Horse & Hound reporters brought you all the action from the Blue Chip Championships at Hartpury College (8-12 April) via our live feed below. Review what happened by scrolling through the updates, including pictures and video clips, below.
Blue Chip Championships winners
Horsequest UK Small Open: Michaela Huntington and Drumhowan Cavalier
1.05m open: Ella Nutbeen and Blackmore Penelope Jane
Snowflake Equestrian Bedding 1.10m Qualifier 1: Emily Morris and Ultimatum II
Horsequest UK Novice Championship: Heather Broad and Caretina II BFZ
Halsall Electrical 1.25m Championship Qualifier 1: Beth Austin and Zeester
Blue Chip Joint RLF Power Championship: Angela Thompson and Babette
WOW Saddles 1.20m Open: Adrian Whiteway and Amor V
WOW Saddles 1.05m Open: Ella Nutbeen and Blackmore Penelope Jane
Animo 1m Restricted Winter Classic Qualifier 1: Brooke Hunter and Little Cruise
Joshua Jones UK Winter Discovery Championship: Emma-Jo Slater and Nina Phin
WOW Saddles Star Championship: Georgia Cabb and Quinara S
Blue Chip Karma Performance Championship: Angela Thompson and Babette
Blue Chip Pro Open Challenge Trophy: Matthew Sampson and Amadeus De Hurtebise
Animo 1m Restricted Winter Classic Qualifier 2: Emily Roberts and Jessies Sister
Joshua Jones UK 1.20m Open: Ella Nutbeen Slowley and Artisan II
Halsall Electrical 1.25m Championship Qualifer 2: Chelsea Skelton and Caramba
Snowflake Equestrian Bedding 1.10m Qualifer 2: Emma-Jo Slater and Simply Billie Bunter
Blue Chip Pony Grades JC & JA Competition: Daisy Mckinlay and Cranford Jack
Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Championship: Emily Ward and Ballybaloo
Blue Chip Dynamic B&C Championship: Julian Mincher and Dolanda
Snowflake Equestrian Bedding 1.10m Qualifer 3: Emma Shore and Wee Welsh Lady
Halsall Electrical 1.25m Championship Qualifer 3: Sophie Cowley and High Flyer VII
Animo 1m Restricted Winter Classic Qualifer 3: Hannah Wanbon and Rockys Kid
Snowflake Equestrian Bedding 1.10m final: Emma-Jo Slater and Simply Billie Bunter
Animo 1m Restricted Winter Classic final: Hayley Lewis and Catoo van de Platello
The Blue Chip Grand Prix: Nigel Coupe and Golvers Hill
Animo Pony Grades JC & JD Competition CL28: Victoria Barrow and Filo Blueprint
Animo Pony Grades JC & JD Competition CL30: Alana Collett and InLterstat
Joshua Jones UK 1m Senior Open: Christina Faulkner and Gypsy Rose II
WOW Saddles 1.05m Senior Open: Shannon Wilson and Casallasca
Kingsland Equestrian Pony JC/JA Winter Challenge: Daisy McKinlay and Cranford Jack
Kingland Equestrian Pony Open Speed Challenge: Molly Davies and Cuffesgrange For Sure
HAYGAIN haysteamers Diamond Championship Round 1: Tia Leighton and Brooklands Power On
HorseQuest UK Pony Grades JC & JD Competition: Abigail Dorset and Dark Aurora
HorseQuest UK Pony Open Competition:
HAYGAIN hay steamers Diamond Championship: Michaela Huntington and Drumhowan Cavalier
HAYGAIN haysteamers Diamond Championship Champinship Round 2: Michaela Huntington and Drumhowan Cavalier
PRB Horseboxes Pony Grades JC/JD competition round one: India Arikan and Leagaun Wild Boy
PRB Horseboxes Pony Grades JC/JD competition round two: Charles Lenton and Cardewlees Gemini Gem
HAYGAIN haysteamers Diamond Winter Classic: Jordan Phelps and Rhyfeddol Free Willy
View all Blue Chip senior results
View all Blue Chip pony results
About the Blue Chip Championships
The annual Blue Chip Championships are being held at Hartpury Arena in Gloucestershire with a full schedule of competitions in both the indoor Championship Arena and the outdoor all-weather Kingsland Equestrian Arena. Classes range from 1m to 1.35m for horses with pony classes starting at 85cm.
The total prize fund has been increased for 2015 and show organiser Kelvin Bywater says: “We are extremely grateful for all the help and support given by our sponsors, without whom these championships would just not be possible”. As well as championship finals, there are also a range of classes at the show which riders do not have to qualify for and hundreds of riders of all ages are expected to flock to Gloucestershire to attend these prestious winter championships.
The show hosts a gala night on Friday with VIP hospitality options available. As well as watching the exciting Blue Chip grand prix, William and Pippa Funnell are hosting a masterclass focusing on preparing horses for competition and spectators can look forward to watching the Kingsland Equestrian Junior Challenge too. Visit the show’s official website for more details.
