Sally McMillan had no idea her home-bred filly would end the 2019 season by taking the world’s most coveted in-hand accolade – but she did. Alex Robinson speaks to the hobby pony breeder, the filly’s handler and the HOYS judge about what makes her so special...
Heronsmill Tiger Lily
Age: fourBreeding: Chycoose Troubadour x Trellech CourvoisierOwner/breeder: Sally McMillanProducer: Sarah BakerHandler: Matt McGivern
Greatest achievements: shown five times in-hand during 2019, including at HOYS where she won the Cuddy supreme in-hand championship. She landed her HOYS place at the Royal Welsh show where she’d earlier stood riding pony breeding champion.
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