A packed audience of 8000 people were on the edge of their seats watching a huge class of 23 compete in Saturday nights Puissance event at HOYS.
After 5 rounds only two riders, Robert and Ellen Whitaker remained. The wall stood at 7′ 3″ and Ellen Whitaker tried her best to clear it but unfortunately knocked a brick out.
Her cousin Robert however cleared the big wall and was crowned HOYS Puissance Champion 2008.
Earlier the same day Robert’s uncle, Michael Whitaker won the Xerox Special Event Service Cup speed class on Fairviews Mirabelle D’or .
Yet another great day for one of Britains best loved show jumping families.
Gold Medal Beijing 2008
Olympic and Paralympic medalists from Beijing 2008 will take part in a medal ceremony at Olympia this Christmas. The event will take place on Saturday 20 December at 8.15 pm and will include senior and junior riders from across all disciplines.
Medal riders will include bronze meadlist event rider, Tina Cook and Emily Llewellyn, Paralympic gold medal team dressage rider.
Team GB’s performance director Will Connell will be choreographing the parade and said “It’s a great honour for our medallists to have the opportunity to parade at Olympia, in front of an audience that is traditionally so supportive,” he said. “The whole of our equestrian team should be proud of their achievements and there’s no better way to thank the public for their support.”
Visit www.olympiahorseshow.com for more information.
