Horse & Hound

Moody majors in victory

ONE week ago, even getting to Somerford was looking unlikely for Becky Moody, who suffered a second partial pneumothorax (collapsed lung) in less than a month. But make it she did and in fine style, too, being crowned Saracen Horse Feeds inter I supreme champion with her exceptional gelding Jagerbomb.

“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster the past few weeks,” Becky said. “I couldn’t ride for 10 days, but the home team have all pulled together.

“The lung is holding up well, I’m just a little bit wiped out,” added Becky, who was one of the busiest

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