Nicola Wilson remains very much “at the heart of the operation” according to her stable jockey Robyn Gray, who has been piloting the yard’s young horses to success in both British Eventing events and at the Burghley Young Event Horse finals. Robyn topped both BE100 section G at Shelford Manor (2) and the Burghley Young Event Horse five-year-old section with five-year-old Jack Of Clubs, as well as winning novice section B at Shelford Manor (2) with Frankfort Pointllexi. Both horses are now headed to Osberton, along with two other five-year-olds from Nicola Wilson’s stable.
Fraser Kirby wins the best groom prize at Burghley Horse Trials with Helen Wilson’s My Ernie
(Image credit: Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials / Peter Nixon)
Congratulations to elite groom Fraser Kirby, who won the prize for the best turned-out horse, My Ernie ridden by Helen Wilson, at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, on his 22nd visit to the autumn five-star. Freelancer Fraser has worked at top events all around the world during his 30-year career, including the Olympics, nearly all the CCI5*s and multiple championships. “Fraser is amazing,” says Helen. “He’s a dream to have at a show because you don’t have to worry about him. He knows everyone, so I can just chill out and concentrate on my job. He does everything bar feed me – though he does look after me in the pub!”
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.
