“I Just Wanted to Get Round the Ring”: At Just 11-Years-Old, Rising Equestrian Star Reveals Her Story So Far

Showing is one of the most popular events for equestrian enthusiasts. The beauty of these best-bred and best-presented horses and ponies during this event is a sight to behold. Every year, there is a gathering of these magnificent creatures in the United Kingdom. This annual event takes place in July every year and is currently in full swing. Horses from all across the country have converged to display their beauty in the showcasing event and participate in the showjumping competitions.

The story of a girl who participated in the competition has now gone viral on the internet. Her deep connection with her equine partner and her mother’s support for her daughter are forces to be reckoned with.

Baby steps toward her equestrian journey

The news was reported by Horse & Hound, Harlow White, an 11-year-old equestrian, appeared in her first season of showing at the 2023 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). She performed brilliantly at the affiliated level and left everyone in awe of her talent in the BSPS RIHS mini M&M supreme championship. Her nine-year-old pony, Coppinshill Commemoration (Rolo), was locking horns with Finlay Clay and Heather Clay’s Dartmoor Springwater Tactician in the 29-strong first-ridden field and beat them to claim the win.

The win came as a surprise for both White and her mother, Chelsea White, and even the producer of Coppinshill Commemoration (Rolo) could not believe it. White has been on her showing journey since April this year and she had never participated in events like this before. Talking about the pony and her white coat, her mother said she bought Rolo when they went to the Horse Of The Year Show last year.

Talking about her spectacular performance White stated, “ I will never forget this moment. Rolo is such a chilled out dude and he’s very calm, though he does have his spicy moments. At home I do a bit of everything with him. As it’s my first time riding at the RI, I just wanted to get round the ring and do my best. I didn’t even mind if I didn’t get a rosette!” Both mother and daughter are having the time of their lives at this event.

Their run in the event

Harlow’s mother and the horse appeared for the finals of the UKPH Young Riders. The same day, they fixed their spots for the young riders and the finals of the first ride, and they turned out to be the champions of both events. According to Harlow’s mother, the horse has had one season of shows, but it was three years ago.

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Both Harlow and Rolo had to go through rigorous training to prepare for the event. Hence, the journey of Harlow White and her pony, Rolo, serves as a poignant reminder of the magic that unfolds when passion, dedication, and the bond between a rider and her equine companion come together.

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