This may prove a timely feelgood story for British equestrian. With the sport still reeling from the appearance of a video showing Charlotte Dujardin – hitherto the golden girl of dressage – whipping a horse 24 times, Team GB could go at least some way towards repairing a public relations disaster.
After a strong showing in the cross-country in the spectacular grounds of the Château de Versailles, eventing team gold is within view. Laura Collett lies second in the individual standings with only Monday’s showjumping discipline to come.
