1. A determined seven-year-old showjumper and her “one in a million pony” Annabel Widdowson is thought to be the youngest rider to qualify for the 128cm final at Hickstead, with the much-loved experienced pony Bunbury Conquest. The pair came joint third in the second-round qualifier at Morris Equestrian on Saturday, which secured their ticket. Annabel, […]
Annabel Widdowson is thought to be the youngest rider to qualify for the 128cm final at Hickstead – on a pony three times her age. The seven-year-old and Alison Irvine’s 22-year-old Bunbury Conquest (Questy) came joint third in the second-round qualifier, at Morris Equestrian Centre, Scotland, on Saturday (28 January), which secured their ticket. The […]
1. The death of William Fox Pitt’s former five-star ride Oslo William has paid tribute to Oslo, who has been put down aged 20. Described as an “exceptional young horse”, Oslo was bought as part of a syndicate as a four-year-old stallion. He was gelded, and won the six-year-old World Championship at Le Lion d’Angers […]