Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Chard Equestrian and South View
Tuesday 07 October 2025
The Equiyd Amateur Second Round qualifiers continued last weekend at Chard Equestrian, showcasing impressive performances from riders vying for a place in the national finals. The top eight horse-and-rider combinations in each class will qualify, provided they deliver a clear round in the first stage of their qualifier.
Ten combinations came forward to tackle course designer Roger Hughes’ 85cm qualifying track, with six delivering a clear round to secure their place in the jump-off as well as their ticket to the final. With three jumping a further clear round, the results would be decided by the clock, and it was Scarlett Walton who secured top spot with her own seven-year-old mare, Veras Lady, in a time of 35.41 seconds. Ellie May Payne came oh so close to beating the winning time, finishing in second just 0.18 seconds off the pace with Donna Phillips’ Lancelot Dwerse Hagen. Kirby Shepherd jumped the final double clear to fill third spot with her own Premier Rosy Balou.
Chard Equestrian
Equiyd 85cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Scarlett Walton & Veras Lady – 0/0 35.41
2nd – Ellie May Payne & Lancelot Dwerse Hagen – 0/0 35.59
3rd – Kirby Shepherd & Permier Rosy Balou – 0/0 43.47
4th – Skye Hanlon & Presco B – 0/4 34.83
5th – Jayne Tilsley & Angello 1 – 0/4 49.57
6th – Megan Huskinson & Bryn and Tonic – 0/8 41.96
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
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In the 95cm qualifying class, 12 of the initial 17 starters produced a clear round over Roger Hughes’ 11-fence track, with five going onto jump double-clear, where it became a race to the finish to secure a ticket to the final. Alice Sandiford came out on top with her own eight-year-old mare, Omalleys Gallway Girl, in a time of 36.42 seconds, just 0.34 seconds ahead of Phoebe Sealey and her own Amelusina II. Fran Fitzpatrick slotted into third place, with her own Out of the Blue XIII, finishing 3.34 seconds off the winning time.
Chard Equestrian
Equiyd 95cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Alice Sandiford & Omalleys Galway Girl – 0/0 36.42
2nd – Phoebe Sealey & Amelusina II – 0/0 36.76
3rd – Fran Fitxpatrick & Out Of The Blue XIII – 0/0 39.16
4th – Laura Stevens & Qualady Z – 0/0 41.93
5th – Kirby Sherhed & Premier Rosy Balou – 0/0 50.24
6th -Lilly Law & Lawmens Delta Romera – 0/4 37.65
7th – Hannah Jenkins & Impractical Jokers – 0/4 38.51
8th – Scarlett Walton & Veras Lady – 0/4 38.73
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
Somerset-based Alice Sandiford did the double in the Equiyd National Amateur qualifiers and emerged victorious in the 1.05m qualifying class, riding her own eight-year-old mare, Omalleys Gallway Girl. The winning pair have only been a partnership since April this year and successfully navigated a first round clear to secure their ticket to the final.
Chard Equestrian
Equiyd 1.05m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Alice Sandiford & Omalleys Galway Girl – 0/- 77.35
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
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Six combinations came forward for the final qualifying class of the weekend, the 1.10m, with three jumping clear to go through to the jump-off. Taking top honours was Lucinda Tiplady with her own 14-year-old gelding, producing a swift final round in 32.33 seconds. In second place was Jane Greenham riding her own Levis K across the finish in 34.43 seconds, whilst Katherine Brooks slotted into third with her own Quanita 4, in a time of 39.44 seconds.
Chard Equestrian
Equiyd 1.10m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Lucinda Tiplady & Dalcotes Reilly – 0/4 32.33
2nd – Jane Greenham & Levis K – 0/4 34.43
3rd – Katherine Brooks & Quanita - 0/4 39.44
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
Image: ESP Photographic
South View Equestrian Centre also hosted another leg of the Equiyd Amateur Second Round qualifiers this weekend, drawing strong entries and showcasing quality competition throughout in pursuit of a place in the finals.
The action began in the 85cm qualifying class, with 25 starters taking on Gillian Milner’s inviting course. Nineteen made it through to the jump off, but it was Elizabeth Sargeant, aboard her own All About Alfie, who delivered the fastest of 14 double-clears in a time of 29.19 seconds to take the win. Francesca Davies, riding Affordable Equine Ltd’s LMD Cruise De Rouet, followed close behind to take second place in 31.40 seconds whilst Charlie Snaith rode her own S – Et Alors VDM into third place, clear in 31.47 seconds.
South View Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 85cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Elizabeth Sargeant & All About Alfie – 0/0 29.19
2nd – Francesca Davies & LMD Cruise De Rouet – 0/0 31.40
3rd – Charlie Snaith & S – Et Alors VDM – 0/0 31.47
4th – Rachel Batt & Cash Freedom Z – 0/0 32.04
5th – Jodie Simmonds & Carnsdale Practical Magic – 0/0 32.99
6th – Megan Jones & Arleys Miss Chief – 0/0 33.28
7th – Kate Maguire & Mini Whisper – 0/0 33.73
8th – Nicole Roe & Urban Splash – 0/0 34.54
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
A strong field of 27 combinations came forward for the 95cm qualifying class, where nineteen progressed to the jump-off. The competition proved incredibly close with 11 combinations jumping double-clear, but victory went to Nicole Davidson riding Audrey Davidson’s Sunnyhill Lucky King, the pair jumping a decisive clear in 31.12 seconds. Tasha Kirkman on her own Sligo Cruise Girl secured second place in 31.30 seconds, whilst Rebecca Davies rounded out the top three with Affordable Equine Ltd’s Rosgan Dilly.
South View Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 95cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Nicole Davidson & Sunnyhill Lucky King – 0/0 31.12
2nd – Tasha Kirkman & Sligo Cruise Girl – 0/0 31.30
3rd – Rebecca Davies & Rosgan Dilly – 0/0 32.48
4th – Alexis Corbett & Piper K – 0/0 32.79
5th – Chloe Jones & Eusebio D – 0/0 33.69
6th – Izzy Brierley Jones & Rolling Biz – 0/0 33.73
7th – Lyla Martin & Luna Volanti – 0/0 34.22
8th - Kate Maguire & Bentley III – 0/0 34.98
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
The 1.05m qualifying class saw 19 combinations come forward over. Thirteen navigated their way to the jump off, with eight successfully jumping double-clear and securing their ticket to the final. It was Abigail Leadbetter, two time winner of the 1.10m National Amateur Final, who held her nerve to take the win with a clear round in 29.54 seconds with her own PJS Cruise. Eva Gould slotted into second place with Claire Gould’s Etoile du Vilpion in a time of 30.78 seconds whilst Francesca Davies picked up another qualifying ticket with Affordable Equine Ltd’s LMD Cruise De Rouet, crossing the finish in 30.86 seconds.
South View Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.05m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Abigail Leadbetter & PJS Cruise – 0/0 29.54
2nd – Eva Gould & Etoile du Vilpion – 0/0 30.78
3rd – Francesca Davies & LMD Cruise De Rouet – 0/0 30.86
4th – Anya Brown & Morris Oxford – 0/0 31.77
5th – Julie Finney & Eclipse IX – 0/0 31.82
6th – Nicole Davidson & Rathdrum Girl – 0/0 32.36
7th – Thea Rogers & Miss Demeanour IV – 0/0 34.00
8th – Victoria Douglas Jones & Zarelli X – 0/0 34.58
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
The final qualifying class of the weekend saw nine riders take on the challenge of Gillian Milner’s 1.10m track, with nine advancing to the jump-off. Emily Morris, previous winner of the 1.10m Amateur Final and the National Minor Veteran Championship, produced a standout performance with her own Searlait ML. The competitive pair finished almost 10 seconds ahead of second placed Anya Brown and Scott Downes’ Morris Oxford, whilst Jasmine Newsam slotted Eve Newsam’s Rineen Womanizer into third place.
South View Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.10m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Emily Morris & Searlait ML – 0/0 30.91
2nd – Anya Brown & Morris Oxford – 0/0 40.71
3rd – Jasmin Newsam & Rineen Womanizer – 0/0 41.70
4th – Ellie Tuley & Cordess Nena – 0/0 43.18
5th – Martha Penney & Eltaire-B – 0/4 32.05
6th – Richard Nichol & Avalon V – 0/4 35.98
7th – Anya Brown & Heathrow II – 0/8 39.69
8th - Victoria Douglas Jones & Zarelli X – 0/8 52.05
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
