The conditions were perfect for international showjumping as visitors to day two of the Al Shira'aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships were treated to a mix of world-class sport and perfect summer sunshine.
Aisling Byrne riding Bronson de Reve triumphed in the Kubota by Hughes Brothers CSI 1* 1.05m in the Castle Arena.
🥇 Aisling Byrne with Bronson de Reve (IRL)
🥈Georgia Cabb with Ebrusa (GBR)
🥉Danielle Johns with Lourdes (GBR)
Image: Aisling Byrne with Bronson de Reve
The Bucas CSI 1* 1.15m took place over two phases in the International Arena.
Phase 1
🥇 Mark Edwards with Gaetano Mustard (GBR)
🥈Hollie Pearce with El Macho Van Plockroy Z (GBR)
🥉Holly Davies with Ethelred (GBR)
Phase 2
🥇 Lauren Coulthard with Classique Morinda (GBR)
🥈Harriet Thompson with Heroes Chin de Liteange III (GBR)
🥉Jay Halim with Ironman (GBR)
Joseph Trunkfield with Sing Z finished top in the 5yr old Championship Qualifer 2 - sponsored by Dallamires Stables.
🥇 Joseph Trunkfield with Sing Z (GBR)
🥈Georgia Wells with Cornet of Oblenskys Dollar Girl (GBR)
🥉Nicola Pavitt with Quando z (GBR)
We were delighted to see 38 horses jump clear rounds in the Ashdale Sports Horses 4 Year Old Qualifier, which automatically qualifies them for Saturdays final.
Results from the EVetDrug Ltd CSI2* 1.40m GP Qualifier (Two Phase)
🥇Mark Edwards with Flying Tinker II
🥈Oliver Fletcher with Bp Pocahontas
🥉Ben Walker with Creevy Pacino Cruise
Results from the Helite UK CSI1* 1.25m(+Jump-Off)
Emma Maguire with Master Geronimo
Thomas Hedgecock with Immortality
Christopher Smith with Heartbeat Z