A Royal Global Horse Display (RIHS) debutante took best honours within the O’Donnell Circle of relatives RIHS pure-bred ridden Arabian championship, in spite of simplest being in her 2d season as a ridden horse.
Georgina Rees used to be within the saddle of her personal 10-year-old mare Bellflower, who was pass judgement on Richard Turbines’ selection for the name in a top quality box of 9 entries.
Whilst it used to be Bellflower’s first time stepping onto Hickstead soil, nowadays additionally marked Georgina’s first-ever RIHS victory.
“I’ve by no means even ridden an Arab at Hickstead, so that is all new to me,” Georgina showed.
By means of Psalm out of Wentworth Property Bellissima, Bellflower used to be described via Georgina as a “later starter.”
“We were given her when she used to be a five-year-old and she or he used to be began ultimate season as a amateur; this 12 months appears to be her time, and she or he’s stepped into her personal,” stated Georgina, who certified the home-produced mare for Horse of the 12 months Display (HOYS) at Royal Norfolk in June. “She’s were given such herbal ring presence, she’s a gorgeous mover and she or he’s a ravishing journey.”
Georgina, who lives in Henley-on-Thames, stocks the journey on Bellflower with Darren Crowe, relying on who she has at the lorry.
“I even have a gelding, who could also be off to HOYS this 12 months, so it is dependent who I take to a display on who I can journey; I’m happy I determined to journey her nowadays, although,” she stated. “I will see why other people come again to this display 12 months after 12 months; what an enjoy we’ve had.”
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