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“We have a lot of shows in Scotland, but we
also have horse shows that we have to travel to
in England, and the ponies have to be very fit
and ready to compete for two, three or even four
days. It’s really important that they stay fit and
I do also, so sometimes even when I feel a bit
tired, I have to pull on my jodphurs and make
sure I give them the work that they need.”
As well as her championship victory and
countless wins in the last twelve months across
the UK, a major achievement this year has
been her qualification for the prestigious Royal
Highland Show in June with her two ponies
Dinky and Spot. One of the youngest riders to
qualify for the final, Codie admitted that it was
a dream come true to be taking both her ponies
to the final.
“I had Dinky for 18 months and he was
actually sold just before Christmas last year, but
the people in England who own him gave me
him back to ride so that I could try and qualify
for the Highland Show – something that I
really, really wanted to do.”
Codie missed the first three qualifiers due
to other commitments, and with only eight
venues across the UK hosting the qualifiers
for the Royal Highland Show, a long trip to
Aberdeen ensued followed by a nerve wracking
three days. In spite of some stiff opposition
Codie finally realised her dream when Dinky
and her new ride ‘Spot’ – a striking Apaloosa
pony, both booked their place in the final.
Reflecting on her achievements she said “I’m
still getting to know Spot because I haven’t
had him long, but I’m beginning to grow in
confidence each time I ride him, and I love him
and Dinky to bits. It would be a nice thought
to win at the Royal Highland Show, but just
being there and doing the best we can is just as
important. I hope as many people as possible
can come along on the Sunday to cheer me on.”
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