Five special horses from Robert Oliver's spectacular showing career
Horse & Hound Trending: Robert — whose career in the saddle spanned some 70 years — posted 29 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) section championships, 23 Royal International (RIHS) championships and six supremes at both HOYS and the RIHS. As we remember the ‘ultimate showman’, here is a look back at five of his special horses who he rode in the spotlight. 1. Kings Warrior During his time on the circuit this strapping bay middleweight claimed the hunter of the year accolade at HOYS in 1991, 1992 and 1994. He also won the RIHS hunter championship three times. Robert was first acquainte...
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