Thursday, August 26, 2010

Emma Jane Brown, the lady who took show jumping to new heights

Emma Jane Brown is one of those extraordinary celebrities who are recognised straight away wherever she goes. She is one of the best people you might wish to meet, and she is also involved in many charity activities.
Emma Jane Brown was first introduced to the world of horses after having trained under the late Caroline Bradley. Thereafter it was no turning back and she went on to become one of the top competitors. This was under the able guidance of Ted and Liz Edgar, of the Everest brand. After the successful introduction Emma Jane in partnership with Tina Cassan formed Bond International which took her places.
It was in the year 1984 at the age of 20 that Emma Jane Brown won the Ladies National Championship of Great Britain. This followed by her winning the coveted Foxhunter Championship in 1987. She was know as the world famous horse Oyster at Wembley Arena and in 1989 and went on to become the first female show jumper from Great Britain to compete on the American Fall Circuit. Several laurels followed later including Queen Elizabeth II Cup, retrieving the Ladies National Championship of Great Britain simultaneously in 1995 and 1996. She was selected to represent Britain in Nations Cup competition by the international committee and did it for 13 times. Emma Jane Brown ranked the highest lady rider and was considered as an outstanding ambassador for her country.

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