Many congratulations to Emily Myrtle, and her pony Blue, on their selection for the ENGLAND Mounted Games Team! It is a fantastic achievement and is the culmination of 7 years hard work, involving many hours of training and competitions, in all weathers and often in far flung places.
The Mounted Games were first staged in 1957 and were the inspiration of Prince Philip and they provide thrilling, fast-moving family entertainment. Teams of riders on very fast ponies compete in a variety of obstacle and relay-type races. The speed of the ponies and the skill of the riders are breathtaking and combine to produce a colourful all-action arena display.
Emily was nominated by the District Commissioner of her Pony Club and was invited to take part with 25 other riders in an England trial. Only six would make the National team. Snow and ice had hampered preparations but, as in other sports, Emily thrives on competition and rose to the challenge! Emily and Blue were harnessed in common purpose to win the honour of wearing the coveted white jersey.
After three hours of non-stop racing the riders lined up to hear their fate from the watching selectors. The announcement came...........EMILY MYRTLE, Oakley Hunt (West) Pony Club, ENGLAND! It is a sports adrenalin story and does not get much better than this!
Emily will compete for her country against Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Republic of Ireland at the Royal Windsor Horse Show from 12-16 May.
GOOD LUCK and MANY CONGRATULATIONS - BHSG are VERY proud of you.
Mrs Stedman
1970 January
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