Bicton Horse Trials showjumping: what you need to know

Bicton Horse Trials showjumping: Gemma Tattersall celebrates a clear on Chilli Knight — Gemma Tattersall celebrates showjumping clear on Chilli Knight at Bicton five-star.

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Britain’s only five-star of 2021 concluded today with the Chedington Bicton Horse Trials showjumping. Here are seven things you need to know about the final phase…

1. Gemma Tattersall achieved her first five-star win, riding the 11-year-old home-bred Chilli Knight, owned by Chris Stone.

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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.

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