‘I have to keep quite strong because we miss her’: Piggy March goes into Bramham CCI4*-L lead on Nicola Wilson’s ride

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Bramham Horse Trials dressage: Piggy March and Coolparks Sarco
Piggy March riding Coolparks Sarco during the dressage phase of the CCI4*-L at the Bramham International Horse Trials
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There were emotional scenes as Piggy March went into the lead in the CCI4*-L on the second day of Bramham Horse Trials dressage. She scored 23.3 riding Coolparks Sarco, who until her Badminton fall was ridden by Nicola Wilson.

“That was a very emotional moment. I have to say I’ve never had a cheer that big and it’s just for the love of Nicola, which is so wonderful,” said Piggy referring to Nicola’s local Yorkshire crowd showing their appreciation after her Bramham Horse Trials dressage test. “I just hope it’s a week that we can do her proud. I have to keep quite strong because we miss her and this result is a credit to her through and through.”

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.