Renowned equestrian figure Terence Cummins has enjoyed an outstanding run of victories this season, with his ponies securing top accolades at several high-profile shows.
At the Cheshire County Show 2025, Loxleigh In Love impressed the judges to take first place in the 2 & 3 Year Old Connemara class. The pony added another highlight by winning the Mountain and Moorland Youngstock class, establishing itself as a leading young contender on the circuit.
At the NCPA Pony of the Year Show 2025, Cummins’ ponies achieved an extraordinary clean sweep, including:
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1st NCPA Registered Youngstock and Champion
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1st Connemara Youngstock and Mountain and Moorland Champion
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Overall In-Hand Champion
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Reserve Supreme Golden Cup
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Overall NCPA Supreme Champion
These results build upon previous successes at both the Cheshire Show and Cheshire Country Show, with training expertise provided by Beryl Millin, Jemma Taylor and Dale Holberry.
Despite these victories, the ponies currently lack a dedicated base, with the team managing them across different sites in Cheshire.
Terence Cummins said: “Seeing the ponies not only perform at their best but also be recognised at such a high level is incredibly rewarding. It’s not lost on me that this kind of success is unusual in the equestrian community and I’d like to thank Dale, Beryl and Jemma for their part in these achievements.
“Under the backdrop of the problems we have had with finding a home for the ponies and the work the team has put in to ensure they are cared for in the best way, I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved.”
Beyond the showground, Cummins owns Saltersley Hall Farm, a Grade II-listed landmark and the oldest building in Wilmslow. Since acquiring it in 2018, he has been developing plans to restore and enhance the estate, creating a heritage museum, a café, and a purpose-built equestrian centre.
The project includes state-of-the-art stables, carefully landscaped paddocks, grazing land and dedicated living facilities to support top-level equestrian care and rehabilitation.
Terence added: “Our plans for Saltersley Hall represent not just the future of our ponies, but a project which will benefit the wider equestrian community. We’re creating a space that supports growth, learning, and excellence for the best horses across Cheshire and their owners.
“Ater the success we’ve enjoyed, we don’t want to stand still – we want to build on it and a key part of that is not only giving our horses a permanent home, but also building a high-quality facility that other local handlers can benefit from.
“We are grateful to Cheshire East District Council and MP Esther McVey for the support they have shown so far for our project, which will have the added impact of benefiting the local economy by bringing people to the area to enjoy Saltersley Hall’s stunning grounds.”
