CEA Mini Jumping Challenge & Support Show
Yesterday [Nov 2], the Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] hosted the Bermuda round of the 2024 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s ‘Mini’ Jumping Challenge, along with the BEF Support Show, at the National Equestrian Centre.
A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, 2nd November, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Bermuda round of the 2024 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s ‘Mini’ Jumping Challenge at the National Equestrian Centre.
“The CEA ‘Mini’ Jumping Challenge was introduced in 2022 and is an additional competition to the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge which was held earlier this year.
Kelsie Carreiro riding Sunrise Surprise, Jasmine Lopes Heinz riding Happy Go Lucky, Peta White riding Causing Chaos & Carla Stempel – BEF President. Photo courtesy of Andy Gibbs
“The format of these competitions provides an excellent opportunity for local riders to measure their equestrian jumping skills against rider from other Caribbean Islands, without the expense and logistical challenges of travelling overseas. Rather, riders compete in their own countries over an identical jumping course.
“In the CEA Mini Jumping Challenge riders compete over a predetermined course at heights of .50m, .60m and .70m. The top scores from the three height divisions determine the country’s team.
2024 CEA “Mini” Jumping Challenge Bermuda Team:
- Jasmine Lopes Heinz riding Happy Go Lucky. [.50m]
- Kelsie Carreiro Riding Sunrise Surprise. [.60m]
- Peta White riding Causing Chaos. [.70m]
“The jumping course for this year’s competition was designed by Tatiana Kholodriakova of Russia. Officiating the Bermuda Round as well as the BEF Support Show was FEI Level One Jumper Judge Pam Mahoney of Bermuda.
“As competing countries have one calendar year in which to host their CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, the Overall results will not be announced until January 2025.
“Following the completion of the aforesaid CEA Mini Jumping Challenge, a BEF Support Show was held.
First Place Winners from the BEF Support Show:
- Horse Jumping: .85m Finnomenal AV ridden by Abby Bardgett
- Horse Jumping: .95m Hornelli ridden by Alex McMartin
- Horse Jumping: 1.05m Cruise Control ridden by Abby Bardgett
- Horse Jumping: 1.15m Toto D’ysenbeeck Z ridden by Jaylynn Hines
- Horse Jumping: 1.25m Causing Chaos ridden by Abby Bardgett”
