Harry Cobden and Native River signed up for showjumping challenge [Video]

Champion jockey Harry Cobden and Cheltenam Gold Cup-winning retired racehorse Native River are among those who will be taking on a showjumping challenge in aid of charity.

Nine jockeys riding nine former racehorses will take part in the Injured Jockeys Fund South West Jockeys Showjumping Challenge at Bicton Arena, Devon, on Friday (5 July) as part of Bicton Arena’s summer tour.

Harry, who won his first champion jump jockey title in May, will ride the much-loved Native River. The 14-year-old gelding won more than £1m before his retirement from the track at the end of 2021. He won the 2018 Cheltenam Gold Cup under Richard Johnson for trainer Colin Tizzard, and most recently has been enjoying shining in the showing world, including qualifying for this year’s Horse of …