Ben Maher shares his Olympic hopes for London 2012

In our exclusive interview, Ben Maher explains what it would mean to claim a place on the British showjumping team and names his top contenders for Olympic success in both the team and individual competitions.

Ben is a hot favourite for a British team place alongside Nick Skelton, with a host of British riders in the frame for the remaining two places.

The British showjumping team is expected to be announced by Monday 2 July.

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