This time last year, Fourfields Darc Maxim was gearing up for her first novice eventing run of the season.
Fast forward 12 months, and Rachael Heald’s seven-year-old mare is excelling in a new discipline, with two wins across the CSIYH* classes at the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show with rider Joss Williams.
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
