Bridget Andrews has the AGA title in her sights after a smooth win on Saveiro at Peper Harow

The finishing line is in sight as we rack up the miles with 3 qualifiers in 3 days on a mammoth weekend for AGA, starting at Peper Harow.

The AGA point-to-point series final is looming large on the horizon and we were in action on all three days of this Bank Holiday weekend, racking up 500+ miles. The first stop was the Surrey Union Hunt PTP at Peper Harow where we had one of our impressive show trailers on display, along with a pretty impressive support team, which included the AGA Home Business boys, Dan & Mark.

The impressive AGA show trailer fitted in a treat
The impressive AGA show trailer fitted in a treat

The boys from Wacky Suits were among the first visitors to the AGA stand
The boys from Wacky Suits were among the first visitors to the AGA stand

Dan and Mark were joined by AGA Divisional Sales Manager, Richard Lawrence, and Miranda Gore Browne. Miranda was a FINALIST on BBC2‘s The Great British Bake Off, and we are pleased to say that she is now working in partnership with AGA, as one of our AGA Approved Ambassadors.

Richard Lawrence in action
Sophie Lawrence and her friend, Becky brushing up on their product knowledge with Sophie’s dad, Richard Lawrence
There will never be any shortage of good advice for Jack Andrews ...
There will never be any shortage of good advice for Jack Andrews …

Our AGA race had attracted a very good entry of 17, and 6 were declared to run, with Saveiro a short price to add to the three Ladies Open wins he had already bagged for Caroline Fryer this season.

Hannah Jones will be wearing an AGA hat next time you see her photo on my blog!
Hannah Jones will be wearing an AGA hat next time you see her photo on my blog!
Mrs S and Miranda were swapping baking tips in the paddock
Mrs S and Miranda were swapping baking tips in the paddock
Becky, Sophie & Richard are in good spirits in the paddock before the AGA Ladies Open
Becky, Sophie & Richard are in good spirits in the paddock before the AGA Ladies Open
Rilly Goschen has just spotted the AGA man
Rilly Goschen has just spotted the AGA man
I think we could use this one for a caption competition!
Mrs S, Tom Ellis, Harry Skelton & Gina Andrews … I think we could use this one for a caption competition!
Last minute adjustments for Clare Wills
Last minute adjustments for Clare Wills
Saveiro has the AGA final in his sights
Saveiro has the AGA final in his sights

I’d like to say it was a good race but as those of you who have been to Peper Harow will know, the view is somewhat limited, however, the bits I saw were good, and more to the point we now have another high quality horse on target for our series final at Stratford Racecourse at the end of May!

Harry Skelton was leading up and he was astounded that he didn't win best turned out!
Harry Skelton was leading up and he was astounded that he didn’t win best turned out – not for Saveiro, for himself!
L-R: Great British Bake Off Finalist, Miranda Gore Browne, Bridget Andrews & Richard Lawrence
L-R: Great British Bake Off Finalist, Miranda Gore Browne, Bridget Andrews & Richard Lawrence

Miranda was on great form and she joined Richard to present the very nice AGA mementoes to winning rider, Bridget Andrews, and winning owner, David Gibbon.

Very happy connections receive lovely AGA mementoes!
Very happy connections receive lovely AGA mementoes!
The AGA boys with Great British Bake Off Finalist, Miranda Gore Browne
The AGA boys with Great British Bake Off Finalist, Miranda Gore Browne

The AGA stand looked great in the sunshine, and it was very popular, with lots of enquiries about the AGA Dual Control, and the AGA Total Control, as well as our AGA Refrigeration. Our Great British Bake Off Finalist (who recently had a new AGA Total Control cooker installed in her Chalon Kitchen) was very happy to pose for some photos with the AGA boys, Dan and Mark.

The last winner of the day, Behind The Scenes
The last winner of the day, Behind The Scenes

The last winner of the day was Behind The Scenes, who won the SEHC Club Members Conditions race for the The Three Mugs and A Vet Partnership. They were all very happy but I didn’t find out which one was the Vet!

Becky and Sophie were really chuffed with their new AGA hats!
Becky and Sophie were really chuffed with their new AGA hats!

The day was far from over because we headed for the lorry park where we were treated to tea and cake, courtesy of the very lovely Andrews family. They were ably assisted by Mr Ellis, Mr Skelton & Mr Davies-Thomas (who also provided the entertainment), along with the resident bull – see below!

The resident bull, who seemed very unimpressed that his field had been turned into a lorry park!
The resident bull, who seemed very unimpressed that his field had been turned into a lorry park!

And that was it for another day as we headed off into the sunset ready to do it all again tomorrow!

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