At simply 14 years outdated, Oscar Konechny proved he was a showman to observe as he guided his mom Abigail’s Radlee Sudden Impression to the highest spot within the ridden colored horse and pony of the 12 months championship, sponsored by the Colored Horse and Pony Society (CHAPS), on the Horse of the Yr Present (HOYS).
Judges Jessica Stalling (trip) and James Hunton (conformation) had a high quality discipline of 10 contenders to evaluate. Oscar made full use of Bentley’s energetic paces, guiding him on the lightest of reins, Bentley staying ahead along with his ears on all through. They sealed the take care of a championship-worthy gallop.
Oscar and the nine-year-old, who was bred by Daybreak Lee by Centyfield Censation out of Blaircourt Dena, have solely been partnered collectively for a 12 months. At Hickstead in July, they completed a reputable third and highest positioned junior.
He was initially produced by Jill Wormal for proprietor Leisa Woodward and is now primarily based with the dream crew of Adam Forster and David Jinks, who certified 20 ponies for HOYS this 12 months, all inserting within the prime 10.
Final season, Oscar was driving in 128cm courses, so the big-moving gelding is a giant step up for the budding younger rider.
“I’m very shocked,” mentioned Oscar.
Adam mentioned: “He’s a really technical and stylish rider. He lives and breathes ponies. Right this moment he simply sat there, requested gently and the horse took him round. I’m very proud.”
Jayne Ross achieved a 3rd class win in as a few years with Lucy Cameron and Diane Stennett’s beautiful plaited horse KBF Lucia. The reigning Royal Worldwide Horse Present colored supreme winner was additionally a girls’ victor right here in 2023. Regardless of her spectacular CV, the Free Spirit daughter remains to be only a seven-year-old.
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Born and raised within the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the displaying scene. She has certified and competed ponies on the Royal Worldwide, Horse of the Yr Present and Olympia and has first-hand information of the present points within the displaying world in addition to the horses, ponies and riders who compete within the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 since when she has cemented its place because the main equestrian publication for each displaying studies and present displaying information within the UK.
