Minis from Castle View Stables are Pony Club national quiz winners
Four teams from Ashleigh Campbell’s Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the 2025 final of the Pony Club’s national quiz competition held in South Yorkshire – and one of them, a group of minis, came home as winners.
A record 143 teams from across the UK enjoyed fun and friendship while showing their equestrian knowledge at the Dodson and Horrell National Quiz Final at Sheffield Wednesday’s football stadium.
Castle View Stables Pony Club centre had two mini teams and two junior/senior teams in the final. There are separate categories for Pony Club centres and branches.
The minis came first and ninth in their category, while the juniors/seniors were second and 11th.
Ashleigh, owner and instructor at Castle View Stables, said: “It was great to showcase the talent of Castle View Stables on a national stage, and to take home these placings is something I have only ever dreamt about.
“It wouldn’t haven’t been possible without the hard work and dedication from the quizzers and their parents. It has been a whirlwind and I can’t wait for next year.”
Mini teams: Castle View Golden Gallopers – first place, mini centres: Megan Mackenzie, Kate Little, Stacey Hart and Maisie McAdie.
Castle View Bridle Brains – ninth place, mini centres: Emily Macaulay, Lillie Mae Burridge, Eilidh Taylor and Riley Macdonald.
Juniors/seniors: Castle View Neighs It All – second place, junior/senior centres: Cora Houston, Maisie Statham, Lily Grace Robertson and Brooke Miller.
Castle View Trotting to the Trophy – 11th place, junior/senior centres: Lacey Hutton, Bethany Seddon, Abbie Sinclair and Kaylah Wilkie.
Ruth Tarry, quiz lead from the Pony Club’s horsemanship committee, said: “Having been involved in organising and writing questions for the national quiz finals for many years, I can honestly say this year was the biggest and best yet.
“With a record number of teams taking part, the atmosphere was incredible – full of energy, enthusiasm and true Pony Club spirit.”
