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The trainer � Name Nicola McGivern � Experience Buckinghamshire-based dressage rider Nicola McGivern was short-listed for the 2002 World Equestrian Games, riding Active Walero. They went on to win team bronze at the 2003 European Championships at Hickstead and were members of the British team at the 2004 Athens Olympics. In 2004 and 2008 they were reserve national champions.
The rider and horse � Name Robert Waine � Experience Robert became
Nicola’s working pupil and apprentice 14 months ago. Since then he has had the opportunity to work with, and ride, a number of Nicola’s top youngsters. Robert is currently riding Nicola’s homebred four-year-old S Express at Novice level and has competed successfully at a number of younger rider classes with him.
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