Jeanette Brakewell and Chill Out Bob at Burghley 2012. Photo by Samantha Clark.
The Horse & Hound has a sweet little article about Jeanette Brakewell’s former 4* mount, Chill Out Bob, owned by Hazel Stockdale Wright. At 17 years old, Chill Out Bob retired from upper level competition with eight four-star completions, and has since partnered up with Hazel’s 16-year-old daughter Charlotte. Earlier this month, Bob was a big hit at Quorn Hunt Pony Club camp.
From the Horse & Hound:
“At first I was worried he may not adapt to the Pony Club lifestyle, especially as he used to be described as a ‘cross-country machine’,” Charlotte told H&H.
“But Bob was simply a star! He caused quite a stir when the word got round about his past. Friends would come up and admire him and he loved the attention.”
“He was so relaxed throughout the week and loved every second of it,” said Charlotte.
It’s great to see upper level horses kindly showing younger riders the ropes! Read the full Horse & Hound article here.
