Army on top as riders battle for UK Armed Forces equestrian title
The British Army team were crowned champions despite a great showing from the RAF in a superb day of competition at Addington Manor
The British Army team were crowned champions despite a great showing from the RAF in a superb day of competition at Addington Manor
Military showjumpers from across the services competed in the Services Team Showjumping competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Lance Bombardier Jody Sole levels Jamie Snowden for the most wins at the Grand Military Gold Cup
The Grand Military Gold Cup is set to be the feature race at Sandown Park in an event steeped in military heritage.
The Point-to-Point Combined Services includes the Coronation Gold Cup and is one of the biggest military horseraces on the calendar.
Air Trooper Will Field saw off stiff challenges from seven other riders to claim the title at the London International Horse Show.
The 2022 championships have taken place in Bedfordshire with nearly 300 riders in action.
More than 500 riders were on show from across the forces and from other services such as police, fire and ambulance.
The Inter Services event was held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire.
Billy Aprahamian won at the 2018 Grand Military Gold Cup and has since joined a team as an assistant trainer under Nicky Henderson.
Neither the Grand Military Gold Cup and the Royal Artillery Gold Cup will take place in 2021.
Major Nicola Rush was a losing finalist in the Horse and Hound Volunteer of the Year award.
Major Nicola Rush has been part of developing teams capable of competing both nationally and internationally.
Lance Corporal Holly Hall claimed two second place finishes during the championships at Hickstead.
The British Army team has returned to training in Tidworth, as one of the first sports to return to the military calendar.
Lance Corporal Holly Hall saw of stiff competition from six other forces riders to claim the title.