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. We hope to jump at Horse of the Year Show and Royal International Horse Show in 2024.
Jim
Competition Name Brookhall Pavarotti
Age – 16
Height – 127cm
Colour – Chestnut
Owner - Rider owned
Fun Fact – Pav has an adorable way of crossing his front legs. He loves cross country and is very passionate about food!
Aims for the future – We’d love to qualify for Horse of the Year Show and Royal International Horse Show in the 133 workers, and just have lots of fun.
Pav
Competition Name Bronheulog Gold Dust
Age – 11
Height – 122cm
Colour – Palomino
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – Casper loves a roll so much that he can sometimes come in looking like a bay!
Aim for the Future – qualify Horse of the Year Show and Royal International Horse Show in the 122 SHP Class & maybe do workers with him.
Casper
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 Toplines Royal Wonder
Age – 9
Height – 128cm
Colour – Tri Coloured
Owner - Charlotte Kay and Rider Owned
Fun Fact – Elliot is always happy. He loves a cuddle and he really has the heart of a lion, except if he is cold. He hates being cold!
Aims for the Future – bond with each other and jump the top tracks.
Elliot
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 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
Age – 11
Height – 138cm
Colour – Skewbald
Owner - Simon & Natalie Britcliffe
Fun Fact – She loves XC
Aim for future – Blue Chip final, second rounds in 80 and 90 and do some arena eventing or my first ever ODE.
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.
Mini Mouse Anya’s superstar who won the springboard final
Parkway 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!
WHP
Training
Training is the backbone of Anya’s showjumping journey. She is always eager to learn, develop and improve her skills, and this determination and focus has driven her to where she is today. Anya is lucky to have a fantastic team around her supporting her as she puts in the hard work.
Louise Lovegrove
(nee Saywell)
Louise has been by Anya’s side throughout her showjumping career. Louise is an International Showjumper who works with Anya at home.
Paul Kelly
Paul is Anya’s Show Day trainer. He walks the course and warms her up before she competes and also provides some training sessions where time allows.
The people behind Team DC
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.