INTERNATIONAL dressage rider Hannah Biggs has won the Advanced Medium Freestyle class at the British Dressage National Championships with her own Don Schufro gelding, Don Caledonia on a score of 75.83 per cent.

The win was extra special as it was the same class Gillingham’s Biggs won in 2008 with her recently retired Grand Prix stallion Weltzin.

She said after the event: “I am dedicating this to my original superstar stallion.

“I have to admit to being a little emotional as I came out of the test. Proper happy tears. He gave me the most incredible feeling, so soft and willing to dance with me.”

Hannah and Don Caledonia (Archie) rode to their music composed by Tom Hunt, which featured a medley of Tinie Tempah and Labyrinth, to the delight of the crowds spectating in the indoor arena.

“The music was spot on and everything came off with perfect timing.

“I was so proud of Archie. He gave me his all in there,” she added.

Biggs and Archie showed their consistency performing at championship level, after also taking third place in the previous day’s Advanced Medium Open class on 70.57 per cent, also winning a prize for the highest placed British bred horse. She finished sixth in the same class on Camarilla Calimero, a ride she has very high hopes for.

Biggs explained: “Cara felt like a million dollars performing some truly spectacular work to finish with 70.04 per cent. The judges were so excited about her for the future, a true international superstar in the making.”