Welsh legend as charming as ever
alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com
UK Ponies and Horses (UKPH) Spring Classic, Onley Grounds EC, Warks
SIZABLE classes full of hungry competitors itching to get back into the ring culminated in a dazzling supreme, where the lead-rein icon Thistledown Van-Der-Vaart (Charles) took top honours with Penny Richardson, aged six.
Supreme judges Anthony Evans and Clare Dew were instantly drawn to the Welsh section A gelding, who has ruled the mini circuit for several years.
“He smiled with his ears pricked the whole time,” said Clare. “He stood like a
