'It was really difficult': watch Ben Hobday ride side-saddle at Blenheim
The popular four-star event rider took part in the challenge to raise funds for cancer charities Willberry Wonder Pony and Bright Red
Willberry Wonder Pony
Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony is an official charity set up by the late Hannah Francis. The successful young event rider was diagnosed with bone cancer in May 2015 and died, aged 18, on 1 August 2016.
The organisation was approved as a registered charity on 2 May 2016 and all funds raised by the charity go towards bone cancer research and granting horsey wishes to those with serious illnesses.
Hannah said at the time: “I am so proud to announce that finally Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony is an official charity.”
To date, Hannah’s charity has raised more than £100,000 through fundraising events and Willberry merchandise.
Among the current campaigns being run to raise funds for the charity is Wobbleberries – a challenge to encourage “middle-aged wimpy riders” to train to compete in a BE80 competition in memory of Hannah in late 2017. Andrew Hoy is among the top riders who have donated training to those taking part.
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'She was a magical person': showjumper organises Hannah Francis memorial event
Trainer Bina Ford is encouraging riders to 'celebrate Hannah's life' at the show
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Ben Hobday to ride side-saddle at Blenheim
The event rider is to be taught 'a little bit of elegance and history'
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Willberry Wonder Pony goes hunting
Hannah Francis's mascot joined the Devon and Somerset Staghounds for a special meet
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Wobbleberry for Willberry: an eventing challenge for 'middle-aged, wimpy riders'
The challenge has gathered support from riders inspired by Hannah Francis to try eventing
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Pony Club shows support for Willberry Wonder Pony
The Pony Club has relaxed its rules on logos to allow Willberry-branded hat silks and saddlecloths or numnahs at all its championships for the remainder of 2016
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Willberry Wonder Pony merchandise: what's on offer and where to buy
There are numerous ways people can support Hannah's charities. Find out how here
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Riders to shave off their hair for Willberry Wonder Pony
Zara Tindall will be let loose with the clippers at Blenheim when she shaves the head of commentator Spencer Sturmey
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‘An inspiration to us all’: flood of tributes for event rider Hannah Francis
Thousands have paid their respects to the inspirational teenager who died yesterday (1 August)
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Rio cross-country tickets auctioned for Willberry Wonder Pony
All proceeds from the auction will go to Hannah Francis's charity
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Willberry Wonder Pony becomes official charity
Funds will go towards bone cancer research and granting horsey wishes to those with serious illnesses
