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Welsh pony and cob breeder Dawn Groom of the Dorney Row Stud has announced the passing of her top Welsh section D stallion Aleanto Bon A Parte, at the age of eight.
A Royal Welsh youngstock champion as a three-year-old, the chestnut was known for his ridden partnership with native producer Aimee Devane, who rode him for the duration of his successful career.
The stallion, who was by Menai Sparkling Magic, first turned heads under saddle during 2016, when his novice finals at the NPS spring festival as well as the overall restricted championship at the BSPS Heritage show in October.
The following year he hit the open circuit, quickly qualifying for Horse of the Year Show. He went on to stand second in the Welsh section D pony of the year final, a rare achievement for a debutante.
Last season Aimee and Bon won their section at the Royal International before going on to stand section reserve. They were also ridden champions at the Royal Highland Show, won their section of the Brynseion national ridden final and qualified for the Olympia International Horse Show after winning their semi-final class at the Heritage championship show.
When interviewed at the start of 2018, Aimee told H&H Bon was her “baby” and that she was incredibly excited about his future.
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“He was a highly intelligent pony and a real character who loved showing off,” she said this week. “He had an exciting flare and presence that only comes naturally.
“It’s a devastating loss, not only for the show circuit but also for breeders, as his bloodlines were a valuable asset to any stud. He was very special to me and there will always be a place for him in my heart.”
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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.
