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 […]
The legendary 128cm jumping pony Bunbury Conquest who, at the age of 21, is three times older than his jockey Annabel Widdowson, was in flying form at South View’s Home Pony show last weekend (26-30 October). The whizzy chestnut gelding was expertly piloted by seven-year-old Annabel, whose neat riding helped the pair produce stylish, foot-perfect […]