Mark Edwards lands the win in the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS grade C at his local Vale of Glamorgan Show
Friday 11 August 2023
Mark Edwards commanded victory in his home country of Wales to take the top HOYS ticket in the British Horse Feed Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C qualifier at the Vale of Glamorgan annual show on Jafabalou.
“This is the first time at HOYS for the owners, Neil and Amber Bundock, and for the horse – I’m really pleased for them,” said Mark. “This is a lovely, busy agricultural show and it was nice to get a local win.”
Five competitors successfully negotiated course-designer Kevin Bull’s 12-fence 1.35m track in the grass ring with the on-form Mark claiming two of the rides. With four posting double clears, it was all about the clock to decide the qualifying places. Mark forged ahead to secure the win with over two seconds to spare on Amber Bundock’s British-bred Balou Du Rouet x Concorde 10-year-old Jafabalou – bred by Rachel Evison out of her and Matthew Boddy’s former ride Rady Third Black.
“He came to us in March and we’ve built his confidence up. Now he’s big, strong and quick against the clock and there’s a bit of a competitive edge about him,” said Mark. “He’s won a few international classes over the summer and he’s a nice one to have in the string.”
Second place was another boost for British breeding as Angie Thompson eased into the runner-up position on her home-bred 7-year-old mare Sanavisto – by Mr Visto and out of Angie’s former top ride, the Aldato daughter Oksana W.
Alan Thomas steered the Dutch-bred 9-year-old Jack XII (Ukato x Odermus R) into third spot to take the final qualifying place on offer.
Vale of Glamorgan – Wednesday, 9 August 2023
British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C qualifier
1st Mark Edwards & Jafabalou – 0/0 - 32.05 seconds
2nd Angie Thompson & Sanavisto – 0/0 - 34.14 seconds
3rd Alan Thomas & Jack XII – 0/0 - 34.40 seconds
Image: Simon Rees Photography
British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet:
Long term sponsor British Horse Feeds is the equine feed division of the family business, I’Anson Holdings, animal feed manufacturers based in Masham, North Yorkshire. British Horse Feeds is best known for its flagship product Speedi-Beet which, thanks to the unique patented process has revolutionized the feeding of beet pulp. Speedi-Beet has improved nutrient availability and soaks in just 10 minutes, compared to 24 hours for sugar beet pellets. It’s a great way to add quality fibre to your horse’s diet for slow release energy. Fibre-Beet, a formulated blend containing Speedi-Beet and alfalfa has the benefits of Speedi-Beet with extra conditioning.
For more information and expert advice from our nutritional team contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit our website on www.britishhorsefeeds.com
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