Articles by William Funnell, H&H showjumping columnist

The British international showjumper is the only rider to have won the Hickstead Derby five times and was a regular member of the British showjumping team, winning team gold at the 2013 European championships on his home-bred Billy Congo. He has been chef d’equipe and team trainer for UAE showjumping since November 2023. He and his wife Pippa Funnell are also pioneers in sport horse breeding through their Billy Stud in Surrey. A regular Horse & Hound columnist, you can read William’s views in the magazine and online.

William Funnell: Potential team members emerge *H&H VIP*

The strategy to include new talent is paying off, says H&H’s showjumping columnist

William Funnell: We’re missing a trick here *H&H VIP*

Let’s promote our facilities to the Middle East, says H&H’s showjumping columnist

By William Funnell Published 23 February 19
William Funnell: A great mark of a horseman *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist on preparing for Olympia and making good decisions

By William Funnell Published 15 December 18
William Funnell: We simply weren’t good enough at WEG *H&H VIP*

The British team member reviews their performance in Tryon

By William Funnell Published 27 September 18
William Funnell: Why are we still wrecking dreams? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist thanks his team — and demands radical change from BS

By William Funnell Published 5 July 18
William Funnell: Now’s the time for riders to shine *H&H VIP*

William Funnell on ‘Di’s dilemma’ — and why Britain’s been dealt a big blow

By William Funnell Published 24 February 18
William Funnell: Heading to be a nation of amateurs *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist asks what would keep Britain’s best riders on home soil

By William Funnell Published 9 December 17
William Funnell: Online auctions are the way to go *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist on reviving the reputation of British breeding sales

By William Funnell Published 10 November 17
William Funnell: We’ve lost the winning mentality *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist points out some stark lessons for British riders to heed

By William Funnell Published 3 September 17

William Funnell: Is it detrimental to their production? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist questions the benefits of a new initiative

By William Funnell Published 11 June 17
William Funnell: The league is elitist and inaccessible *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist weighs in on the entry fee debate and stifling talent.

By William Funnell Published 30 April 17
William Funnell: UK needs a shop window *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist discusses doing things better on home soil

By William Funnell Published 12 March 17
William Funnell: Putting life in perspective *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist reflects on the loss of two popular showjumping figures

By William Funnell Published 29 January 17
William Funnell: We Brits need centres like this *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist tells us why he was impressed with one particular venue

By William Funnell Published 10 December 16
William Funnell: Where are the next Nations Cup horses? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist asks where the next generation of British team horses is coming from

By William Funnell Published 22 October 16
William Funnell: The golden moment *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist discusses gold medals, the British performance in Rio and Big Star

By William Funnell Published 26 August 16
William Funnell: Heading to Rio with mixed emotions *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist explains why his wife Pippa is heading to the Olympics with mixed emotions

By William Funnell Published 1 August 16

William Funnell: Where are our riders for future Olympic Games? *VIP*

William shares his thoughts on the British team selections for Rio and asks where are our Olympic stars of the future coming from?

By William Funnell Published 7 July 16
William Funnell: Time is running out for Rio *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist discusses those up for Rio selection and Brexit

By William Funnell Published 4 June 16
William Funnell: ‘no opportunities for riders based on merit alone — the GCT is increasingly elitist’ *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist explains why owners need to invest in the sport's young talent and why nothing compares to representing your nation

By William Funnell Published 13 May 16
William Funnell: ‘the Olympics shouldn’t become about how much money you can spend’ *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist discusses why some proposed changes by the FEI won't work for showjumping

By William Funnell Published 25 April 16
William Funnell: British Showjumping needs a structural shake-up *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist explains why he thinks changes need to be made to ensure the future of British showjumping

By William Funnell Published 22 March 16
William Funnell: Do the next generation know how to care for a horse? *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist voices his concerns over whether today's children understand horsemanship

By William Funnell Published 27 February 16
William Funnell: Breeding for the 2024 Olympics — what type of horse will we need? *H&H VIP*

The Horse & Hound showjumping columnist looks at how showjumping horses have changed over the past few years

By William Funnell Published 10 February 16
William Funnell: A whopping new show and rules gone mad *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's showjumping columnist praises the new Liverpool International show but has some stern words for the FEI with regards to rules

By William Funnell Published 16 January 16

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