What prestigious event did Roly win?

Roly was crowned supreme champion at the London International event.

How did Roly achieve victory at the London International?

Roly won the in-hand competition, where horses are judged on their conformation, movement, and condition while being led from the ground.

What is Roly's background before finding his forever home?

Roly was sold as a foal, went through seven different owners, and was later purchased by Clare Blaskey in Derbyshire in 2024.

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Derbyshire Horse Wins International Supreme Champion

28 Jan

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Summary

Roly, a 16-year-old gelding, secured supreme champion at London International.
He overcame a past of multiple owners to find his 'forever home'.
Roly won the in-hand class, judged on conformation and condition.

Derbyshire Horse Wins International Supreme Champion

A 16-year-old gelding named Roly, originally sold as a foal, has achieved supreme champion status at the London International event. Roly's journey is remarkable, having passed through seven different owners before finding his 'forever home' near Matlock in Derbyshire with Clare Blaskey in 2024. Blaskey, an experienced horse owner, acquired Roly for leisurely rides, never anticipating such a prestigious win.

More than 2,500 horses competed in London across various classes. Roly, who had previously won a national championship, entered the in-hand competition. This class involves leading a horse from the ground rather than riding, with judging based on conformation, movement, and condition. Roly, whose show name is Ranchella Rolex, emerged victorious against 17 other horses, earning the champion title with handler Claire Howie.