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All the latest news from Wodehouse Farm. Shows, competitions and other interesting stuff

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Scope Festival 2017

All of the horses and ponies jumped superbly at Scope Festival.

ATIYA did particularly well with WESTWINDS EGO taking 2ND PLACE in the UNDER 16S CHAMPIONSHIP – with Atiya being one of – if not the – youngest in the class at just 12 years of age.

She also WON the Mandy Hall 148 1M15 CHAMPIONSHIP with RANCHWOOD LATTE. (See full report on next post).

India also made good progress with her younger horses with the very green Florida VDL improving all week and finishing with a very good round in the 7 Year Old 1m35 Grand Prix. 8yo 148 pony Keelnacally Quilletto Roebuck also jumped well qualifying for her Foxhunter Final.

 

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National Championships 2017

BSNC at Stoneleigh 2017

 

Atiya was the star of the show at the British Showjumping National Championships this year. At just 12 years old, it was her first time competing at Stoneleigh, however she was unfazed and jumped some superb rounds.

Atiya achieved 3rd place in the Under 14 National Championship and 4th place in the Under 16s National Championship both aboard Westwinds Ego. This was a fantastic outcome for a relatively new partnership around some challenging courses.

Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on her side in the Pony Newcomers Masters picking up an unlucky 4fts on course with Ranchwood Latte, however India and the 8yo Keelnacally Quilletto Robuck did secure a clear round to pick up a minor placing.

India also picked up 6th place in the Senior 1m30 competition with 6yo Billy Colman. This combination went on to come 10th in the National 6 Year Old Championship along with just having an unlucky pole in the Senior Newcomers Masters.

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Pyecombe Young Horse Show

Pyecombe Young Horse Show

 

All horses jumped very well for our first time visiting Pyecombe at the Brendon Stud.

Billy Colman (6 years) was on terrific form jumping double clear in the 1m30 on the first day. He then went on to jump triple clear in the Big Star 6 Year Old class to come =1st and pick up his Nationals qualification. This qualified him for the Pyecombe 6 Year Old Grand Prix where he jumped another super double clear to take 2nd in a competitive class.

Atiya & Archie VI also had a good show having a win in the 1m10 class and just 4fts in the 1m20 on the final day with Archie returning to competition after his holiday.

Florida VDL (7 years) jumped double clear Foxhunter (1m20) and stepped up to jumping the 1m30s gaining valuable experience. Billy Comme Ca jumped well in the 1m20s and 1m30s with numerous double clears and also picked up a 4th place.

#TeamBUSSEY #WodehouseStud #TheBillyStud

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Keysoe CSI**/YH*

We had a good show at Keysoe International. Both Westwinds Ego and Atiya and Florida VDL and India jumped very well throughout the show. 7yo Florida VDL was contending his first International show and with little experience jumped round the Small Tour Grand Prix with just a fence down on route.

The star of the show once again, however, was the ever consistent Billy Colman who is jointly owned by Wodehouse Stud and William Funnel of the Billy Stud. Colman jumped clear everyday in the CSIYH* 6 Year Old classes and ended the show with a super double clear in the Grand Prix to take home 4th place.

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Billy Coleman wins CSIYh* 6 Year Old Grand Prix

Chepstow International CSI** 2017

Billy Coleman jumped a superb double clear, under the guidance of 16 year old India Bussey, to win the CSI* Young Horse 6 year old Grand Prix at Chepstow International. The gelding jointly owned by Wodehouse Stud and The Billy Stud has been at our stables since November and India has been working with him since under the guidance of Will Funnel.

 

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HOYS 2016 | India’s Blog

I, along with thousands of other children, had always dreamt of competing at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) – known as ‘the World’s Most Famous Horse Show’. It is such an iconic venue, and the atmosphere is unmatched, no wonder it’s a goal for so many. But, as discussed at our last YNSA meeting – Goal Setting – it is not enough just to have a goal, but you have to have the motive, structure and mind-set to achieve it. You have to be working harder than everyone else, wanting it more and doing extra all the time. And if you are not, how can you expect to do well? 
 
But of course, especially in equestrian sports, you have several ups and downs. Working with horses is not easy, and takes so much dedication; you are not just taking care of one athlete, but two! You have to develop a partnership with an animal which speaks a different language and a mind of its own, and that can be tough, mentally and physicall. The hashtag #twohearts – used on social media through the Olympic equestrian events this summer – was a super way of expressing this; you and your horse, team mates. The psychology lectures through the YNSA have really benefitted my mind set: how to work through difficulty, learn from mistakes and build on disappointments. 
 
However, my HOYS debut was an incredible experience and one of the most amazing feelings for me; it’s the highs which make the lows more bearable. Walking through the famous purple curtains for the first time and to come out jumping a double clear to come 4th with the pony Ranchwood Latte really was a dream come true! 
 
For me, it is these experiences – Hoys and the Europeans etc – which motivate me to work harder and keep improving as a rider, because this is what I want to do. This year for me has consisted of some incredible highs, but also some heart-breaking disappointments as well, recently losing my newest member of the team – Silver.  
 
It is here I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my journey so far. The YNSA has been a huge help to be able to talk to other athletes facing similar challenges, and the support team at home, Wodehouse Stud, my parents, my sponsors and owners, without which none of this would be possible.
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Birdy flys to victory securing her HOYS ticket

At The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe, on the 4th August, 10 year old mare Ocelot II – stable named ‘Birdy’ – jumped triple clear to win the final Pony Newcomers 2nd Round clinching her ticket to HOYS. Having produced Birdy herself, when brought over from Ireland by Lizzie Boone, India was over the moon to have a second pony through to the final at HOYS. They will be jumping at HOYS on Wednesday 5th October.

 

 

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Latte set to make HOYS debut

Ranchwood Latte has qualified for the Pony Newcomers Final at Horse Of the Year Show (HOYS) after jumping triple clear to come 2nd in the Pony Newcomers 2nd Round at Cherwell Competition Centre on the 2nd July. India and Latte will be contending the final at HOYS on Wednesday 5th October.

 

 

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British Equestrian Federation Excel Talent Programme

We are delighted to announce that India has been selected to be a part of the 2015-17 British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Excel Talent Programme for riders. India is the youngest in the showjumping category, but fulfilled the requirements for the programme, and more, securing her place. The programme is for potential future olympic riders and gives top class training, advice and mentoring in order to help the riders journey to the top level.

India said ‘I am so pleased to have been accepted onto the prestigious programme and am looking forward to the years ahead working with some amazing people! I would like to thank everyone at Wodehouse Stud for their support and training; I could not have done any of this without you all behind me. Along with my incredible sponsors: Feedmark & Breckland Farriers for keeping the horses at their best for competition. Thank you all so much.’

 

 

 

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Atiya’s Profile

 

 

 

 

 

Atiya Bussey

Atiya enjoyed an abundance of success in the Children on Horses classes at home and abroad, which gave her the initial taste for international showjumping and representing her country. Placing 4th in the Grand Prix in Wierden and playing a strong part of the team which jumped to second in the Nations Cup in Austria, she was then selected to compete at the European Championships in 2018 where she posted another super double clear in the Nations Cup format.

After a successful school career and completion of her A levels, Atiya made the move to Sussex to join the 5* showjumping stable of Shane Breen at the famous All England Hickstead Showground. Here Atiya was able to refine her riding skills with excellent coaching and gained ring time developing their quality youngsters as well as showcasing the horses for the Breen Sport Horses Auction as well. 

 

With the opportunity to ride a higher level with some older horses in her string, Atiya made the move to Manchester to join the team of Strides Equestrian. Here she developed a group of horses through to 2* 1m45 Grand Prix level, campaigning in Oliva Nova and the Andalucia Sunshine Tour, as well as on home soil. 

In August 2024, Atiya decided to relocate back home alongside India to focus on developing our own horses and running the business full time. Alongside riding Atiya also has a forefront role in our office and with her great organisational skills and attention to detail also provides a cornerstone to our operation here at Wodehouse Stud also off the horse! 

 

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