Horse & Hound

Sabino leads starlets

Edited by Alex Robinson

alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com

@alexrob_journo_

STARS Champions of Champions, Aintree Equestrian Centre, Merseyside

A TRADITIONAL mare confirmed her owner’s decision to persevere with her career despite her tricky temperament as she trotted to the supreme in-hand accolade.

The main arena at Aintree Equestrian Centre was transformed into an atmospheric show ring replicating the buzzy, electric environment found at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Home-produced competitors, aptly named “starlets”, represented riding clubs and Pony Club branches from across the country, with most of

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