Laura Collett took top spot in the battle between the British Olympic nominated riders on the first day of Bicton Horse Trials dressage today (10 June), at the event supported by Chedington.
Laura and London 52 scored 21 in the Chedington CCI4*-S.
The next five places are all held by pairs on the British Tokyo nominations list, with Tom McEwen and Toledo De Kerser tied for third with Ros Canter and Allstar B, having both scored 23.
She was the only rider to break the 30-barrier in this class today, with France’s Barbara Sayous second on 30.6 with Opposition Filmstar. Ailsa Wates and Woodlands Persuasion sit third on 30.8, Katie Bleloch (Goldlook) and Yasmin Ingham (Rehy DJ) fifth.
Read more about Bicton in next week’s magazine and online throughout the week.
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Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.
