Twinshock Warrior is no longer the bridesmaid in the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship

Last year’s Reserve Champion, Twinshock Warrior, landed the ultimate accolade in the Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

Jill Marsden’s seven-year-old heavyweight hunter gave producer Jayne Ross a fabulous ride in the Andrews Bowen International Arena.

Jayne said: “After going Reserve last year, it’s lovely to step up and win.”

Bernard, as he is known at home, also went Champion at the Royal International Horse Show [at Hickstead] this year. “It’s so different at Hickstead compared to here, but he kept his footing in the arena,” said Jayne. “It’s rare to find a big horse so balanced.”

Jill has owned Bernard since he was a three-year-old and added: “It’s not sunk in just yet! He was only a novice last year and to do the double [Royal International Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show] is so special.”

Bernard will go hunting a few times over the winter before coming in again ready for the 2020 show season.

Jill Day’s middleweight hunter Northern Pride stood Reserve with Rob Walker.

Winner of the lightweight class was Lucinda White’s Irish Sport Horse, Noble Queen Bee, ridden by Jasean Spraggett.

Catplant Group of Companies Ltd is a Barnsley-based quarry run by the Harrod family, who have been proud sponsors for 4 years.

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For more information on Horse of the Year Show 2019, please contact Horse of the Year Show Press Office, Grandstand Media Ltd. Tel: 02476 858205. Email: press@hoys.co.uk

Catplant Group of Companies Ltd. Show Hunter of the Year Champion, Jayne Ross riding Twinshock Warrior © 1st Class Images