A new lease of life
Charity-born foal to novice eventer
DIPPY – officially known as World Horse Welfare Norfolk Swing – was born at World Horse Welfare Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in 2008 after his mother was rescued from neglect. The thoroughbred thrived in the care of their expert team and was first rehomed as a youngster to his groom, Briony Gilks. The pair competed successfully in a number of disciplines, representing their club at the Riding Club World Championships in 2016, until in 2018 work commitments forced Briony to return him to World Horse Welfare, who found another rehomer to continue his career.
Dippy’s new rehomer Stella clicked with him instantly, and the pair have gone from strength to strength.
“I already had a horse, but he was coming to the end of his career, and when a friend told me about Dippy, I went to see him and fell in love,” says Stella. “Dippy was named Dippy for a reason! He’s quite a character and
