Younger rider Harry Edwards Brady, who lifted the inaugural Robert Oliver showman’s award on the 2022 British Present Pony Society (BSPS) summer time championships, acquired the chance to fulfill legends of the equestrian world, equine and human, as his prize.
Harry, 12, and his mom Emma Edward’s home-produced 122cm present hunter pony Gryngallt Web page Too (Billy) had been choose Claire Oliver’s option to take the brand new accolade on the summer time championships, in August.
Throughout his present, Harry rode two gallops and a stroll to canter, the offered Claire with a pink rose.
“He actually is just a little showman – he had a lot character and charisma, and rode to win,” Claire instructed H&H on the day. “I’m positive Robert would have been very pleased with my selection.”
A part of Harry’s prize bundle was a go to the yards of Claire and Olympian Carl Hester:
Harry and 2022 HOYS winner Shanbally Legacy
“We firstly went to Claire’s yard and she or he confirmed us the horses and the tack room, which was stuffed with fantastic footage of her and Robert’s many Horse of the Yr Present (HOYS) winners,” stated Emma. “Harry additionally had a trip on Claire’s 2022 HOYS-winning small hunter, Shanbally Legacy (Lego). He beloved driving Lego and thought he was similar to a much bigger model of Billy.”
Harry and Emma then drove to Carl’s yard, the place they met Carl, Charlotte Dujardin and supergroom Alan Davies, in addition to the staff’s different grooms and horses:
“Valegro had simply been washed down so Harry led him spherical and had footage with him,” stated Emma. “Somebody had simply completed a lesson on Uthopia and Carl requested Harry if he’d prefer to have a sit on him. After all, Harry stated ‘sure please.’ Carl then requested Harry to attempt some strikes with Uthopia. Harry has by no means achieved dressage earlier than and he was fully amazed to trip an Olympic horse; he stated he’s by no means felt energy prefer it. He had a dream day and everybody was so welcoming. Harry was a bit starstruck however he had a lot enjoyable.”
The award was launched this 12 months in honour of the late showman Robert Oliver, who died aged 80 in March 2021, and it’ll now change into an annual function on the championships. Finalists, who should be underneath 25 years outdated, had been chosen by members of the BSPS council who had been talent-spotting rivals at reveals throughout the nation.
“Harry was so decided to win the ultimate on the championships,” stated Emma. “There have been six riders in whole, they usually had been all unbelievable. It’s beautiful for Harry to win the primary one and have his identify on the cup.”
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