Piggy French
A member of the World Class Potential Eventing Squad 2006, Piggy has already made it into the big time in British Eventing. As part of the gold medal winning British team at the Young Rider European championships at Waragem in 2001, Piggy also finished an impressive 4th individually. Her most recent successes include 1st & 3rd at Bramham CCI*** in the 2004 young rider championship. In 2005 Piggy won the CIC** at Sansaw, and the CCI** at Weston Park and went on to jump one of only 3 double clear jumping rounds at Burghley 2005. In 2006 Piggy won Weston Park International CCI**, came an impressive 7th place at Bramham CCI*** and won the £25,000 Shropshire Slam following back to back CCI wins. Despite recent horse injury setbacks, Piggy's started 2007 in flying form with 7 wins and 19 top 3 placings on the national circuit so far and a 2nd placing at Burnham Market International CCI **. | |
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More about Piggy... Nationality: British Date of Birth: 12/8/80 Currently Based in: Leicestershire Highlight of career to date: Burghley 2005 All time favourite horse and why: Flintlock and Done to Order – my first four star horses What do you enjoy most about eventing? The Monday after! I love show jumping Favourite Toggi product and why? The jackets – they’re all so comfortable Do you have any advice for a budding eventer? Be patient and work hard! Do you ever get nervous? Only because I want to do well Do you do anything for luck before a competition? No Other hobbies / interests? Sleeping and eating Who is your hero/person you most admire and why? I followed Mary King all the time when I was a young kid... Name and breed of your very first pony/horse? Love Actually Name and breed of your very first pony/horse? Sonny What age were you when you started riding? Before I could walk If you hadn’t become a rider, what career would you have chosen? Haven't thought about it What is your favourite meal? Roast chicken with bread sauce | |
