Due to the worsening weather conditions, we understand that some competitors may not be able to travel, therefore we will move the Eventers challenge to the following week, Sunday 12th February 2012. We will carry all entries forward to this date.

However the the Eventers challenge course is set up in the Olympic arena and will be available for hire on Sunday 5th February, for those who are able to travel and would like the chance to practice over the course. This will be at a discounted rate of £20 for 30 mins. Please ring to book Telephone: 01452 720288 - Show Day Telephone: 01452 726633

Due to popular demand we have added an extra Eventers Challenge on 24th March 2012. Entries open!

Reminder that Tuesday British Show Jumping returns on 24th January 2012!

Senior Affiliated Show Jumping
Senior Discovery Regional Final - 20th May 2012

Pony Affiliated Show Jumping
29th January - Cool, Calm & Collected Pony Discovery Blue Chip Qualifier 10th March and 7th May 2012 – Scope Festival 2012 Qualifiers
Shaw Farm Stud Tiny Tots
Graham Heath Construction Primary
IAM Progressive
AJ Walter Aviation Adventurer
Mandy Hall Members Cup

Dressage
The moloh Young Dressage Horse of the Future 2012 – May 25th 2012
The Badminton Horse Feeds Championships – 9th June 2012

We will update our website as we get more qualifiers allocated please keep checking.

We are able to offer the perfect opportunity for you to practice your tests in either a short or long arena. Ideal for those wanting to run through dressage tests, introducing spooky or young horses to dressage boards, flowers and huts or people just wanting to get out somewhere new for training. Own Instructors/Trainers welcome.

Dates available: Oct – 22nd & 24th Nov – 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th Dec – 3rd, 11th & 12th Jan – 15th

Costs: £20(per horse) - 20 minute slot using both long and short arenas. £40 – 1 hr hire using both long and short arenas (price for 1 horse, £5 extra per additional horse).

Call 01452 726633 for more information or book a slot.

The Andrews Bowen arena size will be reduced from 60m to 47m as a temporary measure from 12/10/11 to 14/11/11 due to the upgrade of the 2nd indoor arena to have a new Andrews Bowen pro wax surface, new eco friendly kickboards and wall to wall mirrors on the A line.

This exciting project is yet another significant upgrade to our show centre for the benefit of our clients and we thank BEF for their contribution towards this investment.

Summerhouse EC couldn’t have asked for better weather to hold National Amateur 2nd rounds on the 1st October. Summerhouse attracted good entries for the 1m, 1.10m and 1.15m qualifying classes for the finals to be held at Aintree in November. The course was designed by Alison Naylor. Classes were judged by Elizabeth Parsons and Jane Ogle.

The 1m qualifier was a strong class with 49 entries and 27 through to the jump off. Only 7 went on to jump a double clear with the winner being Kevin Peates. Kevin and his 16 year old Dutch bred New Mystery had already qualified for the 90cm and are looking forward to attending the finals at Aintree for the second year in a row. The pair only started jumping together in 2010 after the horse switched from dressage to show jumping. New Mystery by Good Times spent 5 years as a stallion before being gelded as a 9 Year old. Kevin works full time and enjoys show jumping at weekends. Pushed into 2nd place by Kevin were Ann Solis and 16 year old Franklins On Air a Dutch Warmblood by Concarde. This was the pair’s first visit to Summerhouse and they stabled over night after travelling down the day before. Ann returned to riding 2 years ago after a 25 year break. They enjoy jumping as a hobby and Ann says Franklin is a lovely horse to jump that looks after her. Both Kevin and Ann are winners of their own regions point’s awards this year.

Kevin Peates and New Mystery
(Photo courtesy of Craig Derrick Photography)

Winner of the 1.10m qualifier was Bina Ford and Tea Time III. Also taking 2nd place in the 1.15m Qualifier to Bryony Morris and Stormy Morning. Bina and Tea Time regularly compete at Summerhouse and have had a brilliant season with 27 wins. Purchased from Anna Edwards from Cornwall as a 9 year old a year and a half ago the pair have gone from strength to strength. Bina praises him for being a fantastic horse, Tea Time is her only horse but lives and travels with her miniature Shetland. Show jumping is an obsessive hobby for Bina and she also helps others with competition horses and race horses. Coming 2nd to Bina were Philipa Ashworth riding her Belgian Warmblood Tango. Philipa has owned the 14 year old for 8 years. The pair also qualified in the 1m. Philipa came 5th in the 1.10m and qualified her other horse Chateau Stefan

Bina Ford and Tea Time III
(Photo courtesy of Craig Derrick Photography)

Bryony Morris who is Assistant Yard Manager at Summerhouse had a fantastic win in the 1.15m Qualifier beating Bina in the jump off by over 8 seconds. Bryony was riding her own horse Stormy Morning by Dallas Brightspark who she has owned for 11 years. The pair compete in 1.30m classes and are trained by Jonathan Bowman. They hope to also qualify for the 1.10m after being unlucky on this day. Bryony is looking forward to attending Aintree having also qualified Helen Gallops Wilane in the 1.10m.

Bryony Morris and Stormy Morning

1m National Amateur
1, New Mystery (Kevin Peates); 2, Franklins On Air (Ann Solis ); 3, Red Ramiro (Jade Hall); 4, Ulysses W (Pierre Baber); 5, Suprice Boy W (Paul Urch); 6, V Marmite (Jenna Shell); 7, Mission Beach (Nicola Rush); 8, Upsala II (Gemma Shears); 9, Udwin W (Samuel Redropp); 10, Miss Darco (Jasmin Punter); 11, Tango (Phillipa Ashworth); 12, Junellie (Nina Baldwinson);

1.10m National Amateur
1, Tea Time III (Bina Ford); 2, Tango (Philipa Ashworth); 3, Wilane (Bryony Morris); 4, So What III (N Browne); 5, Chateau Stefan (Philipa Ashworth); 6, Aron IV (Martin Brake); 7, Junellie (Nina Baldwinson); 8, Summerhouse Zidonja (Rachel Gallop); 9, Crugmeer (Rob Pumfrett); 10, Coucha (Helena Cassir); 11, Red Ramiro (Jade Hall); 12, Raffles (Helen Gallop);

1.15m National Amateur
1, Stormy Morning (Bryony Morris); 2, Tea Time III (Bina Ford); 3, Zamira (Georgina Tucket); 4, Just for Spot (Julie Peake); 5, Coucha (Helena Cassir);

Tomorrow is our last Tuesday Affiliated Showjumping for 2011 they will restart on January 24th 2012.

Show Jump hire on a Wednesday is now available to book online. Go to the Competition Dates & Schedules page to book your required slots.

Summerhouse will not issue refunds for on the day entries. For advance entries refunds will be issued up to 2 weeks before the date of competition, once this date has past no refunds will be given.

Any unpaid entries by the end of the competition day or card/ bank declines will be charged a £10 administration charge.

Please note with effect from 13th September 2011 the first aid fee for all applicable events will increase to £2.50 per horse, maximum £5 if 2 or more horses.

Summerhouse Bandreo qualified this weekend at the Addington Regional Championships on a score of 71% in a tough Novice Open class for the BD National Championships in September.

Bandreo is already attending the Nationals, qualifying for the Potential International Young Horse 5 year old class along with Summerhouse Santano who also attending the championship, competing in the 4 year old section.

Summerhouse is pleased to be holding the following Blue Chip Winter Championship 2012:

Horse Quest UK Novice Championship Qualifier – 29th October

Horse Quest UK Coral Championship Qualifier – 9th October

Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Championship Qualifier – 9th October

The Pony Winter Discovery Championship Qualifier – 29th January 2012

Charlotte Flack overcame a 104-strong field to clinch the top ticket in the Horse of the Year show amateur 1.20m classic with Toby Baker’s nine-year-old mare Datana. “It was always going to be a very fast jump-off,” said Charlotte who is enjoying a successful partnership with Toby and taking full advantage of the opportunity to produce and sell his horses. “I can trust this mare and I put my foot to the floor. The more you dare her the better she is.“

L-R: The Horse of the Year show amateur 1.20m classic qualifiers pictured with Helen Gallop of Summerhouse. Jay Halim (Adagio); Norman Proffitt (Patent) and Charlotte Flack (Datana). Picture by Kathryn Pearn

A cleverly thought out track designed by Steve Williams reduced the bumper entry to 44 in the jump-off. “This qualifier always poses a difficult task,” said Steve. “I needed to cater for the strong contingent of professional combinations but at the same-time not kill off the true amateurs.”

As predicted, this was a fast and furious affair which saw Jay Halim storm into the lead during the first third of the draw riding Lauren Cramham’s ten-year-old event horse Adagio III. “I’m travelling him to Tattersalls tomorrow for the 2*,” said Jay who held on to the third place qualification. “I’m only based a short distance from this showground and thought I’d come and have a shot at it. On a good day he’s very competitive and we won the Blue Chip Karma final.” Lauren bought her German-bred son of Appregio two years ago to event. “He’s a complex character and I describe him as being a sophisticated ride,” said Jay. “We won the intermediate at Tweseldown and also qualified for the dressage championships. I’ve never been to HOYS before and it’s nice to tick the box.” Jay’s time of 40.48 looked good enough to win until Charlotte entered the fray on the naturally quick Datana. They didn’t miss a beat and sliced two seconds off the target. “We’ve just come back from two weeks in Fontainebleau where she won every day,” said Charlotte. Toby said: “It’s great to see a partnership click like this. This mare belonged to my neighbours who asked me to sell her for them. I liked her so much I bought her myself. Our intention is to buy and sell horses but Charlotte has threatened me not to sell this one!”

Charlotte Flack and Datana winners of the Horse of the Year show amateur 1.20m classic at Summerhouse. Picture by Kathryn Pearn

With the 40-second barrier broken, clear rounds proved hard to come by as riders chased the clock. Keeping a cool head was critical and by utilising his vast experience Norman Proffitt produced a close run challenge for the second placed ticket on Audrey Evans’ 12-year-old gelding Patent. “I planned to turn inside after the stile but he jumped it so big I had to go around,” said Norman. “I didn’t panic; I know he’s a very quick horse and we made up the time at the double and down the final line. The course-builder did a good job and wasn’t afraid to hold back with some of the verticals standing at 1.35m in the jump-off.” Norman has the ride on the 16.1hh gelding while Audrey’s granddaughter Sarah is travelling abroad. “We’ve won the minor and major veteran championships and also the Blue Chip Star final,” he said. “I’ve been to HOYS plenty of times and we did qualify for the Yorkshire amateur final which is why it’s nice to know we’re guaranteed a proper championship with this one.” REPORT By Kathryn Pearn.

Norman Proffitt and Patent pick up the second placed qualification in the Horse of the Year show amateur 1.20m classic at Summerhouse. Picture by Kathryn Pearn

Results: 1.15m warm-up.- 1, Udwin W (S Reddrop); 2, Sir Animo S (S Oliver); 3, Wake Up (G Hallett). HOYS amateur classic.- 1, Datana (C Flack); 2, Patent (N Profit); 3, Adagio III (J Halim). Equissage discovery.- 1, Ocean De Lenault (E Beck); 2, Alando XIV (E Webster); 3, Amazing R V (G Hallett). 1.05m.- 1, Morenzo (C Richards); 2, Quercy Des Joncquieres (G Shrubshall); 3, Ocean De Lenault . Tri-Zone newcomers.- 1, Apache King (F Ovens); 2, Quidam Lass (M Schleicher).

We are pleased to announce we now have FREE WiFi available for competitors at all our shows!

Congratulations to Tom Buckland and Summerhouse Santano for 5th Place in the 4yr old SHEARWATER YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 at Hartpury Festival of Dressage on Saturday 16th July 2011 Thank you to Sara Gallop and Tom Buckland for producing Santa to such a high standard. Also to Bryony for his excellent care and presentation. Sara and Tom have worked well with Ali and Roland Fernyhough and Carl Hester to produce this exciting prospect for the future

We wish them the best of luck for the Badminton Young Horse Final on Tues 19th July 2011 and The Shearwater Potential International Dressage Horse 4 year old Final at DRESSAGE DELUXE NATIONAL DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 17th September 2011

Summerhouse Santano is a 4yr old German Warmblood (s. Sandro Hit, d. Brentano). Sara Gallop found Santa as a 2yr old with Ali Fernyhough and has produced him at Summerhouse with help from Tom, Roland and Carl

Congratulations to Bryony Morris and Summerhouse Wilane for their success at Hand Equestrian Centre 2nd July 2011

Summerhouse Wilane is an 8yr old Dutch mare owned and ridden last year by Helen Gallop and ridden this year by Bryony whilst Helen expands the Summerhouse Training Group and its delivery of work based learning and Apprenticeships to employers throughout England

We are please to be the first centre in the South West to be running the new British Showjumping Club classes. Our first date will be on Sunday 19th June 2011.

These classes will run in conjunction with our unaffiliated showjumping schedule. The Club classes are currently open to all and the day will run as normal for all our unaffiliated competitors. Should a non member gain points, these points may be retained if the non member joins British Showjumping as a club member within seven days of this show.

If you would like more information on the British Showjumping Club membership then please follow link below: www.britishshowjumping.co.uk

Equissage Elementary Open Music Freestyle Championship

Gloucester dressage rider Sara Gallop and her mother Helen's stunning seven year old gelding Summerhouse Zelham have scored a national victory in the Equissage Elementary Open Music Freestyle Championship at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, Hartpury Arena 14 April.

A show-stopping 80.42% score secured the number one spot for Sara and Zelham who were in receipt of the much coveted mark of '10'.

Sara is trained by Carl Hester, Pammy Hutton and showjumper Rowland Fernyhough and has produced the compact Sir Sinclair bred gelding since he was a just-backed three year old.

"I've had phenomenal help along the way with him," Sara told British Dressage. "We are using the jumping with Rowland to strengthen up his behind. When he was younger he had all this power and just couldn't carry himself for it."

Sara has applied her trainer Carl Hester's approach to young horses, "You want them for the future so we have taken our time with him."

Sara and Summerhouse Zelham train at Advanced Medium level at home and are looking forward to competing in the Elevator Medium Music Freestyle Championship this Saturday, 16th April. "You can put a lot of pressure on yourself at the championships, but this is about the most laidback we've been! I think as long as you prepare correctly and have a proper regime you'll be fine."

Discussing the championships winning performance Sara said, "He actually felt a bit tired in the test. I thought it would let us down but it didn't!"

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25m x 75m Indoor School (One of the largest in Glous) - New Andrews Bowen Pro Wax competition surface

Olympic size Outdoor Arena (52m x 80m) newly extended side arena – now called the Andrews Bowen Arena 40m x 60m with New Andrews Bowen Pro Wax competition surface and two full sets of BSJA Show Jumps for Unaffiliated and Affiliated Show Jumping & Dressage Boards.

The new showing schedule for 2011 is now available in our events section. We are pleased to be holding Equifest 2011 and 15+ National Championship Qualifiers both held at East of England Showground 18th - 21st August 2011.

We had another busy Pony day and the Blue Chip Qualifier attracted some new faces to Summerhouse. The qualifying class designed by Steve Williams had 25 starters with 10 going through to the jump off. Becka James and her pony La Mia Bellezza that she has owned since March 2010 won the class with a fast round almost 4 seconds quicker then 2nd placed Bobby Blue II ridden by Charlotte Jones.

Becka and La Mia Bellezza based in Reading have formed a great partnership in their short time together and are going from strength to strength, recently either winning or being placed every time out. The pair also qualified for Trailblazers 2nd rounds and Scope 2nd rounds in Novice and Discovery.

Along with show jumping the pair also compete in dressage and are about to affiliate to British Dressage. They are members of South Berkshire Pony Club and during the summer they attended Pony Club Camp and competed in the Pony Club Area Competitions in both Dressage and Show Jumping.

They really are a fab combination and for the family La Mia Bellezza is a once in a lifetime pony that is loved very much by them all.