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South West Dressage competition - 12th October 2008
A wonderful day of competition for the two Blundell's teams at the South West Dressage competition hosted at, and by, Millfield School. The event attracted large entries, with over 20 schools represented.
In the challenging Novice 27 Class, the team of Maddie Simonson, Lottie Simonson and Charlotte Hare gained a creditable 3rd place, behind Millfield in 1st and 2nd.
In the Preliminary Class, attracting a large entry, the team of Emma Selby, Emily Mayes and Emily Wardle achieved 2nd place overall, behind Leweston, with individual success as well.
This is the first time Blundell's has enjoyed such success at this competition. Contratulations to them all and many thanks to the parents for their continued commitment to equestrian events.
Inter-Schools One Day Event Championships, Stonar School, Wiltshire - Sat 27th Sept 2008
Sophie Birchmore, Emily Mayes, Rupert Batting and Emma Selby put on a true team performance at Championship Intermediate level, with all 4 completing the challenging three phases of the One Day Event without difficulty.
Impressive Dressage performances from Rupert and Emma in particular set the scene. This was followed by 3 clear rounds showjumping over a track that caused difficulty for many. The most challenging phase was the cross-country with all 4 team members going clear; wonderful to see and a testament to their riding skills.
| Intermediate Team results | |
| 1st | Cheltenham |
| 2nd | Cranleigh |
| 3rd | Stonar |
| 4th | Haberdashers' |
| 5th | Blundell's |
| 6th | St Mary's Shaftesbury |
Rupert and Emma finished on their dressage score with no penalties to add. This is unusual at such a high level of competition, and as a result Rupert won individually, the first Blundellian to do so, and Emma finished 11th.
A consistent performance by the team as a whole secured a creditable 5th place out of 21 teams that started. Blundell's flew the flag for the Westcountry, securing the highest position of schools in the region, relegating both the Millfield teams. It was a very proud moment. They competed against the best schools in the country with Rupert, the youngest member of the team, leading the way by winning his section. They took Stonar by storm!
The Blundell's team would like to thank their team instructor, Sarah Harrison for all her guidance and commitment.
National Schools Equestrian Association JAS Qualifier at Gillingham School, Dorset - 22nd June 2008
The Blundell’s team of Alexa Batting, Freddie Evans, Emma Selby & Emily Wardle put on an impressive performance at the hotly contested Southern NSEA Qualifier run by Gillingham School. They were judged over both show jumps and cross-country fences, with penalties being awarded for knock-downs, speed and style.
In the main competition Emma Selby led the way, gaining an impressive 4th place individually. Alexa also gained 6th place individually in the warm-up class, competing whilst injured, as her horse had fallen onto her only a few days previously.
The hosts Gillingham School won the team competition, nearby school St Mary’s Shaftesbury took 2nd, with Blundell’s only 1 penalty point behind in 3rd, ahead of Prior Park in 4th, Chilton 5th, Millfield 6th, with the Bryanston team failing to complete the course. This now means the Blundell’s team have qualified for the UK NSEA Championships in November at Keysoe, Bedfordshire, along with Rupert Batting who qualified earlier in the year as an individual.