‘I feel confident’: Ben Maher in individual medal contention ahead of Europeans final

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Ben Maher and Faltic HB are in medal contention ahead of the individual final for the European Showjumping Championships
Ben Maher and Faltic HB are in medal contention ahead of the individual final at the European Showjumping Championships.
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Despite Great Britain’s team woes at the European Showjumping Championships at the San Siro racecourse in Milan, Italy, (30 August-3 September), there was very good reason to celebrate as British team rider Ben Maher (Faltic HB) has qualified for Sunday’s two-round individual medal decider – and, excitingly, is well within grasp of a medal.

Jens Fredricson of Sweden currently tops the individual leaderboard with Markan Cosmopolit, closely followed by Steve Guerdat on his super exciting mare Dynamix De Belheme, with Ireland’s Michael Duffy currently in the bronze medal position on another quality mare, Cinca 3.

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.