Valdez goes Pre-Novice

Jane and Vail completed their first Pre-Novice outing last weekend at Berrima. They didn't quite finish on their dressage score this time, having one rail in the showjumping phase and a few time faults cross-country, but Jane was thrilled with Vail's willingness to tackle the challenges. And the pair finished a very creditable 12th. Vail is out of Anglo mare Aloha Serene, owned by Amy Jackson.