"Here is my 20-year-old ISH The Irish Alchemist aka "Billy" a couple of summers ago when he decided to remove his fly sheet. I don't know how he managed it as he has never ruined a rug before so it's unusual behaviour. Luckily he hasn't done it since to his new wardrobe. I've had him 11 years and he is an absolute gentleman."

“Here is my 20-year-old ISH The Irish Alchemist aka “Billy” a couple of summers ago when he decided to remove his fly sheet. I don’t know how he managed it as he has never ruined a rug before so it’s unusual behaviour. Luckily he hasn’t done it since to his new wardrobe. I’ve had him 11 years and he is an absolute gentleman.” — Sarah Cobbold

Gemma Redrup 2 December, 2016 11:44

Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at in August 2018. Gemma’s reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.