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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-11T09:38:07.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Lucy Sugden riding ZORRO B (Y) during the cross country phase of the Defender Bramham International Horse Trials in Bramham Park near Wetherby in West Yorkshire in the UK between the 5 - 8th June 2025\n\n**The five-time Burghley winner and cross-country coach to the Swiss eventing team analyses recent course-design trends**\n\nIn a year when lots of riders are choosing to compete abroad, it’s great to see a very healthy number of entries for Defender Bramham Horse Trials this week. I haven’t been to a British CCI4*-S yet this season – I’ve been to two Continental ones, Marbach and Strzegom with the Swiss team – but, […]",
  "title": "‘It shouldn’t be a given that riders will go clear when stepping up to four-star’, says Andrew Nicholson"
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