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When was Pippa Funnell born?
October 7, 1968 (age 53 years)
Pippa Funnell/Date of birth
What does Pippa Funnell do now?
Pippa is a mentor and trainer to the Windrush Equestrian Foundation, set up to fill in the missing gap for talented young event riders aged 21-25. It was a legacy left by Sir Roger Moore’s stepdaughter Christina Knudsen who had a passion for the sport and wanted to help young riders after her premature death aged 47.
Does Pippa Funnell still compete?
British Olympic rider Pippa Funnell (50), who is based near Dorking in Surrey, is a former three-time winner of Badminton and former European Champion. She last competed here in 2018 with Billy Beware with who she was 6th in 2014.
What breed is cevin Z?
Zangersheide Studbook
Cevin Z’s breeding features the outstanding bloodlines for which the Zangersheide Studbook is famous. He carries the double crosses of both Cor de la Bryere and Capitol 1 in his pedigree. He was the second highest priced foal from this prestigious stud in 1997.
What breed is Billy Congo?
Billy Cool is a Black mare by Billy Congo, as a six year old she was clear everyday in the 6yr old championship.. Billy Congo is by the AES & Irish Horse Board Approved stallion Vechta, who is by the famous world class sire Voltaire.
Who is Pippa Funnell and what does she do?
Pippa Funnell. Pippa Funnell MBE is an icon of British Eventing and the first winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of eventing. She is married to leading British showjumper William Funnell.
How many times has Pippa Funnell won Horse Trials?
By the end of 2003, Pippa Funnel ranked as the number one rider in the world. Funnell has won the Badminton Horse Trials three times and is the only rider ever to win both the Blenheim venue and Windsor Horse Trials four times.
When did Pippa Funnell win her first European medal?
On 13 September 2015, Funnell won her 1st European team medal in 12 years helping GB win Team Silver at Blair Castle aboard Sandman 7. Since 2010, her horses have included Redesigned, Billy Beware, Billy the Biz, Billy Llandretti, Mirage D`Elle, Billy Cuckoo and Sandman7.
When did Pippa Funnell win the Rolex Grand Slam?
In 2003 Pippa became the first rider to complete the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing following consecutive wins at Lexington, Badminton and Burghley, earning a $250,000 bonus from Rolex and a place in the history books.