Her medal achievement was followed by Nicola Wilson, from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, who won silver in the team eventing competition.

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She won a silver medal as part of Team GB's equestrian eventing team.

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With five places available on the British eventing team for 2012 and some 15 or more riders in contention, an exceptionally tough battle for selection is expected over the coming months.

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Eventing, like dressage and jumping, offers two Olympic titles in the individual and team disciplines.

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