Meet the 12 best of breeds crowned in the M&M supreme final at London International
The 2022 BSPS Heritage M&M supreme ridden final held at London International Horse Show was a feast for the eyes, with each of the 12 native breeds being represented by stunning ponies and their hard-working riders.
Coming out on top was Amanda Sharman’s seven-year-old Connemara Castle Kestrel and his producer Lucy Glover, and alongside the top 10 final placings, 12 best of breed prizes were awarded.
In no particular order, meet the best of breed winners crowned in the 2022 BSPS Heritage M&M supreme ridden final at London International…
Don’t miss the full report, including full details of the marks awarded to each combination, in this week’s issue of H&H magazine…
Connemara
Amanda Sharman’s Castle Kestrel, ridden by Lucy Glover, scores top marks to win his best of breed title and the overall supreme honour, on his debut at London International.
Fell
Ruth Roberts’ stallion Wildhoeve Oki Doki is top Fell, and ninth overall, with Clare Fitch.
Welsh section B
The Walker family’s Melau Aramis tops the Welsh section B line-up and finishes seventh overall on his debut in the championship with Lauren Brill.
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Dales
For the second year in a row, Julie Pennell’s Dales stallion Nipna Midnight Rambler lifts his best of breed title with Sarah Parker, before finishing fifth in the final line-up.
Shetland
Lucy Richardson’s Briar Snowfox and Lilly Richardson are top Shetland and also win the Heniarth trophy for the highest placed junior combination.
Dartmoor
Felicity Thompson’s home-bred Salcombe Starehole Bay, last year’s reserve supreme, reclaims the best of breed sash before landing fourth overall.
Welsh section D
Katherine Mark’s home-produced stallion Thorneyside Guardsman is best of the Welsh section Ds.
Welsh section A
Jenny Harker’s stallion Dukeshill Pearly Spencer and Victoria Harker win the Welsh section A crown and are named reserve supreme champions.
Exmoor
Mary Rose Bryant’s Warrenmere Woodcock wins the Exmoor sash, under Elizabeth Etchells, on his final appearance in London.
Highland
Third overall and best of the Highland field is Jane McNaught’s gelding Dunedin Mascot with Katie Common.
New Forest
Leisa Woodward’s stallion Hilltop Ned and last year’s supreme victor Rebecca Penny top the New Forests and finish eighth.
Welsh section C
Coming out as the victorious Welsh section C is London debutante Hannah Turnock’s stallion Menai George.
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Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.