William Funnell
H&H showjumping columnist
The international showjumper is one of only five riders to have won the Hickstead Derby four times and is a regular member of the British showjumping team, winning team gold at the 2013 European championships on his home-bred Billy Congo. He and his wife Pippa Funnell are also pioneers in sport horse breeding through their Billy Stud in Surrey. A regular Horse & Hound columnist, you can read William’s views in the magazine or H&H VIP members can view them online below. Find out how to join H&H VIP
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William Funnell: ‘My historic Hickstead Derby win was a massive team effort’
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William Funnell: ‘It’s easier to fly horses to Dubai than travel them to France and back’
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William Funnell: ‘I’m heading to Paris 2024 looking for a medal, but not as a rider’
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William Funnell: ‘A great advert for how British breeding has moved on’
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William Funnell’s thoughts on top of the Hickstead Derby bank and who’s going to win this year...
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William Funnell: building new bridges, plus shop local to save money while going green
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William Funnell on the World Showjumping Championships: ‘Anything worth winning is tough’
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William Funnell on the Hickstead Derby: ‘People still love a spectacle’
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William Funnell: ‘Who will lead the British team when Di Lampard steps down?’
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William Funnell: ‘I’ve come away really impressed’
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William Funnell: ‘The BEF is our voice – why was nothing said?’
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William Funnell reflects on Tokyo 2020: ‘Exciting sport and easier to understand’
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William Funnell: ‘Let’s get county shows back on their feet’ *H&H Plus*
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William Funnell: ‘This is a disaster for our industry’ *H&H Plus*
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William Funnell: Highlighting British breeding via young horse series *H&H Plus*
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William Funnell: We can’t justify a gathering of nations at this time *H&H Plus*
H&H’s showjumping columnist on why international shows may be a long way off
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William Funnell: Spend this time wisely *H&H Plus*
H&H’s showjumping columnist is feeling the pinch but still looking for the positives
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William Funnell: A friend who’s much missed *H&H VIP*
H&H’s showjumping columnist on losing Mondriaan, ‘a huge part of our lives’
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William Funnell: The crowd seemed confused by format at LGCT London *H&H VIP*
H&H’s showjumping columnist asks whether the GCT is getting it right for the crowd