THE much-loved pony of a Herefordshire rider has retired from competition on a winning note.

Charlotte Pudge teamed up with her pony Honeybun to win the Welsh League Trophy for 90cms.

The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School pupil had ridden Honeybun for a number of years.

Charlotte’s mum, Sharon Pudge, is the owner and instructor at Putley Riding School.

She said: “At 26 years old, Honeybun has had many successes in the past and was always in the ribbon. Honeybun will now live a quiet life roaming pastures and will still be spoilt rotten.

“He has been a faithful, happy pony and given Charlotte the time of her life on him.”