Two ponies paid Oxford Bus Company a special visit to celebrate the unveiling of a double-decker emblazoned in a riding charity’s branding.

Abingdon Riding for the Disabled Association scooped second place in the company’s annual Brand the Bus competition.

Its prize was having the rear of a bus wrapped in the charity’s branding to help raise awareness of the local good cause.

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Members of Abingdon Riding for the Disabled Association, along with two of its prized ponies, Jasper and Jim-Bob, visited the Cowley House depot in Oxford this week to see the vehicle for the first time.

Phil Southall, Oxford Bus Company managing director, said: “Abingdon Riding for the Disabled Association really captured the imagination of both the public and the judging panel.”

Alice Summersbee, of the association, said: “The publicity this will bring for the charity will be second to none, and we look forward to using the bus to raise awareness of what we do within the charity.”

The association provides unique therapy to children and adults with disabilities via horses.

Participants enjoy the experience of riding and socialising which helps build confidence and improve well-being.

Local children’s brain tumour charity, Blue Skye Thinking, won the first prize.