Former cow-herding Western pony qualifies for HOYS: ‘He has his own ways – you just have to embrace them!’

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Ella Spencer and Rouet Rouge are off to HOYS
Ella Spencer and Rouet Rouge are off to HOYS!
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Fifteen-year-old showjumper Ella Spencer showed tremendous form to collect a brace of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) tickets, for the pony Foxhunter and pony newcomers finals at the recent summer pony premier show (29-30 June) at Chard Equestrian in Somerset.

Ella finished runner-up and third respectively in the two classes with the talented seven-year-old Rouet Rouge.

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.