‘I thought, let’s go!’ tiny rider takes second HOYS ticket against top pony jumpers

A tiny rider who made headlines for qualifying for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has secured a second ticket – on an even bigger pony.

Having qualified for the 138cm final on Lissduff Royal, by winning the second round on 21 May, nine-year-old Poppy Dorise took the pony newcomers second round at South View on 148cm mare Running In Heels, crossing the line over six seconds faster than second-placed Imogen Rome on Eden Ace.

Poppy still has over three years to compete in 128cm classes, whereas riders may jump 148cm classes until the end of the year they turn 16. She took the reins of eight-year-old “Cally”, who is usually ridden by Tabitha Kyle, as Tabitha was competing in Holland.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones