Arranged in just six days after a cancellation at Scarteen, the dynamic duo of Andrew and Laura Napier, assisted by their families, swung into overdrive mode and created a miracle! Andrew designed five amazing courses, which were beautifully presented and decorated with the results of his new found hobby of chainsaw carving. There was a huge crocodile lurking at the edge of the first of the two water jumps while rabbits, hares, bears and many other literary characters added intrigue and interest to the courses. Advertisement Advertisement Get the latest Horse Week news direct to your inbox Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Farming Life within your account.
They had expanded the whole area around this water to include the hub of activity with the secretary, scorers, Hungry Ginger, Bunelos and Crooked Cocktails, all located there with numerous picnic benches etc. he atmosphere rivalled many of the big UK events and attracted an unprecedented number of spectators who were able to sap up the ambience on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sadly, the number of entries was affected by the late ‘call up’ but those who attended were registered amongst the lucky to have experienced this incredible feast of eventing.
Casey Webb did not have any competition in the Open EI 115 class where she competed with Steven Smith and John Minford’s HHF Elegance, a 13-year-old mare by the Thoroughbred stallion Watermill Swatch, gaining an all.
