Laura Collett and London 52. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
British Eventing is pleased to announce the team that have been selected to represent Great Britain at the CCIO4*-S Nations Cup competition at Bicton Arena International (1) between 22 – 25 May is as follows:
Barnie Brotherton from Broadway, Worcestershire with the 10-year-old gelding DHI King Nelson owned by Naomi Brotherton.
Laura Collett from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with the 16-year-old gelding London 52 owned by herself, Karen Bartlett and Keith Scott.
Selina Milnes from Clevedon, Somerset with the 11-year-old gelding Cooley Snapchat owned by Mr & Mrs William Rucker.
Gemma Stevens from Horsham, West Sussex with the 15-year-old gelding Chilli King owned by Christopher and Lisa Stone.
The team will be accompanied by Chef d’Equipe Richard Waygood.
The British Eventing teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.
For further information on the event, click here.
More information on the FEI Nations Cup, including the full calendar, is available here. The U.S. team heading to Bicton can be viewed here.
Yasmin Ingham and Gypsie du Loir. Bicton Arena press photo.
Olympic gold medallists, 2022 Badminton winners and British Nations Cup team members Laura Collett and London 52 head up an international field for the showpiece TopSpec CCI4*-S class at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, running May 22-25 which also incorporates the British leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™.
Alongside Laura, who brings forward four rides in this class, the British entry includes cross country supremo Harry Meade, fresh from a string of brilliant five-star runs, riding Jet Fighter; Gemma Stevens with another son of Chilli Morning, Chilli King, plus Jalapeno III who has been re-routed from Badminton; and world champion Yasmin Ingham on Goliath du Loir and Gypsie du Loir.
Bicton has attracted a strong international entry with riders from Ireland and the US forming teams for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™, plus individuals from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, including Tayla Mason, who made a great impression on her Badminton debut.
This fixture is known for fostering the eventing stars of the future, as is evident not only from an exciting line-up of riders intending to contest the prestigious British Young Rider National Championships sponsored by Succeed, but also from their presence in the TopSpec CCI4*-S too. All three of the riders who earned a podium position in this Championship last year, Joshua Levett, Isabelle Cook and Anna Price are back again for 2025, so competition at the top is bound to be tight.
With its stunning parkland setting, breathtaking views and exhilarating cross-country tracks, the beautiful Bicton estate provides the perfect backdrop for cross-country viewing. Plus, with the action taking place out on course on both Saturday and Sunday, the event promises to offer a full weekend of equestrian excellence.
Course Designer and Co-Director, Helen West commented, “We’re thrilled to be hosting such a talented field at Bicton for what promises to be a spectacular weekend of high-level competition and enjoyment for the whole family.”
Beyond the sporting action, this year sees an evolution of the attractions on offer with displays on both weekend days from the thrilling Knights of Middle England. There is also a vast array of activities on offer including the hugely popular family dog show on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a display from 2024 Crufts Champion Lorna Hayes with her canine partner Nora.
Get your tickets for just £10 and 12 and under go free. Full entries list and live results can be found at www.eventingscores.co.uk. Live action is being streamed by Clip My Horse www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/
