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July 2008
Addington Summer Classic
Philippa and Nivanna D'oc nearly have sensational return
In what would have been a remarkable comeback, Philippa and Nivana D'oc finished a heratbreaking third (first two to qualify for the HOYS Foxhunter final) in the second round of the Foxhunters at Addington Manor Equestrain Centre. With Philippa just returning from a serious knee injury, and Nivanna D'oc not having jumped as much as Philippa would have liked, both produced stunning performance by going triple clear to finish in third place. With eleven going through to the third round, Philippa held on to second place until the second last to go, where Robert Smith - Unique just managed to get inside Philippa's time to claim the top spot. Nivanna D'oc had shown great promise last year, having qualified for some major finals, and this very talented mare looks a very exciting prospect for this year and beyound.
Philippa also jumped one of her younger horses at the show, Penelope D'oc and showed a good deal of promise lowering just one pole in the 1.15m Open contest. Philippa will try and get as much show experience into this youngster and hopes to come back to the Addington Young Horse show in August with this talented horse.
Welcome back Philippa
After sustaining a serious knee injury last December Philippa has finally worked her way back to fitness and is back riding. Her knee is still sore, especially after riding, but the specialists have told her she can ride again as it will not further aggravate the injury. Philippa will now work her way back in slowly and has a great deal of work to do with her younger horses who are obviously slightly behind where Philippa would like them to be. Philippa will be aiming them at age classes, notably the Addington Young Horse show in August, and getting them show experience.