"This is my little World Horse Welfare horse, Norfolk Swing, better known as Dippy. I rehomed him five years ago as a youngster. I backed him when he was four and have since done everything with him. He hunts, events, team chases, does displays to represent the Charity, has competed internationally — you name it, he's done it. He's a jack of all trades, but especially likes eventing. We finished our second season with BE this year with our very first novice. He has also been crowned the Carleton Riding Clubs "Horse Of The Year" after representing the club at all levels and disciplines this year with great success. Despite a rough beginning, he is a superstar in every way and my absolute pride and joy — if only he would stop going white and save me some money on shampoo as he certainly wasn't this colour when I took him on!"

“This is my little World Horse Welfare horse, Norfolk Swing, better known as Dippy. I rehomed him five years ago as a youngster. I backed him when he was four and have since done everything with him. He hunts, events, team chases, does displays to represent the Charity, has competed internationally — you name it, he’s done it. He’s a jack of all trades, but especially likes eventing. We finished our second season with BE this year with our very first novice. He has also been crowned the Carleton Riding Clubs “Horse Of The Year” after representing the club at all levels and disciplines this year with great success. Despite a rough beginning, he is a superstar in every way and my absolute pride and joy — if only he would stop going white and save me some money on shampoo as he certainly wasn’t this colour when I took him on!” — Briony Gilks

Gemma Redrup 9 December, 2016 13:46

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.