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the whole Whitaker family are fab. What other sport can boast that a whole extended family compeat.
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How amazing.. there was 3 of them on the European team this year. (Ellen, Michael and John). They must be very proud.
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and what an asset David McP. is to the UK team
He's done really well
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Yes, he's a brilliant asset! Love Pilgrim too - he's gorgeous! Did you see David when he was interviewed at Hickstead? He came across as a really nice bloke.
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good clears from David and Ellen, 1 time for John and one down from Micheal. lets hope continues tomorrow...
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Yep, the Brits are in pole position to qualify for the 2008 Olympics as it stands at the moment coz the first 3 teams have already qualified!
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and it looks like Marcus Ehning has a problem with his horse - 44.something penalties yesterday and eliminated today - so germany down effectively to a team of 3
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Absolutely.. I was thinking the same thing, but luckily for them, they are coping well without him and are...
From what I know of her, she seems very good. We bought a pony that she originally owned and he turned out to be a super-star - we went to see her and she was thrilled that a pony she had bought as a 4 yr old had turned out well.
Karen
That is great news.. Britain are in a great position for qualifying for next years Olympics! You can see live results at http://www.em2007.de/results/
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1st rounds go on throughout the year you have i think till MAy to get 4 double clears in BN, Disc, Newcomers or fox if you do you are sent a letter and automatically go forward for the second rounds
2 competitions in each area will hold 2nd round competitions - so in essex it would...
Thanks for your inspiring story! I would be incredibly proud as I'm sure you are of your daughter! She sounds amazing and has a real zest for life. I would say support her and try and enjoy it. I'm sure she will achieve plenty with her life. Good luck to you both.
Karen
I think she looks lovely. Price wise - its difficult to say because horses/ponies are worth whatever someone is prepared to pay, but I would say about £3500 atm. If she had a BSJA record you could get £6K - £7K. You would need to get a junior rider for her though as on a ticket wouldnt count...