‘It’s been a tough few months’: William Funnell makes comeback after broken leg

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William Funnell and Billy Diamo jumping at Royal Windsor Horse Show
William Funnell and Billy Diamo jumping at Royal Windsor.
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When William Funnell broke his leg in a fall during the Nations Cup of Sopot, Poland, in June, doctors told the Olympic hopeful that it could be up to a year before he was back in the saddle.

However, the top British showjumper made a welcome return to international competition at the CSI2* Lier, Belgium, last week and is targeting a return to five-star level on home soil at the London International Horse Show at ExCel next month (16-20 December).

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.