Evesham, England – November 25, 2019 – Poden Farms has announced the sale of showjumping’s most successful horse to Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter. The new owners will keep the winning partnership between Ben Maher (GBR) and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Chacco-Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) intact.

Both Poden Farms and Ben Maher posted the following statement on their Facebook accounts:

“Explosion W has been with Poden Farms for nearly 4 years and we have been on an incredible journey together. Ben and Explosion have been an integral part of our London Knights team success and, with this sale, that partnership will remain intact. It was imperative to us that Explosion also continue to compete for Great Britain and so we are delighted that this agreement has been reached. We wish Ms. Wright and Mrs. Rossetter the best in their new endeavour and look forward to watching the rest of this remarkable story unfold.”

Regarding the sale, new owners, Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter commented:

“We are thrilled by the opportunity to be a part of Explosion’s story. He is a magnificent horse that has already made a mark on the world and we look forward to seeing what new heights he will achieve in the future. We are excited to embark on this journey with rider, Ben Maher (GBR), with whom we’ve already established a fantastic partnership.”

Commenting further Ben Maher (GBR) said:

“My relationship with Poden Farms has been hugely successful over the past few years. I have been very fortunate to have ridden and developed some incredibly talented horses with them and I look forward to many more successful years together.

Explosion has been a huge part of my life and success these past few years. He is a true character and we have a very special bond. I am overwhelmingly humbled to Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter for entrusting me with this special horse. I am thrilled with the partnership and look forward to seeing what the future brings.”

Source: Poden Farms & Ben Maher’s Facebook accounts

Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso / Ben Maher / Poden Farms