Pippa Funnell

Pippa Funnell made history in 2003 by becoming the first rider to achieve the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, securing consecutive victories at Rolex Kentucky, Badminton, and Burghley. Her illustrious career began with a win as the European Young Rider Champion in 1987, successfully competing on Sir Barnaby at Bialy Bor, Poland. She went on to claim the prestigious European Champion title twice at Luhmühlen, first in 1999 and again in 2001, both times riding Supreme Rock. A cornerstone of British teams, Funnell earned her first Olympic medal as a key member of the silver medal-winning team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, also riding Supreme Rock.

Funnell continues to compete at the highest level, representing Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, where she finished fifth with the British team. Her enduring competitive spirit was demonstrated by her victory at the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials in 2019, riding MGH Grafton Street. In recognition of her significant contributions to equestrian sport, Pippa Funnell was appointed an MBE in 2005. She actively supports the equestrian community as a patron of World Horse Welfare and serves as a mentor for the Wesko Equestrian Foundation, continually shaping the future of the sport.