This is it. The entire Shetland Pony race calendar has been pointed to this moment right here—the Shetland Pony Grand National at Olympia. These are the fastest ponies in Great Britain, between the ages of 6-20 and measuring no taller than 42″. These are the UK’s top pony jockeys, under 5′ tall, between the ages of 8-13.

Mix it all together and you’ve got yourself one adorably competitive thrill ride.

When the dust settled it was young Rhianon Loader and “Apollo” emerging by a nose. A cute little pony nose, that is.

If you think this is all just much ‘ado about little, consider this picture below:

Louise Whitaker. Matthew Broome. Zara Phillips. This isn’t just ‘another’ pony dash. This is a proving ground for top professional equestrians of the future.

But mostly, precious.

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