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March 2010
Laura riding high after win secures training from Olympic captain
Laura is celebrating after being crowned Junior FEI and Open Advanced Champion at the U21s winter dressage championships at Addington in Buck
inghamshire last weekend (14th March).
Competing on her 14 year old black gelding Lyndon Hall (whose stable name is Tommy), Laura, daughter of former Double British Rally Champion Jonny, won both classes convincingly to take the championship and was rewarded with a prestigious training grant from Richard Davison, the 2008 GB Olympic dressage team captain.
15 year old Laura is sponsored by Pocklington business Bond International and is trained by Verity Franks and former GB Team Pony trainer Ian Woodhead, who commented; “Laura is one of the most talented youngsters that I have come across in all my years of working with the GB team.”
Throughout 2010 Laura will take part in many of the British Dressage run Premier League events nationwide where she will compete against other young hopefuls, team members and top British riders of all ages.
January 2009
Laura and Lyndon Hall compete at Addington High Profile Show
Laura and Tommy competed at their first high profile show of the year at Addington Manor. They competed in the Junior Team Test, where they finished 7th place.
Laura quotes "Tommy went very well and started off the season great. We are looking forward to more competitions which are coming up over the course of this year."
October 2008
Laura finishes first to qualify for winter regionals
Laura and Tommy stepped up to Medium and Advanced Medium at the local British Dressage competition at Aike Grange Stud and came away with second and first places respectively. Laura explains "Tommy loves to show off with the more complicated moves of Advanced Medium - he really enjoyed himself and we're thrilled to have qualified."
October 2008
Laura Impresses to Become New Bond Girl
Laura's success in the recent National Dressage Championships has secured her a sponsorship deal with a leading East Yorkshire company.
Charlie Bond, of Bond International in Pocklington was so impressed with 13 year old Laura Milner’s recent performance that he offered her a sponsorship deal.
Commenting on the deal, Charlie Bond says “It’s a pleasure to be able to help Laura in her pursuit of excellence. She is exceptionally talented and committed to her sport and deserves to succeed.”
Laura is naturally thrilled with the support; “Charlie’s generosity has provided us with new rugs and stablewear and we’re really grateful.”
September 2008
Laura qualifies for National Championships
Laura is really pleased after qualifying for the National Dressage Championships (19th to 21st September) at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. It is thought that 13 year old Laura may be the youngest competitor in the event’s long history.
Competing on her 13 year old black gelding Lyndon Hall (whose stable name is Tommy), Laura recently came third at the Northern Regional Championships at Aike Grange Stud Nr Beverley and gained a wild card to earn a coveted place in the National Championships.
Laura, who will compete in the Stretch and Flex Elementary Open Championship against adults at the National Championships, is trained by Verity Franks and former GB Team Pony trainer Ian Woodhead, who have said; “Laura is one of the most talented youngsters that I have come across in all my years of working with the GB team.”
Longer term, Laura’s sights are set on the possibility of the Olympics.
"To have an opportunity to compete for team GB in the Olympic dressage competition would be amazing.” Laura’s mum, Tracey, is justifiably proud of her talented daughter; “This is a fantastic achievement for a rider of any age and it’s really rewarding that her commitment to her sport has reaped rewards.”
• To contact Laura, please email her at laura@laura-milner.com