Insta-star pony goes advanced
WELSH section C pony Twyford Salamander proved his versatility with an advanced win in the pickyour-own class at Fairoak Grange EC, Bedfordshire. The 14.1hh gelding, who is something of an Instagram celebrity with 59,000 followers, had taken part in a beach photoshoot with equestrian product company LeMieux earlier in the week.
“I was thrilled with his improved way of going,” said Nicola Byam-Cook, who had wanted a “small and manageable” dressage prospect she could keep at home and compete while raising her family.
“We continued training online during lockdown with Nicky Barrett and the results are shining through,” she added.