Horse & Hound

Walker beats the odds

Science Supplements Onley Grounds EC winter classic, Warks

BEN WALKER maxed on his final draw to land the winter grand prix with Emma Ziff ’s Fygo Von D’Ouwe Grint. The win came despite an unintentional change of tack and a nasty fall.

“I put the wrong bridle on, it was the same bit and was a lucky change,” said Ben, who hurt his collarbone in a collecting-ring fall on the Thursday. “I couldn’t ride on Friday and I’m still sore, but managed to pay the bill

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Horse & Hound

Horse & Hound1 min read
Good Week Bad Week
Someone commenting on a rather high-level dressage test described one moment as a “horrible canter”. She was put swiftly back in her box. “Won at five-star yourself?” asked another. No answer, surprisingly… The Welsh housing secretary tells of a time
Horse & Hound2 min read
‘Simply Extraordinary’
SANDOWN PARK 27 April jennifer.donald@futurenet.com @jen_donald bet365 Finale Meeting, Sandown Park, Surrey AN outpouring of goodwill swept over Sandown as “genius” trainer Willie Mullins was hailed a true champion, when sealing victory in the Britis
Horse & Hound8 min read
‘Plenty To Get Your teeth Into’
I THINK this is a fantastic track. It features a lot of the iconic Badminton fences and the flow works really well. There are some nice fences to get horses and riders into their rhythm, and the early combinations set them up for the first intense qu

Related Books & Audiobooks