HOYS 2024 colored horse and pony championship

At simply 14 years previous, Oscar Konechny proved he was a showman to look at as he guided his mom Abigail’s Radlee Sudden Affect 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 12 months Present (HOYS). 

Judges Jessica Stalling (journey) and James Hunton (conformation) had a top 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 together with his ears on all through. They sealed the cope with 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 staff of Adam Forster and David Jinks, who certified 20 ponies for HOYS this 12 months, all inserting within the high 10.

Final season, Oscar was using in 128cm lessons, so the big-moving gelding is an enormous step up for the budding younger rider.

“I’m very shocked,” stated Oscar.

Adam stated: “He’s a really technical and chic rider. He lives and breathes ponies. Right now 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 gorgeous plaited horse KBF Lucia. The reigning Royal Worldwide Horse Present colored supreme winner was additionally a women’ victor right here in 2023. Regardless of her spectacular CV, the Free Spirit daughter continues to be only a seven-year-old.

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