This yr’s Supreme Merchandise 2024 HOYS supreme pony of the yr title on the Horse of the Yr Present (HOYS) was lifted by a five-year-old rider and a lead-rein present pony.
Heather Clay watched her tiny daughter Sienna Clay reign — and take the £1,000 prize pot — on their eight-year-old gelding Derw Dream Boy (Dave). Unbelievably, this was Sienna’s first-ever HOYS look.
The stainless pony, who’s by Westgrove Darkish Secret out of Heniarth Hushabye, appeared within the supreme again in 2022 along with his former house owners, James and Jade Knipe and their daughter Millie.
On this event, his present co-producer Craig Elenor was on the bridle, aiding the pair to win the present crew’s first-ever HOYS supreme title.
The 13-strong subject was assessed by two esteemed figures. Ann Overton-Ablitt of the prolific Colne Stud and breeder of the 1998 supreme pony winner Colne Heiress, and stalwart of HOYS and the bigger equestrian scene Tissie Purpose.
“That is all people’s dream within the job that we do,” Craig stated. “This pony is sheer class, stuffed with high quality and he takes care of the little woman; he’s a uncommon factor. He did so effectively in his final residence, and he’s nonetheless coming into his personal.
“We’ve tried to win this for about 20 years,” added Craig. “It’s a shock, however I do know he’s an excellent pony.”
Heather final gained the supreme in 2011, when present cob Hallmark took the title underneath Simon Reynolds.
“That is Sienna’s first time right here,” she confirmed. “Whereas we knew the horse was adequate, they’re a brand new mixture and also you simply by no means know.”
Co-producer Sara Parrott added: “That is what we do it for. It’s one of the best present, and it’s been a very long time of attempting. However they’re simply magic to look at.”
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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 data 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 experiences and present displaying information within the UK.
