Fantastic five complete BHS TREC Grand Slam

Fantastic five complete BHS TREC Grand Slam Five BHS TREC competitors at the top of their game completed an outstanding Grand Slam at the BHS TREC Championships of Great Britain held at Bakewell Showground in Derbyshire last weekend. Marie Metcalf from York put in a particularly stylish show round the challenging PTV obstacle course to take the Performance Equestrian Level 2 Individual class riding 19-year-old Ramova.	The victorious England Nations Cup Team
The combination has dominated Level 2 Individual classes at BHS TREC events this year, adding the British title to earlier wins at the Scottish and Welsh Championships to secure an incredible hat-trick. Kent-based pair, Julia Izzard and Clare Reynolds completed the same treble when taking the Level 2 Pairs competition. The pair, who have looked impressive all season, sealed their victory with a highly polished performance in the Control of Paces phase of the Silva Map and Compass Courses sponsored class.	Level 4 Individual winner David Hay-Thorburn carries the Scottish flag
Level 3 Pairs winner Laura Weaver	In the i-Quip Level 3 Pairs, Phil and Laura Weaver achieved a slightly different treble. The father and daughter partnership, who excel in the orienteering phase, added this year's British title to the 2007 title and a comprehensive victory at the Welsh championships earlier this season, making an impressive three wins out of four at Championship level. The Ravenseye Gallery Level 3 Individual title was won by Sheila Watson from Kirkcudbright in Scotland. This was the first championship success for Sheila whose strong performance across all three phases with Rhandir Warrior earned her the title. Former world champion, David Hay-Thorburn, sneaked home by just three points after a tough two days of competition to take the NAF Level 4 Individual honours with Irish Cob, Brenfield Mhairi. David was presented with a superb saddle as his prize, kindly donated by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers. In the Nations Cup competition the England team triumphed over Wales and Scotland in a tough showdown between the home nations to retain the trophy they clinched last year.
Sheila Rogerson and Rusty who received the Walbro Lucky Jim Trophy for the highest PTV score	The team under the supervision of Chef d'equipe Helen Hunt comprised Ali Large, Di Skippon, Clare Reynolds, Julia Izzard, Rachael Wilmot, Anthea Kendrick, Helen Weston, Anna Weston, Marie Metcalf, and Kate McMorris. The team competition was won by the White Horse TREC Group, comprising Alex Wells, Rachael Wilmot, Marie Metcalf and Paula Scott. The event was also used as the final selection trial for the Great Britain squad for the World TREC Championships to be held at Lamotte-Beuvron in France on 19 - 21 September. The last two senior places went to Daniel Nolan with Tammy and to Paul Turner, Cwmmeddwy Magic. The event was kindly supported by The Worshipful Company of Saddlers, Performance Equestrian, NAF, Silva Map and Compass Courses, Ravenseye Gallery, i-Quip, White Horse TREC Group, Rockhead Mineral Water, Caledonian Brewery and South Essex Insurance Brokers.

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