A much-loved gelding who was nearly put down on well being grounds has claimed the 2026 Royal Windsor senior ridden championship.
The Richardson household’s Shetland Briar Snowman has been a prolific competitor below saddle. Two years in the past, they feared they’d lose him to a bout of laminitis.
However ridden by 10-year-old Penny Richardson, and now aged 20, the gray gelding is again on kind.
Penny’s mom Lucy mentioned: “He was very poorly a few years in the past. He had actually unhealthy laminitis.
“We thought we have been going to must have him put down. We’ve nursed him alongside and now he’s again within the ring.”
The household have owned Snowman for 9 years, and he competed on the highest ranges predominantly with Penny’s sister Lily.
Lucy says they’re happy to have the senior courses to attempt in his later years, including: “Penny didn’t get to experience him as a lot as Lily, so it’s great.”
Penny mentioned: “That is his favorite present. He likes hacking, and he likes going to the candy store and getting polos. He’s considered one of my favorite ponies to experience.”
It was a Shetland one-two within the 2026 Royal Windsor senior ridden championship.
In reserve was Queenie Follows aboard 28-year-old Clothie Nightcap. They have been led to victory by Queenie’s father Stebe Follows within the senior-plus class for ponies aged 24 and over.
Queenie Follows and Clothie Nightcap, led by Steve Follows.
When he’s not exhibiting, Nightcap has an fascinating function. He has been owned by the Royal Regiment of Scotland for the previous seven years, and is their official mascot’s companion.
His breeder Elinor Bosanquet of the Clothie Pony Stud, who reveals him on behalf of his house owners, mentioned: “He’s taught a great deal of children to experience and drive. He nonetheless drives and rides as we speak.
“He loves folks and he goes spherical varied reveals with their mascot, assembly and greeting.”
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