Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Great Britain: Mighty 12.2hh pony races to joint victory in gruelling Man V Horse race

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Lauren Williamson
4 November 2025

One of the smallest equines in the field was victorious in the second running of the Man V Horse race in Somerset, with 12.2hh ‘Steve’ racing to a thrilling neck-and-neck finish alongside an Irish Sport Horse.

The Welsh section B pony carried Lara Malcolm around 23 miles of rugged south west countryside and shared the spoils with Vicky Heal on Bounce.

The distinctive endurance challenge pits runners against horses and the winners crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 22 minutes before passing the final vetting and being pronounced joint winners.

The first runner to cross the line was Bart Stockman, who finished 27 minutes later...

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https://www.yourhorse.co.uk/news/joint-victory-man-v-horse-race/

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