Miniature mares win big prizes at HOYS
Despite being less than 91cm in height, the miniature horses certainly made their presence felt in the international arena at the Horse of the Year Show this afternoon. A line-up of eight miniatures paraded around the arena, the winners and runners-up of the four classes held this morning.
But ultimately it was Ujenix Extasys Apline Boy who caught the judge’s eye to become this year’s Miniature Horse of the Year. The two-year-old palomino filly is by Little Kings Double Extasy and was bred by Ujenix International.
MH Apollo, a black mare took the reserve champion prize. She qualified for HOYS with a win at the East of England Show and is by Winners Circle.
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