The famous Thelwell cartoons are synonymous with the image of young riders aboard their hairy, mischievous ponies across the country. Here is a selection of our favourite pictures sent in by H&H readers...
‘Just having a nap Dad’
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Shetland pony Rosa takes the opportunity to grab a few winks under her young jockey Sean.
Happy hacking
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One youngster enjoys a stroll aboard a pony from the Shetland Pony Club in Surrey.
Who is in charge here?
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Callie Cromarty Hamilton, aged 23 months, leads her stallion Shetland pony, Wells Extra Special
Sit tight!
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Five-year-old Finlay holds tight while jumping his 16-year-old pony Beckham.
Look, no hands!
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Youngster Poppy shows off her no reins skills with her pony Sinbad.
Taking a flyer
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One young rider races over the showjumps jockey-style with his pony.
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One giant kick
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Chloe keeps kicking round a course of jumps with her pony Penny.
Tiring work
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Five-year-old Molly Clark takes some time out on her very understanding pony Rolo.
Quite the picture
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This young jockey looks the part on his Shetland in the show ring.
A top team
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Three-year-old Rosie looks a natural aboard her coloured Shetland pony Danny.
Help me out
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Belle the Shetland pony helps out her young rider during gymkhana games.
Little and large
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One young hunt follower and Shetland pony Fluff look undeterred despite their companion’s difference in size.
A quick snack
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Four-year-old John Goulding’s mini mount Spirit stops for a cheeky snack.
Who needs a bridle?
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Phoenix Beaumont, aged 20 months, and Top Tottie enjoy each other’s company.
Cheers!
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Emmie Sheriff-Blay and her pony Scruff (left) make time for a (non-alcoholic) tipple.
A day at the seaside
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Young Toby makes a valiant attempt to get his pony to join him for a paddle in the sea, but Pedro thinks he’s safer on dry land.
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