Midweekherald.co.uk - Full ArticleWednesday, March 28, 2012
Young endurance rider Dace Sainsbury from Lyme Regis has won a 120km FEI 2* ride with her horse Ballota.
The pair are aiming to get qualified for the Young Rider championships which will be held in Belgium this year.
After a winter spent keeping Balotta (Lottie) fit and building her stamina up, they had their first training ride on Exmoor with lots of hills and tough terrain.
They started the competition season successfully, finishing third in the 80km Jubilee Trail ride in early March.
To qualify for the Young Rider Team the pair had to pass a 120km FEI 2* ride early season. Endurance rides have vet gates where the horses have to pass strict recovery and fitness tests before they can carry on. Dace entered for a ride at Bury St Edmunds, and despite the distance, Lottie finished full of running, and held a 20 minute lead over the field at the final vetting...
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http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/sport/first_home_in_120km_ride_1_1331574
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