A horse from Leighton Buzzard is being tipped to achieve big things in the world of equestrian and show jumping in the near future.
Valerie Redbart, from Soulbury, has gained a higher first premium with her yearling Red Liberty Belle at the Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity held at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe.
The potential showjumper, owned by Valerie, attained a higher first premium of 8.64.
Red Liberty Belle attained the highest score awarded to a potential showjumper at The College.
A higher first premium indicates that the horse has the potential and outlook to perform at national level in the near future.
The BEF Futurity Evaluation series aims to identify British bred young potential sport horses and ponies destined for careers in dressage, eventing, showjumping or endurance.
It may even find the stars of the future who will go on to compete at World Championships or become Olympic Champions.
Red Liberty Belle is the fourth foal Valerie has bred from her mare successful Miss America.
“Miss America was an outstanding jumper,” said Valerie. “She was ridden by Helen Tredwell in her jumping career.
“We bought her from the Brightwells sale and amongst her many wins, she won the Brightwells Challenge, a class for horses that were sold at the Brightwells sales.
“Miss America sadly slipped on the road and injured her knee so she is now a broodmare.”
Red Liberty Belle is by the stallion, Marius Claudius.
Valerie added: “Miss America is back in foal to Marius Claudius for next year.
“Red Liberty Belle is a stunning foal and I can’t fault her, her attitude is also very good.”
Valerie is hoping to sell Red Liberty Belle to a competition home, where she will compete in showjumping to her full potential.