BERKSHIRE rider Tatiane Mauree produced an immaculate display to triumph in the Pony of the Year Show 148cm Championship at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show at M&S Bank Arena.

The 15-year-old, who is based near Newbury, delivered two clear rounds to land the contest.

It was a feat none of her 16 challengers could manage as Tatiane and Horseabout Zibu took top honours from Elsi Jacques, riding Trevoulter Ladies Man, in a two-way jump-off contest.

Charlotte Bevan and Champs Palace – quickest of the first round four-faulters – finished third, with Ireland's Max Foley and Valma De Fougnard in fourth.

"It is unusual to have only one double clear," Mauree said.

"It is a very high standard of course-building, there were some great riders in the class and it really could have been anyone's day.

"I was last to go in the jump-off, I knew Elsi had had four faults, so I knew had to go clear, but then you can't put all your eggs in one basket. You have to think of the time as well."

Reflecting on her combination with the nine-year-old mare, she added: "I have had the pony for nearly four years.

"She had only been jumping for six months before I got her, and you could see from her temperament that she was going to be really hard-working with the right attitude.

"We've had a great year. We have been lucky enough to compete at a number of big shows, but it was definitely our biggest win of 2019."