Allister Hood riding OUR CASHEL BLUE owned by Caroline Tyrrell, Champion in the Supreme Horse of The Year Championship during HOYS in the NEC in Warwickshire in the UK on 9th October 2016
The outstanding lightweight cob Our Cashel Blue has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after developing a lump on his shoulder.
Leading showing family, the Hood Show Team, who produce the cob for his owner Caroline Tyrrell, announced the news on social media last week after tests had confirmed the lump was malignant.
We wanted to let you know that we have had some devastating news that our lovely boy Blue has been diagnosed with a rare…Posted by The Hood Show Team on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
After undergoing an operation to remove the tumour, ‘Blue’ is on box rest until test results will reveal whether the tumour has spread.
Louenna Hood told H&H that Blue is back home and has had his bandages taken off: “We are delighted with how neat the scar looks, which is all down to the work of Andy Fiske-Jackson at the Royal Veterinary College at Potters Bar.
“He has to have two weeks box rest, then a month hand grazing and then three months of walking out hacking. We haven’t had any results back yet as to how aggressive the tumour is as of yet.
“Blue is still in great spirits and can’t wait for his breakfast every morning.”
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Allister Hood riding OUR CASHEL BLUE owned by Caroline Tyrrell, Champion in the Supreme Horse of The Year Championship during HOYS in the NEC in Warwickshire in the UK on 9th October 2016
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The gelding has proven himself to be one of the most consistent cobs of all time. His major accolades include standing cob champion at Horse of the Year Show in 2016 and 2017, as well as taking the supreme horse title in 2016. He also won the cob championship at the Royal International in 2016 and 2017, taking reserve supreme last season.
Blue is well-known for his successful partnership with show horse supremo Allister Hood, also recently made his third H&H cover appearance, which appeared to be to his satisfaction (see video below, or click here to watch).
Two year old Sean Appleby was keen to show Blue his cover photo Horse & Hound ?Posted by The Hood Show Team on Friday, September 28, 2018
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Former H&H showing editor and deputy features editor
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.
