Horse & Hound

Novice mare impresses

WILTSHIRE SPRING SHOW

25-26 March

Edited by Alex Robinson

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Wiltshire Spring Show, West Wilts Equestrian Centre

NEW names clashed head to head with established campaigners at this everpopular show, which heralds the start of the season's Royal International (RIHS) horse qualifiers. Well-filled classes, a happy atmosphere and a satisfying mix of amateurs and professionals banished any remaining winter blues and several newcomers to the show ring gave some big winners a run for their money.

Producer Elliee Stunt landed an impressive double, led offby the eventual novice champion and overall Jensen Family reserve supreme of show, the elegant four-yearold large hack mare Littletons Tiger Lily. Yet another exciting offspring of the great Tiger

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