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‘I’ve lost my best buddy’: Tributes paid to HOYS champion

The 2017 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) maxi cob of the year Jovian has died aged seven as a result of a colon torsion.

The pure bred Irish draught “Pinkie”, as he was known at home, was owned by Baileys Horse Feeds and produced by Lynn Russell, who piloted him from a newly broken novice right through to his HOYS victory last year.

The powerful grey roan gelding, who was by Star Kingdom out of Lecarrow Gypse, and Lynn were a formidable duo during their three seasons together.

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Article written by: Alex Robinson

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