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    14 riders to watch in 2021

    Jan 07, 2021 6 minutes

    Dressage: Alex Baker

    HIGHLIGHTS of Alex’s season last year include a highly respectable grand prix test at the Rotterdam-Hickstead challenge in July and a new best of 70.6% at the level in November, with her Jazz gelding Dutchman (Jack, pictured right). The ambitious 24-year-old, who competes for Ireland, has also been busy with her day job, backing and training youngsters at Anna Ross’s Devon yard.

    “Every time I go down the centre line, I think, ‘This is what I’ve always wanted to do,’” says Alex, who is aiming for a 70%-plus international score in 2021 and a team place. “Jack is quite spooky but his talent is starting to come out now that he’s at grand prix. Anna keeps us going, setting us new goals. I’m enjoying every step of the way.”

    Dressage: Lewis Carrier

    LEWIS has been based with both the Eilberg family and Anna Ross, so can boast a top-notch training pedigree. And with another two years in under-25 grand prix to play with, he’s hoping to build on a positive

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