
The Ponies
Competition Name Jim (Cobid)
Age – 15
Height – 128cm
Colour – Grey
Owner - Rider owned
He curls his lip after he’s eaten a treat. Being grey he gets bathed a lot using Supreme Products blue shampoo, and he loves hacking.
Aims for the future - Jim is our superstar. He has already qualified for Royal International 2025 following their incredible win there in 2024 and we hope for another super year.
Jim




Competition Name Kilcreene Snapdragon
Age – 10
Height – 128cm
Colour – Chestnut
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – He is our cheeky chappy. He loves licking everything and his favourite treat is a rich tea biscuit. He also has a very amusing ‘posh’ walk that attracts a lot of attention!
Snappy




Competition Name Tullibards Silver Mine
Age – 16
Height – 138cm
Colour – Grey
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – Monty is Anya’s first 138 showjumper and he is a perfect partner to gain experience with in the bigger classes. He is so kind hearted and he loves a cuddle, he’s almost human!
Aim for the Future – Get experience jumping the 138 classes.
Monty




Competition Name - Fredaine de Blonde
Age – 9
Height – 138cm
Colour – Chestnut
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – New arrival Blonde is Anya’s second 138 showjumper, the newest member of the team and the only jumping mare on the yard!
Aim for the Future – Get to know each other and one day compete at HOYS.
Blonde








Competition Name Rhydypandy Tom Jones
Age – 9
Height – 132cm
Owner - Rebecca Carter
Fun Fact – We are lucky to have the ride on Tom this season for our good friends.
Aim for the Future – We are already amazed at how well Tom is performing in the 13hh M&M Working Hunter Pony Classes so we can’t wait to see where the next few outings take them!
Tom Jones




Competition Name - Kellythorpes Kitten Heels
Age – 11
Height – 138cm
Colour – Skewbald
Owner - Simon & Natalie Britcliffe
Fun Fact – She loves XC
Aim for future – Having completed their first ODE together last year they're looking forward to some more eventing as well as the Pikeur Pony Novice Winter Championship.
Kitty
Previous Ponies
These original members of Team DC have all moved on to new homes but formed such an important part of Anya’s career that they will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Brookhall Pavarotti. The superstar who won at HOYS on their very first time, and Anya's best friend.

Toplines Royal Wonder. The happiest 128 pony. Anya's third pony qualified for RI in 2024

Bronhuelog Gold Dust. Anya's beautiful 122 SHP.

Mini Mouse Anya’s superstar who won the springboard final

Anya's first jumping pony starting British Showjumping at 6 years old. He was a true gentleman!

Barkway Take That .Won and Champion at HOYS

Seamoor Lady Derby won HOYS and RIHS First Ridden and many others to mention

Thistledown Velvet Touch first ever pony to get Anya in the Horse and Hound and take her to HOYS she was just 4 years old and they finished an amazing 4th! Pictured winning the Hickstead Derby!

Cumhur Arriette. Anya's first Cradle Stakes pony and the start of her WHP Classes.
The people behind Team DC

Louise Lovegrove
(nee Saywell)
Louise has been by Anya’s side throughout her showjumping career. Louise is an International Showjumper who works with Anya, coaching her regularly to develop and improve her technique.

Anna Dewey Clarke
Anya’s family have always been her biggest cheerleaders.
Mum Anna used to ride herself and is responsible for Anya’s riding career having first kick started the passion when she put her on a Shetland pony aged just 3! She has been by her side ever since, supporting any decisions she makes and being there for her through all the highs and lows, making sure first and foremost that she is always enjoying herself on this crazy journey!

Lydia Christopher
Lydia is our wonderful groom, working tirelessly behind the scenes making sure that the ponies (and Anya!) are pampered, prepped and ready to go both in and out of the arena.

Marbles & The Cat
Marbles
Age – 3
Breed – Miniature Dachshund
Colour – Marbled
Fun Fact – His ears flop, he has his own chair and he rules the place.
The Cat
Also Known as: Beauty or KitKat depending on who you ask!
Age - Kitten
Colour - Black and white
Fun Fact – Her and marbles love each other she sleeps all day in the hay.

James
James is our hardworking stable hand. He is always there behind the scenes making sure that the yard is spic and span and that the horses are clean and well cared for.