In the mini mountain and moorland (M&M) classes at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, a “true kid’s pony” gave a beautiful performance to be crowned 2026 mini M&M champion.
Posy Lindsay, 10, partnered Welsh section B Heniarth Stand Up (Stan) to win the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) M&M first ridden class en route to the overall spoils.
The five-year-old is owned by Carlyn Baillie and is produced by Emma and Gayle Holder.
Posy said: “I’m feeling really proud of him and it’s just a dream really.”
Emma explained: “He’s come from strength to strength.
“Last year they were just in their first novice season and they had a few good wins, but they were making novice mistakes and then this year everything has just clicked. It’s definitely been worth the wait.”
Stan – Stan The Man as he is often called around the yard – was bred by Meirion Davies and Richard Miller by their multi-garlanded Heniarth Woodwind and out of Rhoson Siesta. He arrived with Team Holder as a three-year-old.
“He’s a dream – a true kid’s pony,” said Emma. “They can get straight on him in the stable, they can stand on a step and plait him; do whatever they want.
“He’s got exactly the temperament you want for a first ridden.”
The versatile pony, who went round the ring with his ears pricked, has also been enjoying jumping at home, and it is hoped he will eventually go on to do the workers.
“I think because he doesn’t have to have a lot of work and he’s not sour to the job, he’s always got his ears on and he wants to please,” Emma added.
Reserve for the 2026 mini M&M champion title went to the consistent lead rein Rowfantina Hideaway Harry ridden by five-year-old Jemima Gredley-Scott.
Harry is produced by Team Hillyard and was led by Katie White.
Katie said: “Harry is the best pony ever.
“He has been amazing for us. He was champion at Royal International last year, and he’s been champion at New Forest and the Hickstead Derby. He’s just won everything for us.”
Also in the championship was the second-placed lead rein Ladbury Pretender, ridden by Queenie Follows, and the runner-up in the first ridden class, Birkinbrook Juliet ridden by Brogan West.
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