‘an eye-opener – thrilling, exciting and terrifying’

Clive Banwell on starting afresh at 65, preparing winners from the field and overcoming adversity

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The legendary event rider on a life-changing book, odd socks and her speedy hedgehog mascot

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Former point-to-point jockey Rhona Elliot on her trajectory from hiding away her MS to founding a racing syndicate to raise funds

Given that mastering the complexities of competing at five-star level can take many years, does it really matter what age you are when you reach this landmark? Ellie Hughes investigates