Today marks Nicola Wilson's 40th birthday. And what better way to celebrate than to take a look back at some of the eventer's career highlights — from a golden WEG in Kentucky to spending time at home with her late great partner Opposition Buzz in North Yorkshire. Happy Birthday Nicola!
2008: Burghley Horse Trials
Nicola and Opposition Buzz in the final phase at Burghley in 2008, where they finished in fifth place
2010: World Equestrian Games, Kentucky, USA
Nicola and Oppostion Buzz celebrate their team gold medal in Kentucky, USA
Taking it easy
Nicola heads out for a hack on Opposition Buzz with her team at home in North Yorkshire
2011: European Championships, Luhmuhlen, Germany
Nicola and Opposition Buzz on their way to team bronze
2012: Olympic Games, London, UK
2013: Burghley Horse Trials
Nicola Wilson and Opposition Buzz after the dressage at Burghley in 2013, when they finished in 10th place
2014: Chatsworth Horse Trials
A true partnership
Nicola and Opposition Buzz pose for a photo. The multi-medalled 'Dodi' died at home in 2014 just seven weeks into his retirement
2014: World Equestrian Games, Normandy, France
Nicola and Annie Clover during the cross-country phase of the competition in Haras National Du Pin, Normandy
2015: European Championships, Blair Castle, Scotland
Nicola and One Two Many contend the cross-country at Blair Castle in the torrential rain, where they went on to win team silver
