Posted: 9th October 2014 | Back to news feed
Lara Dyson and her striking KWPN-approved stallion, Cyden Bodyguard Moorland, enjoyed a successful weekend at the British Dressage Home Internationals, held at Arena UK in Lincolnshire.
The pair finished second place overall in the Advanced Medium section, just 0.5 of a point away from first place.
Lara and Bodyguard were competing at the event as part of the team representing England and the Northern Region and this was the sixth year in a row that Lara has competed at the Home Internationals.
Over the two days of competition, Bodyguard turned out some impressive performances to finish in second place on the first day with a score of 69%, then really finding his stride on the final day to take first place with a score of 68.09%. With the two scores being combined, this placed Lara in second place.
“Friday afternoon saw all the competing horses trot up in the indoor arena and given that there were over 50 horses walking around in-hand, Bodyguard was so well behaved and trotted up like a real pro, displaying his amazing temperament for all to see,” said Lara, who is a brand ambassador for The Lifeforce Range of supplements from Alltech.
“On the first day I was thrilled with how Bodyguard coped with the atmosphere in what can be a spooky indoor arena, not looking at anything. The judge at C had us over 12 marks in the lead but this was in conflict with the judge at E who had me 23 marks lower putting me in second place by just 3 marks.”
“Going into Sunday’s competition, Bodyguard felt really up for the day ahead and was such a good boy, only making a few mistakes which were really down to rider error on my part, not quite getting a square halt, allowing him to jog a little in the walk and messing up two changes, but I was still so pleased with him as he felt very rideable and like he wanted to be there to perform,” explained Lara.
Lara was also delighted to take home the award for highest place member of the British Dressage Supporters Club and helping her accept her award during the prize giving, was Lara’s new puppy Lola, a miniature Dachshund.
Lola was there in her capacity as newly-crowned Cyden Dressage mascot as the theme for the show across the weekend was mascots.
For further information contact Lara Dyson on 07920 452739 or visit www.cydendressage.com
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