Becky Moody takes PSG ideally suited at Nationwide Dressage Championships

Becky Moody used to be topped Fairfax Saddles prix st georges (PSG) ideally suited champion on day two of the 2023 LeMieux Nationwide Dressage Championships.

Becky had completed because the runner-up in Thursday’s PSG gold championship and in Friday’s gold freestyle championship, using Jo Cooper’s big-moving Desperado nine-year-old James Bond, they usually took ideally suited as the most efficient aggregate around the two categories.

“His first take a look at this week used to be probably the most best possible he’s completed so far,” stated Becky, who stood 2d in that elegance in the back of Charlotte Dujardin and Instances Kismet, whilst she used to be the bridesmaid to Annabella Pidgley and Espe within the freestyle. “Within the freestyle he used to be just a bit drained, however he’s actually approaching and I’m actually thinking about his long run. He’s getting more potent and he’s additionally extra assured which means that he’s beginning to to find the whole thing more straightforward.”

As a five-year-old, “Q” used to be reserve champion within the beginner ultimate on the wintry weather nationals. Later that yr he crowned the basic championship on the summer time nationals.

“He’s a stallion, however he’s an excellent boy typically,” Becky stated. “He’ll climb the partitions for approximately 5 mins when he will get into a brand new solid at a display, however then he settles. He’s maturing and rising up so much. Our coaching hasn’t been simple crusing and we’ve needed to to find answers to a number of other issues alongside the best way, however that is what makes you a greater rider ultimately.

“It’s taken me some time to search out the important thing to him. He’s all the time had a large number of motion, however now not the most efficient engine, which I believe is a little bit of a stallion factor. However, he’s actually getting there now.”

This used to be the second one time in a row that Becky has taken the full PSG ideally suited honour on the summer time nationals. At this yr’s Nationwide Dressage Championships, Becky Moody has seven rides: “I believe I’m competing in about 16 categories over the 4 days. One of the crucial horses are doing 3 categories every, so it’s a bit of bit loopy and demanding.”

Learn extra about Becky and her thrilling string of horses within the 14 September factor of H&H, on sale now. 

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