We’re still recovering from witnessing history at MARS Badminton, where Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo etched their names into the record books with a second victory at the iconic 5*. Not only did they join the elite ranks of two-time Badminton winners, but they also became the first pair ever to win on the same horse in non-consecutive years. The last rider to take home two Badminton titles? That would be Rolex Grand Slam legend Pippa Funnell with Supreme Rock, who won back-to-back in 2002 and 2003. Pretty good company, we’d say. Thanks to EquiRatings for the fun facts from the numbers!
To catch up EN’s coverage of MARS Badminton, click here.
Major International Events
MARS Badminton Horse Trials: [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays][EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Tryon International Three-Day Event (NC): [Website] [Scores]
Galway Downs Spring H.T. and Preliminary Challenge (CA): [Website [Scores]
River Glen Spring H.T. (TN): [Website] [Scores]
Unionville May H.T. (PA): [Website] [Scores]
Majestic Oaks Ocala H.T. (FL): [Website] [Scores]
Queeny Park H.T. (MO): [Website] [Scores]
Hitching Post Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Scores]
News & Reading
The FEI has taken a major step to boost equestrian sport in China, signing landmark Memoranda of Understanding with two of the country’s top media organizations — Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group (CMG). These agreements aim to elevate coverage and visibility of equestrian sport in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, with a focus on Chinese athletes’ journeys to major events like the 2026 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games. As part of the MoUs, Chinese fans can expect expanded reporting, live broadcasts, and storytelling across key FEI competitions — all part of a growing investment in the sport’s future in China. Read more on this new partnership here.
Air vests have become a near-standard in eventing, but their use is steadily expanding across other equestrian disciplines — and that trend took center stage at the recent 2025 FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne. The Chronicle of the Horse columnist and legal expert Armand Leone praised the creation of a new working group tasked with evaluating the safety and future of equestrian body protectors and air vests, which, while widely adopted in eventing, are still underutilized in rings like hunters and equitation. Armand also backed the idea of broader equine welfare education, echoing calls for mandatory training to support the FEI’s new 37-part Equine Welfare Action Plan in this opinion piece.
How often do you actually weigh your horse’s feed, or test your hay? Equine nutritionist Madeline Boast shared four of the most common but often-overlooked feeding mistakes horse owners make, from underfeeding commercial feeds and skipping salt, to ignoring the caloric content of hay or switching forages too abruptly. With hay making up the bulk of most horses’ diets, even small changes can have a big impact. Her advice? Pay attention to feed rates, add daily loose salt, and transition new hay gradually to help prevent GI upset. A little planning can go a long way in keeping your horse healthy. Read more here.
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Video Break
In honor of Ros Canter’s second Badminton victory with Lordships Grafflo, take a gallop down memory lane and relive her 2023 Badminton cross country round:
