It was wonderful to see Mount St John Freestyle return to the ring at Bolesworth in such magnificent style with Charlotte Dujardin. The patience and care Charlotte, Carl Hester, Emma Blundell and the horse’s other connections have shown in not rushing to bring the mare back after her virus just before Christmas has paid dividends, and should be an inspiration.
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