The Croft Equestrian Centre
Padworth Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4QP
Tel. 0118 970 1313
The Mal-Don Championship 2022
We are absolutely delighted to announce the winners of the Mal-Don Championship for 2022. It was all very close coming into the final qualifying show, and nail bitingly close between the Champion and Reserve Champion, but that's what the Championship is all about.
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The final result is :
Mal-Don Champion 2022 - Gemma Parkes with BBF Red Lion
Mal-Don Reserve Champion 2022 - Gaelann East with Mumaathel
Mal-Don 3rd Place Runner Up 2022 - Annette Dolphin with Cavalier Bonnie Lass
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Prizes included:
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The Mal-Don Champion – Championship Rug, Rosette and Sash, plus free entry to any class at The Croft EC
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The Mal-Don Reserve Champion – Championship Saddle Pad – Rosette and free entry to any class at The Croft EC
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The Mal-Don Championship 3rd Place – Championship Bandages - Rosette and free entry to any class at The Croft EC
For full results, click on the League Table above.
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What a fabulous Mal-Don Championship Prize Giving we had on Saturday 7th January. All three winners were decked out in their show finest, their horses beautifully turned out, and family and friends came along to support each winner.
The sponsors of the Mal-Don Championship, Paul and Paula Brazier, handed out each of the amazing prizes to the Champion - Gemma Parkes on BBF Red Lion, the Reserve Champion - Gaelann East with Mumaathel, and the 3rd Runner Up - Annette Dolphin with Cavalier Bonnie Lass, as well as their amazing Rosettes and a Champion Sash for Red.
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Each of the horses received a bunch of carrots, which they totally earned by being so well behaved whilst all the photos were being taken. A lap of honour was then taken by each winner, to rounds of applause from the supporters. It was magical.
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This was the last year the Mal Don Championship would be running, what a fantastic five years it has been. We wanted to thank everyone who took part in the Championship, but most importantly, a HUGE thank you to the amazing sponsors, Mr & Mrs Paul and Paula Brazier, without whom this Championship would never have happened.
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Photos below are by the fabulous Vicki Clarke - Official Photographer (L-R - Gemma, Gaelann & Annette) !!
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The Mal-Don Championship 2021
We are absolutely delighted to announce the winners of the Mal-Don Championship for 2021. It was all very close coming into the final qualifying show, and nail bitingly exciting having a last minute contender, but that's what the Championship is all about.
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The final result is :
Mal-Don Champion 2021 - Helen Noakes with Diego
Mal-Don Reserve Champion 2021 - Jenny Kemp with Risk
Mal-Don 3rd Place Runner Up 2021 - Carol Doggett with Goddan Kilmore
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Prizes include:
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The Mal-Don Champion – Championship Rug, Rosette and Sash, plus free entry to any class at The Croft EC
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The Mal-Don Reserve Champion – Championship Saddle Pad – Rosette and free entry to any class at The Croft EC
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The Mal-Don Championship 3rd Place – Championship Bandages - Rosette and free entry to any class at The Croft EC
For full results, click on the League Table above.
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We had a fantastic Mal-Don Championship Prize Giving on Saturday 15th January. All three winners were decked out in their show finest, their horses beautifully turned out, and family and friends came along to support each winner.
The sponsors of the Mal-Don Championship, Paul and Paula Brazier, handed out each of the amazing prizes to the Champion - Helen Noakes on Diego, the Reserve Champion - Jenny Kemp on Risk, and the 3rd Runner Up - Carol Doggett on Goddan Kilmore, as well as their amazing Rosettes and a Champion Sash for Diego.
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Each of the horses received a bunch of carrots, which they totally earned by being so well behaved whilst all the photos were being taken. A lap of honour was then taken by each winner, to rounds of applause from the supporters. It was magical.
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Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Championship and to the wonderful sponsors, Paul and Paula Brazier.
Photos are of the winners (L-R - Helen, Jenny & Carol) !!
Thank you to everyone that took part in the Championship this year; it has been a delight for the Sponsors - Mr and Mrs Paul & Paula Brazier - to sponsor something that, they hope, helps you strive for achievement, as well as being a great memorial to parents who supported them.
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We are already looking forward to the Mal-Don 2022 Championship, you can qualify at each of our Unaffiliated Shows and at the Tadley & District Riding Club Unaffiliated Shows we are hosting during 2022 - see dates on our Dressage Competition page and look out for the schedules under Online-Entries.
The Mal-Don Championship 2020
We are absolutely delighted to announce the winners of the Mal-Don Championship for 2020. It was all very close coming into the final show but that's what the Championship is all about.
The final result is :
Mal-Don Champion 2020 - Suzanne Crockford on Croft Vigo
Mal-Don Reserve Champion 2020 - Alison Faulkner on Floreat Angelina
Mal-Don 3rd Place Runner Up 2020 - Amanda Taplin on Blue Gem
Mal-Don 4th Place Runner Up 2020 - Cara Rogers on Langaller Poldark
What a fantastic Mal-Don Championship Prize Giving we had in December 2020, albeit very different under COVID safety measures and restrictions. All four winners were decked out in their show finest, their horses beautifully turned out, and only accompanied by a single Family/Bubble person to support each of them this year. But still, the atmosphere was electric and one of joy.
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The sponsors of the Mal-Don Championship, Paul and Paula Brazier, handed out each of the amazing prizes to the Champion - Suzanne Crockford on Croft Vigo, the Reserve Champion - Alison Faulkner on Floreat Angelina, the 3rd Runner Up - Amanda Taplin on Blue Gem, and the 4th Runner Up - Cara Rogers on Langaller Poldark, as well as their amazing Rosettes and a stunning Champion Sash for Croft Vigo.
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Each of the horses received a bunch of carrots, which they totally earned by being so well behaved whilst the photos were being taken. A socially distanced lap of honour was then taken by each winner, to rounds of applause from the small bubble of Supporters and Simply The Best music by Tina Turner in accompaniment. It was magical.
Thank you to everyone that took part in the Championship this year; it has been a delight for the Sponsors - Mr and Mrs Paul & Paula Brazier - to sponsor something that, they hope, helps you strive for achievement, as well as being a great memorial to parents who supported them.
Photos are of the winners (L-R - Suzanne, Alison, Amanda & Cara).
Well done to every one who participated in 2020, we are already looking forward to the Mal-Don 2021 Championship, you can qualify at each of The Croft Equestrian Centre’s Unaffiliated Shows and Tadley & District Riding Club’s Unaffiliated Shows - see dates on our Dressage Competition page and look out for the schedules under Online-Entries.
The Mal-Don Championship 2019
What a fantastic Mal-Don Championship Prize Giving we had on Sunday 8th December 2019. All three winners were decked out in their show finest, their horses beautifully turned out, and a large entourage came along to support each winner.
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The sponsors of the Mal-Don Championship, Paul and Paula Brazier, handed out each of the amazing prizes to the Champion - Clare Griffin on Rockwood Rosie, the Reserve Champion - Sam Muzeen on Edmar Ianto, and the 3rd Runner Up - Rachael Taylor on Irish Jack, as well as their amazing Rosettes and a Champion Sash for Rockwood Rosie.
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Each of the horses received a bunch of carrots, which they totally earned by being so well behaved whilst all the photos were being taken. A lap of honour was then taken by each winner, to rounds of applause from the supporters. It was magical.
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Thank you to everyone that took part in the Championship this year; it has been a delight for the Sponsors - Mr and Mrs Paul & Paula Brazier - to sponsor something that, they hope, helps you strive for achievement, as well as being a great memorial to parents who supported them.
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Well done to every one who participated in 2019, we are already looking forward to the Mal-Don 2020 Championship, you can qualify at each of the Tadley & District Riding Club Unaffiliated Shows we are hosting during 2020 - see dates on our Dressage Competition page and look out for the schedules under Online-Entries.
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Photo of the winners (L-R - Rachael, Clare & Sam).
Mal-Don Champion
Clare Griffin & Rockwood Rosie
Mal-Don Reserve Champion
Sam Muzeen & Edmar Ianto
Mal-Don 3rd Runner Up
Rachael Taylor & Irish Jack
The Mal-Don Championship 2018
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We had a fantastic finish to our year with the 2018 Mal-Don Championship Prizegiving. Our three winners all turned up in their perfectly turned out show outfits, looking absolutely marvellous, and the sponsors, Paul and Paula Brazier proceeded with the Prizegiving.
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Our Mal-Don 2018 Champion was Beth Mantel with Media Man, who received a fabulous commemorative rug along with a beautiful Championship Rosette and Sash. Gemma Parkes with Kingstead Capone were our Reserve Champion and received a wonderful commemorative Saddle Pad along with the beautiful Reserve Champion Rosette, and our Third Runner Up, Rachael Taylor with Jack received the lovely commemorative Le Mieux Bandages as well as the beautiful 3rd place Rosette. The horses all received a bunch of carrots as a huge well done, which they were extremely happy with. Finally all the winners received a credit voucher for a future class at one of our shows.
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Each took a lap of honour to tremendous applause from all their family and friends and everyone from The Croft Equestrian Centre who attended the event. We are so proud of all of them.
Well done to Beth, Gemma and Rachael for making our first Mal-Don Championship so special, thank you so much.
We begin the qualifying rounds of the 2019 Mal-Don Championship at our 2nd March Show; we hope that many more will enter in 2019.
