Horses
A few of our stars, both current and past
Alfies Clover
2007 Irish gelding Tajraasi x Clover Hill
Breeder: Mr James Hickey
Owners: Mrs Dinah Saunders, Mrs Sandra Martin, Mr Richard Jones
Alfies Clover (Alfie) was purchased by Richard as a three year old from the Goresbridge sales. Renowned for his outstanding stamina, gallop and jump, Alfie is without question, currently one of the most exciting Eventing horses in the world. Placings include 7th at Bramham 2018, 7th Burghley 2018, 4th Bramham 2019, with much more to come from this magnificent horse.
Kilballyboy Bob
2009 Irish gelding Tajraasi x Hallo
Breeder: Mr Sean Beston
Owners: Mrs Dinah Saunders and Mrs Ros Jones
Kilballyboy Bob (Louis) was purchased by Richard as an unbroken five year old from Ireland. With many of the same traits as his half-brother Alfie, Louis first came on the radar with his superb CIC 4* debut at Blenheim in 2018 where he was placed 4th and followed this with a fantastic run at Bramham in the CCI4* in 2019. Looking forward to his 5* debut in 2020.
Highland Ford
2000 Irish gelding Highland King x Cruising
Owner: Mr and Mrs David Miles
Highland Ford (Edd) was purchased by the Miles’ from Goresbridge as a three year old, and was produced and competed by Richard from the age of 6. Super talented in all three phases, he achieved numerous top 10 placings in what was 1, 2, 3, and 4* level, including 5th at Blenheim CCI3* in 2013 and 9th in Pau CCI4* in 2012. Together with Richard he was selected as reserve for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy 2014. He still resides at Team Jones in his retirement.
Extra II
2009 Dutch gelding San Remo x Cocktail
Owner: Mrs Suzy Dawe
Extra II (Simba) has been in training with Victoria for the last three years. He has won Nationally at Medium, Advanced Medium, Advanced and most recently Prix St Georges level. He will be campaigned at Prix St Georges and Inter 1 in 2020 with the aim to be selected for International Small Tour, while continuing his training towards Grand Prix.
Tijs H
2000 gelding Jazz x El Corona
Owner: Mrs Ros Jones
Tijs H (Jazz) was purchased by the Jones’ as an unbroken three year old. After a difficult start in life, he went on to have numerous successes with Victoria at Prix St Georges and Inter 1 level, winning at National Premier Leagues and was selected and competed successfully for GB at Small Tour Level both home and abroad. Having trained him to Grand Prix level, Victoria retired him to the field in fantastic condition at the end of 2019.
Wiepke II
2003 gelding Jazz x Weltmeyer
Owner: Mrs Victoria Jones
Wiepke (Wippy) first came to Team Jones for Richard to ride as a five year old as he was proving difficult at his current home. It was love at first sight for Victoria, who quickly secured the horse, and the rest is history! Wippy proved to be a prolific winner at all the levels up to and including Inter 1, winning also at High Profile and Premier League level. He took Victoria to National Championships, and was selected to compete Internationally at Small Tour level for GB. He was sold in 2017 as the ultimate schoolmaster to a wonderful forever home.