South View Equestrian Centre Hosts Thrilling Large Pony Premier Weekend
Tuesday 03 February 2026
South View Equestrian Centre played host to an exciting Large Pony Premier over the weekend, with competitive classes across both days showcasing impressive talent, determination and consistency from pony and rider combinations.
Winter JA – Saturday
The action got underway on Saturday with the Winter JA, where 10 rider combinations stepped up to take on Neil Foster’s technical track. Only two riders managed to produce clear rounds, earning their place in a tense jump-off.
It was a head-to-head battle between Cora Dowey, riding Sam Dowey’s Armene Du Costilg, and Holly West aboard Alison Irvine’s Runard Lass. Both riders finished the jump-off with a single fence down, but it was Dowey’s quicker time of 39.12 seconds that secured the win. West slotted into second on 43.26 seconds.
Winter JA – Sunday
Sunday’s Winter JA saw seven combinations come forward. Charlie Barker, riding Claire Vilarrubi’s Little Charlie II, took the top spot. Cora Dowey finished second on Armene Du Costlig, with both riders producing the only clear rounds of the class and choosing to withdraw after the first round.
Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Handicap – Saturday
Saturday’s Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Handicap attracted a strong field of 28 combinations. Henry Leggott continued his excellent form, claiming victory aboard The Blossom Stud’s Blossom’s Midget with a stylish double clear in 31.62 seconds. Holly West added another podium finish in second place riding Runard Lass, while Sophia Rogers secured third with Jimtown.
Winter JC/JD Qualifier – Saturday
An action-packed Winter JC/JD Qualifier followed, where Isabella Beaumont proved unbeatable. Riding Donna Beaumont’s It’s A Pleasure, she was the only rider to jump clear across all three rounds, stopping the clock at 40.30 seconds. Henry Leggott finished second with Blossom’s Midget, while Sandy Walley took third place riding Destinys Quest.
Winter JC/JD Qualifier – Sunday
Sunday’s qualifier saw an even larger entry of 38 combinations. Phoebe Crossman took the win riding Matthew Broome’s Ballylee Majestic Hearts, producing three clear rounds in a time of 39.79 seconds. Lexie Corcoran finished second with Rhencullen Tommy Tucker, followed by Olivia Brightmore in third aboard Flore Des Islots.
Children on Horses 1.20m Qualifier – Saturday
In Saturday’s Children on Horses 1.20m Qualifier, Isabella Beaumont once again topped the leaderboard, riding Donna Beaumont’s Improver to two clear rounds in 36.66 seconds. Sandy Hourigan claimed second with In The Hunt, while Henry Leggott finished third aboard Call Girl STS Z.
Children on Horses 1.20m Qualifier – Sunday
Sunday’s Children on Horses qualifier saw Alexander Leggott take a well-earned victory riding The Blossom Stud’s Chuppa Chup Z, jumping clear in both rounds in 33.38 seconds. Second place went to Henry Leggott on Call Girl STS Z, making it a successful weekend for the Leggott family, while Sandy Hourigan finished third riding Madgeslane Showman.
With strong entries, technical tracks and plenty of standout performances, South View Equestrian Centre’s Large Pony Premier delivered an exciting weekend of sport and set the tone for the rest of the winter season.
NB Results pending final grading
Image: Phil Hilier
.JPG "Honey Bowes Closes the Winter Championships with a Win in the Winter 1.35m Championship")
