Francoise Babington and her chestnut mare Scarlet Ribbons (J-Lo) had a standout week at the Agria Royal International Horse Show, culminating in winning the Alan Marni Meta Lounge Ltd supreme amateur hunter championship. J-Lo, an 11-year-old lightweight hunter, helped Francoise, who returned to showing six years ago after a break, secure this prestigious title. Francoise highlighted J-Lo’s sassy personality and their special bond, making the victory even more meaningful.

In other highlights, Pretoria Lee, an eventer turned show competitor, won the Irish Horse Board home-produced amateur hunter championship with her 12-year-old bay small hunter Constantine. Meanwhile, Lucinda Martin and her 10-year-old gelding Red Rhythm earned both reserve supreme amateur and reserve home-produced titles, balancing her successful interior design career with competitive showing. The article also notes upcoming events and encourages readers to subscribe for ongoing coverage.