Posted: 6th June 2014 | Back to news feed
Hannah Biggs’ own Don Shufro gelding, Don Caledonia has this week been confirmed as a member of the World Class Equine Pathway programme. ‘Archie’ as he is known at home, is British bred by Caledonia Sports Horses in Scotland and currently out competing at with much success at Medium level.
The purpose of the Pathway is to identify horses that have the potential to develop into medal winning horses, the World Class Programme will then work with and support the riders and the owners of the horses in order to help them maximise the horses' potential. Horses are identified through results linked to different age groups or through viewing of the horses. Eligible horses are selected on their movement, expression, trainability and potential for Championship level Grand Prix.
This fantastic news comes just 6 weeks after Hannah and Archie took the Medium Open Freestyle title at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships.
The 7 year old also took reserve champion in the Medium Open class the following day.
Hannah herself is currently a member of the World Class Development Programme 2013 - 2015. Funded by UK Sport, the Development Programme works with talented riders to maximise their potential and deliver success on the international stage.
The pair will continue to receive access to training and advice as part of the World Class progamme along with Hannah’s Grand Prix horse Weltzin.
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