Ginny Elliot MBE was born and raised in Malta and is one of the world’s most well-known and accomplished horse riders.
She achieved the title of World Champion twice, European Champion three times on three consecutive occasions and she is the winner of four Olympic medals.
Today Ginny remains an avid supporter and contributor to the sport of eventing and has been a Team trainer for both the British Three Day Event Team and the Irish Eventing Team.
She has made a number of television and radio appearances including A Question of Sport and Desert Island Discs, presented television and radio programmes including Country File and Heart of the Country and written several books. She was awarded the Freedom of the City of London in 1993.
Ginny has been a passionate and committed Patron of Spinal Research for decades and we remain incredibly grateful for her support.
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