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Annabel Widdowson

Last week Annabel headed to the Horse of the Year Show with Bunbury Conquest, Unsphinx Dhurl Vent and Whinney Lass. All the horse jumped great, with top ten places across the board and two podium finishes. Annabel and Bunbury Conquest finished 3rd in the very competitive 128cm final, while Unsphinx Dhurl Vent came 3rd in the 138cm final. Well done Annabel!

Two podium finishes at HOYs!

This week Annabel headed to Vale View. Unsphinx Dhurl Vent took the win in a competitive 138cm Class, jumping a very classy double clear. 
New rides, Neverland Z and Lilli Langtry were also expertly piloted by Annabel, placing 3rd and 8th and  2nd and 3rd respectively. We're very excited to see what these new pairings can do. They've certainly got off to a great start!

The Preparation For HOYs Is Underway!

The Queen. Whinney is the kindest, most caring mare who can also be quite sensitive. 

She loves going to shows and she jumps up the ramp of the lorry when we load her. 

She always has her eye watching out over the children!

Whinney Lass

Annabel first took to the saddle at the age of just 3 years old and was instantly bitten by the bug. Her ponies are adored and she spends every possible second with them.

Annabel is no stranger to competing in major championships.

In 2022, at just 7 years old, Annabel became the youngest rider to ever win a second round, qualifying them for the Royal International 128 championship on Whinney Lass.

Annabel continued breaking records in 2023, becoming the youngest rider to ever win a championship in the International Arena at Hickstead, as well as becoming the youngest team member on an England gold medal winning pony team, jumping a double clear in the Home Pony at aged just 8 years old.

2024 was another incredible year, with England Team victories in both the Wales and West and English Home Pony Shows, winning both the Enablelink Ltd 128cm Championship at Horse of The Year Show and The Agria 128cm Championship at The London international Horse Show, and also being awarded the Young Achiever of the year Award by the Welsh Pony and cob Society.

Annabel's hopes and dreams are to ride on European teams with Ponies and Children on Horses and one day be on the Olympic team! 

Annabel who attends the Granville School, looks up to Tiffany Foster, Laura Kraut, Rodrigo Pessoa and of course Nick Skelton.

Questie is absolutely adored by us all, although he pretends not to like it!

He can be quite cheeky in the stable, and when he comes out of the ring. He wears a red ribbon to tell people to keep out of his way! 

He is however as brave as a lion and he is so much fun to ride.

We often refer to him as King Questie!

Bunbury Conquest

Desdemone du Marquais is a little rocket that loves to jump!

Desdemone Du Marquais

Photo Credit: LIHS / Peter Nixon

What a fantastic end to the 2024 season!

Annabel and Bunbury Conquest took the victory in the Agria 128cms Championship today, at The London International Horse Show, ExCeL.

These two were one of only two double clears in the class, finishing an incredible 6 seconds ahead of  second placed Kobi Watt and Hillgarth Baileys Cream.

You can read Horse & Hound's report by Eleanor Jones here:

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/london-128cm-champions-2024-880946

Annabel and Questie win the Agria 128cm Championship at the London International Horse Show!

The Welsh Pony and Cob Society presented Annabel with the Glynoch Trophy at the Society's Awards Celebration yesterday, held at Stoneleigh Park.

Each year the Welsh Pony and Cob Society awards The Glyncoch Trophy to a young person in recognition of their achievements within the Society or with the Welsh Breed.  We are delighted that the Society Council has chosen Annabel to be the Society’s Young Achiever for 2024.  

 

Young Achiever of the Year Award 2024 – The Glyncoch Trophy

We are incredibly proud to have been part of the Gold medal winning 128cm team at the English Home Pony show this week.

First in for the English team was Anya Dewey Clarke followed by second rider Lucia Caroline, who both jumped clear. Kobi Watt was next to go and after an unlucky pole down, it was down to Annabel to jump clear to put the team in contention for the win. And her and Questie did just that!

The first three riders then all jumped super clear rounds in the second round, meaning that Annabel didn't need to jump again as the team had already won!

Team Wales were the silver medal winners, ahead of Team Ireland who won bronze. 



Team Gold at the English Home Pony

Daffodil is now ridden by Ava - Grace Moir.

We call Daffodil a beast when it comes to her food!

She absolutely loves feed time and she would take your whole hand off when given treats! 

Daffodil adores cuddles and she has unbelievable scope.

Daffodil

Annabel is delighted to now be protected by KEP Italia hats. 

KEP Italia is a leading company in the production of riding helmets and was established back in 2007, building on the passion of its founders, Lelia Polini and Bianca Collet-Serret. 
Their aim was to research and produce more comfortable, safer and more innovative helmets than the ones currently available on the market, a goal that led them to explore and combine the best solutions in terms of design, technology, materials and safety.

KEP Italia

It's been a fantastic trip to Wales and West Home Pony and Summer Premier show with a win in the 128cm Teams.

Annabel and Bunbury Conquest (Questie) made the trip to Wales to join team mates Lucia Caroline, Portia Taylorwilson, and Anya Dewey Clark for today's Home Pony competition.

We headed off to Wales and West immediately  after Wednesday's 128cm Championships at Hickstead Royal International Horse Show, where Annabel jumped two immaculate double clear rounds with Questie and Whinney Lass, coming 2nd and 3rd.

Gold for Team England at Wales and West after a great show at Hickstead Royal International

Justin and Kathleen Widdowson

Southview Future Minis Championship Winners

William Widdowson

CURRENTLY ON LEASE TO WOLFER ESTATE STABLES

Nanthelyg Carlo (Zorro) is a firm family favourite and is currently ridden by Annabel’s cousin. He will soon join the Mofitt family on lease.

Zorro was Annabel’s first BS pony that she got when she was 5. 

He is an absolute hooligan to handle but a saint in the ring!

Zorro has competed with both Annabel and Sophia Pessoa in the hunter divisions in Wellington. 

He was second in Valkenswaard with Annabel when she was 6. 

Zorro is Annabel’s brother William's favourite pony. 



Nanthelyg Carlo

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AW Short stirrup champion in the Hunter Divisions at Wellington USA 2022

Arcade Eddie is currently leased to Christina Cotton.

Eddie was Annabel’s first 138 bought through Parc Stables in Ireland. He is a gentleman in and out of the stable.

Arcade Eddie

Essenar Jinja Ninja has been sold to Zachary Bradshaw.

Jinja was previously owned by Nicola Rogers and ridden by daughters Izabella and Sophia Rogers who had lots of success with him.

There is no track too big for Jinja but he does demand to be ridden accurately!

Essenar Jinja Ninja

Annandale Miss Siagon

Unsphinx Dhurl Vent

Photo credit: Boots And Hooves

Annabel and Bunbury Conquest took The Pro Ponies UK BS winter 128cm championship title at the Longines Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) today.

Annabel is the youngest ever winner of the class, having only turned 8 in March and this was her first time riding in the International Arena.

Annabel was delighted to be interviewed by both the horse&Hound and also British Showjumping.

You can read the full Horse&Hound article here: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/were-both-firecrackers-8yo-becomes-youngest-rihs-128cm-winner-on-22yo-pony-832015

You can read the full British Showjumping article here: https://britishshowjumping.co.uk/news/Diminutive-superstar-Annabel-Widdowson-makes-history-at-Hickstead





Annabel Makes History at Hickstead

We are delighted that Annabel and Bunbury Conquest have been selected to be part of the 128cm England Home Pony Team for the Wales and West Home Pony Competition.

The pair have been selected alongside Lucia Caroline and Desdemone du Marquais, Anya Dewey Clarke and Jim (Cobid), Freddie Hodges and Durley Hall Medici, and Portia Taylor-Wilson and Ni Kkan.



Team selection for Annabel and Questie

We are delighted that Annabel and Bunbury Conquest have been selected to be part of the 128cm England Home Pony Team for the Wales and West Home Pony Competition.

The pair have been selected alongside Lucia Caroline and Desdemone du Marquais, Anya Dewey Clarke and Jim (Cobid), Freddie Hodges and Durley Hall Medici, and Portia Taylor-Wilson and Ni Kkan.


Team selection for Annabel and Questie!

Photo credit - Horse and Hound

We were thrilled with our day at HOYS after all 3 ponies jumped superbly in the Enablelink Ltd 128cm Championship.

Annabel had qualified Daffodil, Whinney Lass and Bunbury Conquest for this championship, so we had a busy day planned with a great team on hand.

Daffodil was drawn first to go in the class, jumping a lovely clear round. Next up was Whinney Lass who jumped 12th and had an unlucky fence in the first round.

Second to last to go was Bunbury Conquest who also produced a fantastic clear round to join Daffodil, and 11 other combinations in the jump off.

Daffodil jumped clear in the jump off,  with a time of 32.07, finishing 7th overall.

Questie set off at a blistering pace to stop the clock in a time of 25.64 - winning the class!

Eleanor Jones from Horse and Hound has written a great article which you can read here:

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/hoys-128cm-138cm-championship-2024-874603





Annabel and Questie win the Enablelink Ltd 128cm Championship at Horse of The Year Show!

We're delighted for Annabel's Horse of The Year Show victory to have been featured by Just Horse Riders https://www.justhorseriders.co.uk/

You can read the full article here:

https://www.justhorseriders.co.uk/blogs/news-1/annabel-widdowson-and-bunbury-conquests-hoys-victory-a-tale-of-youthful-talent-and-equestrian-bonding?srsltid=AfmBOoqF20-Nt9jQLCQqgBoda8zwyIViVZwv_knuYM9VJ0FtY1xbt1jS

A lovely article from Just Horse Riders

We're very excited that Annabel and Bunbury Conquest (Questie) have been called up for team duty again, to be part of the English 128cm Team at South View English Home Pony Show later this week.

Annabel and Questie will be joined by Anya Dewey Clark riding either Jim (Cobid) or Kilcreen Snapdragon, Lucia Caroline riding Desdemone Du Marquais, Kobi Hunter Watt riding Hill Garth Bailey Cream and Charlie Simcock riding Peppino il Grande.

Annabel and Questie are selected for the English Home Pony Team at South View!

We are thrilled that STX-UK have selected Annabel to be part of their Junior Team for 2025.

STX-UK said:

"After a great deal of thought and discussion internally, we are pleased to announce our STX-UK Junior Team for 2025. Team members have been chosen not only for their placings and ability, but also for their attitude to the sport we love, and how they best represent themselves around the country at shows, and the way they interact with their peers and their parents."

Annabel joins the STX Junior team with the following riders:

Mia Breen
Emily Appleby
Ivy Thomas-Cook

We look forward to 2025!


STX-UK Team Announcement

Following up on her HOYs success with Bunbury Conquest in 2024. Annabel has secured this years ticket to the prestigious event, this time on Whinney Lass! The pair have been very consistent all season, showcasing their great partnership by being one of only two first round clears from the 24 pony start list! Go Team!! 

Annabel and Whinney Lass take the win in the 128cm HOYs Qualifier!

Annabel and Unsphinx Dhurl Vent have stepped up to the 138cm qualifiers, gaining the sought after golden ticket on their first try! 

This means Annabel will be not only competing in the 128's with Whinney Lass, but also in the 138's! It's sure to be a busy week!

Annabel and Unsphinx Dhurl Vent qualify for the HOY's 138cm Championships

Hickstead has always been a competitive environment. Large classes and tough courses make it an event that requires steely determination and a thirst for success. A top finish here would be enough to thrill any keen rider, but to get two top placings is simply extraordinary. 
This weekend Annabel managed to place 2nd and 5th on ponies Whinney Lass and Bunbury Conquest. 
With HOYs fast approaching, the whole team is excited to see what this fantastic young rider achieves. Go Annabel!

Annabel secures two top placings at the Hickstead Al Shira'aa Royal International Horse Show

We couldn't be prouder of Annabel following her performance at HOYS. The ponies were having great rounds but in one of her final rounds with Whinney Lass Annabel knew her equine companion wasn't feeling her best. 

In a heartbreaking decision Annabel decided to retire saving her fantastic pony for another day. It can be tempted to keep pushing, particularly at such a highly anticipated event, but Annabel put her pony first. 

We're sure they'll be back on top form in no time- but for now they'll enjoy a well earned rest following the summer season. 

Read the full article here: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/showjumping/praise-for-tiny-rider-put-her-pony-before-her-hoys-dream-907510

Annabel puts her pony first at HOYS

Annabel has been certainly been busy in Wellington, Florida - and a little higher off the ground... Welcome new ride Hamlet! Annabels first horse. The pair have already been in the ribbons, securing some junior classic placings on American soil. It's early days, but the competitive duo are already looking like a match made in heaven! 

New Rides for Annabel in Florida

Yesterday Annabel and Unphinx Dhurl Vent secured their ticket to the Horse of The Year Show 138cm Championship! Drawn first, Annabel jumped three super clears to secure her place. The pair were on top form in a tough class. Go team! 

Annabel is headed to HOYS!

Cornucopia Capital Limited, the Mayfair-based private investment firm founded by Robin Choudhury, is proud to announce a strategic partnership in support of Annabel Rose Widdowson, a rising star of British showjumping with a remarkable record of achievement and an exciting future ahead of her in international competition.

Still a junior rider, Annabel has already demonstrated an extraordinary talent and a quiet determination that sets her apart. Her accomplishments to date include:

• Youngest ever winner of a championship class in Hickstead’s International Arena, aged eight, in 2023
• Champion at both the Horse of the Year Show and the London International Horse Show in 2024
• Gold medal team member for England at the Home Pony Championships, with a double clear round
• Welsh Pony & Cob Society Young Achiever of the Year 2024

With Team GB ambitions firmly in her sights as she progresses through the junior ranks, Annabel represents exactly the kind of talent that Cornucopia Capital is proud to support.

Cornucopia Capital’s involvement reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to partnering with exceptional individuals at defining moments in their journey. The firm will bring its network, expertise, and resources to bear in supporting Annabel’s programme as she builds towards senior international representation and, ultimately, the highest levels of FEI competition.

Robin Choudhury, Founder of Cornucopia Capital, commented: “We are genuinely excited to be part of Annabel’s journey. She has achieved so much already, and yet she is only at the beginning. That combination of talent, work ethic, and humility is rare, and it is exactly what we look for in the people we choose to work with. We look forward to playing our part as she continues to grow.”

Kathleen Widdowson commented: “We are very grateful for the support of Cornucopia Capital. Annabel works incredibly hard and loves what she does. Having a partner who believes in her and wants to help her reach her potential means a great deal to us as a family.”

Further details of the partnership’s activities will be announced in due course.

About Cornucopia Capital
Cornucopia Capital Limited is a private investment firm founded in 1999, headquartered at Devonshire House, One Mayfair Place, London. The firm specialises in deal origination, complex corporate finance advisory, and investment across the technology, property, consumer-facing, and leisure sectors. Since inception, Cornucopia Capital has assisted on and raised over $2 billion in financing across a range of M&A and private equity transactions, working with high-quality investors and entrepreneurs globally.

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This press release is issued for information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, an offer of securities, or an invitation to invest.


Cornucopia Announces New Strategic Partnership With Annabel

Annabel and Bunbury Conquest had a successful weekend at Coombelands. They secured the win in the competitve 128cm Championship qualifier. This will be their 4th time together at HOYs having qualified every year. Go Team! 

HOYS 128cm Ticket Secured!

Last week, team Widdowson headed to Belgium for the Brussels Stephex Masters. Annabel and Unsphinx Dhurl Vent jumped clear in every class, achieving a top five finish in each one! Well done Annabel and Milton!

Succesful Weekend at the Brussels Masters

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Cornucopia Capital Limited is a private investment firm founded in 1999, headquartered at Devonshire House, One Mayfair Place, London. The firm specialises in deal origination, complex corporate finance advisory, and investment across the technology, property, consumer-facing, and leisure sectors. Since inception, Cornucopia Capital has assisted on and raised over $2 billion in financing across a range of M&A and private equity transactions, working with high-quality investors and entrepreneurs globally.

Cornucopia Capital’s involvement reflects the firm’s longstanding commitment to partnering with exceptional individuals at defining moments in their journey. The firm will bring its network, expertise, and resources to bear in supporting Annabel’s programme as she builds towards senior international representation and, ultimately, the highest levels of FEI competition.


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