Tatiane is a clear winner in nationals
Newbury teenager holds nerve to lift British title at Bolesworth
TATIANE Mauree from Newbury delivered the only double clear in the National 148cm Championship to win the NAF Five Star British Showjumping National Championships at Bolesworth.
Tatiane was riding Horseabout Zibu, a 10-year-old bay mare owned by Arlina Mauree.
The Championship was also a British Pony Team Viewing Trial and, in keeping with this, a strong course was built.
Just three combinations were able to find the answers needed to access the jump-off.
Tabitha Kyle was first to go in the jump-off on Orchids Vienna and she set a quick pace, completing the course in 38.96 seconds, but with just a single pole down for four faults, eventually enough for second place.
Fifteen-year-old Tatiane was then next to go and she knew that a clear in a quick time would put her in contention for the top spot.
She and Horseabout Zibu, duly delivered the performance they wanted when they returned home with a double clear in 40.06 seconds.
Last in was Claudia Moore on Elando van de Roshoeve and she also picked up four faults in 43.10 seconds to finish third.
A delighted Tatiane said “Today’s course was the strongest that I’ve ridden for a while and it was definitely a Championship course that was really well built.
“It was technical and up to height, but I have a lot of confidence in my pony and I trust her a lot, so I knew we’d be fine.
“Fence four in the first round, which was a black and white oxer on a dog leg, was quite tight, but once we were over that, the rest of the course just flowed for us.
“Ahead of the jump-off, I knew that Claudia and Tabitha would both be quick, so I set out to ride a careful but speedy round.
“It was such a fun class and a great run-out before the Nations Cup show in Wierden, the Netherlands, next week.
“There’s been such a great atmosphere at the show too.”