HORSES IN THE NEWS

BILLY CONGO

Pippa Funnell has retaken the ride on the European showjumping gold medalwinning 17-year-old from her husband William. Pippa produced the stallion and the pair have been reunited to compete at CSI2* level.

MULRYS ERROR

The former ride of eventer Ben Hobday has returned to competition after retiring from top-level sport. Sallie Ryle’s part-bred Clydesdale jumped clear across country at a CIC* with Argentinian Sebastian Roldan Olivera.

LOT 462

The half-brother to threetime Cheltenham Festival winner Altior set a new record at Tattersalls Ireland’s Derby sale, selling for €365,000 (£323,000). He was sold to Aiden Murphy on behalf of MV Magnier.