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Annabel Widdowson

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

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

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

William Widdowson

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

Justin and Kathleen Widdowson

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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"Thank you to Horse First for welcoming me to the family.
Horse First is a globally recognised brand that since 2008 has been providing supplements to top showjumping and event riders across the world.

I'm looking forward to my ponies seeing the benefits of this wonderful range." - Annabel

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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

With a heritage that spans over 200 years, our founding values of trust, integrity, and quality are now coupled with research and innovation to ensure our range meets the very exacting nutritional requirements of the modern equine. 



William Widdowson

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