Lucinda Fredericks

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Lucinda Fredericks nee Murray (born 28th September 1967) is a champion equestrian sportswoman competing at the highest levels of equestrian eventing. She changed her nationality upon her marriage to Australian equestrian Clayton Fredericks, and now rides for Australia. The couple have a daughter - Ellie, and currently live near Devizes, Wiltshire.

She won her first Badminton CCI**** in 2007 riding her horse Headley Britannia - the small mare by top stallion Jumbo. She currently competes on several horses at various levels.

Horses competing in 2007 season: Headley Britannia, Calling Houston, Koyuna Sunglo, Prada, Mister Alligator, Tennyson, Master Que, R Lillibet

Lucinda rides to Grand Prix level dressage.

Lucinda has produced many well known horses over the years, amongst these include Tina's Gold, Springalong, Simply Red, Beacon Hill, Dalliance, Lovell Lass and many more. She was longlisted to compete in the Dressage event of the Sydney Olympics upon the advanced Azupa Gazelle.

She has since competed at many events such as Blenheim, Punchestown and Burghley, winning the latter in 2006 on Headley Britannia

In 2006/2007 she achieved a remarkable Burghley/Badminton back-to-back - winning both 4* competitions riding Headley Britannia.

June 2007 - Lucinda competed at Luhmühlen Horse Trials, Germany riding Prada, however she withdrew before the Cross Country phase. After Luhmühlen Lucinda travelled to The Netherlands and competed in the CCI** and CIC** at Ede International Horse Trials. She won the CCI** riding Mister Alligator and came 14th on Prada in the CIC**