On Saturday, Laura came second in the maxi cob class on the Gentle Diamond seven-year-old Tilladavins Diamond, better known as Billy, who she had ‘borrowed’ for the day from Philip Hore.

“This is one of the best-known horses in the Killinick country!” said Whitney. “Everyone looking for a horse has hunted Billy but he was making his showing debut today so you’d have to be pleased with him. He looked after me for sure.”