Leading British Olympic contender ruled out after breaking ankle in fall
The rider will need an operation, and is likely to be out for three months
William Funnell
William Funnell is a world-renowned British showjumper with over 20 years experience at the top of his sport.
He has won over 20 international titles and has represented his country all over the world at the highest levels.
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William Funnell on the horses who’ve made his career: ‘Things were stacking up against me – then Mondriaan came along’
William Funnell talks about Mondriaan, the horse who gave him three Hickstead Derby wins, and his breakout home-bred, Billy Congo
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The Horse & Hound Podcast 55: William Funnell | Riding your horse in company | Bicton review plus news round-up
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British nominated Tokyo entries among top showjumpers set to appear at Windsor
“With the Olympics just around the corner, we will be seeing the horses and riders in peak condition and we can’t wait to watch the action unfold”
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Sweden win Nations Cup opener while Brits withdraw amid weather woes: ‘The conditions were out of our control’
Sweden has won the opening leg of the Longines FEI Nations Cup CSI5* series (division one) at St Gallen, while poor weather resulted in the British team’s withdrawal after the first round
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Britain names top combinations as nominated entries for Olympic showjumping
Only those who appear on this list may be put forward for selection for the Tokyo Games
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William Funnell: ‘Let’s get county shows back on their feet’ *H&H Plus*
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Equine America Billy Diamo: a loveable gentle giant with a playful streak
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William Funnell and John Whitaker hero-to-hero interview: on confidence, patience, falling off and more *H&H Plus*
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‘Talent isn’t enough’: how to make the jump from being a successful young rider to an elite senior rider *H&H Plus*
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William Funnell: ‘This is a disaster for our industry’ *H&H Plus*
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Nick Skelton’s champion five-year-old showjumper sold abroad
The mare, who Nick describes as a future grand prix horse, has been sold to Ireland
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Life lessons: Top British showjumper William Funnell *H&H Plus*
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William Funnell’s champion stallion to stand in Ireland
‘Rarely do breeders get an opportunity to access such an important stallion’
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Billy Buckingham: celebrating the prolific showjumper’s career in pictures
We take a look back through Billy Buckingham’s illustrious career to pay tribute to him...
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Funnells pay tribute to Derby winner put down after freak accident at home
‘He was a fantastic horse, who’d jump round any grand prix in the world’
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Thank you, Mondriaan: from the Foxhunter championship to a Hickstead Derby hat-trick
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‘I’ve lost my old friend’ — Farewell to Hickstead Derby hero Mondriaan
The wonderful bay gelding who took William Funnell to three Hickstead Derby victories has been put down at the age of 25
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William Funnell aiming for record fifth win as Derby line-up revealed
Two of the other four-time winners of the class believe William can break the record
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Celebrating Billy Congo’s amazing career as he concentrates on stud duties
