Horse & Hound

Fresh career for former flat star

Devon County, Westpoint Exeter

IT was third time lucky for Kieran Baslington and Don Barton’s impressive bay gelding Ballycreen His Lordship (Lordie) who jumped to the head of the working hunter class, making it three clear rounds from three starts in Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers.

The 11-year-old commenced his showing career in flat classes with none other than Katie Jerram-Hunnable and was a regular face at both HOYS and Hickstead. He was purchased by Don 18 months ago.

“He’s a super-easy ride and Katie’s

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