Galloping on the beach helps 18.3hh ‘slow coach’ event horse qualify for prestigious showjumping final

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Rachel Williamson and 18.3hh Kill Bill JX qualify for a prestigious showjumping final at Morris EC.
Rachel Williamson and 18.3hh Kill Bill JX qualify for a prestigious showjumping final at Morris EC.
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Standing a mighty 18.3hh, nine-year-old Kill Bill JX certainly catches the eye. But Rachel Williamson’s lofty four-star eventer is breaking the mould in more ways than one.

Event rider Rachel collected a ticket to a prestigious showjumping final at the Royal Highland Show at her first attempt when she landed The Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie LLP Young Masters qualifier at Morris Equestrian Centre, Kilmarnock, recently.

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Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

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.