You could have heard a pin drop in the Palace Arena as Laura Collett and London 52 delivered the showjumping round that secured her that coveted individual gold medal at the Agria Blenheim European Championships. Laura lifted her arm and pointed down to salute her fabulous partner, throwing her arms around him as she trotted out to an emotional support crew. “Mainly for the horse, because I feel sometimes I’ve let him down and he’s finally got the championships he deserves. These horses are so unbelievably special to keep coming aback and producing the results they do time and time again. “It’s unreal – and extra special to be at a home championships, a local event for me.