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#itskelsallhill Sims Reigns Victorious

3rd May 2016 By

“AI winners Paul Sims & Mystic Million are presented with their prize by Captain Mark Phillips, Robin Latham (Land Owner) and, representing principle sponsors Istanbul BBQ Chester, Mark Donnison and Lesley Bradshaw”
“AI winners Paul Sims & Mystic Million are presented with their prize by Captain Mark Phillips, Robin Latham (Land Owner) and, representing principle sponsors Istanbul BBQ Chester, Mark Donnison and Lesley Bradshaw”

 

International Event rider Paul Sims retained his crown for the second year running in the Advanced Intermediate at Kelsall Hill Horse Trials – an event kindly sponsored by Istanbul BBQ Chester.

Despite facing tough competition from a top-class field of riders – including Emma Silman who took the runners up prize riding her own Sillogue Cailiocht – Sims put in a sterling performance aboard Jolyon Chamber’s Mystic Million to lay claim to the £1000 winner’s cheque.

Kelsall Hill’s resident Event rider Michael Owen produced a respectable third place finish with his long-time campaigner The Highland Prince.

“It’s lovely to win at a local event, the course rode very well and asked all the right questions,” said Paul, who only gained the ride on Mystic Million at the start of this season.

“He’s a massive horse but I’m finding that he’s very balanced and amenable to ride – I’m really excited about his future.” 

• A world-class field 

The perfect going at Kelsall Hill, along with the outstanding cross-country courses designed by Captain Mark Phillips, attracted entries from world-class riders such as Australia’s Andrew Hoy and Team GBR Silver medallist Jeanette Brakewell.

Ben won the Martin Collins Enterprises Open Intermediate section on Mulrys Error
Ben won the Martin Collins Enterprises Open Intermediate section on Mulrys Error

An in-form Ben Hobday headed the leader board in the Martin Collins Enterprises OI with Sallie Ryle’s ever-popular Mulry’s Error, whilst Leicestershire based Samantha Hobbs, proved to be the one to beat in the Equine 74 Intermediate section riding Preci Spark Ltd’s Tresoke.

 

 

 

Said Ben: “Mulry’s was a bit crackers in the dressage warm up, but luckily he settled during his test and then jumped fantastically. The XC course posed enough questions but I put my foot down and the risk paid off!”

• A Grand appearance 

Visitors to this event enjoyed a varied schedule which included a parade by 2004 Grand National winner Amberleigh House.

Don’t miss our next British Eventing fixture running 23 – 25 September 2016.

 

By Jon Lowe

Images courtesy of Matt Nuttall Photography & FRW Photography

 

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