‘Today the ultimate unicorn gained his wings’: farewell to most successful grey Fell pony of all time

A Fell pony stallion who made history in the show ring has died aged 18.

Jenny Crane’s prolific pony Murthwaite Windrush (Windy) became known for his partnership with his producer Steph Peto, rode him for the majority of his career under saddle.

Windy cemented his place in the history books when he became the first grey of his breed to qualify for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

Windy began his journey as an in-hand pony, picking up accolades at shows across the country. Some of his main wins in hand include the supreme championship at the Fell stallion show and supreme mountain and moorland at Newark and Notts.

A career change for Windy meant he became acquainted with Steph in early 2013 when he was broken under saddle.

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Article written by: Alex Robinson