‘The fall forced me to take a step back’ – five-star rider reflects on surprising positives of time off

Irish team rider Susie Berry reflected on the surprising positives of being forced to take time off after a fall last year following her dressage test at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on Thursday.

Susie sustained broken ribs in an accident at Blair Castle Horse Trials last August and missed the rest of the season.

“I had a big break and it was nice in a way – I got off the hamster wheel,” she said. “I went to the...