Here at Obiter we are always keen to highlight sporting excellence in the legal profession, and in particular budding Olympic or Paralympic stars. We are therefore delighted to bring you this picture of Philippa Bishop, a legal secretary at Midlands law firm MFG, and her horse, Alfie. The duo have been competing across the UK and on the Continent in both able-bodied and para dressage events, as part of preparations for the 2012 Paralympics in London. Ms Bishop was born with only one arm and loops the right rein over her right upper arm to maintain control of Alfie. She has been given a bye through to the final selection phase for the British Equestrian Foundation's world-class potential programme for 2009-2011, a Lottery-funded scheme which nurtures Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic riders. If you are interested in backing Ms Bishop, who has initial sponsorship from MFG, call her on 07875 697762.