Bertie Hill
British equestrian
About Bertie Hill
Lived 1927 – 2005 (aged 78). Bertie Hill was a British event rider.
Albert "Bertie" Edwin Hill (7 February 1927 – 5 August 2005) was a British equestrian who competed at three Olympic Games.
After serving in the Home Guard during the Second World War, Hill became an amateur jockey in point-to-point racing. He went on to represent Britain in three-day eventing, winning a gold medal at the 1956 games in Stockholm along with a host of other international trophies.
In the 1960s, Hill and his wife opened a riding school at Rapscott on Exmoor, training a number of future international riders including Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips.
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Who was Bertie Hill?
British equestrian
When was Bertie Hill born?
Bertie Hill was born on 7 February 1927 in Devon.
When did Bertie Hill die?
Bertie Hill died on 5 August 2005 in Devon.
What was Bertie Hill's occupation?
Bertie Hill was an event rider.
What nationality was Bertie Hill?
Bertie Hill was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bertie Hill. https://biography.guide/bertie-hill/
MLA: "Bertie Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bertie-hill/.
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