Tapner heads to Chatsworth on the crest of wave

By Ryan Bangs, Sportsbeat

EVENTER Paul Tapner is adamant success will breed success at the Chatsworth International Horse Trials as he bids for his second victory in as many weeks.

GOOD FORM: Paul Tapner heads to Chatsworth in fine form having scooped victory at Badminton earlier this month (Getty Images)

The 34-year-old heads to the Derbyshire countryside in a rich vein of form having rode Inonothing to the prestigious four-star Badminton title less than two weeks ago.

With Inonothing and Stormhill Michael - who Tapner rode to tenth at Badminton - taking a well earned rest he will saddle up Tiger Flynne and Kilfinnie II at Chatsworth.

And with the three-star event doubling up as the only British HSBC FEI World Cup qualifier this year, Tapner believes his Badminton success on Inonothing will rub off on the rest of his stable.

"It is always my aim to have every horse on my team perform to its absolute best and Chatsworth is no exception," said Tapner - who is based at Wickstead Farm Equestrian Centre.

"I am taking two good horses in Tiger Flynn and Kilfinnie II and I hope that that bit of success at Badminton rubs off on everyone else.

"Tiger Flynne is a bit of a one day event specialist and for Kilfinnie II, Chatsworth is a bit of a preparation for bigger events coming up in the next few months.

"He is certainly there to be competitive as well and I will try and get as many World Cup points as possible because I don't know how many I will end up doing.

"I have been to Chatsworth plenty of times before - it is a lovely course, a lovely venue and a lovely event.

"I am looking forward to it and the weather forecast looks good for the weekend and there should be a great atmosphere."