November 2017 - Jodie Amos Eventing
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November 2017
As a lot of you will Winkle breaking down and psychologically look
already know, 2017 from going into foal to Jumbo, forward to seeing the 1st
an eventing point of view One of a Kind my first of January 2018.
has been one of those homebred now competing On the plus side, because
years that you put down himself at Advanced level there is always a silver
to experience and look being the outcome. lining, Nick and I finally
forward to seeing the Having three horses got married and had the
back off! The biggest set sustain injuries within a most amazing week away
back came with losing short period of time, of in Syros with our families
both 4 star boys to injury, course one is going to and a very small group of
Figaro after his top 20 re-evaluate the system friends. It had been a long
finish at Blenheim CCI*** and what could of time coming but well
and Wise Crack just a possibly gone wrong but worth the wait with the
couple of weeks before he ultimately, I think any queen of entertainment
was due to run at athlete under that amount Mama Jo organising a
Badminton in the spring. I of physical strain over so very special day, simply
have been fortunate many years of training and magical and a week that I
enough for the past 7 competing is vulnerable, will never forget.
years now to have the and this is the name of As for now, all our horses
advanced horses always the game. Needless to are enjoying their much
gearing up for a 3 or 4 say they have received deserved holidays out at
star run and those runs the best care possible grass whilst I concentrate
very much being the within a very strict on some winter training,
pinnacle of my season. rehabilitation program and teaching clinics not only in
Both myself and my team both boys are doing the UK but also further
work incredibly hard to incredibly well and are afield in France and
insure the horses health very much set for a 2018 Belgium. So despite not
and well being are at the comeback! keeping up with regular
forefront of their busy As for my own health, it newsletters this season,
schedules and no has equally been a we will try and fill you in
unnecessary risks are rollercoaster of a year on the new faces, the
taken, always keeping the suffering from a liver arrival and progression of
bigger picture, producing laceration our younger crew and any
them for the longer term after a freak accident that exciting announcements I
in mind. Consequently, it pretty much ruled me out can think of … here’s to
had been ten years since I of the autumn season. So 2018!
had a tendon injury on the like I said, I’ll put it down
yard with Lady Tiggi to experience and
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Owned by Andrea & Jeremy Brererton
FWH as he’s known to his friends, really has stepped up to the mark this year showing all the at-
tributes of a top class horse. He consolidated on his Intermediate and ** form in the spring with a
13th place at Houghton Hall CCI** having really developed not only in physical strength but in his
expression of movement, elasticity and
range. His jumping has always been his
favourite phase and he is such a natural
XC horse, a blood type with the one and
only desire to jump between the flags
making your a job as a rider such an
enjoyable one. Due to Jodie’s injury, Izzy
Taylor picked up the reigns beautifully
piloting Fin to a 4th place in the CIC** at
Somerford, a win in his first advanced run
at Wellington as well as 7th place in the
highly competitive 8&9yo CIC*** at
Blenheim. What a way to make his
advanced debut and so lovely for his
owners Andrea & Jeremy who have always
thought the world of this little horse and
believed in him from the start. Needless to
say, Jodie shares their views and simply
loves this little horse, his enthusiasm, his
work ethic and more than anything his
desire to do the job. Finn’s recent results have confirmed just how exciting a horse he is going to
be at top level, a real superstar in the making!
Owned by Sara Brown & Jodie Amos
La Chunga is another Spanish recruit
sourced by Jodie in Madrid as a 3yo
and homebred by Jose Manuel Perez
Arroyo, a half sister to Borghese. This
young mare is a real favourite of
Jodie’s with such an intelligent brain
and a wisdom and maturity that far
exceed her young age. In terms of
quality, she has a faultless jumping
technique, so athletic and careful
over the show jumps and yet so bold
and brave across country. Having
stepped up to novice level effortless-
ly, Jodie really believes this mare is
something special and is thrilled that
Sara & Dominic Brown have come on
board as joint owners. Sara and Dom
were previously in a syndicate with
Jodie part owning John & Stefanie
Lawrence's Rocketman GD. Both sharing the same passion for horses and enthusiasm for the
sport, Jodie looks forward to this new adventure together.
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Owned by Barbara Cooper
Dreamer is a very striking young
horse, purchased from Vicky
Tuffs earlier on this year and by
the prolific show jumper Verdi. A
real softy, Dreamer has three very
eye catching paces, tones of
scope and a super temperament.
Good results this summer for this
new combination included a win
at Aston-le-Walls and a 5th place
at Smiths Lawn both in the
novice. Dreamer will now join
Barbara’s other young rising star
Braveheart with their rider Tom
McEwen. Both Fig & Dreamer are
currently at home enjoying a well
deserved holiday at grass, being
utterly spoilt, and we wish Tom all
the best for the forthcoming
eventing season with Dreamer.
Owned by Jodie Amos eventing
This is a lovely young horse bred by Neill McCluskey, by his stallion Cappuchino out of mare by
Limmerick and sourced by Jodie and Andrea in Northern Ireland last autumn. He is a beautiful
mover, uphill and light off his feet with the most fantastic canter and eye catching trot. Careful and
athletic show jumping as well as being very brave across country, Paddy has a real class about
him and unquestionable natural ability.
In his first season eventing,
Paddy qualified for both
Osberton & BYEH 5yo
Championships, having won
and been highly placed at
BE100, he also jumped an ef-
fortless double clear around his
first Novice. This talented
young horse has it all and will
definitely be one to watch for
the future - he is on the market
but Jodie is hoping for a fairy
godmother to secure Paddy’s
future with her!
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Owned by Annabelle Galt
Peter is no stranger to the
eventing scene, owned by
team physio Annabelle Galt
and successfully campaigned
to CCI** level by Matt Heath
with 51 BE points. Annabelle
rescued Peter from a very
poor attempt at being a race
horse, showing little enthusi-
asm for moving faster than a
slow walk until the winter
months arrive when he literally
turns into the devil reincarnat-
ed, by far the sharpest horse
on the yard with aerodynamic
moves that the others could
only dream of! Annabelle
being so busy studying for her
Masters degree, gave Hippo
the ride on Peter during the
spring and they have since
completed three Intermediates
with a 10th place at Wellington and a 7th place at South of England CIC*. The aim for next season
will be to step up to ** level and possibly become a second string in Hippo’s Young Rider cam-
paign, in his pursuit of a team spot at the European Championships. Papa G, Annabelle’s father, a
true Scot, is still getting his head around lifting a French flag let alone supporting the frogs…
watch this space!
Owned by Nicky Coates, Lisa Kent, Jodie Amos
This mare is certainly bred to be the bees knees! Her mother Fachoudette SF was one of the best
mares of her time with the most incredible three day eventing record including: Gold Medal at the
Young Rider European Championships in Warendorf Germany 2002, Winner of Bramham CCI***
2006, 21st Burghley CCI****
2006, Winner of Burnham
Market CIC*** 2007, 3rd at
Luhmuhlen CCI**** Germany
2007, Silver Medal at the
Senior European Champi-
onships in Pratoni 2007 and
10th at Badminton CCI****
2008. Her father, Carrick
Diamond Lad, has some of
the best of Irish Breeding
going back to King of Dia-
monds with on the mother’s
side, a fantastic thorough-
bred line linked to Sky Boy.
A typical mare with a very
strong and opinionated per-
sonality, her undeniable
qualities are finally starting
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to shine through thanks to the patience of her owners and Hippo’s sympathetic riding.
A lovely compact type, Duette is loose and athletic with a copybook jumping technique and if she
is anything like her parents, she is sure to be a top class horse. Despite only eventing the second
half of the season due to a splint earlier on in the year, results this autumn include a win at Somer-
ford in the Novice, a 3rd place at Gatcombe and an incredible 7th place in her first Intermediate at
South of England. It was a fantastic end to the season for Hippo and the lovely Diamond Duette
jumping yet another double clear at Aldon in the CIC* now fully qualified for a CIC** next spring. It
can't be stressed enough that these results are a credit to Hippo, Lisa & Nicky and all involved are
very excited for what the future holds.
*** There is still a remaining share for sale in Diamond Duette - Please feel free to get in touch for
more information & join in on the excitement for a fraction of the cost ***
Stable Jockey
Hippo’s on Fire!!! Hippo has certainly gone from strength to strength this season, an essential part
of the team at Jodie Amos Eventing, very hard working and conscientious, he is both passionate
about the horses and the sport. During his time in the UK Hippo has gone from Novice to Ad-
vanced level with his own Vasco D'Isle and showed his quiet and sensitive approach producing
the more quirkier types. Hippo is a versatile jockey with a lot of feel, from backing the unbroken to
schooling and
competing the liv-
ery and sales
horses, his com-
petition results this
season have been
by far his best
campaigning three
horses at Interme-
diate level. Hippo
will be returning to
Jodie in 2018 for
his third consecu-
tive year as stable
jockey, a talented
rider and a plea-
sure to work
alongside.
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Head girl
Becca is no stranger to the eventing scene, with
a wealth of competition experience having pre-
viously worked as head girl for Jodie’s very good
friend Emma Forsyth and Ruth Edge. Becca's
expertise, work ethic and attention to detail are
second to none. A passionate and committed
horse lover, their care and well being are her
primary concern. With immaculate turn out and
a meticulous organisation of the yard, sharing a
similar level of OCD, Jodie has complete peace
of mind that everything is taken care of to the
highest of standards. Becca is currently enjoying
a change of scenery in Ireland helping train up
eventing grooms but will be back before Christ-
mas in preparation for the forthcoming season.
Owner / rider of Hiarado & Direct Ballytarsna
du Carel
For those of you who
haven't yet met Katie or her
mother Penny, Katie is now
based with Jodie full time
whilst finishing her studies
at school. Jodie first met
the Cabournes back at the
start of the 2014 event
season when she sold
them Kathy Oliver’s Fatima
Blush with whom Katie
went on to have great
success at JRN level. Last
year they bought the next
step up, the lovely Direct
Ballytarsna du Carel who
Jodie produced and
competed up to
Intermediate level for
Jocelyn Riley, the perfect horse for Katie to aim for Young riders with. Unfortunately he sustained
a minor injury and whilst currently off games, Katie is having a fantastic time with her very special
up and coming Hiarado whom will be aimed at a CIC* later on next year. Katie is a very talented
young rider and a lovely addition to the A Team who will plan to move further up the grades with
some super horses under Jodie's watchful eye and guidance.
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Working Pupil
On the note of French returns, our lovely Manon will also be
returning after a four month accountancy course in France
for a third British summer. Manon came over to improve her
english whilst doing a Master's degree in Marketing by corre-
spondence. Delightful & entertaining to have around the yard,
hard working and enthusiastic, Manon is known for her infec-
tious laugh. Currently
enjoying a week’s holiday with Hippo in Cyprus visiting Aylin
Schmidt, they are both looking forward to getting home to
their French cuisine and warmer climate before the winter
truly sets in!
Equine Solariums
The wash box has made a massive difference for treating and generally caring for the horses to
the extent that it’s hard to remember what it was like without it! But to top it off the solarium
provided by Equine Sunswitch has become a fundamental part of the horses day to day regime.
Safer and more user friendly than the traditional canopy-style solariums, they deliver shortwave
infrared in a versatile way through their wrap around structure, affordable with low running costs.
The stable heaters and lorry heaters are also fantastic pieces of equipment, practical, innovative
and very horse friendly. Jodie couldn't recommend the team at Equine Sunswitch more highly, a
family owned business that are passionate about their products, incredibly knowledgable and al-
ways available to discuss your requirements, tailored to budget.
http://www.equinesunswitch.co.uk
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Hay Steamers
Haygain’s unique steaming technology is the only scientifically proven method to purify hay and
haylage. The Haygain patented system eliminates respirable dust and kills mould spores and 96%
of bacteria, helping lung function and optimising performance. Steamed hay is ready to feed
immediately after steaming cycles of around 60 minutes, depending on the amount of hay. The
complete nutritional value and goodness of your forage are maintained while also increasing
palatability.
Haygain offers a range of hay steaming units, from the small, portable model, ideal for taking to
events, to larger steamers designed for use in major stables and studs. Speak to Jodie for
discounts on all their products !
Check out Jodie’s latest interview as Haygain ambassador
https://youtu.be/VPUXxVMbmXM
Online Software for Stable Management
Jodie’s latest discovery for those of you who are addicted to organisation and detail is a fantastic
piece of online software to help individuals and equine businesses manage their stable activity,
available for horse owners, trainers and staff. Why did no one think of this sooner ?!
Equicty offers :
• Equine administration – Save Time
• Financial control and performance – Save money
• Equine health & performance – Win more
• Team collaboration and staff efficiency – Do More
Equicty covers a broad range of functionalities who add value to current equine businesses
offering features and enhanced functionalities to meet their evolving needs. It allows equine
businesses to manage their complete horse population and contacts, follow-up on horse’s health
treatments, planning daily work schedules, integrated billing & expense management as central
media storage capabilities (videos, photos and all kind of documents linked to the particular
horse) and much more. Everything related to the day to day running of a yard, to the horses and
the people involved, all stored on an easy to use app accessible to all. A complete no brainer &
definitely the way forward, stable management bought into the digital age! For more information,
speak to Jodie and check out:
www.equicty.com
9Saddles
Jodie has ridden in Devoucoux saddles for as long as she can remember and couldn't speak
more highly of them and certainly couldn't dream of riding in anything else. Their products
combine a highly technical and
eye-catching design, the result of a
team turned towards the future with
development and innovation in mind.
Jean Michel’s latest brainchild, the
“Makila Harmonie" is a revolutionary
concept, dedicated to the harmony
between horse and rider. The Dynamic
saddle tree is lighter and more flexible;
the riders weight is spread more evenly
allowing more rider stability and greater
muscular freedom for the horse.
Consequently the horse has superior
freedom of movement, elasticity and
suspension in his paces whilst
stabilising the rider in a more correct
position… a truly exceptional design!
Equine Nutrition
Jodie feeds all her yard on Spillers and loves the fact that within the simplicity of her feeding
programme lies a very highly researched quality product ensuring the horses receive all the
nutritional value required to work and compete at their best.
* Check out their latest new exciting product SPILLERS SPEEDY-MASH FIBRE *
A new super-fast soaking sugar beet fibre blend for all horses and ponies that soaks in less than
60 seconds with an irresistible apple aroma. SPEEDY-MASH Fibre is high in fibre, low in starch
and molasses and cereal free. It contains a full range of vitamins and minerals and prebiotic FOS
and probiotic live yeast for digestive health. SPEEDY-MASH Fibre also contains quality protein to
help maintain topline and muscle tone, ideal for those on restricted calorie rations. But most of all,
the horses simply love it !
10Finally Jodie’s title sponsor Whitewall Galleries, the Country's leading retailer of contemporary art
have been very busy developing their nationwide network of art galleries of the highest
calibre. Whitewall brings the finest artwork from around the world to a discerning audience of art
lovers. They make awarding winning artists accessible to an ever growing audience, ensuring that
their artwork, atmosphere and service remain
personal, customer focused and of the highest quality.
Clarendon Fine Art specialises in British
and International contemporary painting
and sculpture, working in a wide variety
of styles and genres, ranging from the
semi-abstract to the impressionist.
Occupying a grand 3000 square foot
space in Mayfair, London’s premier
gallery district, Clarendon have also
been busy expanding into several
boutique galleries now in Marlow,
Cobham, Stow-on-the-Wold, Richmond
and more recently Wimbledon.
Jodie is incredibly proud to represent
Whitewall Galleries on the eventing cir-
cuit, an ever expanding & successful
range of art galleries associated with
not only a truly personal and tailored
service but with the highest of quality, synonym of both class and style.
With this in mind, the horse box has recently had a
makeover …. simple and stylish! As for the branded
clothing, worn by all members of the team including
Jodie’s owners, Whitewall Galleries are certainly well
represented and out in force !
11Another great few days were had at the Monart Sale, run by Polly Jackson & Nial Griffin, in
Enniscorthy Ireland. A fantastic selection of truly quality Irish bred young horses were
showcased in the idilic setting of the Monart Spa, always a fun end of season get together
& a couple of days of self indul-
gence. It was difficult to leave
empty handed and both Jodie &
Andrea have acquired two more
additions to the crew, two super
three years olds with the much
needed 3/4 Thoroughbred lines,
confirmation, movement & jump
who will now be turned away for
the year to mature. The never
ending quest for one’s next event-
ing superstar is certainly an addic-
tive one! Both Jonathan & Sarah
managed to be more sensible and
leave the bidding wars earlier on...
until next year !!!
12• Team work makes the dream work at Houghton • Paddy looking the part at Burghley with Ros Canter • Team celebrations as Duette takes 7th in her first Intermediate • Winter jobs well under way • Celebrating Emma Forsyths incredible 1st Burghley completion 13
• Nicky finishing highest place Wobbleberry at Norton Disney • Holiday time • Shopping for future stars at Monart Sales • Let the winter teaching commence • ATeam clearly in need of a winter break! 14
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