FEATURE: ESNZ May High Performance Squad Training
13 May 2012 - Newbury, GBR
Well, TINGLES do NOT begin to describe being present on the ESNZ High Performance Squad Training yesterday wtih Erik Duvander (ESNZ HP COACH) & Luis Alvarez Cervera (ESP - HP SJ COACH).
LUIS ALVARES CERVERA
LUIS; ERIK; MARK
MARK TODD & ERIC DUVANDER
It was held at a stunning property in Newbury, which is very close to the hub of where the NZL riders are based here in the UK, and a nice, comfy trundle in my Little Turtle from Cirencester/Marlborough which I feel will be my "Ping-Point" this season!
I was a little upset to find out that Lizzie Brown had just finished her session when I arrived, her time being pushed forward due to her competing at a Horse Trial a little later in the morning, such a shame as I was very excited to get the opportunity to capture her and Frank - but, especially with the cancellations of events, the riders are juggling better than seasoned circus performers to get their horses running and ultimately capturing the attention of the Olympic Selectors! I will see her at Houghton Hall in two weeks!
ABOVE: L-R
Neil Spratt (FERNHILL QUALITY STREET)
Mark Todd (LEONARDO)
Tim Price (WESKO)
THE TALENT OF THE NZL TEAM AND HORSES IS INCREDIBLE! Not only did the riders have their top horses, but some up-and-coming-SUPERSTARS - that caused me to catch my breath on a number of occasions! We are defininitley seeing not only the 2012 London Olympic prospects here, but 2014 WEG Normandie & 2016 Rio Olympics!
ABOVE: Clockwise
Jesse Campbell (LANCELOT) -new to Jesse's Yard (Syndicate Shares Available)
Tonka - Tim & Jonelle's Right-Hoof-Man
Lucy Jackson (WILLIE DO) - one of Lucy's 4* Super-Stars
Jonelle Richards (FAERIE DIANIMO) - an absolute young-STUNNER
Meagan Heath (SAINT DANIEL) - gorgeous German Warmblood about to do his first 4*
I always enjoy and appreciate watching these combinations train, it gives me the opportunity to get to know them through my lens in the hope to capture them at the perfect moments, and boy, ESNZ has (in my opinion) not only an incredibly talented team, BUT, and I don't think anyone will protest on this statement (LLP-Statement of course!), that we have the most GORGEOUS coaches, supporters, riders and horses!!! Bias - I don't know what you are talking about!!! I will just say I am really enjoying my zoom-lens!!!
ABOVE: L-R
Neil Spratt; Erik Duvander & Lucy Jackson; Jonelle Richards (ALOHA) - BEAUTIFUL!
I HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFETY RAIL IN FRONT OF YOUR SEATS - YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT TO PREVENT YOU FROM FALLING OFF IN AWW OF THESE TALENTED COMBINATIONS!!!
LIBBY-LIVE
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