‘The ultimate horsewoman who inspired many’: top riders pay tribute to the ‘Queen of showjumping’ Liz Edgar

We received the sad news on Sunday (26 April) that the former international showjumper Liz Edgar had died at the age of 76.

Liz won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup a record five times — in 1977 (Everest Wallaby), 1979, 1981 and 1982 (Everest Forever) and 1986 (Everest Rapier). In 1980 she became the first woman to win the Aachen grand prix riding Everest Forever and only four women riders have achieved victory in the class since.

In 1985, she and Everest Asher claimed the prestigious Foxhunter crown. Liz and her brother David Broome were the only brother and sister to win the Queen’s Cup and King George in the same year, which they achieved twice in 1977 and 1981.

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Article written by: Jennifer Donald