Top eventing trainer Gill Watson on the move

Successful trainer and former Burghley winner Gill Watson is moving to Quainton Stud, near Aylesbury, at the end of October.

Gill has been based at Hyde Farm West, Great Missenden, for 18 years, and will continue to train the junior and young rider eventing teams once she moves to Quainton Stud.

“I hope to be fully up and running by next February at half term,” said Gill. “Moving is always difficult but Quainton Stud has fantastic facilities and looks a really nice venue to be moving to.”

Gill has been team trainer to the juniors and young riders for many years, winning numerous medals, including double gold and individual bronze for the juniors this year, plus team gold and individual silver and bronze for the young riders.

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