He is owned by Liz and Vicky Wilkinson from Langney, East Sussex and competed by Marie Barratt who lives in Eastbourne and works at Golden Cross EC where Aberaeron Prince is also at Livery. From March to October this year Aberaeron Prince, better known locally as Josh, and his rider Marie Barratt have taken part in the Welsh Pony and Cob Society Performance Awards Competition at both National and South Eastern levels. They were also in one of the South Eastern Teams, representing Sussex.
Competitors attend local shows and are awarded points depending on the results.
These are verified by the events organiser and totalled at the end of the eight months to form an overall score in each discipline in which the horse takes part. Awards Marie and Aberaeron Prince were placed 1st in the Showjumping, 1st in the Section D class and 5th overall. The Sussex Team were placed 4th in the National Championships. This is a good achievement for a hairy little horse who competes and holds his own against some of the best professionally produced horses in this area. With Marie he Showjumps at Senior BSJA level, with many wins.