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Graham Babes
DoB 28/01/1998
Occupation: Full time athlete
Discipline: Show Jumping
Who is your sporting hero? Why?:
Marcus Ehning - He does so much on the horse but never actually moves. I have followed his career and respect what he does. I would love to be able to emulate his success.
Date started on performance squad?: November 2011
Equestrian Ambition: Being selected to compete at an Olympic Games
Where are you based?: Kilmarnock
What are the benefits of being a member of the performance squad for you personally?:
I have picked up a lot of knowledge and it is brilliant working with John and Erik. I have learned more than I ever thought I would.
Being part of the squad I have learned a wide range of things, including a lot of knowledge about flat work and jumping and how to put it all together.
It is good to be in a squad of people, it allows me to compare what others are doing with what I am doing. It pushes me to do better.
There is a lot of support from the rest of the squad too.
Random/ Interesting fact about yourself:
I was not that interested in horses when I was younger. I used to attend shows with my sisters to watch them compete. I started riding when I was 7, and when I was about 8 I started really concentrating on it and going to shows to compete myself. I am now working on improving and trying to be the best I can be.
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Result/ accolade highlights:
Our next show is the 2* & 4* Bolesworth International starting on 14/6/18 & then onto the Royal Highland Show the following week.
The highlights of our year so far is Ma Fleur moving into the number 1 spot on the FEI World Young Horse Ranking list. Boucheron being consistently placed in world ranking classes & Graham moving up approximately 600 places on the world ranking rider list, now sitting at place number 320.
- 13/07/2018 Part of NAF British Young Rider Team, who won Gold at the Young Rider European Championships in Fontainebleau, France.
- Bolesworth International June 2018 - Graham competed at his first 4* show.
Boucheron was 8th equal alongside John Whitaker on Fridays 4* 1.50 class
Boo was also 6th in the 4* 1.45 class on Saturday. - 26/6/18
Ma Fleur 1st in 6 year old Grand Prix - 27/5/18
Cluedo wins the 2* 1.30 Final. - 25/5/18
Farao M 3rd place in 1.40
Ma Fleur 2nd in 6 year olds - BONHEIDEN, BELGIUM
24/5/18
Cluedo 2nd in 1.35
Ma Fleur 1st place in 6 year old & moves up to 1st place in the 6 year old world ranking list! A definite highlight of our year. - 21/5/18
Farao M 1st place in 1.35
Ma Fleur 2nd place in 6 year olds & Carlingfords On The Rocks 5th in 6 year olds
Cluedo 1st in 1.30 - 20/5/18
Cluedo 1st in 1.30
Boucheron 5th in world ranking 1.45 class - LIER INTERNATIONAL, BELGIUM
19/5/18
Ma Fleur 1st in 6 year olds & Carlingfords On The Rocks taking 4th place
Cluedo 1st place in 1.30 - 13/5/18
Ma Fleur 1st place in 6 year old Grand Prix
Boucheron 2nd place in 2* world ranking 1.45 grand prix - 11/5/18
Farao M 3rd place in 2* 1.35
Cluedo 3rd in 2* 1.40 - SENTOWER PARK, BELGIUM
10/5/18
Boucheron 1st in 2* 1.40 world ranking class, Ecosse 11th in same class
Carlingfords On The Rocks 3rd in 6 year olds - 28/4/18: ML Agricultural Show
Figaro 2nd in Royal Highland Show Young Masters Qualifier - 27/4/18: ML Agricultural Show
Glencoe 1st in B&C Royal Highland Show Qualifier, Ecosse 3rd in same class.
Figaro 1st in 1.30 - Finished in Vilamoura
- 31/3/18
Farao M 2nd place in 3* 1.35
Boucheron 2nd in 3* world ranking 1.45 Grand Prix - 30/3/18
Farao M 2nd in 3* 1.35 - 29/3/18
Boucheron 1st in 3* world ranking 1.45 class - 28/3/18
Ma Fleur 1st in 6 year olds
Glencoe 2nd in 7 year olds - 27/3/18
Carlingfords On The Rocks 1st in the 6 year olds - 26/3/18
Carlingfords On The Rocks 1st in the 6 year olds
Glencoe 1st in the 7 year olds - 24/3/18
Cluedo 2nd in 3* 1.35
Boucheron 2nd in 3* 1.45 world ranking class - 23/3/18
Cluedo 1st in 3* 1.35 - 21/3/18
Ma Fleur & Carlingfords On The Rocks 1st equal in 6 year olds - 20/3/18
Carlingfords On The Rocks 4th in 6 year olds
Glencoe 2nd in 7 year olds - 19/3/18
Ma Fleur JS 1st in 6 year olds
Carlingfords On The Rocks 4th in 6 year olds - 4/3/18
Epinal 7th in 2* 1.35 Accumulator
Boucheron 4th in 2* 1.45 Grand Prix - 3/3/18
Farao M 4th in 2* 1.35 & Ecosse 7th
Cluedo II 2nd in 2* 1.30 - 2/3/18
Boucheron 3rd in 2* 1.45 - 1/3/18
Cluedo II 3rd in 2* 1.30 - 28/2/18
Ma Fleur JS 2nd in 6 year olds & Carlingfords On The Rocks 3rd - 27/2/18
Carlingfords On The Rocks 1st in 6 year olds - 25/2/18
Ecosse 10th in 3* 1.30 - 22/2/18
Farao M 7th 3* 1.35
Ma Fleur JS 2nd in 6 year olds, Carlingfords On The Rocks 12th
Glencoe 4th in 7 year olds - 20/2/18
Ma Fleur JS 2nd in 6 year olds, Carlingfords On The Rocks 7th - 18/2/18
Cluedo II 3* 1.30 - 17/2/18
Boucheron 9th in 3* 1.45
Cluedo II 13th in 3* 1.30 - 16/2/18
Boucheron 11th 3* 1.45 - 15/2/18
Farao M 2nd 3* 1.30
Cluedo II 5th in 3* 1.30
Carlingfords On The Rocks 6th in 6 year olds - 14/2/18
Ma Fleur JS 3rd in 6 year olds
Glencoe 6th in 7 year olds - 13/2/18
Glencoe 6th in 7 year old - Won the 7 yr old championship at Scope Festival in September 2013
- Won the 1.38m class at HOYS in 2012
- Team Gold Medallist at FEI European Pony Championships 2011, Jaszkowo, Poland
Blog/ Results:
Boucheron
table Name: Boo
Owner: George Babes
Age: 10
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.2hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Valentino
Dam: Hilandra - Burgraaf
Grade: A
Comments:
Boo is a horse with a great characer. Graham has had him since he was a seven year old. e won the National 7yo title at his third show. He is now jumping at 1.50m.
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Hippolyta V\H Lambroeck
Stable Name: Polly
Owner: Graham Babes
Age: 9
Sex: Mare
Height: 16.1hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Contact VD Heffinck
Dam: Ucayall VH Cambroeck x Darco
Grade: A
Comments:
Polly is a new addition. She is very quick and careful and has already won a few classes. She will be a great speed horse.
Farao M
Stable Name: Faro
Owner: Trish Fraser and Graham Babes
Age: 6
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.3hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Verdi
Dam: Ester - ED King Hill
Grade: C
Comments:
Faro is a big scopey horse. Graham has taken his time with him this year to allow him to mature in his body and mind. He is now jumping a few 1.30m classes.
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Cluedo
Owner: Patricia Fraser and Graham Babes
Age: 7
Sex: Gelding
Height: 17hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Caretino
Dam: Vicky V1 By Contender
Grade: B
Comments:
Cluedo has a great character. He loves jumping and is a real winner. He has won everywhere he has gone. This summer he stepped up to two star level. He is a big scopey horse who will go onto jump Grand Prix.
MA Fleur JS
Stable Name: Fleur
Owner: Graham Babes
Age: 4
Sex: Mare
Height: 16.1hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Emerald
Dam: Da Bella x Cassini II
Grade: C
Comments:
Fleur is a lovely sweet natured horse with the best of breeding. She always does her best to please you. She is showing tremendous potential in her ability and attitude. She's a real prospect for the future.
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Glencoe
Equiscot Photography
Stable Name: Glen
Owner: Graham Babes
Age: 5
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.3hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Chelltago Z
Dam: All Star - Numero Uno
Grade: C
Comments:
Glen is a super prospect for the future. He won the 5yo class at the Royal Highland Show. He has just moved up to 1.20m level and looking very promising.
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Carlingfords On The Rocks
Ecosse
Stable Name: Ecosse
Owner: Graham Babes
Age: 10
Sex: Gelding
Height: 16.3hh
Colour: Bay
Sire: Berlin
Dam: Aventurine
Grade: B
Comments: Ecossse was bred by us, his mother was competed by my sister Stacey. So he is very special to us & is progressing well at international level.
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