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It was Robert Steel all the way in the jump-off of the horse grand prix at the three day Taihape Showjumping Champs yesterday (Sunday).

Steel (Hawera) aboard his horse Countryman were the only double clear of the 13 starters, three of who made it through to the jump-off.

Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) bagged second and third places with her horses Kahurangi Valentino and Kahurangi Tardak.

Things were a little tighter in the pony grand prix where Luke Dee (Gisborne) headed home 32 other combinations to take the honours. Eight went through to the jump-off, with six going double clear. Old mates Dee and Jake Lambert (Cambridge) dueled it out for the top spot but in the end Dee and Maximus were 1.62 seconds faster.

Lambert finished second and third on his ponies Once in a Blue Moon and Co Calico.

Helen Bruce (Palmerston North) and Dark Magic LS took out the young rider class, ahead of 17 other combinations.

Results -

Cathay Pacific horse grand prix: Robert Steel (Hawera) Countryman 1, Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) Kahurangi Valentino 2, Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) Kahurangi Tardak 3, Adrienne Fabish (Stratford) Midnight Hour 4, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Apollo Van 5, Anna Stephen (Martinborough) Black Boy 6.

Toyota young rider: Helen Bruce (Palmerston North) Dark Magic LS 1, Ashleigh McKinstry (Owhango) Pioneer Makokomiko 2, Jaimee Gowler (Feilding) Text Me Back 3, Chloe Akers (Palmerston North) Brother Brown 4, Rachel McGregor (Auckland) Kabo Benny Boy 5, Pip Beachen (Hastings) Dark Vader 6.

Open horse 1.3m: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Apollo Van 1, Adrienne Fabish (Stratford) Midnight Hour 2, Tom Tarver Priebe (Kawerau) Pick Me NZPH 3, Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) Kahurangi Tardak 4, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Wishing Warrior 5, Robert Steel (Hawera) Countryman 6.

Open horse 1.3m championship: Emma Williams (Masterton) Cricklewood Ace 1, Anna Stephen (Martinborough) Constantine 2, Stephanie Anderson (Whitianga) I Reckon 3, Oliver Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Billistic 4, Angela Illston (Marton) Yapen 5.

Cushionride seven year old: Daniel Webb (Hunterville) Abernaki Chief 1, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Wishing Warrior 2, Tom Tarver-Priebe (Kawerau) Pick Me NZPH 3, Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) Campione GNZ 4, Sarah Jocelyn Lower Hutt) Get em Tiger 5, Kirsten McLeod (Gisborne) Kahurangi Valenza 6.

Mitavite six year old: Melanie Purcell (Whakatane) Volley of Beracah, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Oracle, Beatson (Dannevirke) Schimmel Warrior, Sally Clark (Dannevirke) Omicron, Lisa Coupe (Kumeu) Bates Limerick GNK, Coupe (Kumeu) Bates Amaretto MVNZ =1.

Astek Stud five year old: Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) Distant Warrior, Robert Steel (Hawera) Rollup, Oliver Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Voodoo Magic, Catherine Cameron (Cambridge) Lights Out =1.

Kiwispan junior rider: Natasha Brookes (Cambridge) Dunstan Uranda 1, Jessica Magill (Hamilton) Ramiro 2, Geneva Topp (Martinborough) Guy Smiley 3, Shantelle Williams (Tauranga) Cool As Ice 4, Lisa Hogg (Ohope) Jumping Jack Splash 5, Joanne Denton (Wellington) Merchiston Heathcliffe 6.

Iverquantel amateur rider: Jamie Howie (Taihape) Obeone Kanobe 1, Alisha Kerr (New Plymouth) perfect Exchange 2, Tim Finch (Waipukurau) Mr Munga 3 3, Carla Ross (Taupo) Tricks Unlimited 4, Karen Bruce (Masterton) Kiwi Jive 5, Jeanette Williams (Pahiatua) Telegrace 6.

FMG pony grand prix: Luke Dee (Gisborne) Maximus 1, Jake Lambert (Cambridge) Once in a Blue Moon 2, Jake Lambert (Cambridge) Co Calico 3, Logan Massie (Dannevirke) Kickin the Clouds 4, Katie Allen (New Plymouth) Pioneer Jade 5, Nicole Watson (Hawera) Mister Brumby 6.

Pony 1m championship: Tinesha Carey (Hawke's Bay) Glenwood Spring Air 1, James Cole (Auckland) Last Spring 2, Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu) The Phantom Warrior 3, Adam Haworth (Levin) JB'Z High Calibre 4, Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu) Miss Tint 5.

Pony six bar: Harry Duncan (Marton) Cheblinkers 1.

Pony mini grand prix: Rebecca Porter (Hawke's Bay) Mr Bee Brown 1, Ken Uren (Wellington) Bonadinki 2, Adam Haworth (Levin) Reel NZ Safari 3, Brianna Massie (Dannevirke) Something Special 4, Mick Dee (Gisborne) The Shepherd 5, Jack Dever (Wairoa) Bridie 6.