An Olympic hopeful from Shropshire who has been banned from driving for two years after admitting being drunk behind the wheel has admitted he made a mistake.

Shropshire’s Oliver Townend, the UK’s top equestrian three-day eventer, has been banned from driving for two years after being found to be nearly twice the drink-drive limit when stopped by police in his Mercedes.

Shropshire Olympic hopeful Oliver Townend will go for glory at this weekend’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials with a horse he describes as “the real deal”.

Shropshire based equestrian ace Oliver Townend will bid to reclaim British eventing’s most prestigious title next week after making a jaw-dropping start on the potential road towards London 2012.

Oliver Townend continued his impressive start to the eventing season with a notable victory ahead of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials later this month.

Shropshire-based equestrian star Oliver Townend is setting up a new international stud.

Shropshire based equestrian ace Oliver Townend has already earmarked one event for next year – a short trip over the border in to Cheshire.

Shropshire equestrian star Oliver Townend has launched his first ever glossy calendar.

Shropshire equestrian star Oliver Townend and his horse Carousel Quest will aim to make eventing history at this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

Shropshire eventer Oliver Townend’s comeback is well and truly under way following his crashing fall in America last month, after he took an early lead in the World Cup series in Ireland.

Oliver Townend says he is “more hungry than ever” for success ahead of his biggest equestrian challenge – the Rolex Grand Slam.

Oliver Townend is confident fatigue will not be a factor when he launches his quest for eventing’s Rolex Grand Slam tomorrow.

Shropshire eventing star Oliver Townend has won his race against time to defy the travel crisis and reach America.

Star Shropshire sportsman Oliver Townend was today attempting to beat the travel crisis gripping the UK and complete a marathon journey to America to keep alive his hopes of landing a £230,000 jackpot.

Shropshire’s Oliver Townend has set his sights on landing one of eventing’s most coveted prizes after ending the 2009 season by collecting another sizeable cheque.

Oliver Townend is ready to confirm his status as the new big-money star of European eventing this weekend.