HOOK’S Rebecca Ellis claimed victory in the Horseware Bronze League Qualifier at Bicton Arena.
Ellis took on the 65-strong field to claim victory on board her own Custer II at Bicton Arena’s Horseware Bronze League Qualifier on Saturday.
A massive 32 combinations produced a first round clear to go through to the fiercely contested jump off, all with their sights set on getting a qualifying place for the semi-final held at this year’s British Showjumping National Championships in August.
Ellis rode the 12-year-old skewbald gelding, Custer II straight into first place.
Drawn close to the end of the jump off, Ellis held her nerve to steer Custer II swiftly and precisely around the course, breaking the 40 seconds barrier to cross the finish line in 38.20 seconds.
Second place went to James Rosewell from Shaftesbury in a time of 38.73 seconds, while The third and final qualification spot went to Kerry Grimster from Maidenhead. The Berkshire rider rode the 10-year-old grey gelding Bombastic II owned by Ruth Hahn and came home in 39.38 seconds.
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