‘King of Barbury’ claims record seventh title H&H Plus

Catherine Austen 10 July, 2021 21:30

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Andrew Nicholson competing on Swallow Springs at Barbury. Credit: Peter Nixon

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Andrew Nicholson extended his extraordinary record in the CCI4*-S at Barbury Horse Trials by winning it for the seventh time in its 16-year history.

Riding Paul and Diana Ridgeon’s Swallow Springs, on whom he also won the class the last time it took place, in 2019, Andrew was the fastest of the day across country with 7.6 time-faults to score a two-penalty victory over Wills Oakden and Macgregors Cooley and top the Barbury results 2021.

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