At 19, Lucinda won her first Badminton Horse Trials, going on to win the prestigious event a record six times on six different horses. She represented Great Britain in three Olympic Games, winning team silver at the 1984 Olympics.

She excelled in team and individual events, winning the 1982 World Championship title, and remains involved in the sport as a TV commentator, journalist, and Chairwoman of Great Britain's Selection Committee.

Lucinda now spends much of her time teaching cross-country skills for the new generation of riders.