Age is just a number: 73-year-old inspires others with showjumping success

A 73-year-old has shown that age is just a number by winning an affiliated showjumping class at the weekend.

Malcolm Mason of Carlisle, took victory in a 90cm open on JG’s Firebird, (Katie) at Greenlands Equestrian Centre on Saturday (10 November).

Malcolm, who has formerly ridden at 1.40m level, told H&H: “I rode a little as a youngster but I never had my own horse. I used to exercise horses for the local hunt, but then I took a break and followed a career as a professional musician.

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Article written by: Becky Murray