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From: Evening Standard - London | Date: October 11, 2001 | Copyright information

EQUESTRIANISM: Britain begin the defence of their European three- day event title in Pau, south-west France today, writes Ann Martin.

Their team is headed by reigning European champion Pippa Funnell and Supreme Rock, who carried her to a team silver medal at last year's Sydney Olympics.

Germany, trained by Britain's Chris Bartle, and France look likely to be the leading challengers.

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