The Ponies
Competition Name Jim (Cobid)
Age – 17
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. Together Jim and Anya broke records winning all 5 major championships in 2025.
Jim
Competition Name Kilcreene Snapdragon
Age – 11
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
Esp
Competition Name - Esperando SK
Age – 11
Height – 148cm
Colour – Chestnut
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – On the yard he's like a big pet. He's such a softie with a heart as big as his jump!
Aim for the Future – head to Europe and get some experience jumping internationals.
Blondie
Competition Name - Fredaine de Blonde
Age – 10
Height – 138cm
Colour – Chestnut
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – Blondie is the only jumping mare on the yard, so she's earned herself the nickname Queen.
Aim for the Future – They're already qualified for RIHS so hoping to qualify for HOYS too!
Competition Name - Jackpot des Bauges
Age – 6
Height – 148cm
Colour - Chestnut
Owner - Rider Owned
Fun Fact – Jackpot is adorable. If Esp is the big yard pet, then Jackpot is the puppy! He's so funny and quirky.
Aim for the Future – Jackpot is still very young but showing great potential, already qualified for the Blue Chip Champs.
Jackpot
Bentley
Competition Name - Jewelino
Age – 11
Height – 162cm
Colour – Black
Owner - Michaela Whitaker
Fun Fact – Bentley was the first horse on the yard
Aim for future – Bentley is a pro on the international scene having been on several trips before, we're hoping that together him and Anya will get lots of experience in the CSI1* Classes.
Competition Name - Bathleyhills Perfect Decision
Age – 7
Height – 148cm
Owner - Julie & Mark Robinson
Fun Fact – Toby is a sweetheart. He likes to curl his top lip and smile, or wobble his bottom lip.
Aim for the Future – We're incredibly grateful to Julie and Mark for trusting us with Toby. He'd not showjumped before he came to us and he's already qualified for Blue Chip so we're very proud of him.
Toby
Kash
Competition Name - Kash van Orchids
Age – 12
Height – 148cm
Colour – Bay
Owner - Rider owned
Fun Fact - Kash loves bananas! And sweeties.
Aims for the future - Get some experience together jumping in Europe
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.
The 143cm Working Hunter pony of the year winner at HOYS.
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!
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.