Molly won Badminton in 2018 and was also 3rd, 4th and 5th at Burghley and won the British Open at Gatcombe. Known as “the fastest event horse in the world” she was a cross country phenomenon and was as far away from a drama queen as you could get.
Liked:
Doing everything at warp speed.
Disliked:
Fuss, pomp and circumstance.
Where is she now:
Retired as a brood mare with her owner.
Owner:
Trisha Rickards.
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Classic Moet (Molly)
Maggie May won Luhmuhlen in 2018 and was 2nd and 3rd there in 2015 and 2022. She also won Blenheim’s 4 star age class and was a feisty, opinionated little mare who would try her heart out over the fences and be challenging in the dressage. She was the original Princess and loved the big occasions.
Liked:
First class travel, Aachen main arena.
Disliked:
Dressage in a muddy field.
Where is she now:
Retired as a brood mare with her owner.
Owner:
Trisha Rickards.
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Faerie Dianimo (Maggie May)
Dash won Luhmuhlen in 2015 and was also 2nd in Kentucky and twice 3rd at Pau. Easygoing and a delight to be around he won events and hearts throughout his career.
Liked:
Being a superstar.
Disliked:
Massively horse shy when ridden.
Where is he now:
Living the life of luxury with Rebecca Burton as her pet.
Owners:
The Windrush Equestrian Foundation
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Wesko (Dash)
Ozzie won Burghley in 2018 and was also 2nd, 4th and 5th there throughout a career that saw him in the top 10 at Badminton several times and spanned eighteen 5 star starts. He came as a bargain basement bolter and was the sweetest, kindest most neurotic horse that was tougher than Teflon.
Liked:
The company of other horses.
Disliked:
Being alone, especially after exiting a main arena.
Where is he now:
Living his best life with all his quirks catered for by NZ Team physio Alice Dorman.
Owner:
The late Varenna Allen.
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Ringwood Skyboy (Ozzie)
Ava won Luhmuhlen in 2019 and also the 4 stars Le Pin au Haras and Tattersalls in 2017 and 2019. Produced by Jonelle originally she became quirkier and trickier as she gained experience and Tim did well to manage her moodswings! Beautiful, talented and a wild child at heart she was super smart when on side.
Liked:
Committing to a XC fence some 20 strides out.
Disliked:
Any form of authority.
Where is she now:
Retired as a brood mare.
Owners:
Suzanne Houchin, Lucy Sangster & Sir Peter Vela.
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Ascona M (Ava)