Graham Gillespie and Amelia Tedinnick during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
On Sunday (17 June) Bolesworth’s very own superheroes took some time out of their busy schedules fighting crime to team up with some of the country’s top young showjumpers for a thrill-a-minute relay race.
This class is always a highlight of the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show and this year’s contenders certainly didn’t disappoint. Superheroes, epic costumes and high-speed jumping — what’s not to love?
All our favourite characters were in action this year — Bananaman, Superman, Batman, all keen to display their superpowers in the saddle. And who could forget the tremendous flying chicken — AKA Jay Halim? We’re still wondering what his superpower might be.
But it was the Wonderwoman-Supergirl duo of Laura Renwick and Scarlett Lomax-Cox who were the stars of the show in the Archo Developments-sponsored competition.
Thirteen-year-old Scarlett and the gorgeous palomino Lillibet got the team off to a flying start with a corner-cutting round before she handed over the baton to Laura. The ever-speedy Essex rider brought one of her fastest rides, the 13-year-old mare VDL Groep Alitta, and soared round in the style of a true superhero. The winning time proved unbeatable.
Local rider Scarlett has more experienced jumping ponies to choose from, but she elected to ride “Lilly” who combines eventing, working hunter and dressage.
“I thought this would suit Lilly and Laura gave me a few tips,” she said.
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1. Laura Renwick and Scarlett Lomax-Cox take the red ribbons, clear in 52.66sec
Laura Renwick and Scarlett Lomax-Cox, winners of the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Laura Renwick and Scarlett Lomax-Cox, winners of the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Laura Renwick and Scarlett Lomax-Cox, winners of the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
2. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s just Chloe Aston and Noora Von Bulow making a heroic bid to win, just 0.03sec behind the leaders
Noora Von Bulow and Chloe Aston during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
3. Michael Pender and Madeleine Kerrigan storm home with big smiles, third in 53.15sec
Madeleine Kerrigan and Michael Pender during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Madeleine Kerrigan and Michael Pender during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
4. Bananaman as you’ve never seen him before — Matthew Sampson teams up with Sula Von Bulow to finish a very creditable fourth before heading back to 29 Acacia Road
Matthew Sampson and Sula Von Bulow during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
5. Jess Dimmock and Isabelle Harris are the perfect crime-fighting and showjumping duo
Jessica Dimmock and Isabelle Harris during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Jessica Dimmock and Isabelle Harris during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
6. Straight out of the Bat Cave and into Bolesworth — Trevor Breen and Jack Hewitt in action
Trevor Breen and Jack Hewitt during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Trevor Breen and Jack Hewitt during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
7. Batman and his awesome sidekick Amelia Tredinnick
Graham Gillespie and Amelia Tedinnick during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Graham Gillespie and Amelia Tedinnick during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
8. Our very own super-villain Will Edwards and Ted Holt show that The Joker and Captain America make the perfect team
Will Edwards and Ted Holt during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Will Edwards and Ted Holt during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
9. Reece Oliver and Abigail Wicks — first class effort!
Reece Oliver and Abigail Wicks during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Reece Oliver and Abigail Wicks during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
10. Lance Whitehouse and Isobella Saunders Cook in flying form
Lance Whitehouse and Isobella Saunders Cook during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Lance Whitehouse and Isobella Saunders Cook during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
11. Louise Saywell and Eleanor Archibald prove to be perfect protagonists – just not quite fast enough to win
Louise Saywell and Eleanor Archibald during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Louise Saywell and Eleanor Archibald during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
12. Jay Halim and Ryan De Sousa — nice try and top marks for costumes lads!
Jay Halim and Tyan De Sousa during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
Jay Halim and Tyan De Sousa during the invitational Mini Major Relay during the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show at Bolesworth Castle near Chester in Cheshire in the UK on 17th June 2018
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
>>Don’t miss all the action from the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show in this week’s Horse & Hound, out Thursday 21 June.
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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.
