The Project Pony Combined Training offers young riders the opportunity to gain experience of riding in the international arenas without the pressure of key competition.  Following in the hoof prints of the Grantham Cup competitors the pony riders delivered their dressage tests in the walled gardens before showjumping in the main international arena, in front of a packed Saturday crowd.

Fending off strong competition from a leaderboard dominating Annabel Ridgway, it was Maisie Greening who took the win with Kilnaspic Lily.  Maisie, who’s represented Great Britain at the Pony European Championships, produced the only sub-thirty dressage score of the competition to sit clear of the field on 27.7.  The 12-year-old mare rolled a pole in the showjumping to finish on a score of 31.7.

Maisie commented:

“I came here last year as well, and I’ve loved it both times.  It’s really nice to do dressage in the walled gardens, and it’s such a lovely environment.  The reverse order in everything makes it a really competitive competition and the atmosphere is amazing.

Speaking of her partnership, Maisie added, “I’ve had her [Lily] for just over a year and I went to a few events with her last year. She loves cross-country and her little thing that she loves to do is that she always rolls after cross-country, she has a celebration roll!”

BEDE Events looks forward to welcoming the pony riders back to Aspen Cooling Osberton International for the CCIP2*-S.