Hollie Gerken continues to make history at Horse of the Year Show as she retained her Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Champion title riding No Limit X.
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Twelve months after completing an unprecedented HOYS hat-trick by winning the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers, Leading Pony Showjumper and Foxhunter classes, Hollie once again produced the goods, becoming the third rider in 40 years to land back-to-back Newcomers crowns. She emulates Matthew Sampson in 2005 and 2006 and Alex Gill, who did a 2013/2014 double.
Hollie was pushed all the way by Blue Chip rider Lola Thulborn and Fabreeker V, who finished just seven hundredths of a second behind her time of 26.20 aboard No Limit X. Hollie completed the podium places with 3rd for Livewire VI.
Hollie commented after the class "I honestly can't believe it, Winning the classes last year was a massive achievement, and to win the Newcomers again is amazing. It's the Arena of Dreams, and everyone dreams to go through those curtains and ride in that arena. To have the opportunity is amazing.
I was early to go in the jump-off with No Limit, and it was just about keeping the rhythm going. I have got an amazing team behind me, and I am so grateful to everyone. When I was younger, I dreamt of winning these classes, and I don't even know what to say."
@bluechipfeed What a class!👏🏻🐴🎉 A huge congratulations to every rider and pony who competed in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championships, HOYS 2025!🏆🏇🏻 We are incredibly proud to have been supporting the class again this year.💙 #hoys #showjumping #horse #horseriding #fyp ♬ suara asli - 爪ㄩ丂丨匚 丂ㄒㄖ尺ㄚ
Images: 1st Class Images
