being cared for by Blue Cross following a life of suffering have been named after breads as a tribute to BBC ’ s The Great British Bake Off . The team at Blue Cross Rolleston Rehoming Centre are big fans of the programme and they hope that the quirky names will draw more attention to the ponies , who are now ready to be rehomed .
‘ Thoroughbread ’ coloured cobs Bagel , Brioche , Ciabatta , Crumpet , Crouton , Panini and Pumpernickel were admitted to Blue Cross , after being rescued by the RSPCA . All no more than a year old they were severely underweight and infested with worms . Their thick winter coats were matted and lice infested , concealing painful sores . Their pitiful lack of muscle and badly overgrown feet suggested that they had been confined to small spaces , unable to move freely and with very little access to food . soaring . They have gained weight and all seem to be in good health , except Panini who is still a little lethargic . Blood tests revealed raised liver enzymes so he is now on a course of medication .
Catherine Read , Blue Cross Head Groom at Rolleston , said : “ To us these ponies are the best thing since sliced bread ! Everyone loves Bake off and we hope that their unusual names will help highlight their plight so that they can find the loving homes they so deserve . Who knows , maybe Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood might be interested in coming to meet them ! Then , in keeping with the bread theme we can all raise a ‘ toast ’ to their healthy , happy futures .”
Blue Cross will shortly be looking for experienced , short-term homes for the ponies until they are four years old and mature enough to begin training to start ridden work . To find out more about how you can give Bagel , Brioche , Ciabatta , Crumpet , Crouton , Panini or Pumpernickel a home or make a donation to Blue Cross please visit www . bluecross . org . uk .
Handling the ponies was difficult at first as they were all very timid and wary but slowly the experienced Blue Cross grooms were able to build their trust and progress with their training . Now several months later they are all happy to be groomed and led and their confidence is info @ southernhorsemagazine . co . uk Page 59