Gypsy cob dressage: Tiger Tim wows National Dressage Championships

Watch gypsy cob Tiger Tim impress at the National Dressage Championships, finishing second in the novice restricted with 69.31%

Traditional gypsy cob Tiger Tim bucked the trend for flashy warmbloods dominating dressage by finishing second in the novice restriced at the National Dressage Championships in Stoneleigh, Warks (20 September).

Ridden by Alysa Matravers, “Timmy” drew crowds who were impressed the horse had even qualified for these championships against bigger more athletic warmbloods.

Owner Denise Kersley of Coombe Farm Stud in Dorset bred the stallion, having bought his sire from travellers when they moved into the area.

Don’t miss next week’s Horse & Hound, out 26 September, for full report, analysis and pictures from the National Dressage Championships

Sarah Jenkins

H&H editor-in-chief

Sarah has more than 20 years experience as an equestrian journalist and editor. She has reported from major championships including the Europeans and the World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on equestrianism including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. Sarah has ridden since childhood, owned horses and ponies for over 25 years, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university.