Distinctive younger showjumper Anya Dewey Clarke has been having fun with an unprecedented run of success lately, taking the 128cm circuit by storm.
However followingly a vastly profitable 2025, through which she claimed a full home of 128cm titles, the 11-year-old rider has simply gained her first championship of 2026 – this time using horses.
On the British Showjumping Winter Championships at Area UK, Lincs (18-22 March) Anya topped the winter children-on-horses last with 12-year-old Dutch-bred gelding Jewelino, previously ridden by Michaela Whitaker and owned by Michaela’s father Martin Wooden.
A profitable worldwide debut
Anya Dewey Clarke began using Jewelino in January and their aggressive partnership has been an prompt success, with six victories in six reveals.
Anya even made her worldwide debut within the CSI1* at Gassin-St Tropez final month, the place she and Jewelino gained three out of the 4 lessons they jumped, together with two 1.15m grands prix.
“I’ve identified Michaela Whitaker for some time by exhibiting – her daughter Gracie has acquired Anya’s previous first ridden pony that she gained at HOYS [Horse of the Year Show] and the Royal Worldwide on,” Anya’s mom Anna mentioned.
“She supplied Anya the trip for a bit as she had by no means ridden a horse and we thought it will be expertise – we didn’t actually get him with the plan to do youngsters on horses however they simply gelled.”
Anya Dewey Clarke: “I wished a transparent, to not attempt to win”
Three made the jump-off of this shut youngsters on horses last at Area UK, all of whom jumped clear lower than 1sec aside. Cheska Kirby completed runner-up with Magic Chianti, whereas Charlie Barker was third with Acarno B.
“I primarily wished a transparent, to not attempt to go in to win, however I knew that he’s acquired a pleasant massive stride – he’s fluent and covers the bottom, so I simply stayed ahead. He’s a stunning horse,” Anya mentioned.
Learn the total report from the British Showjumping Winter Championships in Thursday’s Horse & Hound journal, within the outlets 26 March.
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H&H showjumping editor
Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her position as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the globe reporting from reveals and interviewing riders, connections and people concerned behind the scenes. Since becoming a member of H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on each topic throughout the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to steady administration — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She additionally has first-hand expertise of working within the equestrian trade as a using teacher and yard supervisor.
