In THe Media
I have my own social media channel and I have been in lots of articles all to promote my dream of raising vital funds for Dementia UK.
Press Articles
I am getting good at posing for the camera now and I have been in lots of articles.
TROY Tribe: Meet Ali and Jack Stearn
27th November 2024
We sit down with Ali, the remarkable woman behind Jack Brock, the miniature pony who’s spreading joy across the UK. Together, they’ve touched the lives of countless people living with dementia, from sparking treasured memories to bringing smiles to care homes nationwide. Ali shares her deeply personal journey, from her love of horses growing up to how Jack became her perfect partner in a mission that’s captured the hearts of millions.
Glamour Magazine
9th September 2024
30 best gifts for four-year-olds, to guarantee ‘cool mum’ status
This is one for animal-lovers. Jack Brock is a real-life miniature pony, who travels the length and breadth of the nation to bring joy to those who need it. Here, his owner Ali has written a children’s book about his life, with beautiful illustrations to accompany it.
Tester notes: “I’ve followed Jack on Instagram for a while so had to have this on pre-order!”
Country Life Magazine
July 2024
Ali is the author and illustrator of the Jack Brock children’s books. inspired by her miniature pony Jack Brock, with which she visits care homes and raises money for dementia charities. Ali is the stepdaughter of Bob Champion of Newmarket, Suffolk, and the daughter of Darcy Champion of Kingham, Oxfordshire. She has two children, Bunny and Albert, with her husband, Rupert.
Photographed at home by Simon Buck
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
ITV – Sunday 18th February 2024
Alan Titchmarsh. Joining Alan at Manor Farm this time are Torvill and Dean and Caroline Quentin to provide the chat, and there’s also a tribute to the wonderful Shetland pony.
Season 6 Episode 7
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Alan Titchmarsh ITV show to feature Jack Brock
Eastern Daily Press
A miniature Shetland pony from Norfolk is set to make a television appearance on ITV this weekend.
The 18-year-old miniature pony, who has made a name for himself across the county, will feature on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh show on Sunday 18th February 2024.
The show, which explores the best of the British countryside, will showcase the rescue pony turned local celebrity Jack Brock who is an official dementia ambassador renowned for his charity work across East Anglia.
Rein in the reindeer – there’s a tiny horse in the house
Eastern Daily Press
When a miniature pony is part of your family – he has to be part of your Christmas too!
Jack Brock is a tiny horse with a huge character. He is already renowned for his charity work across East Anglia and at Christmas the miniature Shetland pony, who is a beloved family pet as well as an official dementia ambassador, makes sure he is at the heart of his family’s celebrations.
Jack Brock Animal Hero Of The Year 2022
Eastern Daily Press
It’s the 10th year the Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards have taken place.
The Stars of Norfolk & Waveney Awards celebrates the best and brightest of Norfolk and Waveney life, shining a light on those in the community who have shown selfless acts of kindness, heroism, and bravery.
These awards are nominated by you, the public, and each nomination shows us the rich, unsung, boundless stars across Norfolk and Waveney.
Jack Brock was nominated for the animal hero of the year 2022 and won the category. Jack was presented with his award at the ceremony which he attended at Norwich Cathedral.
What do the neigh-bours think!
Daily Mail
My children’s favourite thing to do is to have tea parties in our house with their teddies and our titchy Shetland pony, Jack — yes, really!
I was taking him for a walk one day, realised I’d left my mobile phone in the house so nipped in to get it and he followed me in, did a lap of the kitchen and looked very much at home.
It really tickled me so I kept letting him in after that. He’s even been known to sit and watch the horse racing on TV with my husband (who rolls his eyes at the madness of it all) and once joined us for a dinner party.
Mini Shetland pony visits residents at care home
ITV News
Residents at a care home have been treated to a visit from a miniature Shetland pony.
Jack Brock and his handler Ali, went along to spread some much-needed cheer.
Jack has been visiting people in care homes for the last two years, but due to the pandemic, those visits had to stop.
So instead, residents and staff waved to the 28 inch pony through the glass doors.
Raised more than £18,000
Horse and Hound
‘He always makes people giggle’: Shetland pony raises spirits and vital funds for charity.
“I feel very proud of Jack when I see the response on people’s faces and he always makes people giggle. I don’t know if it’s just his spirit but it brings something out in people. He’s a very special pony.”
Bride Photoshoot
Bride Magazine
A romantic rustic wedding shoot with a pony.
Photographer Sophie Elliott takes us behind the scenes of her boho wedding shoot, which featured stunning floral displays, dresses from Lucy Can’t Dance, and a dapper confetti pony called Jack.
Shetland pony horses around in department store
Evening News 24
Jarrold kindly invited Jack, before opening the store, to have a wander around. Getting a private viewing, the trip was to promote new Christmas cards with Jack Brock’s cute face on them.
If by watching the video, it makes people smile, we are asking for them to donate just £1 towards Dementia UK charity.
Christmas card launch 2019
EDP 24
Small but mighty Jack Brock launches charity Christmas card 2019.
Jack Brock, the miniature Shetland pony who has made a name for himself across the county for his impressive fundraising and his cheering visits to dementia care homes, has launched his very own charity Christmas card.
On Film
I have had videos of me viewed over 150,000 times and just wish If only I had a £1 for every smile I made to donate to Dementia UK to help families battling with Dementia.
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