A farmer from Whitchurch saddled up for success at a prestigious event.
Samantha Lea won the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at the Horse of the Year Show .
Irish Sport Horse, Redshaw Valentino was ridden to perfection by Samantha under the bright lights of the HOYS main arena to take the Search for a Star title."Henry always tries his hardest and he is usually so laid back, its really helped him shine in the HOYS atmosphere."Samantha continued:"Henry and I competed in Search for a Star in 2022 and the judge said he needed a bit of time to mature.
To take the overall SEIB Search for a Star title Samantha and Henry won their qualifier back in June 2024. They then won the Show Hunter final at HOYS before progressing through to the SEIB Search for a Star Championship in the main HOYS International Arena with the six other Search for a Star section winners.
Samantha runs an equine rug cleaning business from the family farm, where Henry also lives. She has owned Henry for nearly three-years now. She added:"My friend bought Henry from his breeder to do Working Hunter classes with. I saw him over the stable door and fell in love with him!"
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