Find out more about Chantelle Duggan, who was told a year ago that it was possible she may never ride again, and why she chose to keep her quirky but talented talent seekers final winner...
A working rider, who was told she may never ride again 12 months ago, and her quirky “horse of a lifetime” were crowned talent seekers champions in an electric jump-off at the British Showjumping Indoor Championship Finals at Aintree International Equestrian Centre on Friday night (9 October).
Chantelle Duggan and Linton De La Chapelle were the penultimate combination to go in the jump-off, with Charlie Dawson and seven-year-old Iloma holding the lead.
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