The Pony Club team of Oakley Hunt West delivered the goods in a thrilling conclusion to win the inaugural Thistledown Developments Pony Club Mounted Games Cup under the lights of the Andrews Bowen Arena at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham.
Two days and three sessions of gripping competition ended with a run-off for top spot between Bedfordshire-based Oakley Hunt West and West Hants. It was the Oakley that finished on top in the deciding flag race, sparking scenes of celebration both among their team and supporters after a tie on 30 points with West Hants.
West Hants had to settle for second, with North Warwickshire finishing third, Morpeth – making their first appearance at Horse of the Year Show since 1994 – taking fourth, Romney Marsh in fifth and sixth-placed Atherstone.
The teams will now set out to compete for the Thistledown Developments Pony Club Mounted Games Prince Philip Cup Final which culminates on Sunday evening.
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