‘We were blessed to have him in our lives’: reigning Olympia supreme champion dies at 33

The oldest pony to ever compete and win at Olympia has died aged 33.

At 32 years old, Hot Fuss (Charlie) was crowned Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd (SSADL) in-hand supreme champion at Olympia. The New Forest/thoroughbred was 17 years older than the required age of a veteran contender.

His owner, Laura Oughton-Auker, led him to victory where the pair stormed the field by 10 marks. Charlie had qualified for Olympia at Suffolk County where he also stood supreme of show.

Laura originally bought Charlie after he was branded as an unsuitable riding school pony by the centre she used to ride at.

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Article written by: Alex Robinson