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The 128cm Championship

The 128cm Championship

Amy Morris made the long journey from Scotland exceptionally worthwhile as she launched Sunday’s action at Horse of the Year Show with a fine victory in the 128cm Pony Championship.

 

Amy, who is from the Borders, guided 14-year-old black mare Madonna to an emphatic victory at the Genting Arena in Birmingham. She was joined in the jump-off by just one other combination – Aimee Jones and Koda – from 22 starters. With Aimee clocking a time of 50.14 seconds, the pressure was then on Amy to deliver, but she produced a stylish performance, going clear in 45.80 seconds.

 

“It is an amazing feeling,” said 12-year-old Amy. “I qualified both of my ponies at the same qualifier in May, and I have been really looking forward to coming here.  I didn’t want to go too fast in in the jump-off in case I had a pole down, and she jumped really well. I am delighted.

 

“It means a lot to me to win here. I have always wanted to jump at Horse of the Year Show, and I had a lot of friends and family here to watch.”

 

Ends

 

LINK TO AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH AMY MORRIS

 

http://www.lloydbell.co.uk/access/client_zone/Hoys17_Morris_128_day5.mp3

 

Image caption: Amy Morris riding Madonna, winners of the 128cm Pony Championship

Image credit: 1st Class Images

 

For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2017, or to request a selection of copyright free images, please contact:

 

Horse of the Year Show Press Office

Grandstand Media Ltd

Tel: 02476 858 205

Email: press@hoys.co.uk

Web: www.hoys.co.uk

 

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