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Funnell has won the [[Badminton Horse Trials]] three times: 2002, 2003 and 2005. |
Funnell has won the [[Badminton Horse Trials]] three times: 2002, 2003 and 2005. |
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Funnell is also the only person to have won the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prestigious award goes to a rider who wins [[Rolex Three Day Event]], [[Badminton Horse Trials]], and [[Burghley Horse Trials]] all in sucession. |
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She lives in [[Dorking]], [[Surrey]], [[UK]] with showjumping husband [[William Funnell]]. |
She lives in [[Dorking]], [[Surrey]], [[UK]] with showjumping husband [[William Funnell]]. |
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Revision as of 19:13, 7 June 2005
Pippa Funnell, born 1968 October 7, is a world class equestrian sportswoman. She competes in showjumping, cross-country and three-day eventing.
Funnell became European Young Rider Champion in 1987 after successfully competing on Sir Barnaby at Bialy Bor, Poland. In 1999 she became European Champion at Luhmuhlen riding Supreme Rock. She was a member fo the British silver medal team at the Sydney Olympics in 2001.
Funnell has won the Badminton Horse Trials three times: 2002, 2003 and 2005.
Funnell is also the only person to have won the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prestigious award goes to a rider who wins Rolex Three Day Event, Badminton Horse Trials, and Burghley Horse Trials all in sucession.
She lives in Dorking, Surrey, UK with showjumping husband William Funnell.