Round-up from Morris Equestrian Centre's Small Pony Premier
Thursday 29 January 2026
The Saturday Winter 128cm qualifier at the Morris Equestrian Centre Small Pony Premier saw 15 starters contest the class, with six combinations advancing to the second round. Victory went to Lilly Mae Waldron and Castlepark Giant, who produced two clear rounds before opting to withdraw from the jump-off as the only rider to jump double clear. Harry Williams finished second aboard Desirless D’argan, with Annabel Widdowson claiming third on Bunbury Conquest.
A competitive field of 21 starters lined up for the Saturday Winter 138cm qualifier, where Eleanor Bastian Mason secured the win riding Little Emerald with a triple-clear performance. Rafi Johnstone followed in second place aboard Aille Stewey, while Amy Capper and Ruby Brown completed the podium in third.
The top three placings in the Saturday 128/138cm handicap all came from the 138cm section, with Grace Robertson Widdowson taking the win on Myshall Duncan. Eleanor Bastian Mason finished second riding Ballytransa II, while Grace secured another top-three placing in third aboard River De La Courance.
The Sunday Winter 128cm qualifier featured 12 starters, with three combinations progressing to the final jump-off. Kiki Arthur claimed victory aboard Longhey Confetti after a confident triple-clear performance. Oliver Browning finished second riding One In A Million VI, while Michael Kelly and Ryehall Belle Couture took third.
In the Sunday Winter 138cm qualifier, 16 starters took on the course, with three advancing to the final jump-off. The win went to Charlie Barker aboard Another Barney, followed by Portia Taylor Wilson and Mirehill Mist in second. Fenella Adams completed the top three riding Croesiolyn Cusan.
Rounding out the weekend, the Sunday 128/138cm handicap saw Mila Henderson claim victory from the 138cm section aboard Ephese De Tassine. Jessica Brown finished second with Its Bob On, also from the 138cm section, while Chloe Capper secured third riding Dooneens Electric from the 128cm section.
NB Results pending final grading
Image: Jamie Agnew Photography
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