Robert Murphy follows in his fathers footsteps to win the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year
Thursday 08 October 2015
Preston schoolboy Robert Murphy completed a memorable family double on day two at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham.
The 14-year-old landed the prestigious Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year title - 30 years to the day after his father Peter won it.
Riding 9 year-old brown mare Rainbows Mocha owned by Hans Jacobsen, Robert clocked 40.89 seconds in the jump-off to win by almost a second from Jessica Hewitt and Ammanvalley Santino, while Scarlett Charles was third aboard Aroldo.
Reflecting on his victory, Robert said: "It was great out there, if a bit nerve-wracking.
"It was all good. I had to take a few risks that my dad mentioned to me, and that is exactly what I did.
"It's good doing something at Horse of the Year Show that my dad has done in the past."
Audio link to Robert Murphy winner of the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year
Photo credit: E.S. Photography
