| Set in typically English parkland in mid-Summer this Event attracted a large number of entrants and supporters although just after dawn Buckminster Park was deceptively quiet and peaceful as the bells of the village Church (visible through the trees) tolled to awake the residents. |  |
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The tonic of the fresh morning air and lightening sky soon had the competitors, grooms, and horses awakened into active preparations. |
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The Dressage areas were laid out ready for the first discipline, due at 8.30am.......... |
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.....as was the Show Jumping arena for the first competitors due at 9.30am. |
 We are here today to follow Mrs. Marcia Hawley of Six Hills, Old Dalby who will be riding her own horse in the Novice Section. The grey gelding SIX HILLS WILLIAM stands 16.2, is aged 10 and was sired by Louella Inschalla and is one of Marcia's favourite mounts: they have competed together for several seasons. |
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After a hesitant start "Billy" was soon into his stride and their score was 38.1 which along with a clear round in the SJ and the rest of their day's good marks gave them 3rd place in their Section together with the Doresa Challenge Shield for nearest to optimum time in the Cross Country. (Full details of Captain Doresa's trophy are available by CLICKING HERE). |
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