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Young Rider's Triumph: Isabella-Rose Qualifies for HOYS with Lenny

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Aug 19, 2025 — 1 min read

Isabella-Rose and her pony Lennie have qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) after winning the Working Pony class at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star qualifier at Arena UK in Lincolnshire. The pair's victory came despite Isabella's personal challenges, including a rare bone disease that forced her to take a seven-month break from riding and attend numerous surgeries. Isabella's determination and Lenny's outstanding performance have earned them a spot to compete under the bright lights of the HOYS Arena at the NEC in Birmingham in early October.

Key Takeaways:

Isabella-Rose has qualified for HOYS with her pony Lenny after winning the Working Pony class at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star qualifier.
Isabella has overcome personal challenges, including a rare bone disease that required her to wear a boot for several months and undergo surgery.
Lenny is a six-year-old pony that Isabella has owned since he was a first ridden pony, and they have won several Supreme Champion titles together.
The SEIB Search for a Star qualifier offered an opportunity for a full range of show horses to earn a place at the series championships at HOYS and Your Horse Live.
SEIB Insurance Brokers has been providing expert insurance services for over 60 years, including specialist equestrian insurance for horses, horseboxes, trailers, riders, and equestrian businesses.

Statistics:

7 months: The duration of Isabella's break from riding due to her rare bone disease.
60 years: The number of years SEIB Insurance Brokers has been providing expert insurance services.
1996: The year the SEIB Search for a Star first took place, providing opportunities for amateur riders to compete at HOYS.
2: The number of judges, Jordan Cook and Sam DeCaprio, who officiated the SEIB Search for a Star qualifier.

Sources:

SEIB Insurance Brokers, https://www.seib.co.uk/
Isabella-Rose and Lenny's winning performance, SEIB Insurance Brokers, https://www.seib.co.uk/competitions/

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