‘That was an expensive fence’: Ben Maher narrowly misses individual medal for second year in a row

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Ben Maher and Faltic HB finish fourth at the European Showjumping Championships in Milan, Italy
Ben Maher and Faltic HB finish fourth at the European Showjumping Championships in Milan, Italy.
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The individual final for the 2023 European Showjumping Championships at the San Siro racecourse in Milan, Italy (30 August-3 September) was an absolute thriller, with gold going to Steve Guerdat of Switzerland riding Dynamix De Belheme.

But there was plenty to keep British showjumping fans on the edge of their seats too, as Ben Maher and Faltic HB finished a very close fourth. The reigning Olympic champion was left ruing the four faults he accumulated in the first of this two-round medal-decider, which sealed five days of brilliant action at the European Showjumping Championships.

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.