THIS writer was a bit taken aback to see Clare Abbott advertise the Gatcombe gelding Mr Mighty for sale recently, but fears that she was leaving the world of eventing for that of show jumping were assuaged in a ‘phone call.

“No, it’s nothing like that,” said the Co Down Olympian. “Mr Mighty is the only Advanced horse I have and it’s too difficult giving him the runs he needs, which would be mostly down south or in England, while also doing the best for the young horses we are bringing along, more and more of whom are home-bred.”