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  "path": "/plus/opinion/a-timely-reminder-that-a-good-horse-is-never-a-bad-colour-says-rebecca-penny-926367",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-13T09:41:39.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Winner The Alan Marnie & Family Skewbald & Piebald Plaited Large Ridden Pony Championship; Champion of The Alan Marnie & Family Skewbald & Piebald Ridden Pony Championship and Supreme Champion of The Alan Marnie & Family Supreme BSPA Skewbald & Piebald Indian Trail Ridden Championship Harrison Taylor and Lostock Up Till Dark at The Royal International Horse Show, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, Sussex, United Kingdom. July 22nd 2025 ~ MANDATORY Credit Elli Birch/Bootsandhooves - NO UNAUTHORISED USE - 07745 909676\n\n**Native pony specialist Rebecca Penny has her say on amateurs beating professionals and refreshing results in the show ring**\n\nFor years, the showing world has been dominated by the perception that professionals hold all the cards when it comes to winning at the highest level. Whether ringside, on social media or in conversations after the classes have finished, there is often a suggestion that amateurs and home-produced combinations are at a disadvantage. That they […]",
  "title": "‘A timely reminder that a good horse is never a bad colour,’ says Rebecca Penny"
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