by Nicholas Duck
Everybody loves a good comeback story, and Warragul's David Middleton has been well on his way to completing his own in equestrian eventing.
David was recently recognised as Equestrian Victoria's eventing rider of the year following a number of strong results in fixtures across Victoria and sometimes interstate.
For some riders this would be a career highlight. For David? "It's probably not in the top 10."

Born and raised on a riding school, there's scarcely been a moment whe