The week-long Alexander Horseboxes Scope Festival celebrates all that is great about showjumping — thrilling jump-offs, brilliant riders of all ages and some awesome equines. And, for those lucky enough to win a red rosette, a beautiful sash and the coveted rug, it’s then lap of honour time — hold on to your hats, these combinations are loving every minute of their moments in the spotlight!
1. No fear!
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Claudia Moore and Tullineaskey Fear Deas go for a spin after 138cm glory
2. Golden wonder
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Atiya Bussey and Ranchwood Latte scoop the Mandy Hall 1.15m Pony and celebrate in fine style on their lap of honour
3. Hands up if you’ve won!
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Ella Hall is the most ecstatic rider at Scope after she and Calusa won the Cats and Pipes 138cm
4. Round of applause
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Eloise Burden on Coolatooder Liath after success in the Graeme Ash Novice Masters
5. Perfectly poised
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Demi Watson and her four-year-old winner Illonois I
6. Mini Milton
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Glain Watkin Jones enjoys the lap of honour on My Gem Pearle, Graham Heath Equestrian Primary Handicap 138cm victors
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7. Ribbons flying
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Emma Slater and Kings of Leon take the Tacklocker 1m Novice
8. Motorbike!
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Izabella Rogers feels the G-force as she whizzes round on Whinney Lass after victory in the Graham Heath Equestrian 128cm Primary
9. We have lift off
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James Smith and Bolton Gate Ben head the 1.45m Big Tour
10. Giving Frankie Dettori a run for his money
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Katie Bradburne certainly has the racing genes — she and Cappagh Misty land the HCC Contractors Tiny Tots
11. Blink and you’ll miss them!
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Isabelle Ryder puts down the accelerator on Cuilin Dun after the POYS 5 and 6 year old Elite
12. Red ribbons
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Nicole Lockhead Anderson and Gangnam Style II take the Squibb Group Dunglen 148cm
13. All smiles
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Lesley Mitton on Heart of Savannah take the Buckaroo Saddlery Adventurer
14. Happy by name…
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Another hat-trick on the cards for Paul Barker and Happy Boy
15. Faster, faster!
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Noora Von Bulow riding Peppino II Grande, winners of the CGS Construction 128cm
16. We’re off!
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Will Edwards and Candies B after victory in the Marnic Groundworks Young Riders Under 23 B&C
17. Don’t scratch the paintwork!
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Grand prix winners Yazmin Davis and Zilverster II steer a very careful line past the rather nice set of wheels (Who parked there, we wonder?)
Don’t miss this week’s issue of Horse & Hound magazine (31 August 2017) for the full report from Scope Festival
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Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.
