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MEET THE TRAINER

WILL FLETCHER is the son of legendary showjumpers Tina and Graham Fletcher. Will was under-21 national champion, has represented Great Britain on senior Nations Cup teams and is a former Young Rider European team medallist.

WHEN TRAINING A horse over fences, his technique is one thing you are always looking to improve. A good technique consists of having a quick front end, with

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