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In this section you can read about a host of leading riders and equestrian professionals across all disciplines, as well as those featured in Horse Hero filming. They tell us about their goals, heroes and heroines, favourite horses and they offer some top advice. There are some great photos of them with their families, friends and animals (many click to enlarge). Scroll down to see who is profiled on Horse Hero and click through to the different pages at the bottom. Or search by name in the box at the top right of the page. If you would like to have your biog on Horse Hero, click here to put yourself forward. If you wish to contact any of the people listed, please use the Contact form.
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Charlie
Longsdon
- Charlie Longsdon is one of the rising stars of race-training. After a stint eventing, Charlie has worked with some top trainers and since gaining his license in '06, he has had 34 winners, 78 places, earning around £250K!
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Anna
Ross Davies
- Anna Ross Davies was 2008 Dressage Personality of the Year and tenth at the European Dressage Championships '07 with Liebling. From non-horsey beginnings, Anna's is an incredible story of dedication!
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Emily
Llewellyn
- Emily Llewellyn, 19, has been on European Championship eventing teams for the last 6 years winning 4 gold medals, a silver and a bronze. A member of the World Class Programme, she has big plans for the future!
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Maria
Eilberg
- Maria Eilberg (24) was travelling reserve at the Hong Kong Olympics 2008 and on her return produced her best ever result to become British National Dressage Champion. Trained by father Ferdi, Maria is rising fast!
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Melissa
Beer
- 17 year old Melissa Beer didn't start riding until she was 9. The Importance of Being Ernest and Bovey Goodlife put her on the map. She was a member of the '07 & '08 Junior team with Celestial King.
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Henry
Brett
- Voted 'most handsome man in polo', Henry Brett is one of the best in the world! Coming from a non-horsey family, he first played for England at age 16. Today Henry lives in England and Argentina with 70 horses!
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Louise
Skelton
- Louise is a master at producing homebreds. She has competed at Badminton & Burghley with brothers, Partly Pickled & Bit of a Barney, won Blair 3*, is ranked 30th in the UK and on the National Training Squad.
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Julie
Tew
- Julie is extraordinary. Starting on a pony from Stow Fair, age 2, she went on to win Junior and Young Rider eventing medals. Then disaster! Julie defied the medical profession and is aiming for London 2012.
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Laura
Collett
- Still only 18, Laura Collett is a prolific event winner and destined for the top! She is the youngest rider to win a 2*, the first to win back to back golds at the Junior European Champs' '07 and 6th at Pau 3* '08.
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Louise
Bell
- Louise is one of the most successful producers of working hunters. Fifty wins in '08 include the Working Hunter Championships at both The Royal Show the Royal Windsor. Her top horses include Cruise Control.
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Sharon
Hunt
- Having ridden Tankers Town since he was four, Sharon has built up an unbelievable partnership with her top horse. They were fifth at Badminton this year, helping to secure their place on the Olympic team for Hong Kong.
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Alex
Franklin
- Alex is the 2008 British Mounted Games Champion. She has recently qualified as a vet, but her main focus at the moment is the World Mounted Games Team Championships in Sydney, where she is heading later this year.