‘A grand prix horse in a pony body’: legendary 21yo jumper and 7yo rider take style title

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Annabel Widdowson and Bunbury Conquest winning at South View
(Image credit: Rolex / Ashley Neuhof)

The legendary 128cm jumping pony Bunbury Conquest who, at the age of 21, is three times older than his jockey Annabel Widdowson, was in flying form at South View’s Home Pony show last weekend (26-30 October).

The whizzy chestnut gelding was expertly piloted by seven-year-old Annabel, whose neat riding helped the pair produce stylish, foot-perfect rounds and claim the style and performance title in the Future mini championship.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.