At the London International Horse Show, Nurse Samantha Fowler and her Connemara stallion Glencarrig Marble (Mickey) won the 2024 SSADL ridden supreme championship title on Mickey’s senior debut. The pair qualified for the finals in March and have previously competed at the show, with Mickey being a five-time HOYS finalist and winning numerous accolades on the county circuit. Samantha has owned Mickey since 2014 and considers him her pony of a lifetime, expressing gratitude for his success and the memories they have shared.
In reserve at the show was Oscar Elcock and his 16-year-old gelding Sir Smarty, who was a newcomer to showing this year. The pair were novice supremes at British Elite in September and plan to enjoy a season of hunting in preparation for 2025. Samantha expressed her happiness for Oscar’s success, highlighting the camaraderie and admiration shared among competitors at the event.
The article also mentions other notable moments from the London International Horse Show, including Joseph Trunkfield’s joint win in The LeMieux puissance in 2022 and Oisin Murphy’s lesson with William Funnell. Readers are encouraged to stay updated on major shows like this one with a Horse & Hound subscription for in-depth analysis and reports from expert reporters.
