Britain’s elite showjumpers continue on top form as Ben Maher triumphs in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris riding the talented 10-year-old mare Ginger-Blue
BEN MAHER sealed a triumphant hat-trick for British riders on the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) in recent weeks when claiming the Paris grand prix, this time on his top mare Ginger-Blue, owned by Jane Clark.
Ben was following up on his Valkenswaard victory with Explosion W at the start of June and Scott Brash’s success in Stockholm the previous week and it proved an emotional afternoon for the Hertfordshire rider, who received a standing ovation on his lap of honour.
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Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.
