Titch the pony was the ‘mane’ attraction at Bradford & Bingley Sports’ Club Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

The eight-year-old owned by th town’s Riverside Riding for the Disabled Association Group was “made-up” to be at the event.

With red, white and blue ribbons plaited into her tail, she had the patriotic colours streaked in her mane, topped by a tiara and even had her hooves painted as part of her jubilee makeover helping the local RDA group raise funds to keep its work going.

Based at Ravenroyd Farm in Bingley, it costs about £500 a month – more in winter – for the upkeep of the group’s six ponies and horses.

The group has been running for five years now, but needs more money to help buy new riding tack.

Tracy Lopez, of the RDA, said: “Titch is doing her best to help us raise funds. She’s got quite a busy personal appearance schedule this summer. After this party she’s got dates for Cottingley Primary and Myrtle Park School fetes.

“She was as good as gold letting us get her ready for the jubilee party but she’s used to getting lots of attention, she’s especially popular with youngsters in wheelchairs because she’s just the right height for them to groom her.”

Titch wasn’t the only animal being made a fuss over yesterday afternoon – Sharon Rose’s pet Corgi called Foxy was also getting her fair share of pats.

“I know the Queen is fond of Shetland ponies, so I suppose Corgis are her ideal dogs because of their short legs,” she said.

Keeping with the animal theme, the sport club’s chairman Richard Smith was busy buzzing about dressed up as its mascot bumble bee.

Taking a breather from his fancy dress, he said: “We’re all just having an absolutely fantastic time. It’s great to see so many people enjoying us and having a good time.”

Youthband Revolution, of Queensbury, provided entertainment, while free cream teas were served up in a marquee thanks to club chef Chris Melaugh, 49, who was up extra early to bake a batch of 200 scones.