The SPILLERS^® TRAILBLAZERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

.30th, 31st July, 1st, 2nd,& 3rd August, 2008

Champions		Championship Rosette Sash
		Perpetual Trophy (Donated by a Trailblazers Centre) Souvenir Cup
Reserve Champion		Reserve Championship Rosette Medal
1st Reserve Champion		Rosette Medal

Trailblazers is delighted to announce that Unicorn Trails are sponsoring this years series with a horse riding holiday.   The 2008 Senior Novice Dressage Champion and the 2008 Senior 85cms Show Jumping Champion will each win a short break in France and can bring up to 3 friends at a 20% discount.  There will be a Unicorn Trails representative at the Championships to answer any questions you may have about horse riding holidays

BETA rewards Trailblazers Champions
BETA (the British Equestrian Trade Association) will present specially designed horse rugs to winners of the Trailblazers Show Jumping and Dressage Championship classes.
            “BETA represents about 800 equestrian manufacturers and distributors plus more than 400 retail saddlery shops,” said BETA’s executive director Claire Williams. “We are delighted to support Trailblazers and hope that the BETA rugs serve as a reminder to shop with confidence where you see the BETA sign.”
            Members of the BETA team will be attending the Trailblazers Championships and will be happy to answer your questions on safety equipment, including riding hat and body protector standards and fitting, as well as all aspects of equestrian shopping.
            BETA Retail Members, as denoted by the BETA logo being displayed, are best placed to offer you quality service and reliable advice. You’ll find a full list at www.beta-uk.org

SOUTH ESSEX INSURANCE BROKERS

We would like to thank our series sponsors South Essex Insurance Brokers for their continuing support which is very much appreciated. www.seib.co.uk  Competitive Insurance with award winning customer care.

Trade Stands at the Trailblazers Championships

EQUI-TREK who are very generously awarding use of one of their Trailers for 12 months to the highest percentage in the Dressage Championship classes will have a trade stand at the Championships - please go and visit them they will very happy to answer all your questions.

Cool Equestrian will be at the Dressage Championships they have promised vouchers for ICE competition shirts to the Dressage Champions which they can present at the Cool Equestrian Trade stand and collect these beautifully tailored competition shirts.

HORSE Magazine

Norton Heath Equestrian Products will be at the Trailblazers Championships once again and will be there for the Showing, dressage and show jumping - so please visit them.

S & V Supplies will be bringing a Trade Stand to the Finals where you will be able to find all the latest Trailblazers Merchandise - last year it sold very quickly.

Fusion Saddles will be there again

Funky Filly - are bringing a Trade stand

Sue Carson Saddles

Rug and Jod Shack - Pink and Bling!!

Trailblazers is delighted that CHAPS are once again giving awards to the highest placed CHAPS registered horse/pony in each section but please note only the CHAPS representative can answer any questions relating to CHAPS. www.chapsuk.com 

Trailblazers is delighted that RoR have donated awards to the highest placed thoroughbred ex-racehorse in the Trailblazer line up.  The horse must have been registered in Weatherbys General Stud Book and bred in UK/EIRE.  A copy of the horse's passport must be brought to the show and be available for inspection at the Championships to qualify for the prize.  If you have not put on your entry form that you have entered an ex- racehorse please email the office.  If you have a question regarding RoR please contact RoR. www.ror.org.uk

For many competitors this will be the first time you have been to a Prestigious National Championships and the first time you have stayed away from home.  If you are wondering what you may need to take with you click here for some ideas that you may find useful.

The dressage will take place over 2 days on the Wednesday and the Thursday and every competitor will compete on both days.  The classes on the Wednesday will be split into sections depending on the numbers entered, depending where you come on Wednesday will determine whether you go forward into the Championship ride off or to a consolation ride off.  Every section on the Wednesday will have its own mounted prize giving with rosettes to 10th place and every class on the Thursday will again have its own mounted prize giving with rosettes to 10th place.  This means even if you come 11th or 12th on the Wednesday you will have another opportunity on the Thursday to achieve a top 10 place.

The dressage tests at the 2008 Championships are:-
Juniors  Preliminary 10 (2002) - both days
              Novice 27 (2007) - both days
              Elementary 42 (2008) - both days
Seniors Wednesday P12 (2005), N 25 (2005), E50 (2007) and on the Thursday the same tests as the juniors.

We are all looking forward to the Trailblazers Finals at Stoneleigh Park at the end of July.  The dressage is on the Wednesday and Thursday and every competitor will ride on both days.  There will be 6 arenas on the magnificent Equine Arena at Stoneleigh with a 15 minute warm up area next door.  For competitors who wish to work in for longer there is a second warm up arena at the end of the horse walk, and 15 minutes before your test time go up the horse walk to the 15 minute box.  There will be stewards in the 15 minute box to call you forward for your test.  The time allocated for your test is the time you should be entering at 'A' and trotting up that Centre line not the time you leave the warm up arena. You are allowed whips at the Finals but no callers because with 6 arenas going at one time it would be too confusing.  The two working in arenas will be open on Tuesday afternoon between 3pm and 7.30pm .  

Only permitted tack is allowed for the working in as allowed for the test itself, no draw reins or gadgets etc.  Boots/bandages are allowed for the working in. 

A horse/pony may only be worked in by the person who is due to compete it.

Please make sure you pass left to left in the working in when meeting another rider coming in the opposite direction unless they are in counter canter in which case you should give way by circling.
Please ensure your whip does not disturb other horses. 
There should be no walking or halting on the outside track and always leave room for other riders to pass.
Trainers and helpers are not allowed in the working in area unless you need help adjusting your tack.
Please make sure that you are always looking where you are going and that you are aware of the other horses working in and what they are doing.  If you wish to change direction or pace please make sure there is plenty of room for you to do so. Too many riders appear to ride as they are the only person in the working in, your horse might be used to working very close to other horses but many horses do not come from busy livery yards, or may be very young.  Please have respect for the other competitors and their space - and good luck in your competing. 

All tests are ridden on a surface, and there are two large warm up areas on a surface

There will be a Show Jumping Practice day on Friday 1st August open to both juniors and seniors who have qualified for the Trailblazers Show Jumping Championships.  This practice day will offer open classes which will consist of 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre.

The Trailblazers show jumping Championship classes will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August, 2008.  The practice day was very successful brand new option in 2007 if you wish to jump warm up classes, but of course you can just come for the Saturday and Sunday if you are a qualified combination and do not want to jump in the warm up classes.  This gives qualified combinations a wonderful opportunity to compete for 3 days at Stoneleigh park on their fabulous equine arena with one practice day and 2 Championship days and with more time to enjoy the disco in the evening.

Every show jumping competitor will jump on both the Saturday and the Sunday even if they are eliminated on the Saturday they will still jump in the class on Sunday.  
The class on Saturday is a separate class with its own mounted prize giving placed 1st to 10th place.  Sunday is a separate class with its own mounted prize giving placed 1st to 10th place.  The Championship is decided by the TOTAL score of Saturdays 1st Round and Sundays 1st Round added together.  If there is a tie competitors will be placed according to their faults and times in Sundays jump off round.  

All the show jumping takes place on a surface.

The Trailblazers National Championships take place at the N.A,C, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ their website is www.nacstoneleighpark.com  Please click here to link to Google map. www.maps.google.com and type in CV8 2LZ.
Click here for link to Multimap location

Every competitor must send an SAE in with their entry form this is to return your Confirmation of Entry Card to you.  This will let you know that we have safely received your entry, so there is no need to send your entries recorded delivery incurring extra cost.  You will need to keep this card safe and bring it with you to the Finals at Stoneleigh Park.  Every card will have a number on it this number refers to your entry form and to you.  When you arrive at the show you will need to show this card to the Stable Manager as it also refers to your stable booking. 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY CARD REFERS TO YOUR ENTRY FORM NUMBER NOT TO THE NUMBER OF YOUR STABLE.  EVERY ENTRY FORM IS GIVEN A NUMBER WHEN IT ARRIVES IN THE OFFICE AND THIS IS THE SAME NUMBER THAT WILL SHOW ON YOUR CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY CARD, IF YOU ARE BRINGING 4 HORSES YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE 4 CARDS IF YOU ONLY SENT ONE ENTRY FORM. 
PLEASE NOTE
1.  Your Confirmation of entry number is not your stable number
2. Your Confirmation of Entry number is not your bridle number
3. Your Confirmation of Entry number is not your competition number
4, Your Confirmation of Entry number is not your start number. 

This number will help us find your stable booking, your shavings order and your entry form and lets you know that we have received your entry.

Multiple Qualifications
Any competitor qualifying the same horse/pony for more than two Show Jumping or Dressage Championships, will only be allowed to enter TWO Championship classes in each discipline at the Championships

All the stables are temporary and you will need to bring with you all the equipment to muck out your stable.  If you come with friends you can always share your mucking out equipment..  There are as many stables as we need but you must order your stable on your entry form before the closing date which is 2nd July, 2008.  We will order as many stables as competitors have booked. 

Please bring with you all the hay/haylage your horse/pony will need for the duration of your stay.  Plus any feed (nuts/mix)  your pony/horse will need, it is important that your horse/pony does not have a sudden change in his/her diet.

There are showers and toilets at Stoneleigh Park and you are welcome to bring a tent and camp at no extra charge.

There is no electric hook up at Stoneleigh Park, only generators built into horse boxes are allowed.  Portable generators of any kind will NOT be permitted.  No generators to be used after 11pm.

We do not put shavings in the stables this gives you the choice whether your bring your own or order them on the form included with your entry form

The entry fee for show jumping Championship class is £50.00 this enters you for both Saturday and Sunday, it is £25.00 for each class and everybody competes both days.

The entry fee for a dressage Championship is £46.00 this enters you for both Wednesday and Thursday, it is £23.00 for each class and everybody competes both days.

All entry fees  include VAT at 17.5% - unfortunately we have to be registered for VAT as VAT is payable on turnover not profit and the show costs us so much to put on.   17.5% of the entry fees you pay go to the tax man.

Maintenance Fee - We have had to introduce a maintenance fee on the entry forms this is to cover the maintenance fee that Stoneleigh Park charge us for emptying the bins, cleaning the toilets, sweeping the walkways, cleaning the parking area and camping area and clearing away all the horse muck.  After the show is finished they walk round the site and depending on what needs doing charge us to put back Stoneleigh Park to the condition it was before we arrived.

Car parking - The car parking is per competitor not per wagon..  There are people at Stoneleigh to show you where to park and camp whether you are staying overnight or a day competitor these people stand out in all conditions up to 10.30pm at night when the gate closes.  Unfortunately these people do want to eat and sleep, I know that may seem odd to some people  - your parking fee enables these kind people to do this.  They also do require some expenses - I for one would not like to do their job

Results from The SPILLERS® Trailblazers National Finals 2008.

Dressage
Class 1  - Senior Trailblazers Preliminary Championship
Champion                   - Francesca Turner and Buzz 75%
Reserve                      -  Zee Robinson and Florino
Reserve                      -  Deborah Carr- Davidson and Foxholm Valhalla

Section 1 Wednesday           -  1st    Hilary Miles and Pele 74%
Section 2 Wednesday           -  1st   Joanne Wilson and Jonico V 76%
Section 3 Wednesday           -   1st   Clare Lambert and Vulcano II 69.6%
Section 4 Wednesday           -   1st   Francesca Turner and Buzz 74.4%

Senior Preliminary Final
Consolation A Thurs              -    1st Sarah Mackenzie and Mr Smartie Pants 72.3%
Consolation B Thurs             -      1st=  Katie Brickman and Moonlight Matilda 66.4%
                                                        1st=  Louise Mearns and Fellows Tsunami  66.4%
Consolation C Thurs             -       1st Cheryl Tuff and Parkswood High Flyer 71.1%

Class 2 - Senior Trailblazers Novice Championship
Champion        -       Zee Robinson and Florino 72.9%
Reserve           -       Mary Abrams and Kipper
1st Reserve     -       Nicola Burrell and Vital Flight

Section 1 Wednesday        -      1st  Deborah Carr-Davidson and Foxholme Valhalla 70%
Section 2 Wednesday        -      1st  Jemma Mendoza and Bellarusque of Daniel 72%
Section 3 Wednesday        -      1st  Sarah Anderson and Mystic Gem 74%
Section 4 Wednesday        -       1st Sarah Walden and Castle Celtic 76.8%

Senior Novice Final
Consolation A Thurs           -       1st Vicky White and Waddard Dobson 72.5%
Consolation B Thurs           -       1st Emma Hawkes and Crackerjack  72.9%
Consolation C Thurs          -        1st Gemma Blackmur and None-go-Bye Bella 68.9%

Class 3 - Senior Trailblazers Elementary Championship
Champion       -      Caroline Clews and Woody 69.1%
Reserve          -       Samantha Smyth and Don Pedro III
1st Reserve     -      Mary Abrams and Kipper

Section 1 Wednesday       -       1st Andrea Peel and Maateus  68.9%
Section 2 Wednesday       -       1st Ellie May Hart and Bally Creagh 71.4%
Section 3 Wednesday       -        1st Sue Fearis and Tenor 74.3%

Senior Elementary Final
Consolation A Thurs          -       1st Christel Robbins and Grand Conan  70.9% (as on u tube!)
Consolation B Thurs          -       1st  Tracey Bertorelli and Penlove the Poet. 67.5%

Class 4 - Junior Trailblazers Preliminary Championship
Champion      -      Philippa Corbett and Murphy's Quest 74.6%
Reserve         -      Nicole Davis and Gingerpop II
1st Reserve   -      Amelia Low and Leo Van Grout Archen

Section 1 Wednesday      -      1st Hollie Chan and Just Quiz 71.8%
Section 2 Wednesday      -       1st=   Emma Westley and Monks Robbie 72.7%
                                                    1st =   Lucy Fellows and Master Buster 72.7%
Section 3 Wednesday      -       1st  Hannah  Marshall and Smartie 74.1%

Junior Preliminary Final
Consolation A Thurs         -       1st  Isobel Mannings and  Landolin 74.1%
Consolation B Thurs         -        1st  Rebecca Tyler and Dougal of Combebank 73.6%

Class 5 - Junior Trailblazers Novice Championship
Champion      -      Charlotte McCarthy and Desperados 18     71.1%
Reserve         -       Daisy Powell and Ready Steady Eddie
1st Reserve   -      Carly Woodgate and Blakeney Cowboy

Section 1 Wednesday      -       1st Charlotte McCarthy and Desperados 18 66.8%
Section 2 Wednesday      -       1st Daisy Powell and Ready Steady Eddie 70%

Junior Novice Final
Consolation Thursday      -        1st  Fiona Howson and Apollo 66.4%

Class 6 - Junior Trailblazers Elementary Championship
Champion        -      Georgie Toole and Brio II
Reserve            -     Megan Carpenter and Freedom's Black Magic
1st Reserve      -     Fiona Howson and Apollo   

Elementary 42 Wednesday  -     1st Alice Hill and Mojo's Magic  75.3%
Elementary 42 Thursday      -      1st Emma Jane Way and Chico  69.7%

The junior Elementary Champion was decided over the two days.

 

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS

Senior Trailblazers 75cms Championship
Champion         -       It's Harry Potter and Alice Andrews
Reserve            -       Findara and Rea John
1st Reserve      -      Emerald Express and Lauren Walker

Senior Trailblazers 85cms Championship
Champion         -      Tobermorary and Paula Crawford
Reserve            -       Ice Gold and Sylvie McQuire
1st Reserve     -       Gypsy Rose and Sam Unwin

Senior Trailblazers 95cms Championship
Champion       -      Minnie Mouse and Laura Ireton
Reserve          -       Volcanic Dancer and Alison Wallace
1st Reserve    -       Towerhill Star and Philippa Robinson

Senior Trailblazers 105cms Championship
Champion      -      Pennington Star and Ceri Wardrope
Reserve         -       Gulliver and Sally Wagstaff
1st Reserve   -       What a Pride and Richard Jones

Junior Trailblazers 75cms Championship
Champions     -       Little Miss Twig and Anneli Lewis
Reserve          -       Zante and Martha Newall
1st Reserve    -       Gucci Rush and Rebecca Dighton

Junior Trailblazers 85cms Championship
Champion       -       Zara's Last Star and Jessica Baugh
Reserve          -        Inca and Charlotte Cundell
1st Reserve    -        Hillgarth Riverdance and Izzy Rae

Junior Trailblazers 95cms Championship
Champion       -      Zara's Last Star and Jessica Baugh
Reserve          -      Sligo Touch and Harriet Davies
1st Reserve    -      Mulberry Master Porter and Anna East

Junior Trailblazers 105cms Championship
Champion      -       Toffee and Chloe Newall
Reserve          -       Hill Street Blue and Georgia Elsey
1st Reserve    -       I'm Just George and Lizzie Sloan

Class 7  -  Senior  70cms  -  1st Gypsy Moth & Colleen Miller
Class 8 -   Senior  80cms  -  1st Gypsy Rose & Sam Unwin
Class 9  -  Senior 90cms  -  1st  Wake Up Smiling & Stephen Foster
Class 10 - Senior 1m  -  1st The Colonel & Frankie Humphrys

Class 11  -  Junior 70cms  -  1st  Chester & Laura Keeley
Class 12  -  Junior 80cms  -  1st  Miss Purdy & Jessica Baugh
Class 13  -  Junior 90cms  -  1st   Zara's Last Star & Jessica Baugh
Class 14  -  Junior 1m  -  1st  Sportsfield Sea Feaver & Toby Chapman

Class 15  - Senior Trailblazers 75cms Championship - 1st Section - 1st Comet & Alison Brown
Class 16  -  Senior Trailblazers 85cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st  Monty & Jess Burton
Class 17  -  Senior Trailblazers 95cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st  Wake Up Smiling & Stephen Foster
Class 18  -  Senior Trailblazers 105cms Championship - 1st Section - 1st  Pennington Star &  Ceri Wardrope

Class 19  -  Junior Trailblazers 75cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st Midnight Gelignite & Izzy Rae
Class 20  -  Junior Trailblazers 85cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st  Hill Street Blue & Georgia Elsey
Class 21  -  Junior Trailblazers 95cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st Dickens Red September & Millie Wilkinson
Class 22  -  Junior Trailblazers 105cms Championship - 1st Section  -  1st Toffee & Chloe Newall

Class 23  -  Senior Trailblazers 75cms Championship - 2nd Section  -  1st It's Harry Potter & Alice Andrews
Class 24  -  Senior Trailblazers 85cms Championship - 2nd Section  -  1st Tara Nova & Joanna Davis
Class 25  -  Senior Trailblazers 95cms Championship - 2nd section  -  1st Minnie Mouse & Laura Ireton
Class 26  -  Senior Trailblazers 105cms Championship - 2nd Section  -  1st Bob & Rosanna Marston

Class 27  -  Junior Trailblazers 75cms Championship - 2nd section  -  1st Little Miss Twig & Anneli Lewis
Class 28  -  Junior Trailblazers 85cms Championship - 2nd section   - 1st Zara's Last Star & Jessica Baugh
Class 29  -  Junior Trailblazers 95cms Championship - 2nd section  -  1st Zara's Last Star & Jessica Baugh
Class 30  -  Junior Trailblazers 105cms Championship - 2nd section  -  1st Toffee & Chloe Newall

 

We would like to thank our sponsors South Essex Insurance Brokers for their continuing support which is very much appreciated.