Batley Pepper Gray
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On the final night of the show in front of a packed arena there was an impressive line up of Shire horses. But, for the second year running, the Shire Horse of the Year title went to Batley Pepper Gray, a four-year-old black mare by Toc Hill Sir George out of Batley Alison Gray, bred by A.J. Smith and shown by Robert Bedford.
In reserve was Saredon Elinsore, a nine-year-old mare by three-time HOYS winner, Metherington Upton Hamlet, owned by Elizabeth Whitehouse.
Moorfield Nancy, a 15-year-old mare by Trem Y Wyddfa Mascot gave an impressive performance to claim the Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year title under rider, Alice Pimbley, for owners, Harry and Hannah Bardsley, giving them all their first HOYS win, after attending just two shows this season, with the South African judge, J.J. Kemp saying the mare gave him a phenomenal ride.
Reserve champion was Brian Bisset's 12-year-old Clydesdale, Stobilee Zac, ridden by Isla Miller.
There were 12 horses and carriages forward for the Driven Heavy Horse of the Year championship where the title went to Hugh Ramsay's 11-year-old Shire gelding, Landscliffe Glassia driven by Elaine Ramsay.
Reserve champion was Llangwm Hill Monty owned and driven by Kurt Manders.
Putting on a immaculate display, looking after its tiny jockey, to claim the Supreme Pony of the Year title was the Mini Show Pony of the Year, Derw Dream Boy, ridden by five-year-old Sienna Clay and shown by Craig Eleanor. The seven-year-old bay gelding by Westgrove Dark Secret, also won the mini title in 2023 for previous owners.
After taking the Show Hunter of the Year title earlier in the week, Mulberry Lane II, a nine-year-old chestnut gelding, went one better to claim the Supreme Horse of the Year title for owner, Susan Tennant and rider, Craig Kiddier. The pair are best known for the working hunter successes and also took the supreme horse title at the Royal International Horse Show in July.
Other champions
Ladies Side Saddle – Happy Valentine's, Phoebe Price
Harness Pony/Horse – Brookeborough Reflection,Neil Wray
Racehorse to Riding Horse – Wonga Swinger, Tori Thomas
Working Hunter – Uisneagh Camus, Libby Cooke
M and M Ridden Pong – Celton Avallon, Prestyn Patterson
Hack – Manhatten, Harriet Dennison
M and M Ridden Pony – Wildhoeve Okidoki, Clare Fitch
Working Hunter Pony – Plato VD Donkhoeve, Philippa King
Search for a Star – Redshaw Valention, Samantha Lea
In-Hand Supreme – Kirkwood Tabitha Twitchit, Evelyn Tate
Show Cob – Taylors Hero, Richard Telford
Children's Riding Pony – Landemann Bird of Paradise, Beatrice Taverner-Jordan
Riding Horse – Calcourt Soli, Edward Young
Show Hunter Pony – Thisletdown Sea Mariner, Katie Parker
Coloured Horse/Pony – Radlee Sudden Impact, Oscar Konechny
Small Hunter – Briarhill Buddy Bolden, Meg Edmondson
Minature Supreme – Scotts Olympic Dream, Charlotte Leonard
Pure-bred Arab – Valletta Hunters Song, Georgina Rees
Maxi Cob – A Red Knight, Vicky Smith
M and M Working Hunter Pony – Brynithon Poachers Gold, Oscar Elcock
