Despite all the wonderful warmbloods sweeping up the majority of the titles this weekend at the National Dressage Championships, Stonleigh, Warks, I have to say the it was a breath of fresh air to see Tiger Tim the Stunning traditional gypsy cob finishing second in the novice restricted with a brilliant score of 69.13%.
‘Timmy’, who's sire was brought from travellers by owner Denise Kersley of Coombe Farm Stud in Dorset, looked absolutely stunning with his traditional curled forelock, long feathers and Arab plait. I was wowed by his test and very impressed with his expressive medium trot.
I can only hope now that judges all over will recognise the all types of horses should be given the chance to shine in the Dressage arena and judged equally, it is not only always the more athletic warmbloods that can impress!
Well done Timmy and rider Alysa Matravers!
Photo from Horse & Hound
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