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‘We’ve been on a journey’: big-moving Welsh and 12-year-old rider are champions at HOYS

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    • A charming Welsh section B making his first appearance at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) lifted the Westown Stud junior 2024 HOYS junior M&M ridden pony of the year title, despite only being lightly-shown.

    Maisie Kerry-Oates and her mother Laura’s Cadlanvalley Royal Bronze (Ozzie), a six-year-old by Cadlanvalley VIP, were also finalists in yesterday’s first ridden final.

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    The gelding is in his first open season, and he’s not been an easy pony to get to this stage, as his producer Katy Marriott-Payne explained: “He’s got all the capability in the world, but he’s not been the easiest and he’s only a baby. Maisie is such a talented jockey, especially for her age, and we’ve always wanted it to all come together for her on the day. We’ve all been on quite a journey to get here; we’ve come miles and miles. Though they are both just heavenly to watch.”

    Maisie was emotional after her triumph. Prior to this win, she’d never even stood in the final line-up at HOYS.

    “I just tried to have confidence in him today,” she said. “I guided him around and reassured him where I could. He’s got his little quirks, but he’s very friendly and I could not ask for a better pony.”

    Katy has ridden numerous Cadlanvalley ponies to the top, and Ozzie has similar qualities: “He’s obviously a lot smaller but he has so much showmanship and his movement is similarly effortless.”

    Lilly Richardson and her mother Lucy’s home-produced Welsh section A Marsh Walk On By flicked his toes into reserve spot in the 2024 HOYS junior M&M ridden pony championship. The gelding has enjoyed a stellar week, winning the open ridden Welsh section A final yesterday and he also jumped around the 122cm working hunter pony track.

    Jessica Stalling judged ride alongside Gregory Gerry:

    “I wanted to take him home in a suitcase,” said Australian judge Jessica, when commenting on their champion. “He sat up and travelled across the ground nicely. He was a pleasure to watch and did a nice show. What a great jockey she was too.”

    Completing the championship set was Daisy-May Ovens and Melliver Willy Wonka and Maesyfelin Tara and Amber Danter, the top two from the large breeds final.

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    Alex Robinson
    Alex Robinson

    Freelance equestrian journalist
    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.
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