IRELAND is renowned for breeding great ponies that went on to remarkable careers in the ring.

Look at the achievements of the famed Connemara 15hh gelding Dundrum, partnered by the great Tommy Wade. Take Stroller, ridden by Marion Coakes, stood at just 14.2hh and among his victories was his two wins of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Cup at the Royal International Show and he was part of three Nations Cups wins. Stroller was imported as a ‘job-lot’ from Ireland by the Sussex Olympian.