Find out what William Fox-Pitt said about his test – and why another British Olympian withdrew after a test that put her in the top 10
William Fox-Pitt’s test on nine-year-old Graffenacht in the Bicton Horse Trials dressage was one of the best of the afternoon performances in the CCI4*-L. It earned him 30.4 for 11th overnight, at this event supported by Chedington.
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Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.
