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Will Rawlin and WRE Partnership

First ride on Kingston who has joined the team for a few months whilst Marianna Sawyer is away. This was his first competition this season and made a great start to finish second in the Novice.

Not to be out done Otto also finished 2nd in his Novice section so a good day had by all.  

It was lovely to be at Larkhill in good weather as usually it is wet, or foggy and or windy!! The ground was good too!!!

Optimus Actinium jumping with his eyes closed!

Optimus Actinium (Otto) on his way to 2nd in Novice at Larkhill 

Kingston on his way to 2nd in the Novice at Larkhill 

Happy team after a clear SJ round - Optimus Actinium 

Larkhill

An amazing job was done to keep the show on the road and we were very pleased to get the Novice horses a run.

Tenz did a great test - 27.5 with just 1 pole but did jump very well with a great cross country to finish 7th.  This horse has come on so much during the winter despite having a growth spurt! Very much looking forward to him stepping up to Intermediate at Cirencester 2.

Otto's first competition of the season and the hills in Wiltshire have certainly benefited him.  He finished on his dressage score of 27 to take 2nd place. 

Sadly the weather beat the organisers so William and Conquer didn't get their Intermediate runs. 
They will run at Burnham Market next in the 3* and 4* respectively. 

Cirencester 1

Ballycoog Breaker Boy 

For Further information to join the journey of this talented horse please email: willrawlineventing@gmail.com or call Miranda on 07718271967

Born 2012 (9)
17H1
Stable name: William

Competing at CCI3* and 4* in 2021

Sire: Womanizer
Dam: Bonnie Dam
Dam's sire:Bonnie Prince

A horse with fantastic paces who is very athletic. 
He has a good technique and is very correct, showing scope and bravery
Shows a huge willingness to work. 
Has finished in the top 10 at all the National Young Horse Championships from 4-7 years old as well as the 6/7 Championships in Tattersalls 2019. 
3rd in CCI3*S at Bicton International 2020
A hugely exciting prospect for the future.

Goals for 2021, 2022:

Achieve success in CCI3*L at Houghton Hall

Be successful in the CCI4*S 8/9 year old Championships at Blenheim Palace

The plan for 2022 is to build on the 4*level and compete at CCI4*L

Breeding

William is a descendant of Skyboy (TB) on his Dam’s side
A successful sire of show jumpers and event horses.  

On his Sire’s side his grandsire is Heartbreaker
He won the Nimmerdor Trophy for his influence on the worldwide jumping breeding (2015)

Heartbreaker is by Nimmerdor.

Joint Ownership Opportunity for Ballycoog Breaker Boy.


Goals for 2023

Bramham CCI4*L - June
Blenheim CCI5*L - Pau

2021 Top Results

4th - Osberton International 3*L

8th -  Blenheim Palace International 8/9 year old Championships CCI4*S

10th -  Houghton Hall International Trials -CCI 3*L 

2nd Cirencester and Somerford OI

3rd in his first Advance at Aston le Walls

Other Achievements to date: 

Placed in the top 10 in National Young Horse Championships as a 4,5, 6 and 7 year old.

2020

Bicton Arena International CCI3* - 3rd

Kelsall Hill Intermediate - 3rd

2019

Osberton 7 year old National Championships CCI3*S -6th

Aston le Walls IN - 1st 

Upton Novice - 1st

Withington Novice - 1st 

Tattersalls 6/7 year old young horse Championships CCI2*L - 7th

Chatsworth CCI2*-S - 4th 

Insight: 

William had 2022 out as he had a stable injury - however disappointing this was at the time, he has definitely physically benefited.  He is stronger than he has ever been and we feel our patience is paying off. 

Purchased as a 4 year old, he has been  very successful ever since.  During the winter following his 5 year old season, with time off, he grew a huge amount. This then followed a few months off as he pulled his hind muscles getting cast in the stable.  This lead to a late start to his 6 year old season which actually was a blessing in disguise, as it gave him a chance to adjust to his physical changes. As he is a tall horse we are taking time with him as he still has more strength to develop. Having been a quiet gentle giant as a 5 year old he turned into a demanding teenager as a 6 and 7 year old and is never happier than when he is working.  He really enjoys the challenges of Eventing and seems to like the big stage.


01 Ballycoog Breaker Boy (William)

Sharon and Holly Bishop
Parkfield Breeding - Owner

As breeders and producers of high quality Event horses, Parkfield Breeding absolutely understands the importance of working with only the best partners. The full team at Will Rawlin Eventing (WRE) epitomise the attention to detail required to allow every horse to perform to the best of their ability. Be it consistency of routine, the quality of training or planning ahead. And perhaps most importantly, giving every horse confidence and affection both on the ground and in the saddle. 

Our horses mean a great deal to us! Thus having a relationship based on trust with a rider means everything to us. Will keeps us updated and we are actively involved in each horses’s journey. 

The family nature of WRE means attending events is great fun and we always feel valued and well looked after.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Will for all of the above reasons. Furthermore we believe he is a talented athlete on his way to great things and we are excited to be a little part of that journey.


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John Bowen - International Coach

I have been working with Will as his coach since he was 12 years old. I was immediately aware that he had a talent as a rider,  and have enjoyed helping to develop him into the Young Professional that he has become. Will has a thorough understanding of the correct training principles, and producing the Event Horse as an all round athlete. In short, Will is a talented athlete, who is a pleasure to work with, has a bright future ahead of him, and is an ambassador for the Sport of Eventing

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Fi Apthrorp - Owner

Having seen Will ride since his early teens he stood out to me as something very special. My daughter gave up her ride and Will was the person I wanted to see have the ride instead. In my opinion, he will be one of the top event riders in the country one day. He is an extremely dedicated, hardworking person who shows exceptional maturity for his age. It’s about the bigger picture not the immediate wins that is important to him and he always puts the horse first.

A Few Testimonials 

Gavin is an internationally renowned Equine Osteopath, who has been in full time Equine practice for over twenty years .

Gavin has worked with Will for about 15 years, since Will was still riding ponies! 

Gavin has refined and developed Osteopathic technique to develop a unique way of working which has pushed the boundaries of what is possible therapeutically, allowing the patient’s body to achieve greater  benefits from manual medicine.

This subtle approach is specifically tailored to work with the innate homeostatic /self correcting reflexes within the body, including the postural centres of the brain. By appropriately stimulating these areas, on many levels, it is possible to help the equine FUNDAMENTALLY change patterns of tension within their muscular-skeletal system. 

This allows not just a release of tensions, but a PERMANENT change in postural balance, improving biomechanical function, especially movement. This improved postural balance can not only optimise the equine’s movement potential but has also been seen to help improve physiological function and psychological issues.

Gavin Scofield

Gemma has worked with Will since 2016. We had met Gemma through Rupert Smith - a long standing EDT  who worked with our horses. When he retired Gemma was the obvious person take over their care.

Since becoming fully qualified Gemma began building a business and reputation for excellent dental care which was further excelled in 2016 by taking over from Rupert Smith.

Gemma covers mainly Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with the occasional locations nationwide by special request. The client base is diverse in terms of the variety of equine disciplines and all levels within them which Gemma finds important to full fill a more in depth understanding of equine needs.

A chosen career in the very specific field of equine dentistry was fuelled by a lifelong love of horses, the requirement of attention to detail and an overall compassionate approach with the desire to improve welfare and performance.

Gemma has been and remains a full member of the BAEDT (British Association of Equine Dental Technicians) since 2015. In 2018 Gemma was elected onto the council and served the Association for 3 years gaining valuable industry insights but mostly helping to promote equine welfare, professionalism, training and public understanding of equine dentistry.

Gemma graduated in 2013 from Hartpury University obtaining a degree in Equine Dentistry whilst being an apprentice of Grant Chanter from the years 2011-2015. Gemma successfully passed the BEVA/BVDA Equine Dental examination in 2015 to become a fully qualified Equine Dental Technician.

Gemma English

John says “ it’s not all about hard work “ ..... relaxing and socialising in the evening after a busy day coaching is vital to the success of “the Team” ...., it’s impossible to focus 100% , for 100% of the time ...... targeted focus and “switch off time “ is vital .... and that goes for rider, coach , horse , owners , groom and parents .

John has worked with Will since Will was 12, and coaches him in all three disciplines.  

John Bowen

Grace started working for Will Rawlin Eventing in June 2020.  She is completely committed to the care of the horses and has a natural affinity to them. She remains calm at all times which is a great foil for Will!

Although none of us should have favourites Grace is very open about the fact that The Partner(Conquer) is her favourite.

In 2019 Grace graduated from The Royal Agricultural University with a degree in Wildlife Conservation. During her degree she was able to travel to some amazing places and work with a wide range of animals.

Horses will forever be one of her favourites.


Grace Bibby

Martyn has worked with Will since 2017. He takes great pride in the attention to detail. Taking his time to do what's best for the horse.

He qualified in 2008 and continued his learning with the aim to focus on shoeing sport horses and remedial work. Martyn spent several years working for some top Farriers, in their field, gaining experience. He also regularly attended lectures and veterinary talks.

Over the years he has been lucky enough to  work with some elite athletes and has learnt as much from the riders and horses as  from his fellow professionals. Martyn also works closely with a number of different veterinary practices.

His best advice to anybody working with horses of any level would be to remember that trends and technology will come and go but without doubt being able to communicate with the rider is the most important part of the job.

His aim with every horse he shoes is to create a balance between optimal performance while creating the best possible environment for the foot in order to protect structures for longevity in athletic career.

Martyn Richardson

Robert is a partner at Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons and is responsible for Rossdales Lambourn, which provides personalised first opinion and emergency veterinary services that are focused on the management of the equine athlete, as well as providing a comprehensive service to stud farms, in Lambourn and the surrounding counties. Robert has worked with Will for the last 3 years, since the start of Rossdales Lambourn.  Rossdales Newmarket has worked with Will for many years under the care of Ollie Pinn

Robert Dallas MRCVS - Rossdales

Ballycoog Breaker Boy 3rd Place in 3*S at Bicton 2020  - Jays photography

Stardom had a very successful year despite covid trying it's best to shorten it for us all. He is very straight and honest cross country. Although, he can be very excitable, he began to settle in his dressage tests the more he went out, in 2020,  achieving some good scores. 

His result for 2020 included:

Intermediate:
Kelsall Hill - 7th
Cornbury House International  - 13th

Novice

Aston le Walls - 1st
Aston le Walls - 4th
Barbury Castle - 6th

Insight: 

Purchased as a 5 year old in February 2018. It took him a while to settle into his new environment and is now a lovely well natured horse who enjoys his work. He is very trainable and hugely talented. 

He had a quiet year in 2019 as he had an operation to remove a tiny particle of skin from his bone. By the time he was back in work we felt time would be better spent in training rather than in competing at the end of the season. 

Unfortunately due to injury, his career was cut short  and was sold to Grace Bibby in May 2021. He is now living his best life in the field  supervising her young stock.!!



StarDom  (Dom)


The Partner (Conquer) is part of an Experience Syndicate for £95 per year - This is run by Event Horse Owners Syndicate.  For more information please contact:

https://www.eventhorseownerssyndicate.co.uk/buy-a-share/the-partner/

Conquer is bred to show jump and we bought him as a 6 year old.  He likes his own space and given the choice wouldn’t have anyone in the next door stable. He is a sensitive character .  His confidence improved hugely over the years and this shows in his results and achievements.  

When away at big competitions we have to be one step ahead of him in how to keep him relaxed. He is a machine cross country. Where errors occurred they were not his doing.   He had a very good first half of 2022 finishing at Bramham 4*L with a good dressage, double clear with time faults keeping him out of the prizes.  We then gave him the rest of the year off as he had a small injury but he is back out in 2023 starting with a 7th in the Lincoln OI.

Goals for 2023:

First big goal is Luhmuhlen 5* in June

Achievements to date: 

2022 
Bramham 4*L - Double Clear. 
Burnham Market 4*S 7th 
Pontispool OI  - 1st

20/21
Somerford Park OI - 7th 
Burnham Market International 4*S - 9th

2019

Withington Advanced - 7th

Aston Le Walls Advanced - 10th

Belton international CCI3*-S 12th

Double clear in his first CCI3*-S in 2019







02 The Partner  (Conquer)

A truly exciting horse owned by Parkfield Breeding. 

Lou will compete, Eventing, later this year and will be aimed at the 5 YO Young Horse National Championship.

He has raw natural ability. It is exciting to see how he develops. He was backed as a 4 year old and then lightly worked for a month in July 2020.

He came into full work with WRE in the Autumn of 2020 and will be Eventing, later in 2021.


 06 Lou PFB (Lou)

A very talented chestnut mare, bred and owned by Parkfield Breeding.  Queenie is Parkfield Breeding's first Embryo Transfer foal.

She has a very forward thinking brain and loves to learn.  She was backed in early 2020, given the summer off and then brought into work by WRE in the Autumn.  She will Event later this year and will be aimed at the Young Horse 5 year old National Championship.

Queenie is full sibling to Parkfield Quintessential (Double BYEG Champion and Best British BE Young Horse as a 4,5 and 6 year old). She is also full sister to Parkfield Little Phoenix who is being aimed at the World YH Championships 2021.



Parkfield Queen of Hearts (Queenie)

George is a very genuine all rounder with a lot of potential to move up the grades in Show Jumping or Eventing. 

He loves jumping and is easy to train. He has always been very straight forward to look after and lives in or out.

He was bought to produce and sell.

Clonshire on Trend (Gorgeous George)


Purchased as a 4 year old at the end of 2018 and broken in, February 2019.  He is a very willing horse and wants to learn.  He has plenty of scope. He would be good as an Eventer or Dressage horse.

He competed a little during 2020.

He was bought to sell, so will go on the market this spring.








Tresaison Superted (Ted)


Dom is Owned by Parkfield Breeding. He joined Will’s team in October 2019.  The first lockdown played into his hands giving Will the chance to train him into his system. He is an exciting addition to the team with great promise. We are very much enjoying his development.

Goals for 2022

To continue to achieve his good results with moving up to Intermediate and 3*.

Being successful in 3*L


Achievements to date: 

2021

Finishing the season in 2nd place at Osberton International 2*L - 7 year old Championships

Consistently achieving dressage results in the 20's 

4 Top 10 finishes at Novice including 1st at Somerford Park

2020

Placed in the top 10 in 6 out of 7 competitions including wins in his first two Novice competitions

Sadly this horse is for Sale as Parkfield Breeding's model is breeding and developing horses for sale.








 The Dominator PFB (Dom)

Included in The VIP 2023 Membership

Purchased as a 4 year old and was obviously talented from day one. He hasn’t disappointed since.  He loves to be the centre of attention and has always been top dog. 

He likes to perform on the big stages and they bring the best out in him. He now realises there are some young guns around and let's them know who's boss! 

His dressage has improved hugely over the years and we look forward to his future success.

Following XC retirement at his first 5* Vinnie will have 2022 on the side lines and we look forward to competing him in 2023.  We have no big plans for him and look to enjoy every competition we have with him. 

Achievements:

2021

3rd After Dressage at his first 5* at Bicton International. Sadly I had to pull him up after the second fence on the xc as I felt a change in his stride pattern. I am so glad I noticed as he injured a tendon. I don't like to imagine what would have happened had I not felt this. Nothing like the HIGHS and LOWS of the sport all in the space of 24 hours at the highest level.

Somerford Park OI - 2nd

2019

Bicton International CCI3*S - 1st

Bramham International CCI4*L Under 25 Championships - 3rd

Burnham Market International CCI4* S - 11th

2018: 

Selected for Nations cup Team to USA 

Goals for 2021: 

Top 20 finish at Badminton 2020. Selection for Nations Cup Team.





03 V.I.P Vinnie  (Vinnie)

Otto has just competed at Cirencester Novice March 2023 and Finished on his dressage score of 27 - finishing second. 

Otto is super straight cross country and has a very easy big gallop.  He has lovely paces on the flat. He has been slow to develop due to his breeding but he has strengthened over the winter which will help his show jumping to continue to improve. He now has the Marlborough Downs to hack over so this will seriously help his development. 

Otto is hacked by everyone on the yard including myself and is beyond easy to manage on the ground at the yard. 


04 Optimus Actinium (Otto)

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It is exciting to be supported by Equitex UK and for them to be part of our team. The Saddle pads are made to a very high standard and very definitely improve the comfort of the horses.  I love the fact that they don't slip  - this is very important for me as the horses have to work in 3 different disciplines. They help to protect the horses backs from pressure points and adapt to the way the horses move and muscles develop. As I share some of my saddles between horses these pads are a great way to support the comfort for each and every horse without restricting their development. 

Equitex UK

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I am excited to work with Matt and Lisa who use their huge amount of knowledge to ensure our horses are comfortable in the mouth therefore maximising the trainability, development and contentment.  

When they came to assess all the horses I noticed an improvement in all of them and was surprised how many horses have low upper palates.  My go to on many of the horses is the loose ring comfy barrel.

I recommend you have a bitting assessment for your pony or horse and see the difference for yourself. 






Expert Bits

Hannah has been taking photos of Will competing for the last couple of years and this website is full of her high premium quality photographs.

This year she is supporting Will. We are very grateful for this and love having her around at the competitions and the yard.  Hannah is  very much part of the key team. 

Hannah travels far and wide in her pursuit of enjoying her love of horses and photography at the same time.

Hannah Cole Photography

I am proud to join the Hi Form team as an Ambassador at the beginning of  2022.

“Hi Form have so much knowledge and experience, they offer huge support to my team at Will Rawlin Eventing. The products deliver fast acting, effective but natural solutions without which, none of my future success would be possible. Their dedication and commitment to my horse’s welfare and health is so reassuring. I have absolute faith in the products, and their support.” 

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Toggi

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is Will's chosen charity to raise money for. 

Our journey starts with our mission statement, which is simple. “We Save lives”

The Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust does this by raising sufficient funds to finance an air ambulance service in Wiltshire and adjacent counties. All our activities across the organisation are informed by our Mission, Vision, Values and Culture.   

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We will provide and develop strong leadership – people who will lead by example and be able to take the whole team with them on the journey.

We will actively ensure the health and wellbeing of the whole team, including, but not limited to, volunteers, pilots, paramedics, charity staff and anyone who associates with the charity in any way – fostering and nurturing a progressive and innovative workplace environment where every individual’s work/life balance is tailored to maximise their efficiency and enjoyment of their role.

We will be highly effective, lean, agile and progressive.

Gavin Scofield

Osteopath,

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01 Ballycoog Breaker Boy (William)

02 The Partner (Conquer)

03 V.I.P Vinnie (Vinnie)