Take It 2 The Top won a BE100 at Berriewood, he is only just coming 5, a very exciting day, I have had him since he was 2 yrs old so it was an extra special result. He was one of only 8 clears in the SJ, it caused havoc, I think the course builder had built to exact BE standards, which per the rule book meant the spreads were 10cm wider than BSJA courses.
Top Gun had 2 down SJ, one was knocked down by my bad ankle hitting a wing, this made me wince in pain for a while after.
Both boys were in the 20's dressage and were clear inside the time XC. The event was lovely, low key and very friendly organisers. they had made a super effort in the SJ and XC, flowers on the SJs, spiked and watered ground. Up to fence 9 on the XC I thought it was a bit like a hunter trial but then came a super test of a decent corner (lots of flowers) and then a step up to an old brick WWII fort which was wonderfully decorated with Jubilee flags and cut out silver crowns, the water was stunning, a house then a step in and out, all dressed with loads more flowers and a little boat complete with a 1960s type picnic ready for a family day out, there were alternatives at all the tough fences including the huge trakener at 17, everyone had a chance of getting round. Well done Berriewood.
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