Horse & Hound

Magic makes light of treacherous conditions

DEVON COUNTY 16–18 May

alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com

@alexrob_journo_

Devon County, Westpoint Arena

A CONNEMARA stallion will make his third consecutive visit to Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in October, despite his owner's intention of him enjoying a summer of love.

Cathy Wood's seven-year-old Cloverhill Magic, led by Jamie Frost, triumphed in the Price Family supreme in-hand championship just as a deluge of rain and thunderclaps hit the showground.

“We had only planned a couple of shows for him this year,” explained Cathy, who watched Magic stand mountain and moorland (M&M) reserve supreme at Royal Windsor earlier in the month. “I said he'd only be shown

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Horse & Hound

Horse & Hound3 min read
‘The Folly Of The Olympic Format’
Edited by Pippa Roome pippa.roome@futurenet.com @pipparoomeorkyle OPINION LAST weekend was the final chance for pairs to complete their qualifications or impress selectors before longlist Olympics entries had to be made on Monday. Let's just say ther
Horse & Hound3 min read
Marseille Is Très Bon
AL SHIRA'AA HICKSTEAD DERBY MEETING National championships TWO years after she was badly injured in a fall, Laura Renwick is back and as good as ever. She came third and fourth in the six-year-old final, on NFS Top Gun and Top Star C respectively, an
Horse & Hound1 min read
Funnell's Famous Five
Edited by Eleanor Jones Share your news story Call 0330 390 6386 Email eleanor.jones@futurenet.com @ jones_eleanor_ WILLIAM FUNNELL is now officially the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby GOAT (greatest of all time), having won a record-breaking fifth titl

Related Books & Audiobooks