Horse & Hound

Livanos leads the way

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Keysoe High Profile Show, Beds

IT has been a tough year for everybody, but 2020 has thrown extra challenges at British-based Greek rider Theodora Livanos. The 19-year-old was diagnosed with osteomyelitis in her leg in February, undergoing major surgery and months of rehab. But a win in the grand prix here riding the 13-year-old British Hanoverian gelding Robinvale ensured that she finished the year on a bright note.

“I had a great test considering we haven’t been out very much this season. We were a bit ringrusty, but only had a few little blips,” said Theodora, who

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