Despite having a “cheeky side”, this eventer has an impressive record at five-star level with rider Imogen Murray. Hannah Lemieux speaks to his connections to find out what makes him tick...
Ivar Gooden
Stablename: Charles
Age: 13
Breeding: Young Convinced x Coevers Diamond Boy
Owners: Aivar Ward and MS Team
Rider: Imogen Murray
Breeder: Pat Coffey
Greatest achievements: sixth Burghley CCI5*-L 2019; sixth Le Pin au Haras CCI4*-S 2019; eighth Badminton CCI5*-L 2019; first Great Witchingham advanced intermediate 2019; 12th Blenheim CCI3* 2016 (now CCI4*-L); third Barbury CIC2* 2016 (now CCI3*-S); completed Badminton and Burghley 2017, 2018 and 2019, finishing in the top 21 every time.
Rider Imogen Murray says…
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