The SEIB Search for a Star (SFAS) series gives amateur riders, and their horses and ponies, the chance to qualify for Horse of the Year Show and benefit from a thoroughly supportive network in the process.
Featuring five different section classes contested across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the show, the winners of each class were invited through to the overall championship to perform a final show in the Andrews Bowen International Arena.
Carry on reading to find out the full results below:
Day One – Wednesday October 5th
SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship
Tears flowed and emotions were high on day one at Horse of the Year Show as First Receiver – bred and previously owned by the late Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II.
The five-year-old, ridden by Katie Jerram-Hunnable, landed the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship. See picture below 📷 1st Class Images
Second - Debt of Honour and Tracy Bailey
Third - Imperial Ruby and Sarah Gwilliam
Fourth - Rich Man Poor Man and Kirstine Douglas
Fifth - Wonga Swinger and Tori Thomas
Sixth - Mumford and Claire Oliver
Seventh - Golden Bird and Richard Telford
Eighth - First Fandango and Hannah Chisman
Ninth - Malibu Dancer and Ben Ferris
SEIB Search for a Star Traditional Cob
First - Hermits Golden Safari and Kirsty Sheath (see picture below) 📷 1st Class Images
Second- The General II and Hollie Atkinson
Third - Valiant Soldier and Tara Kingston-Smith
Fourth - Woodhouse Supreme and Rachel Motley
Fifth - Colour of Money and Laura Cox
Sixth - Big Mac and Beth Gibson
SEIB Search for a Star Show Cob
First - B Unique and Hannah Johnson (see picture below) 📷 1st Class Images
Second - Heath and Mollie Longworth
Third - Dali Havidson and Felicity Benton
Fourth - Gran Reserve and Yvonne Major
Fifth - Kas Nickleby and Cat Griffiths
Sixth - Rhythm and Jazz and Laura Dobson
Day Two – Thursday 6th October
SEIB Search for a Star Working Show Horse/Pony
Working horse:
First - An Bauachaill Ban Bai and Maxine Linas (see picture below) 📷 SEIB
Second - Notley King of Hearts and Mollie Rodgers
Third - Graffite V and Emily Mcquillian
Working pony:
First - Langorra Ginger Port and Natalie Pastor (see picture below) 📷1st Class Images
Second - Chester and Lauren Metcalfe
Third - Dunaskin Gimli and Dana Simpson
SEIB Search for a Star Riding Horse/Hack
First Hack - Just Elusive and Sarah Lindsey (see picture below) 📷 1st Class Images
First Riding Horse - Herbie and Alex Windross (see picture below) 📷 1st Class Images
Second - West Country Samurai and Suzi Ayres
Third - Dewi's Mate and Jenny Savolainen
Fourth - Tiger Lady and Rachel Lambert
Fifth - Leap of Faith and Carly Sneddon
Sixth - Port Lou Lou and Finn Williamson
Day Three – Friday 7th October
SEIB Search for a Star Show Hunter
First - Coultard Z and Sarah Moreland (see picture below) 📷 1st Class Images
Second - Gifted Z and Abbie Emms
Third - Dowdstown Pride and Carol Capener
Fourth - Bowlands Shooting Star and Rachel Bond
Fifth - Eyebrook Mardale and Abbie Haley
Sixth - Pearl Panshine and Lucy Askey
SEIB Search for a Star Championship
Champion
Alex Windross and her own Herbie (Riding Horse) 📷 1st Class Images
Reserve Champion
Maxine Linas and her own An Bauachaill Ban Bai (Working Horse) 📷 SEIB
Further information can be found in this week’s Horse&Hound, published on Thursday 13th October.
Congratulations to each of our amazing finalists. 👏🏆
