NEW FORESTAND HAMPSHIRE COUNTY 25-27 July
New Forest and Hampshire County, The Showground
EMOTIONS ran high when Will Chatley and New Forest gelding Bakebum Pharoah headed a 21-strong Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) breed class to qualify at their first attempt, and then land their first section championship.
Judge Sara Hird, who officiated alongside Martin Jones, said: “It was one of the strongest classes I've seen. This pony did a beautiful show; he was very balanced, well ridden and well presented.”
The seven-year-old, by legendary Farriers Fingerprint, was bought by Will as a foal from his breeders, Angie Wilson and her