11-year-old rider enjoys instant success in step up from 128cms to horses: ‘We didn’t plan it, they just gelled’

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ANYA DEWEY CLARKE AND JEWELINO WIN THE CHILDREN ON HORSES FINAL AT THE BS WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ARENA UK
Anya Dewey Clarke, 11, and Jewelino land the children on horses final at the BS Winter Championships at Arena UK.
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Exceptional young showjumper Anya Dewey Clarke has been enjoying an unprecedented run of success recently, taking the 128cm circuit by storm.

But followingly a hugely successful 2025, in which she claimed a full house of 128cm titles, the 11-year-old rider has just won her first championship of 2026 – this time riding horses.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.