‘He’s a pony of a lifetime’: HOYS glory for equine physiotherapist and home-produced Connie

A home-produced stallion who has been with his family for seven years took home the 2024 HOYS Connemara pony of the year final at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

Equine physiotherapist Ailsa Vines rode her own Moyabbey George, an 11-year-old by Castlestrange Fionn, into the top spot.

George was bred by Tony Walsh out of Glencarrig Heather. Ailsa bought him out of Ireland from his former owners, the Curran Family, who were ringside to watch his victory here in Birmingham.