British endurance riders conquer Kings Forest

British Endurance riders swept the board at the CEI Kings Forest Endurance Event in Suffolk at the weekend (30-31 May).

‘So proud’

Chris Wray and Takwenya won the CEI3* 160km (100 mile) event. Chris completed the course in a time of 9 hours, 51 minutes and 55 seconds. He was followed 20 minutes later by Fiona Griffiths, who took second place with Oliver Twist IV.

“Takwenya was absolutely great all day,” said Chris. “We trotted most of the ride, only cantering if she wanted a change of pace. But on the final loop we cantered more than the previous five loops put together – she just ate up the ground. Her trot-ups were amazing all day. I’m so proud of my wonderful mare.”

First attempt

The CEI2* 120km (75 mile) was won by Carri-Ann Dark and Bey Sahli. It was the seven-year-old gelding’s first attempt at this distance having come second in the CEI1* at the CEI Cirencester last season.

Second place went to World Number Two Nicola Thorne and LR Bold Greyson, who finished a nose ahead of Tricia Hirst and Vlacq.

#LoveEndurance

The CEI1* 80km event fielded the highest number of starters with Jacqueline and Lloyd Khalifa taking the title.

This event coincided with the recent launch of Endurance GB’s #LoveEndurance campaign.