Robyn bought Fred in 2015 from Terri Gregson who rode him to his HOYS and RIHS victories. He was started under saddle by Millie Allen, who qualified him for both HOYS and the RIHS for the first time.
Fred joined Terri in 2012 and the following year he won the New Forest and Connemara final at the RIHS. During their partnership they also won the £1,000 supreme final at North of England, were champion at Midland Counties and reserve champion at Lincolnshire.
“He was a showman and every time I rode him he made me feel like I was on top of the world,” said Terri, who noted that Fred gave her a first ever triumph at HOYS. “When we were together, I was making memories with my best friend. He was a dream-maker who always tried his heart out. If I was ever struggling he was always there for me; he was Mr Reliable. Robyn then gave him the most amazing home.”
Robyn and Fred won many championship titles together
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Robyn also enjoyed multiple successes with Fred, lifting reserve in the National Pony Society gold medal final at Blair in 2017, narrowly missing out on an Olympia ticket in 2019 and winning other championship titles on the Scottish county show circuit.
“I had him for seven years and we did everything together,” said home-producer Robyn. “He had a very varied life and he loved hacking, though we still had a lot of fun in the ring.”
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Alongside his showing successes, Fred was known for his genuine and easy-going nature:
“As well as being a nice type he was so gentle, friendly and loving; he never put a foot wrong,” said Robyn. “He always spoke to me when I came to the yard and he was so good with children.”
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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.
