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The first of the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Rounds took place on Sunday during the Pony Premier Show at Arena UK and it was Thomas Bradburne who clinched the win. With a starting field of seventy-six, many riders felt the pressure and only fourteen combinations went through to the final jump-off. Fifteen-year-old Thomas from Hungerford, Berkshire piloted Gee Bradburne’s 8-year-old Derryinver Rocky, to victory in 39.31 seconds. Arena UK – Sunday 9th May 2021 Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round 1st Thomas Bradburne & Derryinver Rocky – 0/0/0 – 39.31 seconds 2nd Isabelle Doyle & Ross Culleens Lad – 0/0/0 – 39.77 seconds 3rd Olivia Sponer & Oak’s Luidam – 0/0/0 – 39.90 seconds   For the full results: For the list of...

Record entries and a fabulous atmosphere awaited horses and riders at the recent Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) 40th Annual Breed Show, held at Arena UK, Lincolnshire. “I still can’t believe we won” says rider Faye Ludlow, after they took the honours with Michael Lewis’ Carnsdale Irish Times in the Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge. Judge Mark Fitton commented "This Championship is the best advertisement for the Irish Draught horse and this years' final was a sight to behold.  It was the best days judging I have had in years." Clare Blaskey, founder of title sponsor Blue Chip Feed, expressed that “Blue Chip are extremely proud to support the Championships and to reward the impressive level that amateurs...