Shock and sadness after top rider, coach and organiser’s death aged 70

Brynley Powell and Primetime IV

The news of the sudden death of rider, coach and organiser Brynley Powell, aged 70, shocked and saddened his wide circle of friends around the eventing world.

Bryn was born at Chandler’s Ford in Hampshire but in early childhood his parents moved to his grandparents’ farm north of Farnham, Surrey, that he would eventually inherit.

It was hacking distance from the Army-owned Tweseldown racecourse, and from the training base of Brian Crago, the Australian eventing medallist...