Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Monday 13 October 2025
Riders and spectators alike gathered at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre on the weekend for another Equiyd National Amateur Second Round Competition, where the standard of competition continued to rise. The event showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, and horsemanship across all classes as riders competed for a ticket to the Championship Show held at Aintree Equestrian Centre in November.
Eighteen combinations stepped up to take on course designer Kevin Bull’s 85cm qualifying course. Ten made it through to the jump-off, but it was Donna Cope, riding her own TGF Colour Confetti, who delivered a foot-perfect double clear in 34.94 seconds to take the victory. Samantha Sheffield, riding Inglenooks Hoolie, followed closely behind in 36.42 seconds to claim second place, whilst James Clark, with Isla, completed the top three, clear in 38.17 seconds.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 85cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Donna Cope & TGF Colour Confetti – 0/0 34.94
2nd – Samantha Sheffield & Inglenooks Hoolie – 0/0 36.42
3rd – James Clark & Isla – 0/0 38.17
4th – Leanne Redfern & Morjoy Lady Florentina – 0.0 40.38
5th – Laura Fennell & Je Taime II – 0/0 41.94
6th – Antonia Kenny & Flinstering Du Monden – 0/0 48.39
7th – Billy Colclough & Gin Chic – 0/4 34.31
8th – James Clark & My Belle HX – 0/4 39.58
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
In the 95cm qualifying class, 23 competitors came forward into the arena, where they progressed into the jump-off. With nine combinations jumping double clear, who would secure a ticket to the championship would be decided by the clock. The competition was tight, but victory went to Laura Frisby, riding her own Bean Cruising, who jumped a decisive clear in 36.27 seconds, finishing just over four seconds ahead of second-placed Robin Fortune, riding his own Ross Caruso, who crossed the finish in 40.34 seconds. Nicola Roe slotted into third place with her own Spring Fair, finishing a further 1.36 seconds in arrears.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 95cm National Amateur Second Round
1st – Laura Frisby & Bean Cruising – 0/0 36.27
2nd – Robin Fortune & Ross Caruso – 0/0 40.34
3rd – Nicola Roe & Spring Fair – 0/0 41.70
4th – Martin Wells & Rehy Santa Fe – 0/0 42.51
5th – Antony Haslam & No Pressure Mr Pig – 0/0 44.75
6th – James Clark & Isla – 0/0 45.03
7th – Dawn Gregory – Killae Princess Elora – 0/0 46.04
8th – Georgina Nicklin & Carousel IX – 0/0 46.52
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
The 1.05m qualifying class saw 14 combinations come forward, with half of the field advancing to the jump-off. It was Grace Wallace who stormed to victory riding Victoria Wallace’s Ilena VD Bisschop, taking the lead by 10 seconds over second-placed Vicky Burns with her own Oppertun II. Ruth Tatam rounded out the double clears, collecting third place with her own Visual Impact in 59.56 seconds.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.05m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Grace Wallace & Ilena VD Bisschop – 0/0 41.76
2nd – Vicky Burns & Oppertun II – 0/0 51.74
3rd – Ruth Tatam & Visual Impact – 0/0 59.56
4th – Eleanor Mercer & Watsisname – 0/4 45.34
5th – Lilymay Dawe & Marino II – 0/4 47.95
6th – Joanne Kearns & Jaram II – 0/10 64.93
7th – Grace Gordon & Chinouk Van De Heihoek Z – 0/Rt
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
Five combinations took on the challenge of the 1.10m qualifying class with two making it into the jump off. Eva Gould produced a standout performance on Claire Gould’s Etoile Du Vilpion, delivering the only clear in 41.88 to secure first place. Daniella Perez also picked up a ticket to the championships, securing second place with her own One Poppy, just accumulating four faults in the jump-off.
Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre
Equiyd 1.10m National Amateur Second Round
1st – Eva Gould & Etoile Du Vilpion – 0/0 41.88
2nd – Daniella Perez & One Poppy – 0/4 44.67
NB: Qualifications will be updated pending official grading of results
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