Juliette - Petplan Equine Ambassador
It is reassuring to know that with Petplan Equine my horses are fully covered for illness, injuries and lameness until they are 25 years old, as my eldest is still eventing successfully at 21 years of age!
Juliette Edmonds is from Buntingford, Hertfordshire and competes in British Eventing and British Showjumping with her horses. She is currently competing at BE100 and BS British Novice and Discovery with Boodles (Bubba Gump). She also owns wonder pony Jess (Guess Again), who is now retired from competition at 25 years old, and Pandora (Bazaars Que Sera) who is the next generation for Juliette as Pandora has just turned 3 years old. She will begin her ridden career at the end of the summer of 2021. As a responsible horse owner and an equine vet, her horses’ wellbeing and happiness is Juliette’s prime concern.
Jess (Guess Again) is a Cob cross who was rejected by an agricultural college as she was too sharp for many of the students. At 14.3hh she has surprised everyone with her talent and amazing attitude, successfully competing up to BE Novice level. She is indeed a wonder pony! Boodles (Bubba Gump) is a Warmblood cross Irish Sport Horse who shows a lovely attitude to work and is gaining confidence every day. Juliette is really looking forward to future adventures with Pandora, and is hoping she will grow up to be a super event horse!
Plans for 2021
- Boodles is aiming to compete again at BE100/105 this year, with an aim to run double clear more consistently.
- Boodles will continue to compete British Show Jumping, with the aim to work more on this phase, to achieve consistent clear rounds at Discovery level this season and compete in a BS 105 by December.
- If the season goes well, there is a chance Juliette will step Boodles up to BE Novice by the end of the season.
- At 25, Jess is taking life a little easier and will have a relaxed year, going on forest rides and doing some fun jumping rounds.
Plans for 2020
- Boodles is aiming to compete again at BE100/105 this year, with an aim to run double clear more consistently.
- Boodles has also been registered with British Show Jumping, with an aim to work more on this phase, to achieve consistent clear rounds at Discovery level this season and compete in a BS 105 by December.
- If the season goes really well there is a chance Boodles and I will step up to BE Novice by the end of the season.
- At 24, Jess is taking it a bit easier and will just have a more relaxed year, going on forest rides and some fun jumping rounds. She will not aim for the same level as previous years.
Plans for 2019
- Boodles is aiming to compete at BE100/105 with double clear rounds more consistently. He has a regional final qualification and they will attempt to qualify for the grassroots championship at Badminton 2020. If the season goes really well there is a chance Juliette and Boodles will step up to BE Novice by the end of the season.
- Jess is looking for a fun year mostly taking trips out for forest rides and some fun jumping rounds, she will not aim for the same level as previous years, at 23 she will be taking it a bit easier!
Juliette’s Guide to Eventing
Eventing is a complete test of skill and partnership of horse and rider consisting of three phases: dressage, show jumping and cross country. Each phase is scored separately and then combined, giving an overall penalty score - the winner having the least penalties at the end.
Juliette started competing in British Eventing in 2010 with her horse Jess, and together they managed to reach BE novice level. Are you thinking of giving eventing a go? Or would just like to find out more about what goes on at an event? Read Juliette’s guide for getting started in the sport.