‘Somewhere between 80 and 90 years’: 80-something rider and her stallion crowned at Equifest

With more than 1,000 horses attending over five days, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd at Equifest (8-12 August, East of England showground).

But one duo who certainly made a lasting impression — on judges and spectators alike — was Angela Conner and her new mount, the Morgan stallion Optimus Prime.

The magnificent 12-year-old, a multi-garlanded American Morgan horse world champion, and Angela were crowned supreme foreign breeds champion of the show, clinching the sash under the famous Equifest spotlight in the evening performance.

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Article written by: Alex Robinson