Horse & Hound

Burton’s action-packed break

jennifer.donald@futurenet.com

@jen_donald

Summer tour (week two), Bicton Arena, Devon

OLYMPIC event rider Chris Burton made a winning area trial debut with former eventer Dantino B, taking a 1.1sec victory with the fastest of two double clears.

The Australian rider decided to take a break from his usual discipline, but has found himself with a new focus with the backing of his existing owners and sponsors.

“I said to my wife I’d like to take a break from eventing, but I have ended up with a yard full of

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