Emerging eventing star Francis Whittington has had a great start to the season on Sir Percival winning the CIC*** World Cup qualifier at Burnham Market International Horse Trials. Being at the top of a line up that included Ruth Edge's Two Thyme, William Fox Pitt, Mary King, Oliver Townend and Pippa Funnell was a dream for Francis. Having ridden the horse since he was 4 years old, he is now 11 and in his prime and Francis has taken it slowly with him as he can be cheeky. This class proved that patience pays as he gave the best dressage he has ever done and was the fastest around the cross country although never ran out of steam.

Last season the partnership came 4th in the same class, 7th at Saumur, 12th at Pau 4* and now this his first big win.

Sir Percival is fed on a specially tailored diet from Saracen Horse Feeds that was devised by nutritionist Lizzie Drury and Francis is positive that this has helped keep Percy in tip top condition, contributing to his success as he says:

'Percy looks fantastic and feels brilliant and I do think that his performance is down to Saracen Horse Feeds as well as lots of hard work of course!'

Francis and Sir Percival will now head to Badminton.