Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2009 | Page 83

EQUESTRIAN - Sponsored by Brickfields and Froghill Tack

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Grays Traditional Marquees

Somerton Two-day
Event and
Cross-Country

Annabel Peyton riding Sandicove Purple Ronnie
2nd in the Novice.
Ninety-five horses and riders enjoyed

forms a major fund-raiser for the Isle

gave many competitors the opportunity

strong competition on 26-27 September,

of Wight Foxhounds, has included a

of a first look at the jumping course and

jumping round Mr and Mrs David Biles'

two-day event for teams or individuals

those not competing in the event enjoyed

excellent cross-country course at the

comprising dressage, show jumping and

a thoroughly nice gallop across the farm.

Somerton Two Day Event and Cross

cross-country. The dressage and show

The mist settled in the valley to produce

Country generously sponsored this year by

jumping sections are held at Somerton

a perfect hunting morning, although

Grays Traditional Marquees.

Farm the day before the cross-country,

hounds were left safely in the kennels

which is the final phase.

on this occasion. Huntsman Rick Dolphin

On the last three occasions this
event, which is run by the Isle of

At 8 o’clock sharp on day one, a mock

Wight Hunt Supporters’ Club and

hunt was held at Somerton Farm, which

Abigail Mawhood and Dynamic Domino winners of
the Novice Pairs Class with Lydia Janes and Keeshen
Hokey Cokey.

blew his horn in the far corners of the
farm and the field jumped its way towards

Irish Blazing Glory ridden by Gabrielle Turner at the
Irish Bank, 2nd in the Open Class.
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