Five young riders to watch across the disciplines *H&H Plus*

From an infant HOYS debutant to a pint-sized 11-year-old medallist on a 17.1hh, this clutch of young riders are punching above their weight, says Becky Murray

Pony-mad children often have lofty aspirations. Alas, for many of us, these never come to fruition – or certainly not at the precocious age we dream of. But there are some riders who do climb to the top of their discipline at an early stage, be it competing at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), representing their country or riding at one of the greatest festival meetings.

H&H meets five young riders flying high, to hear about their early success, the horses and ponies who’ve made them, and their continuing ambition.

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Becky Murray

H&H senior news writer

Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.