PIP Reed stands next to Connor, her nine year-old Shire horse, at the East of England Horse Show in Peterborough.

The Upwell shower and her horse excelled in the competition, finishing second out of a class of 15 in the Decorated Harness category.

Ms Reed also took 10th place with her 16 year-old mare Bonnie in the same class and 8th place in the Senior mare class.

Next year’s spring show will be moving to Grantham.