Andrew
Drives To Top Spot
THIS
year's Alva International Concours D'elegance at Burghley went to
Andrew Hamilton Rhodes and Brookfield Eclipse.
A
four-year-old Hackney, Brookfield Eclipse and Andrew are based at
Berkeley in Gloucestershire, with Andrew fitting in competing around
his job as a chef.
Driving
for just two seasons, Andrew was delighted with the win, against
such strong competition and at a such a prestigious venue.
Andrew Hamilton Rhodes and Brookfield Eclipse.
"It
was a great feeling do win such at Burghley, it is a wonderful venue
and I was delighted. I really enjoy driving and competing."
The
class was held in the main arena at Burghley and attracted 17 turnouts
to come before judge Allan Curtis.
Concours
D'elegance is the pinnacle of driving competitions and require prestine
turnout from both horse and driver, the aim being to determine the
most elegant combination.
Organised
by well known carriage driving expert, Gary Docking, the competition
was supported by Alva International, manufacturers of aromatherapy
products for horses.
Phil
Bowen of Alva International said: "We were delighted to sponsor
the competition which was very exciting to watch.
"Many
horse driving competitors use the Alva range and it was a good opportunity
for us to thank them for their support."
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