ONE pony who is certainly appreciated by her rider and owner is Spirit. Known as Shannonbay Star in the show ring, this compact pony has excelled at both show hunter pony and working hunter pony competitions.

Ridden by Natasha Blanchfield, this amazing pair have had an exceptional year. Winning almost every IPS class they entered, Spirit and Tasha also achieved numerous championships, sometimes two on the same day. Their winning titles include show hunter champion at Raheen Na Gun, Newbridge College, Kildalton, and Adamstown as well as show hunter and working hunter champion at Wexford Equestrian, Bannow Rathangan and Dungarvan and overall champion ridden pony at Tinahely.