Gypsy cob dressage: Tiger Tim wows National Dressage Championships
Watch gypsy cob Tiger Tim impress at the National Dressage Championships, finishing second in the novice restricted with 69.31%
Traditional gypsy cob Tiger Tim bucked the trend for flashy warmbloods dominating dressage by finishing second in the novice restriced at the National Dressage Championships in Stoneleigh, Warks (20 September).
Ridden by Alysa Matravers, “Timmy” drew crowds who were impressed the horse had even qualified for these championships against bigger more athletic warmbloods.
Owner Denise Kersley of Coombe Farm Stud in Dorset bred the stallion, having bought his sire from travellers when they moved into the area.
Don’t miss next week’s Horse & Hound, out 26 September, for full report, analysis and pictures from the National Dressage Championships
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.