‘No time for bucking today!’: speedy LGCT London winner thanks her mare, who is ‘totally in tune with my thinking’

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Aisling Byrne and Celeste SPB Z win the CSI2* GC Store 1.15m speed class at the LGCT London
Aisling Byrne and Celeste SPB Z win the CSI2* GC Store 1.15m speed class at the LGCT London.
(Image credit: Jorge Cunha/Longines Global Champions Tour)

The Longines Global Champions Tour of London (LGCT London) is a lucky venue for Irish showjumper Aisling Byrne and on Friday (11 August) she followed up on last year’s “emotional” victory to win again, this time riding her super long-time partner, the 15-year-old mare Celeste SPB Z.

“This show is incredible, so to win here is an absolute honour,” said a delighted Aisling after the CSI2* GC Store 1.15m speed class held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

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.