Essex Sisters win Winter Championship titles at the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead

On Day Two of The Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, and under blue skies, ponies and their riders came together to contest three of the British Showjumping Winter Championship titles. British Showjumping results.

First up was the Winter JC Pony Final, where a competitive starting line-up of twenty-five combinations delivered some great showjumping. The pressure of the occasion must certainly have been felt by many of the young riders that came forward but eight managed to put this behind them and deliver a clear round for a place in the second round. Using her first draw in the jump-off to her advantage13-year-old Izabella Rodgers from Chelmsford, Essex skilfully posted the winning double clear in what proved to be an unbeatable time of 38.08 seconds, onboard the 9-year-old bay gelding Neil 55 owned by Nicola Rogers.   

Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead – Wednesday 21^st July 2021

Winter JC Pony Final Results

1^st Izabella Rodgers & Neil 55 – 0/0 – 38.08 seconds

2^nd Rachel Proudley & Queen Mac – 0/0 – 40.03 seconds

3^rd Alice Crowley & Access Bill – 0/0 – 40.40 seconds

For the full results click here

Inspired by her sister’s earlier winning way, it was 11-year-old Sophia Rodgers from Chelmsford, Essex who scooped first place in the Winter 128cm Pony Final. From a strong starting field just two combinations were left to go head-to-head in the jump-off. Sophia rode Whinney Lass, an 18-year-old grey mare owned by Nicole Rogers, with speed and accuracy to deliver the winning double clear in just 34.46 seconds.

Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead – Wednesday 21^st July 2021
Winter 128cm Pony Final Results
1^st Sophia Rodgers & Whinney Lass – 0/0 – 34.46 seconds

2^nd Cate Kerr & Taggarts Express – 0/0 – 36.97 seconds

3^rd Sophia Rodgers & Essenar Jinja Ninja – 4/- – 65.13 seconds

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