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NAF Five Star Profeet Farrier of the Year

THE LATE BRENDAN MURRAY

BRENDAN was official Team GBR eventing farrier for 26 years, including duty at seven Olympic Games and over a dozen World and European Championships.

He spent 22 years with the King's Troop, ending as master farrier for the regiment, and was part of the cortège for Princess Diana's funeral.

As part of the British team entourage, Brendan was a linchpin behind the scenes. He would set up immaculate beds for the horses, hang the flags and look after the grooms.

Brendan was also the show

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