Sophie Scott rides Waitangi Skynet, Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall
National showjumping champ Sophie Scott is back at the top of the podium, this time at the Northern Hawke’s Bay Jumping Championships in Hastings.
She and Waitangi Skynet were comfortable winners of the EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix class, heading home 24 other combinations to take the honours. Just five came back to be challenged in the jump-off by the Greg Best-designed course. This time however, no-one could keep their slates clean, with Sophie and Waitangi Skynet winning on a four fault round. Speedsters Melody Matheson (Havelock North) and Cortaflex Enya MH were second on eight, with Nakeysha Lammers (Hamilton) with Resolution third and Samantha van Lierde (Cambridge) aboard Cadillac NZPH in fourth.
“Sky was really good,” said a very happy 20-year-old. “He is the most consistent wee horse. The whole season he has gone up and up and up.”
Sophie said the course was certainly technical and tested everyone. “There were a few really technical lines in there and lots of people found it tough. Time was very tight in the jump-off. I thought the first round went really well for us – Sky was smooth and jumped well.”
She fully claimed their rail mid-course in the jump-off. “I went for a five stride and at the last minute chickened out and went for six . . . it wasn’t the best thing to do and was completely my fault. I was really disappointed with myself.”
Skynet was the “sweetest” horse to have around and one with an interesting personality – in a nice way! “He is easy to do everything with and just loves his job. He goes into the ring and always wants to please. It has been a real dream season for us.”
Hawke’s Bay proved a happy hunting ground for Sophie who also took the quinella in the FMG Young Rider Series class, winning on Lakota and placing second on LDS Cardo. It was just her and Olivia Dalton (Karaka) aboard Cil Dara Bonaparte who came through to the jump-off from the original 11 starters. All three combinations were double clear with a very speedy 30.45 second round from Lakota winning over LDS Cardo’s 33.03 and Olivia’s 33.49.
Sophie also picked up a few other minor placings including fifth in the horse mini prix aboard LDS Cardo.
It was a quinella also for the very in-form Penny Borthwick (Masterton) in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix too, winning aboard Rednalhgih Cowan and second on Foxden’s Merlot. They were the only two combinations to go clear in the opening round, with Annie Moffett (Napier) and Korokipo Kid third as the fastest of four four-faulters in the 10-strong field.
Results –
Showjumping, EvoEvents Horse Grand Prix Series: Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Waitangi Skynet 1, Melody Matheson (Havelock North) Cortaflex Enya MH 2, Nakeysha Lammers (Hamilton) Resolution 3, Samantha van Lierde (Cambridge) Cadillac NZPH 4, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Central Park 5, Robert Steele (Dannevirke) LT Holst Bernadette 6.
Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Penny Borthwick (Masterton) Rednalhgih Cowan 1, Penny Borthwick (Masterton) Foxden’s Merlot 2, Annie Moffett (Napier) Korokipo Kid 3, Zara Preece-Twose (Auckland) TC Piano Man 4, Tessa Mason (Napier) Mr Acho 5, Amelia Munro (Paremoremo) MF Spot On 6.
Harrison Lane Pro-Am Rider Series: Carissa McCall (Taupaki) Oaks Diabella 1, Nicholas Beal (Pukekohe) Sacramento 2, Mathew Dickey (Hamilton) Waitangi Imak 3, Scott Borland (Cambridge) SB Smokescreen 4, Trevor Pearce (Masterton) Redcliffs Kachow 5, Geordie Bull (Taupo) Downtown NZPH 6.
FMG Young Rider Series: Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) Lakota 1, Sophie Scott (Palmerston North) LDS Cardo 2, Olivia Dalton (Karaka) Cil Dara Bonaparte 3, Tyla Hackett (Waiuku) Global PH Cocofino 4, Samantha Carrington (Takapau) Double J Breeze On 5, Aimee Collinson (Clevedon) Deo Volente 6.
Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series: Luce Williams (Tinui) Grassendale Enzo 1, Rachel Nelson (Havelock North) Ocean Lady 2, Shanae McKay (Levin) ME Joy Ride II 3, Georgina Forsyth (Clevedon) Catapult Xtreme 4, Jeremy Clark (Te Kauwhata) Dynavyte Ipso Facto 5, Brooke Knight Willis (Auckland) Everything Equine Totara 6.
Mainland Coachwork Junior Rider Series: Madison Jackson (Karaka) Henton Excalibur 1, Molly Pike (Cambridge) Sugarman 2, Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Glentai Mockingjay 3, Isabelle Saxton (Tuakau) Double Shott 4, Chantelle Smith (Palmerston North) Cravino STS 5, Emma Singleton (Reporoa) Double J Cyclone 6.
Matthews Hanoverians Seven-Year-Old Series: Geordie Bull (Taupo) Marius 1, Julie Davey (Hastings) LT Holst Freda 2, Michelle Wakeling (Wellsford) BMW Chaccolilli 3, Daniel Blundell (Auckland) Picasso MVNZ 4, Samantha Carrington (Takapau) Double J Hurricane 5, Kathryn Alabaster (Hastings) Haupouri Ferrari NZPH 6.
UltraMox Six-Year-Old Series: Oliver Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Normandy GHP, Kimberly Carrington (Takapau) Double J Typhoon, Sarah West (Te Aroha) Six Sixty SP, Maddison Greatorex (Manapai) Groove Girl PSH, Oliver Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Takapoto Tinka =1.
East Coast Performance Horses Five-Year-Old Series: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Centriconia, Anneke van Rooyen (Taumarunui) Awaroa New Edition, Chelsey Hawthorn (Waikato) Destiny’s Resolution, Samantha Carrington (Takapau) Double J Odin, Hannah Bodle (Morrinsville) Classified II, Ash Hart (Hastings) Kiwi Mist, Noni Morgan (Hastings) The Eleventh Hour, Daniel Webb (Hunterville) WSJ Starline, Brooke Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Indiana Xtreme, Ike Baker (Raukawa) LT Holst Emric and Kimberley Carrington (Takapau) Double J Larrikin =1.
Show hunter, NRM Open High Points Series: Luke Dee (Wellington) Untouchable 1, Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Atlan 2, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 3, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 4, Moana Papworth (Masterton) Tribesmen’s Warrior 5.
Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series: Merran Hain (Gisborne) Untouchable 1, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 2, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Marua 3, Diana Cottle (Palmerston North) Travino 4, Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Tripoli 5.
Petticoat Lane Performance Horses Adult and ESNZ Junior Equitation Series: Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Sancho 1, Diana Cottle (Palmerston North) Travino 2, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 4, Aliya Berry (Hamilton) Pintado Bravo 5.
Sport Horse Junior High Points Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu), Aliya Berry (Hamilton) Pintado Bravo 2, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 3, Hazel Jones (Plimmerton) Atlan 4, Sophia Blackbourn (Tamahere) Octavia MVNZ 5.
Hokonui Sport Horses Cat A High Points Series: Sophia Neale (Palmerston North) Petal 1, Molly McEwan (Gisborne) Buffalo Man 2, Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 3.
Fiber Fresh Cat B High Points Series: Kate Procter (Palmerston North) Trevellyn Blue Bell 1,m Amy Wassell (Nelson) Bexley Lodge Tinkabella 2, Victoria Dorward (Hawke’s Bay) Mt Tulloch Skylark 3, Hannah McConnell (Tauranga) Billy Blunt 4, Temara Randell (Hastings) Dancing Diva 5.
Aniwell Cat C High Points Series: Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 1, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Mahachi Gold Rosado KF 2, Kaitlin Brown (Wairoa) Tawa 3, Bridie King (Pahiatua) Puketawa Celtic Legend 4, Manaia Papworth (Masterton) Camberley Bojangles 5.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Show Hunter Groups 12 years and under Equitation Series: Kate Procter (Palmerston North) Trevellyn Blue Bell 1, Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 2, Molly McEwan (Gisborne) Buffalo Man 3, Sophia Neale (Palmerston North) Petal 4, Temara Randell (Hastings) Dancing Diva 5.
ESNZ Show Hunter Pony Equitation Series: Kaitlin Brown (Wairoa) Tawa 1, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 2, Amy Wassell (Nelson) Bexley Lodge Tinkerbella 3,l Bridie King (Pahiatua) Puketawa Celtic Legend 4, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Mahachi Gold Rosado KF 5.
NRM Open High Points: Jessie Linton (Hastings) Snapchat Me 1, Luke Dee (Wellington) Untouchable 2, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 3, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 4, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 5.
Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series: Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 1, Merran Hain (Gisborne) Untouchable 2, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Marua 3, Antonio Matangi (Levin) My Delta 4, Jasmine Priest (Rotorua) Meersbrooke Big Ears 5.
Petticoat Lane Performance Horses Adult and ESNZ Junior Equitation Series: Rebecca Conole (Masterton) Private Benjamin III 1, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 2, Antonio Matangi (Levin) Shoeshine Polish 3, Aliya Berry (Hamilton) Pintado Bravo 4, Leah Bibby (Onga Onga) Tiberus 5.
Sport Horse Junior High Points Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Craighaven Black Heart 1, Leah Bibby (Onga Onga) Tiberus 2, Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Marokopa CJ 3, Aliya Berry (Hamilton) Pintado Bravo 4, Aliya Berry (Hamilton) Octavia Queen 5.
Hokonui Sport Horses Cat A High Points Series: Sophia Neale (Palmerston North) Petal 1, Molly McEwan (Gisborne) Buffalo Man 2, Katherine Walker (Paraparaumu) Avataare 3, Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 4.
Fiber Fresh Cat B High Points Series: Amy Wassell (Nelson) Bexley Lodge Tinkabella 1, Hannah McConnell (Tauranga) Billy Blunt 2, Lily Beaufoy (Gisborne) Simply Sassy 3, Molly McEwan (Gisborne) Galaxy Firefly 4, Kate Procter (Palmerston North) Trevellyn Blue Bell 5.
Aniwell Cat C High Points Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Mahachi Gold Rosado KF 1, Bridie King (Pahiatua) Puketawa Celtic Legend 2, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 3, Lottie Bull (Atiamuri) Spritzer 4, Kaitlin Brown (Wairoa) Tawa 5.
ESNZ Show Hunter Pony Equitation Series: Lauren Mitchell (Kumeu) Mahachi Gold Rosado KF 1, Kaitlin Brown (Wairoa) Tawa 2, Bridie King (Pahiatua) Buzzie Bees Max 3, Emily McMaster (Greytown) Onetai Cover Girl 4, Amy Wassell (Nelson) Bexley Lodge Tinkabella 5.
Bay of Plenty and Waikato Show Hunter Groups 12 years and under Equitation Series: Kate Procter (Palmerston North) Trevellyn Blue Bell 1, Lily Kent (Waipawa) Ataahua Rapture 2, Lottie Bull (Atiamuri) Spritzer 3, Molly McEwan (Gisborne) Buffalo Man 4.
For full results, head to www.evoevents.co.nz
Jumping Team – 20 March 2022