Some young riders have put in sterling performances in the under-25 CCI4*-L class at Bicton Horse Trials so far today...
Twenty-one-year-old Heidi Coy posted another strong effort in the first phase of the CCI4*-L under-25 class at Bicton Horse Trials, supported by Chedington. Russal Z, a nine-year-old mare owned by David Ottewell put in a slick test to score 30.2, which is good enough for second at the moment (pictured). Heidi also holds ninth place in this section with Halenza.
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Read the full report from Bicton in the 17 June issue of Horse & Hound magazine and keep checking back to horseandhound.co.uk for further updates and insight
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