Joe bought Zoppah at the end of 2018, having already had experience at CCIS3* level with his previous owner, Rose Boyce.
The pair were based with Kevin McNab in 2019, getting plenty of Novice mileage under their belts and rounded off the season at Burnham Market TNC2* before Joe started at Birmingham University. Zoppah was kept in work and training with Joe’s mum, Jane (and one of Kate’s very first riding instructors!), over the winter until moving to DE HQ in 2020. The pair have consolidated on their Novice form during their time at DE, and Joe enjoys getting more experience and training in with Zoppah.
These days Zoppah is having a slightly steadier pace of life as Joe is in his final year of Dentistry, and Joe will see how Zoppah is feeling come the start of the season, before decided what events are best suited this year.
Zoppah is a very kind and genuine horse, who despite his age, still has great enthusiasm for his life and work.
