Following this weekends British success with our win at the Children’s Nations Cup in Bonheiden, Belgium our up and coming talent have proved themselves once more by taking the top two spots in the Grand Prix yesterday afternoon.With a strong field contesting the title, it was twelve year old Millie Allen riding Mrs Steel’s 10 year old 15.03hh bay mare Trueleva who came home clear in a time of 39.21 seconds securing her pole position.
Millie Allen riding Trueleva. Photographer Suzanne Jones
Less than two seconds behind her it was thirteen year old Charlotte Smet riding Louise Morley’s ten year old, 15.03.hh liver chestnut gelding Maneken du Coty slotting her neatly into second place and securing a triumphant win for Britain by taking the top two placings in a class that was particularly well contested.
Chef d’equipe Corinne Bracken said
The two girls showed their class in the jump off against a field of twelve riders whom were certainly more experienced than themselves. Millie was outstanding and rode worthy of someone three times her age. I’m so proud, not only of Mille and Charlotte but also the rest of the team out here with us.
- Millie Allen from Stockton on Tees with Mrs Steel’s Trueleva 0 39.21
- Charlotte Smet based in West Malle, Belgium, with Miss Louise Morley’s Maneken du Coty 0 40.72
- Brent Gaublonne from Belgium with Vivalden V H Bildeken 0
