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Jacqueline Mars Pledges $500,000 in Matching Funds to USEA Foundation for the Future of Eventing

By Edited Press Release on Sep 10, 2026 2:21 pm -

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The United States Eventing Association (USEA) Foundation is proud to announce an extraordinary commitment from longtime supporter Jacqueline Mars, who has pledged $500,000 in matching funds to help grow the Foundation’s unrestricted endowment and ensure a strong future for the sport of eventing.

The pledge, which will be distributed in four installments, is contingent upon the USEA Foundation raising an equal amount in unrestricted donations. Every qualifying contribution made toward the Foundation’s endowment fund will effectively be doubled, providing supporters with an unprecedented opportunity to maximize the impact of their gift.

This matching challenge comes at a pivotal time as the USEA Foundation works toward its ambitious goal of raising $5 million with its Campaign for Eventing’s Future. A larger endowment will provide the Foundation with sustainable, long-term funding, allowing its Board of Trustees to make strategic investments that enrich the sport today while protecting its future for generations to come.

“For decades, the USEA Foundation has supported initiatives that make our sport stronger, safer, and more accessible,” said USEA Director of Development Katherine Cooper. “This generous matching challenge from Jacqueline Mars gives every member of our community the opportunity to provide their own support and to play a direct role in shaping the future of eventing.”

While many know the USEA Foundation for its specific grant programs, unrestricted endowment funding is essential to ensuring those programs can continue to evolve. Earnings from the endowment help provide lasting support for initiatives that benefit every corner of the sport, including:

Educational grants and programs for riders at every level
Safety research and implementation of emerging technologies
Training and education for licensed officials, coaches, trainers, grooms, and riders
Assistance for organizers and the administration of the sport
Research into equine health and athletic performance

Unlike restricted gifts designated for a specific purpose, unrestricted endowment contributions provide the flexibility to direct resources where they are needed most, ensuring the Foundation can respond to the evolving needs of the eventing community.

The Foundation encourages supporters to contribute to either the USEA Foundation General Fund or the Kyra King Stuart Legacy Fund, both of which support the campaign to build a stronger endowment.

Every donation, large or small, moves the Foundation closer to unlocking the full $500,000 matching gift while helping secure a lasting legacy for the sport.

To make a donation and learn more about the campaign, visit www.USEAFoundation.org/donate.

University of Kentucky Eventing Team Builds Athletes, Leaders and Community

By Edited Press Release on Sep 10, 2026 10:00 am -

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For students who dream of continuing their equestrian careers while earning a degree, the University of Kentucky’s Kentucky Eventing Team offers more than just a place to ride. It provides community, leadership and a nationally recognized program that continues to attract students from across the country.

As the largest intercollegiate eventing team in the United States, the Kentucky Eventing Team brings together about 80 members who share a passion for horses, competition and teamwork.

Kaya MacLeod, Eventing Team president and International Business student at UK, knows firsthand the impact the program can have on a student’s college decision and journey.

“I saw Kentucky Eventing on social media throughout high school, and as I got more serious about eventing, it was definitely a contributing factor in my decision to come to UK,” MacLeod said. “I knew there was already a community of people with similar interests that I could join as a freshman. I don’t think there’s a better place to event on a team than Kentucky.”

While eventing is traditionally an individual sport, the Kentucky Eventing Team gives students the opportunity to compete together under the UK Banner through the United States Eventing Association’s intercollegiate program.

Faculty advisor Jill Stowe said that team aspect is what makes the organization so unique. “It’s been really meaningful for students to have the opportunity to compete on a team and to represent the University of Kentucky,” Stowe said. “They have a lot of fun doing it.”

The team’s influence extends far beyond competition. Members develop leadership skills by serving on a hands-on officer board, organizing events, coordinating competitions and mentoring new members.

“One of the things that I have always been impressed by with this group is the really strong student leadership,” Stowe said. “The Board of Officers has been really intentional about transitioning the program to new officers and making sure they’re as prepared as they can be. That intentional focus on consistent leadership has resulted in a really good experience for most students.”

As president, MacLeod coordinates communication, oversees club operations and helps organize competitions and outreach events. For MacLeod, leading the organization has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her college career.

“You kind of do everything which I really like,” MacLeod said. “It is super fun and super rewarding.”

Kentucky provides the ‘greatest place’ for eventing

Photo courtesy of UK Eventing.

Members also benefit from Kentucky’s world-renowned equine industry. Lexington provides access to premier trainers, competition venues and the Kentucky Horse Park, creating opportunities that are hard to find anywhere else. “I think Lexington is probably the greatest place to be not only as a college student but also as an eventer,” MacLeod said. “Being surrounded by so many other people who have the same goals as you is really motivating.”

Perhaps the greatest strength of the Kentucky Eventing Team is the sense of community it creates. Students don’t have to be experienced competitors to become involved. The organization offers both competitive and social memberships, and there are no tryouts.

“I didn’t know a soul when I came to Kentucky,” MacLeod said. “Now I have this awesome group of people. Even before I became president, it was so fun and so special to be a part of.”

Stowe says that their culture has made the organization a strong recruiting tool for the university. “There are people that come to UK because of the Eventing Team, whether it’s because of the people they can train with or our location near competitions up and down the East Coast,” Stowe said. “It’s very popular, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.”

For students looking to continue riding, make lifelong friendships or simply become part of one of UK’s most vibrant student organizations, the Kentucky Eventing Team offers an opportunity to grow both in and out of the saddle.

Learn more about the Kentucky Eventing Team at ukeventing.org

Inaugural World Class Grooming Grant Awarded to Caitlin Dwyer

By Edited Press Release on Sep 2, 2026 9:00 am -

Caitlin Dwyer is the inaugural recipient of the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant

The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce Caitlin Dwyer as the inaugural recipient of the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant, a new program created to help aspiring high-performance grooms gain the education, experience and mentorship needed to pursue careers at the international level.

The first grant of its kind, the $5,000 award supports grooms pursuing professional careers in one of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping or Eventing. Through educational opportunities and a structured mentor–mentee program, recipients are given the opportunity to learn from experienced grooms, barn managers and athletes working at the highest levels of the sport.

Dwyer brings 15 years of experience in the equestrian industry, including work as a groom, working student, assistant rider and instructor. After spending a decade as an elementary school teacher while continuing to work with horses, she made the decision to leave teaching and pursue a full-time career in the equine industry. She is now a certified equine sports massage therapist and the owner of Mane-Tenance Required, LLC, while also working as an assistant rider, trainer, instructor and head groom at Apple Tree Farm.

Dwyer’s professional goals include continuing to expand her knowledge of equine wellness and advanced grooming techniques, gaining experience with elite programs and ultimately traveling internationally as a high-performance groom.

“I want to travel the world with our nation’s best to championships and Olympic games. I want to be the one putting those white polo wraps on the horses before they go back into the stadium for awards,” Dwyer wrote in her application.

“I was so excited when I got the call from Emma to tell me the good news!” said Dwyer on being informed of her selection. “I feel honored to have been chosen as the first recipient of this grant. With the support of this grant, I’ll be able to improve my skills as a groom with the hopes of one day caring for our nation’s top horses.”

The selection committee was impressed by Dwyer’s depth of experience, commitment to continued education and clear vision for a career at the highest levels of the sport. The grant will help support her participation in educational opportunities, including her goal of learning from professional grooms overseas.

The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is proud to invest in the people behind the horses and support the next generation of professionals who will represent the United States on the world stage.

Help us grow the World Class Grooming Career Development Grant and invest in the future of our sport. To support aspiring grooms like Caitlin, please consider making a donation to the fund here.

‘He’s an Aeroplane’: Piggy March Claims Scone Palace’s Major Prize

By Edited Press Release on Aug 31, 2026 9:42 am -

Piggy March and Cooley Anything You Like. Photo by SPIHT / Peter Nixon.

Piggy March secured the fifth CCI4*-L success of her career, showjumping clear from pole position on Cooley Anything You Like. They finished on their dressage score of 32.2 to claim the £4,000 winner’s prize at the second running of Scone Palace International Horse Trials.

Northamptonshire-based Piggy produced James Midgley and Gaie Scouller’s 11-year-old up to two-star level, but he has only returned to her yard this season after a spell with world number two Harry Meade.

“I felt it was on me not to mess this up as he was giving me a really good feel, so I thought, ‘stay relaxed and just go and jump the jumps like you’ve been doing for however many years,” said a relieved Piggy. “He’s a really cool horse. That felt proper.

“I was conscious of the cross-country going on as he has been quite lit up since he’s been here. I didn’t want to do showjumping in cross-country mode but he stayed settled.

“He really is a Burghley horse,” she added. “I had 20 seconds to make up late on the cross-country so I squeezed him for the first time in my life and must have made up 25 seconds. He’s like an aeroplane.”

Willa Newton, who had led the dressage on Hartacker but dropped a place with cross-country time-faults, piled the pressure on Piggy with her super clear. They could not afford a single rail.

“Hartacker jumped amazingly, he was sensational and I couldn’t have asked for any more,” Willa said. “I was nervous but I had a plan and had to trust him as he’s such a good jumper.”

Earlier in the day, Piggy dropped from first to third in the final phase of the CCI2*-L with her young horse Diamond March, but this four-star victory never looked like slipping from her grasp.

“You can only do your best, and if it’s good enough, happy days,” she said. “But I felt a bit disappointed by my round in the two-star, how quickly it went wrong, so that was in my mind.”

Gaie spotted Cooley Anything You Like as a four-year-old, and was at Scone to cheer them on.

“He’s been so wonderful with Piggy,” she said. “He was never going to touch a fence. It’s special to watch.”

Heidi Coy was third with MGH Jessica, rising from 13th after dressage with a clean sheet.

For the USA, Quidley Kellerman finished up in seventh overall with Blakeney’s Cruise on a final score of 45.8, adding just some time in show jumping. Molly Duda wrapped up Jutopia’s first CCI4*-L with three poles down and some time to finish up in 11th on a final score 61.1.

Gemma Stevens Secures Podium Double in Malcolm Group CCI4*-S

Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze. Photo by SPIHT / Peter Nixon.

Cooley Park Muze showed all his class to win the 100-strong CCI4*-S class at Scone Palace, leading from the dressage phase to win on a clean sheet of 28.4 with Gemma Stevens.

Running in reverse order for the final cross-country phase, only three horses made the time, with Gemma stopping the clock 10sec inside after a foot-perfect round on the Rex Syndicate’s 10-year-old.

“He’s so unbelievably light in his contact; he’s so obedient, balanced and such a good jumper that I can just keep coming,” said Gemma, who was part of Britain’s gold medal-winning team at the recent World Championships in Aachen, Germany. “He’s just easy to go fast on.”

“He’s not a full thoroughbred but he’s learning to dig deep when he’s tired. He has to work at that, but what he doesn’t have to work out is his jump and ability. He’s the horse of my dreams.”

Gemma also finished third on Chilli’s Jester and seventh on Chilli Morning IV, both bound for Blenheim.

“First and third – that’s pretty cool,” she grinned. “I was thrilled with all three horses – they were all fabulous.”

Tom McEwen – like Gemma, part of Britain’s gold medal-winning team at the recent World Championships in Aachen, Germany – was the chief beneficiary of overnight second Emily King’s 20 penalties on Valmy Biats at fence four. The first rider inside the time, Tom steered Quintus round to finish on his dressage score of 30.3 to climb from sixth to runner-up.

Perthshire’s Wills Oakden finished fourth on Keep It Cooley.

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Piggy Marches On in Scone Palace International CCI4*-L

By Edited Press Release on Aug 29, 2026 7:00 pm -

Piggy March and Cooley Anything You Like. Photo by SPIHT/Peter Nixon.

Piggy March continued her hot streak of form at Scone Palace to leapfrog up to first place after cross-country in the CCI4*-L aboard Cooley Anything You Like. She also holds top spot in the two-star ahead of showjumping.

She was one of only three pairs clear inside the time over Alec Lochore’s track, lifting her from fourth after dressage.

“He is an out-and-out Badminton and Burghley horse – so powerful, brave and he has such gallop,” said Piggy. “I was very grateful for the long uphill gallops because he is a machine – it’s just difficult getting him back for the downhill ones!”

Piggy “tried new tactics” today, going directly from the stables to the startbox because the 11-year-old can find the warm-up arena exciting.

“I lobbed round the bottom field and went straight out on to the course before he realised what was going on, and he started very settled,” she said.

Piggy does not have a showjumping rail in hand over Willa Newton and Hartacker, the dressage leaders, who added 8.4 time-faults.

“He was amazing; I’m just kicking myself for the time-faults,” said Willa. “He’d had a horrid winter with his sinuses and teeth and only started eventing in July, so I didn’t know quite how fit he was, so although I’m a bit gutted to lose the lead, he was brilliant.”

Izzy Taylor, fifth after dressage, is 2.1pen behind in third on SBH Big Wall after clocking 4.8 time-faults – and sixth on new ride PSH Encore. Izzy is on the comeback trail after a broken femur kept her on the sidelines until the summer.

“This is my first ‘long’ since, and there were a lot of questions – am I fit enough? Are the horses fit enough?” Izzy said. “I’m still rusty, but the ride he gave me today was really good. The course was great and a real improvement on last year – smooth but you had to work for it, and beautiful ground.”

Two U.S. riders are in the top 10 after cross country, with FEI Eventing World Championships pair Quidley Kellerman and Blakeney’s Cruise jumping clear with time to go into eighth overnight on a 44.6, and Molly Duda with Jutopia jumping clear into ninth on a 47.9 in the mare’s first CCI4*-L effort.

“Special” Muze Holds the CCI4*-S Advantage

Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze. Photo by SPIHT/Peter Nixon.

Gemma Stevens cemented pole position in the CCI4*-S with a breathtaking showjumping clear with Cooley Park Muze, the final horse to enter the Scone Palace International Horse Trials main arena. Mindful of the tight time, Gemma saw a long stride at the large Subaru oxer at fence seven, and the 10-year-old bay soared effortlessly over – then nimbly popped the following upright.

“I came round the corner to that blue oxer, thinking about the time and trying to give him enough space, but I saw a bit too much space! But he was lovely,” said Gemma, who was part of Britain’s gold medal-winning team at the recent World Championships in Aachen, Germany.

“I was a little bit nervous beforehand, not because the course was difficult but because I so want to do well. He is such a good jumper, and he’s a very special horse.”

Gemma is also lying in fourth and seventh, with the Chilli Morning clone Chilli Morning IV and Chilli’s Jester.

“My other two horses were unbelievable as well – all three are lovely, lovely horses.”

Breathing down Gemma’s neck just 0.2 of a penalty away in second is Emily King, who jumped clear on her Luhmühlen runner-up Valmy Biats.

Scotland is represented in third by local rider Wills Oakden and Keep It Cooley, who also left all the coloured poles up.

Sixty percent of the 99-strong field showjumped clear, but only 35% were inside the time.

The leaderboard is tightly packed, leaving little margin for error for those contending for the £1,500 first prize. Just 1.9 penalties – or five seconds of cross-country time-faults – covers the top six.

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Willa Newton Leads CCI4*-L, Cooley Park Muze Spearheads a Gemma Stevens Bonanza at Scone Palace International

By Edited Press Release on Aug 28, 2026 2:42 pm -

Willa Newton and Hartacker. Photo by SPIHT/Peter Nixon.

Willa Newton has taken a commanding lead in the CCI4*-L, riding Camilla Behrens’ 14-year-old Hartacker. Third in the CCI3*-L in 2025, the pair returned to Perthshire to record the only sub-30 mark in the class of 27.6. Molly Duda, who represented the USA at the FEI Under-25 World Championships in Millstreet last month, lies in second on 31.5 aboard Jutopia.

Leicestershire-based Willa has been riding Hartacker since the start of last season, with the horse being produced up to four-star by Izzy Taylor.

“He has always been pretty good at dressage but I was just pleased everything came off how I wanted it to,” said Willa, who is trained in this phase by Bettina Hoy. “I really enjoyed every minute. I am so grateful to Camilla for letting me ride him and I feel like I’m starting to know him better.”

Hartacker’s highlight was his flying changes.

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“He was so soft and relaxed,” Willa said. “He’s an old-timer now but he can sometimes anticipate things, whereas today he was really rideable.

“There’s a lot of atmosphere, which actually helped me a bit. He was calm outside and I wondered if I’d overdone it, but he went in and felt lovely. He’s such a nice character – he has his quirks and you have to be quiet around him but he’s the kindest person and very happy to be here.”

Willa added that she is “looking forward” to the cross-country test, designed by event director Alec Lochore. “It’s a really good course, with lots to do.”

Also for the USA, fellow FEI Eventing World Championships for U25 Riders competitor Quidley Kellerman also hits the top six with Blakeneys Cruise with a score of 33.0. Molly Duda is also in eight with Carlingford Hes a Clover (36.3).

Gemma Stevens and Cooley Park Muze. Photo by SPIHT/Peter Nixon.

Gemma Stevens, the 100th and final rider into Scone Palace International Horse Trials’ main arena for the Malcolm Group CCI4*-S, forged into the lead with Cooley Park Muze on a score of 28.4.

“He was really with me and his flying changes were a highlight,” said Gemma of the 10-year-old owned by the Rex Syndicate. “He’s such a dude. He prowls around like he owns the place. That’s what they need to be a top-class horse.”

Favourite with equestrian sports statistics company EquiRatings to win this competitive class, Gemma overhauled long-time leader Emily King and her CCI5* stalwart Valmy Biats by just 0.2 of a penalty.

“Valmy was very good, but he almost knows too much now in that he guesses what I’m doing, so I have to be extra on it – especially in a four-star test which is less intense than a five-star,” said Emily, who was third here with Valmy in 2025.

Perthshire’s Wills Oakdens slotted into third aboard his Badminton ride Keep It Cooley, on 29.7.

But this phase was all about Gemma Stevens, who has three in the top eight, thanks to Chilli Morning IV, fourth, and Chilli’s Jester, eighth.

“Three in the top 10 is pretty cool,” she said. “I came here to be competitive!”

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Izzy Taylor holds first place on 26.9 in the CCI3*-L, with Barrington Boy, an eight-year-old owned by Johnny Hornby.

Just 0.4pen behind is Ros Canter on Broadstone Lion Man – last year’s CCI2*-L winners -, with Emily King a whisker away in third on Angell’s Choice.

Piggy March steered the home-bred Diamond March to lead the Brooks Macdonald CCI2*-L on 24.4, nearly 5pen clear of Tom McEwen (Brookfield In The Spotlight).

“He’s got 10 out of 10 from me today,” said Piggy of the seven-year-old, owned by Susie Wood and the March Stud. “He was extremely professional, and nailed his halts and rein-back. He’s a big, soft baby who’s still growing into himself, so this is his Badminton.”

In the Malcolm Group CCI*-intro, Ireland’s Chloe Walsh, 17, holds a narrow lead on 28.3 aboard Enniskerry Masterpiece over Heidi Coy (MGH Fair Maid).

Ireland fill the top four places in the Project Pony CCI2* pony section, with Jonty Purcell, 16, in front on FHS Felicity..

As well as top-class international eventing featuring many of the world’s best riders and a wide range of showing, showjumping, arena eventing and other supporting classes, Scone Palace International Horse Trials features superb shopping with a carefully curated selection of local and national retailers, excellent food and drink options and hospitality packages.

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Competition Commences at Scone Palace International Horse Trials

By Edited Press Release on Aug 27, 2026 9:01 am -

Laura Collett and Romany Cricket. Photo courtesy of Scone Palace International.

Riders from 11 nations have completed the first horse inspection at Scone Palace International Horse Trials (27-30 August), with a star-studded field set to contest the international classes at the second running of the event – the biggest in Scotland.

The horses and riders were presented for inspection this afternoon in front of the stands at Perth Racecourse, officially getting this year’s international competition under way.

A total of 14 Olympians are among the entries at the Perthshire fixture, with 12 coming forward for the CCI4*-S. Seven riders inside the top 30 of the FEI World Rankings will also compete, while 12 riders have travelled straight from the FEI World Championships in Aachen (August 11-23).

Piggy March and Diamond March. Photo courtesy of Scone Palace International.

Athletes to watch this week include Britain’s Paris Olympic gold medallists Laura Collett, Tom McEwen and Ros Canter, New Zealand’s world number one Tim Price and fellow medallist Clarke Johnstone and Scotland’s leading rider Wills Oakden. Other favourites across the CCI4*-S and CCI4*-L classes include British stars Emily King, Piggy March, Izzy Taylor and Gemma Stevens.

Also taking place today were Subaru-sponsored grassroots eventing classes. Hope Wilson enjoyed a bumper day in the saddle, heading home with two titles: the BE90 (section C) championship with Ballygriffen Cooper and the BE90 (section D) with Charlie Girl.

Olivia Graham and Melanie Boatman’s Master TS secured the BE90 (section E) championship, while in the BE100 (section F), Jessica McKie took the title with Rose McKie’s WS Ollie BE. In the BE100 (section G), THL After Eight and Eilidh Costelloe topped the leaderboard.

Wills Oakden and Mile Beach. Photo courtesy of Scone Palace International.

The Subaru Scottish Grassroots Championships continue Thursday with the jumping phase, when overnight leaders Eilidh Herd and Zuccheros Deff Leppard (SC BE90), and Pebbles Walker and Shannondale Flight and Maeve Sheridan and Hey Pronto (joint leaders, SC BE100), will bid to hold on to their top spots.

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TerraNova Equestrian Center Announces New Immersive Retreat with Tik Maynard

By Edited Press Release on Aug 20, 2026 9:00 am -

TerraNova Equestrian Center is introducing a new immersive equestrian retreat designed for riders and horse enthusiasts who want to deepen their horsemanship while stepping away from the pace of everyday life. Led by professional trainer Tik Maynard, the 3.5-day experience will combine focused equestrian instruction with wellness, education and time to reconnect with horses in the peaceful surroundings of TerraNova, held December 3-6, 2026.

More than a traditional riding clinic, the retreat is designed around the idea that meaningful horsemanship requires time to learn, to listen, to reflect and to develop a deeper understanding between horse and human. Participants will have the opportunity to refine their skills and perspective while experiencing the benefits of stepping away from the demands of everyday life.

The equestrian program will include private and small-group riding, theory lessons, groundwork, liberty and other foundational horsemanship experiences. The intimate format allows participants to engage more deeply with the material and focus on developing a thoughtful, confident partnership with their horse.

“I’m hoping people have a paradigm shift in how they understand what motivates their horse, and how to communicate that while also learning. I would love everybody to go home with that ability to excel at what they enjoy while accelerating their horsemanship and their horse’s learning,” said Tik Maynard. “TerraNova is one of the most beautiful equestrian venues in the world, and we will have access to facilities for both the people and the horses, which will set everyone up for success and make learning fun.”

The experience extends beyond the arena. Participants will have opportunities to explore mindfulness and equine-assisted wellness, sports psychology and confidence, trail exploration and other curated experiences designed to complement their time with their horses.

The setting is an important part of the retreat. TerraNova Equestrian Center is surrounded by mature live oaks, wildlife and the natural tranquility of Myakka City. The property offers a rare environment where horses and people can slow down, spend time outdoors, and enjoy a sense of quiet and connection.

Evenings will provide time to gather and unwind, with thoughtfully planned meals and opportunities for conversation and community. Participants will stay in cabin-style lodging onsite, allowing the retreat experience to continue beyond scheduled programming.

“TerraNova has always been envisioned as a place where horses and people can feel at home, and this retreat is a natural extension of that vision. We wanted to create an experience that gives people the time and space to take a break and immerse themselves in their horsemanship and simply enjoy being with their horses. There is something very special about learning, connecting and unwinding in a place that feels peaceful, and we’re excited to share that experience with our guests,” said Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter, co-founder and co-CEO of TerraNova Enterprises.

The retreat will offer two participation options. The Full Riding Experience is $3,250 per person and includes riding, horse stabling, experiences, meals and single-occupancy cabin-style lodging. The Full Non-Riding Experience is $2,650 per person and includes all experiences, auditing of equestrian experiences, meals and single-occupancy cabin-style lodging.

With limited participation spots available, the retreat is designed to provide an intimate setting for learning, connection and restoration.

Experience Highlights

Horsemanship instruction with Tik
Private and small-group riding
Learning theory, groundwork and liberty
Equine-assisted mindfulness and wellness
Sports mindset and confidence
Trail exploration and curated nature experiences
Shared meals and evening gatherings
Cabin-style lodging and horse stabling for riding participants

Dates: December 3-6, 2026
Location: TerraNova Equestrian Center, Myakka City, Florida
Full Riding Experience: $3,250
Full Non-Riding Experience: $2,650
Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262293561705156

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Ryan Wood Enjoys a Dominant Weekend at Bromont

By Edited Press Release on Aug 18, 2026 7:00 am -

Ryan Wood and Clooney R. Photo by Raphaelle Goulet for Eve-Lyne Ouellet Tremblay.

Ryan Wood (AUS) closed out a standout weekend at the Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials on Sunday, claiming victory in the Kingsleigh CCI4-S with Clooney R before taking both first and second place in the CCI3-S.

Wood and Clooney R entered Sunday’s cross-country in fourth place on 37.7. The pair jumped clear on cross-country, adding 14.0 time penalties to finish on 51.7 and move to the top of the Kingsleigh CCI4-S leaderboard.

Canada’s Colleen Loach and Chiaro Z Excalibur also finished on 51.7, after jumping clear and adding 14.8 time penalties to their dressage score. With the two combinations tied on their final scores, Wood and Clooney R claimed the victory by finishing closest to the optimum cross-country time.

Lauren Nicholson (USA) and Landmark Jungle’s Gold completed the Kingsleigh CCI4-S podium in third place on 54.4, jumping clear and adding 18.4 time penalties on cross-country.

“Very proud to come away from Bromont with wins in both the CCI4-S with Clooney, owned by Mary Perry, and the CCI3-S with Indy, owned by Mary Hazzard, and with Hicks, owned by Curran Simpson, finishing just behind in second,” said Wood. “All three horses have been with us since they were four or five-year-olds, which makes weeks like this especially rewarding. It’s exciting to see them continue to develop and deliver results at this level, and even more rewarding to share it with the owners who have believed in them from the beginning.”

Wood also credited Silva Martin and Sarah Dodge for their work with him and the horses on the dressage.

Ryan Wood and Woodstock Indy. Photo by Chelsea Spear Photography.

Wood’s weekend became even more impressive in the CCI3-S. Sitting ninth after show jumping, Woodstock Indy delivered one of the strongest cross-country performances of the division, jumping clear and adding just 0.4 time penalties to climb all the way to first place on a final score of 36.1.

Wood then secured second place aboard Hicks de Lyse, who also jumped clear on cross-country and added 10.0 time penalties to finish on 43.2, giving Wood the top two spots in the CCI3-S.

Ryan Wood and Hicks de Lyse. Photo by Chelsea Spear Photography.

But for Wood, the biggest highlight of the weekend happened outside the competition.

“But the highlight of the week might have been having our baby girl Annabelle at her first away show,” Wood said. “A big thank you to Lil and Grandma Jaq for making that possible, and to Greta and the whole team at home and all our sponsors for the hard work behind the scenes that makes weeks like this happen.”

“Lots to be excited about with these horses and what’s ahead.”

Presentation of the Kingsleigh cooler. From Left to right: Bob Wagner, Ryan Wood and Monique Van De Merwe. Photo by Joy & Life Photo.

The conclusion of Sunday’s cross-country brought the 2026 August Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials to a close after a weekend of international competition at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.

Full results from August Bromont can be found here.

Applications are Open for the 2027 Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant

By Edited Press Release on Aug 3, 2026 9:00 am -

The Annie Goodwin Rising Star Selection Committee awarded two grants in 2026. Sophie Miller (C) was formally recognized at the 2026 Aiken Charity Horse Shows joined by (L-R) Joanie Morris, Cat Stumberg, Tara Bostwick, and Kate Boggan

The Aiken Horse Park Foundation (AHPF) is pleased to open the 2027 Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant Application to all qualified applicants.

Established in the spirit of her vision and legacy, the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant, provides financial support for young professional equestrians establishing the early years of their business and wishing to continue their equestrian education and competition.

All applicants must be:

Professional member in good standing with their respective national governing body
US citizen or legal resident
Demonstrate financial need
Reside in Aiken, SC for a minimum of three (3) months annually
Between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age (born between 1995 – 2008)

The 2027 Annie Goodwin Rising Star Grant is now accepting applicants. Applications are due on September 30. Click here for more information and to view the application.

Annie Goodwin and Fedarman B. Photo by Christine Quinn Photography.

In the spirit of Annie’s vision and legacy, the Aiken Horse Park Foundation has established the Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund, to foster, support and develop Aiken’s young equestrians who embody Annie’s character and dedication in their respective sports.

Click here to donate to our secure online portal, or should you prefer to write a check please mail to the following: AHPF PO Box 1951, Aiken SC 29802, attn. Annie Goodwin Rising Star Fund. Checks should be made out to the Aiken Horse Park Foundation.

Tim Price, Tom McEwen Capture CCI4*-S Titles at Burgham

By Edited Press Release on Aug 2, 2026 9:00 am -

Tim Price and Happy Boy. Photo by Peter Nixon.

World number one Tim Price captured his first Burgham title when winning Holme Dodsworth Metals CCI4*-S section C with Susan Lamb and Therese Miller’s Happy Boy.

The New Zealander, who will represent his country at the forthcoming World Championships in Aachen, Germany, rocketed up the order from 13th after dressage at the Northumbrian event with a mark of 32.7 to the top spot by only adding 0.4 of a showjumping time-fault in the two jumping phases. When Tim and 14-year-old Happy Boy stopped the clock one second inside the time around Andrew Heffernan’s brand-new CCI4* cross-country track, he slipped ahead of long-time leaders Izzy Taylor and Barrington Boy.

Tim said: “He went like a rat up a drainpipe this time! He’s pretty cheeky, he either goes really well, or has a silly run-off or puts me on the ground, like he did at Luhmühlen, but he’s full of talent. He’s a fast horse, too, so I think this suited him.

“I was a bit disappointed in his dressage, as he can go a lot better, but this is such a good competition and it’s authentic – three good phases gets you up the leaderboard. He showjumped well around what I thought was a difficult track. Andy’s four-star cross-country track was a brilliant course, we couldn’t ask more of the ground, all things considered, and there was no point wearing a stopwatch – it was about just going as fast as you can, and he loved it.”

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Izzy Taylor was delighted with her second place aboard Johnny Hornby’s CCI4*-S debutant, eight-year-old Barrington Boy. The pair’s 4.8 cross-country time-faults denied them victory by 0.2 penalties, but – given that Burgham was Izzy’s first international competition since breaking her leg badly at the beginning of March – this was an excellent result.

“He led the dressage, which is phenomenal. I thought the showjumping track was very serious, and Andy has done a superb job with the cross-country course. The first combination sets you up for the whole thing; you get that, you’re on. Yes, the horse was green, but where he was green he looked at me and I went, ‘Go on, you’re ok’, and he just grew all the way round and finished well. I’m so pleased with him,” said Izzy.

Alexander Bragg finished third on the Ellicotts’ Shannondale Arco on a score of 35.2.

Tom McEwen and Brookfield Quality. Photo by Peter Nixon.

Double team gold and individual silver Olympic medallist for Britain Tom McEwen won a CCI4*-S section at Burgham for the second year in a row, this time taking Indoor Climate Control CCI4*-S section D with Alison Swinburn and John and Chloe Perry’s 17-year-old Brookfield Quality.

Tom, who, like Tim Price, is Aachen-bound in a couple of weeks’ time, led the dressage on 24.2 penalties and stayed out in front, showjumping clear and finishing on a clean sheet across country.

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He said: “‘Norris’ is unreal. He’s always been something of the bridesmaid – he’s always there or there abouts, but he can be a bit undercover. However, he’s the most special horse. He always delivers, is always competitive, and like he always does, he put three good phases together this week. He cruised across country; he always tries his hardest, which is the most you can ask of any horse. I really enjoy riding him and love him as a character.”

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Tom Jackson and United 36 were 5.4 marks behind in second; only the two Toms, Tim Price and Jesse Campbell – fourth in CCI4*-S section C on Cooley Lafitte – were inside the time allowed across country.

Michael and Amie Stenning’s United 36 is aiming for Defender Burghley in early September, and will be among Britain’s leading hopes at the Lincolnshire CCI5*.

“He’s been amazing all week and I actually set off across country not necessarily with the idea of chasing the time, but he felt so good and was finding it easy, which isn’t that normal at this level. Hopefully he’ll stay on as good a form as he is for Burghley.

“I thought the new CCI4* track was a great addition; Burgham’s such a good prep run for so many horses and for so many different reasons – you can bring a whole lorry-load here and it benefits all of them.”

Third in CCI4*-S section D was reigning world champion Yasmin Ingham and the exciting 10-year-old mare Gypsie Du Loir, owned by Janette Chin and The Sue Davies Fund.

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Burgham 2026 concludes on Sunday (August 2) with showjumping and cross-country for the Jack-Thomas Watson Horses CCI2*-S, which is led after dressage by Caroline Harris and Cooley Riddle Master, with Piggy March (Diamond Wood) in second.

Burgham not only offers top-class sport, but also great fun for families, friends and children. There is a fun dog show on Sunday at 1pm, and hobby horses for children to “ride”. As well as international and national eventing classes, there is a Thoroughbred and Ex-Racehorse Show to watch.

The event also features great tradestands and lots of delicious, locally-produced food and drink and public bars. It is situated in beautiful, tranquil Northumbrian countryside not far from the A1 between Morpeth and Alnwick.

If you’re looking for a family day out that’s really affordable this summer, you can’t do better than Burgham International Horse Trials – visit www.burghaminternationalhorsetrials.co.uk to find out more and to buy tickets.

All four days of cross-country from Burgham – Thursday, 28 July to Sunday, 2 August – are being shown on Horse & Country TV’s livestreaming platform, H&C+.

Izzy Taylor Bounces Back at Burgham

By Edited Press Release on Jul 30, 2026 3:51 pm -

Izzy Taylor and Barrington Boy. Photo by Peter Nixon.

In a remarkable comeback to the sport of eventing after breaking her leg badly in March, Izzy Taylor is in pole position at Burgham International Horse Trials (July 30 – August 2) in Holme Dodsworth Metals CCI4*-S section C on Johnny Hornby’s eight-year-old Barrington Boy on a score of 28.1.

“I’m very excited to be here,” said Izzy, who won this feature class at Burgham in 2021. “Barrington Boy was really good – he’s very babyish still, but he tries really hard. He coped with the flags and all the excitement, and did a really nice test.

“I’m really pleased to be back, and the enforced break did me good in a lot of ways. Would I wish it to happen again? Absolutely not! But have I learnt a lot from it? Definitely.”

Izzy is 1.5 penalties ahead of second-placed Gemma Stevens (Chilli Knight).

Tom McEwen and Brookfield In the Spotlight. Photo by Peter Nixon.

British double Olympic gold medallist Tom McEwen holds the lead in two of the Northumbrian event’s international classes.

Riding Brookfield In The Spotlight, Gloucestershire-based Tom scored 24 in An Eventful Life CCI3*-S section A, while in Indoor Climate Control CCI4*-S section D, he posted a mark of 24.2 aboard Brookfield Quality. Both horses are owned by Alison Swinburn and John and Chloe Perry.

In Houghton Country CCI3*-S section B, China’s Alex Hua Tian is on top with an impressive score of 22.6 after dressage on his own Manjushri.

The showjumping and cross-country phases of the CCI3*-S sections take place tomorrow (Friday, 31 July), while dressage continues for the CCI4*-S sections on Friday with the jumping phases on Saturday.

There was a full day of British Eventing national classes at Burgham on Thursday – and the Open Intermediate, sponsored by the charity Day One Trauma Support, was won by Dutch Olympic rider and national coach Andrew Heffernan, who has taken over designing the CCI4*-S cross-country course at Burgham this year. Cheshire-based Andrew was riding SSK Cape Cooley, whom he owns with Gill Shea, Julia Willan and Mary Thelwall, and the pair added just 2.8 cross-country time-faults to their dressage score of 27.7 to beat Tom McEwen (Quintus) by 0.2 of a penalty.

Andrew said: “I loved it! I thought David Evans [Burgham’s long-standing course-designer, responsible for all the tracks except the CCI4*-S] has done an amazing job. It’s good for me – I can’t ride in the CCI4*-S because I have designed it, but this course takes a similar route and as we’ve changed so much about the tracks this year, it gives me a real feel of what we are creating. It felt that the flow was great.”

As well as an increasingly busy course-designer, responsible for, among others, the tracks at Bramham and the new Advanced under-25 class at Cornbury House, Andrew is the Dutch national coach, and very in demand in the UK as a trainer. Finding time still to compete himself isn’t always easy.

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“It’s a challenge, but I’m determined to keep mixing it up. I think it’s really important for my designing and my coaching to keep on riding for as long as I can, but I have made the decision to stick to small numbers of horses and try to do them properly,” he said.

Burgham not only offers top-class sport, but also great fun for families, friends and children. There is a fun dog show on both Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, and hobby horses for children to “ride”. Burgham also features great tradestands and lots of delicious, locally-produced food and drink and public bars. It is situated in beautiful, tranquil Northumbrian countryside not far from the A1 between Morpeth and Alnwick.

All four days of cross-country from Burgham – Thursday, 28 July to Sunday, 2 August – are being shown on Horse & Country TV’s livestreaming platform, H&C+.

Burgham International Horse Trials CCI4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Belgium Announces FEI Eventing World Championships Squad

By Edited Press Release on Jul 27, 2026 3:18 pm -

Karin Donckers and Leipheimer van’t Verahof. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

Belgian equestrian sport is gearing up for the sporting highlight of the year. From August 11 to 23, 2026, the international elite will gather in Aachen for the FEI World Championships in dressage, eventing, vaulting, show jumping, para-dressage, and four-in-hand driving.

Belgium will be represented in each of these six disciplines. Athletes, horses, grooms, team managers, and the entire support staff are traveling to Germany as one national delegation: the Red Musketeers.

Twenty years after Belgium made history in Aachen, a new generation returns to the iconic Soers. In 2006, Jos Lansink and Cavalor Cumano became World Show Jumping Champions, while Félix-Marie Brasseur won individual gold in four-in-hand driving. Moreover, the Belgian drivers added team silver to their achievements.

These performances continue to be a special source of inspiration today. The selected Red Musketeers head to the World Championship with respect for the past, confidence in the current generation, and the ambition to compete with the international elite in every discipline.

The first week of the championship focuses on dressage, eventing, and vaulting. Dressage will be held on August 11, 12, 14, and 15. The eventing competition runs from August 13 to 16, while the vaulting competitions also take place from August 13 to 16.

During the second week, show jumping, para-dressage, and four-in-hand driving will take place. The World Championship show jumping events are scheduled for August 19, 20, 21, and 23. Para-dressage will be held from August 19 to 23, and the four-in-hand drivers will be in action from August 20 to 23.

One Belgian Delegation

The Belgian delegation in Aachen is led by Chef de Mission Wendy Laeremans, Sports Director at the Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation, assisted by Technical Directors of Elite Sport Evi Vereecke (Paardensport Vlaanderen) and Elise Van Gysel (LEWB).

The various disciplines are led by their Chefs d’équipe: Peter Weinberg for show jumping, Kai-Steffen Meier for eventing, Jeroen Van Lent for dressage and para-dressage, Mark Wentein for four-in-hand driving, and Natalie Pannemans for vaulting.

Together with the full sporting, veterinary, medical, and logistical support, they will ensure that the Belgian delegation presents itself as one strong and recognizable team.

The Belgian World Championship selections for Eventing are as follows:

Maarten Boon – Gravin van Cantos
Wouter De Cleene – Ragdoll de Tamise
Lara De Liedekerke – Kiarado d’Arville
Karin Donckers – Leipheimer van ‘t Verahof
Senne Vervaecke – Google van Alsingen

Non-traveling reserve

Kris Vervaecke – Questo van Alsingen

The eventing selection consists of four team combinations, one individual combination, and one non-traveling reserve.

More news to come for this year’s FEI Eventing World Championships, so keep it locked right here on EN for the latest. EN’s coverage of these World Championships is supported by Kentucky Performance Products. To view all of our coverage to date, click here.

Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea Sail to Win the Advanced Division at Millbrook Horse Trials

By Edited Press Release on Jul 26, 2026 8:00 pm -

Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea win again! Photo by Emily Grosserhode.

A double clear round secured the win in the Advanced division at the Millbrook Horse Trials for Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea, a 2014 gray Irish Sport Horse gelding (Baltic VDL x HHS Cheerio), owned by Filly’s Hope LLC. The pair was the fastest around cross country yesterday, moving up from 8th place after dressage to take the lead, and they made easy work of course designer Michel Vaillancourt’s show jumping course this afternoon, finishing on a score of 35.9 overall to claim the Mashantum Perpetual Trophy, donated by Mary Babcock.

Aharoni said, “Everything rode to plan: the balanced six into the triple, the little bit of a forward seven right before that. The only thing that didn’t ride to plan was the last fence because he was cross-cantering the whole way there. He gave me a bit of a fright!”

She mentioned that she’s been working on getting him stronger in the hind end with pole work, hills and flat work. “Actually the more flat work you do, the better the horse gets. It’s just trying to get that hind end underneath of him and lifting that front end.”

Aharoni said that her win today is a boost to her confidence. “When you’re on a winning streak it keeps the momentum going and then you have bigger and bigger goals, and I think that motivation really keeps the wheels turning. It’s been a good season so far.”

Aharoni trains with Chris Kappler in the show jumping and Heather Mason in dressage, as well as working regularly with eventer Boyd Martin, who won the Advanced division at Millbrook in 2025.

Ema Klugman and Chiraz. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

Ema Klugman (AUS) kept all the rails up to finish second (39.7) riding Chiraz, a syndicated grey Holsteiner gelding (Cayado x Asquetta, while Kiersten Miller rounded out the top three with a clear round on her Dutch mare Mama Mia (Indoctro x Lysienne II) for a score of 46.0. It was both Miller’s and her horse’s first run at the Advanced level, and she also finished riding her Irish Sport Horse gelding Roscommon Alto. Ariel Grald and Diara, standing third after cross country, had the final rail on course down and dropped to fourth overall (46.2).

Klugman said that her focus this weekend was more on training her horse than winning the event, and she was happy with the result.

“I think if you ride them well usually the results will just come instead of trying to go for it. I’m really pleased with him, he felt very fit – he was very energetic today, I rode him for quite a while this morning because he was really wild! I was really happy with how he jumped today, we’ve been working a lot on his straightness, he has a huge amount of scope but he’s not always straight and I thought he jumped super, he made it feel easy.”

Miller, 23, said that she’s owned Mama Mia since she was 16 years old, and said, “She’s just special, she’ll give you the world and now that we’ve got a partnership, she’d do anything for me. Going into this weekend I just wanted to get around – it’s been a long time coming, she and I have been going Intermediate for four or five years now. We’ve had a lot of setbacks along the way, so it was everything and more this weekend.”

As the lowest-scoring mare in the Advanced division, Mama Mia also won the James Stamets Memorial Perpetual Trophy, donated by Amy Goodnow.

Thanks to a generous last-minute donation, $12,000 in prize money was awarded in the Advanced division.

Millbrook HT (NY): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea Sail to the Lead at Millbrook Horse Trials

By Edited Press Release on Jul 25, 2026 9:45 pm -

Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

Arielle Aharoni and Cooley Baltic Sea, a 2014 gray Irish Sport Horse gelding (Baltic VDL x HHS Cheerio), owned by Filly’s Hope LLC, jumped clear around the Advanced cross country at Millbrook Horse Trials to take the lead, moving up from 8th place after dressage. With just two time faults they were closest to the optimum time and will enter show jumping on a score of 35.9.

Aharoni is using Millbrook as a final prep run before the American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds in Lexington, Kentucky next month. “Dressage yesterday was super, it might be a personal best or close to it. He’s a horse that travels a little downhill, so getting him to pick up his front end is important. We didn’t get one single ‘low’ comment, so that was great.”

She continued, “On cross country, it was hard work out there but he made it easy. We come to Millbrook every year and I love a little terrain – the up and down, the big rolling hills. The course was beautiful, when I walked it I hoped it would ride a little easier but it was good, you want the challenge, you want those scores to shuffle a little bit, which worked in our favor.”

Aharoni is currently 8th in the Open Intermediate riding Notorious and fifth in Open Preliminary B riding Littlebitadominic. She and MBF Mirror Image, an Irish Sport Horse mare owned by Alice Tarjan, won the Open Training division.

Ema Klugman and Chiraz. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

In a close second place in the Advanced division is Ema Klugman, riding for Australia, on Chiraz, a syndicated grey Holsteiner gelding (Cayado x Asquetta). Currently on a score of 39.7, they moved up from 5th after dressage with a clear round and 9.2 time faults. Ariel Grald and Diara, a 2014 grey Hanoverian mare (Diacontinus x Lady Revens) owned by Annie Eldridge, maintained their third place standing, but 12.4 time faults were added to their score (42.2).

Klugman said that Chiraz, who is long listed for the Australian team at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen next month, was foot perfect around the cross country course today. “We always like to come to this event if we can, it’s a really fantastic cross country course, probably with the most terrain of any event in the United States, and I think it’s really good to educate the horses and prepare them for the fall, whatever is coming next.”

She said, “I was mainly working on rideability today; there’s not much I would have done differently with Chiraz, I was just using it for training him more and to work on some ideas that we’ve been working on in training. He went really well, so I was able to just cruise along. Being on the long list, you can get called any time, so we just have to be prepared.”

Out of 15 entries, seven horses completed Morgan Rowsell’s course with zero jumping faults. Time was a major factor and saw overnight leader Lauren Nicholson drop to 7th place riding How Easy GG when they added 24.8 time faults to their dressage score. One horse was eliminated on course after three refusals and two riders fell off and were eliminated, so 12 horses will start in the show jumping phase tomorrow.

The event concludes tomorrow with show jumping for the Advanced, Intermediate, Preliminary and Modified divisions. Patrons and their guests will enjoy a Sunday luncheon and watch the show jumping from the comfort of private ringside tents. The Trade Fair, Millbrook Market shops, concessions and food truck will be open to all, and general admission is free to all.

Millbrook HT (NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Lauren Nicholson and How Easy GG Lead the Advanced Division at Millbrook Horse Trials after Dressage

By Edited Press Release on Jul 24, 2026 11:05 pm -

Lauren Nicholson and How Easy GG. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

A highlight of the summer eventing and social season in the Hudson Valley of New York, the Millbrook Horse Trials started yesterday with Beginner Novice through Training level dressage. The competition continued today with Modified through Advanced level dressage, while the lower levels headed out on cross country. The event also features a trade fair, marketplace, food trucks and a number of social events.

Lauren Nicholson of The Plains, Virginia finished the day in the Advanced division lead on a score of 28.0 with How Easy GG, a 2017 grey Selle Francais gelding (Upsilon x So Easy) owned by Jacqueline Mars and Christa Schmidt. Nicholson is also placed 13th on I’ll Have Another, a 2013 bay Latvian Warmblood gelding (Gaultjers x Kameja) owned by Brandye Randermann.

Nicholson found How Easy GG a couple of years ago in England when she was based at Mike and Emma Winter’s farm to train and compete for the summer. “Mike told me about him and said that he’d only been eventing for a couple of years and was qualified for Le Lion d’Angers, which is crazy, but I had to sit on him and I loved him. He was actually intended for [a client] and I was going to give him some more miles.”

Ariel Grald and Diara are third on a 29.8. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

Nicholson quickly realized that the little horse, nicknamed “Georgie Porgie” in the barn, may be unassuming and look like a pony, but has the talent for the upper levels. “You pick him up and he’s very proper, he always surprises people,” she said. “I was super pleased with him today, he’s a wicked character and has a sense of humor, but he’s actually very workmanlike doing his job. This is his first time at the level. He’s a wicked good jumper and for how small he is he actually has a huge stride; early on I struggled to have rideability, but I’ve been riding him in a hackamore and hopefully that will still work well tomorrow.”

Nicholson said that she hasn’t competed at Millbrook in years and is glad to be back. “I intentionally brought him back for his move-up, and it’s I’ll Have Another’s first Advanced after having three neck surgeries to correct impingements in his spine last year. It’s a very new surgery and it’s been performed successfully on several upper-level event horses. It’s made a huge difference for him. Luckily our friend Jen Holling in Ocala does an amazing job with rehab and he’s come along quite quickly.”

“I intentionally brought both horses here because I like Morgan’s courses,” she continued. “He designs great tracks that are horse-friendly and he asks the questions without hammering at them the whole time. I’m glad to come up here for that, plus New York in the summer is generally a little more pleasant that Virginia in the summer! We got all that rain and the footing is great. The new footing in the dressage ring was lovely, too.”

Kiersten Miller and Mama Mia are second in the Advanced on a score of 28.4. Photo by Amber Heintzberger.

Fifteen horses are entered in the Advanced division. Kiersten Miller and her own Dutch Warmblood mare Mama Mia (Indoctro x Lysienne II) are second after dressage (28.8) with Ariel Grald and Diaram, a grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Diacontinus x Lady Reven) owned by Annie Eldridge, rounding out the top three (29.8).

Anyone who is not able to attend the event in person can tune in to the new livestream, available thanks to a generous donation from Taylor Harris Insurance Services, with video by RNS appearing on ClipMyHorse.TV.

The competition continues tomorrow with the schedule as follows:

Saturday, July 25

6 am to 6 pm — Simply Gourmet Concession Tent open
8 am to 4:30 pm — Stadium Jumping (Training, Novice, Beginner Novice)
9 am to 3:30 pm — Cross Country (Intermediate, Advanced, Preliminary, Modified)
8 am to 4 pm — Yellowframe Farm Waterview Tent open to ticket holders
9 am to 5 pm — Trade Fair open
10 am to 5 pm – Millbrook Market open
11 am to 3 pm — Hope Rising Farm Petting Zoo open
11 am to 6 pm — Food Trucks open
6 pm to 8 pm — Competitors’ and Volunteers’ party sponsored by Purina

Millbrook HT (NY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

British Eventing Announces Definite Entries for FEI Eventing World Championships at Aachen

By Edited Press Release on Jul 22, 2026 4:39 pm -

Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo. Photo by Sophie Robins / Girl In The Field.

British Equestrian today confirmed the athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the definite entries for the FEI World Championships 2026, set to take place from 11–23 August in Aachen, Germany.

The definite entries for the British Equestrian eventing team, announced in collaboration with the British Eventing selectors and World Class Programme principal partner Agria, are listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname:

Rosalind Canter (40) from Hallington, Lincolnshire, with Archie and Michele Saul’s Lordships Graffalo (bay, gelding, 14yrs, 17hh, Birkhof’s Grafenstolz TSF x Rock King, breeders: Lordships Stud and Pennie Wallace GBR) and groom Sarah Charnley.
Laura Collett (36) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 17yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, breeder: Ocke Riewarts GER) and groom Tilly Hughes.
Caroline Harris (36) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie-Anne Richardson and Heather Royle’s D. Day (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 16.1hh, Billy Mexico x Dilum XX, breeder: Fiona Olivier GBR) and groom Nellie Smith.
Tom McEwen (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 15yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER) and groom Adam Short.
Gemma Stevens (41) from Horsham, West Sussex, with Pru Dawes’ Flash Cooley (grey, gelding, 14yrs, 16.1hh, CSF Mr Kroon x OBOS Quality, breeder: Jim O’Neill IRL) and groom Georgie Driver.

Reserves

Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal. Photo by Hannah Cole Photography.

Listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname:

David Doel (33) from Chippenham, Wiltshire, with Mary Fox, Gillian Jonas and his own Galileo Nieuwmoed (dark bay, gelding, 15yrs, 17hh, Carambole x Harcos, breeders: J. W. and A. P. Jurrius NED)
Yasmin Ingham (29) based in Nantwich, Cheshire and originally from the Isle of Man, with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Gypsie du Loir (dark bay, mare, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Herald 3 x Canaletto, breeder: Pierre Gouye FRA)
Tom Jackson (33) from Godalming, Surrey, with Michael Stenning’s United 36 (bay, gelding, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Ucello x Espiri, breeder: Heinrich Bohmke GER)
Harry Meade (42) from West Littleton, Wiltshire, with Charlotte and Peter Opperman’s Cavalier Crystal (bay, mare, 16yrs, 16.3hh, Jack of Diamonds x Cavalier Royale, breeder: Thomas Horgan IRL)

Selection decisions are subject to the athletes and horses maintaining fitness and performance.

Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing commented, “Congratulations to all the riders selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Eventing World Championships. To wear the British colours at a World Championship is a tremendous achievement and testament to the talent, commitment and dedication of the riders, their horses and the teams behind them. Everyone at British Eventing is incredibly proud of the combinations selected, and we wish them every success as they prepare to compete against the very best in the world.”

“As we head to Aachen with one of the most competitive teams assembled for an FEI World Championships in many years, our primary focus for all disciplines is securing qualification for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this first opportunity,” commented Helen Nicholls, Performance Director for British Equestrian’s World Class Programme.

“However, it would be remiss not to mention the medal potential of the horse and rider combinations that are representing Great Britain. We bring together a squad that balances championship experience and previous podium placings with exciting new talents keen for success on the world stage.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic horse owners, sponsors and supporters and, of course, The National Lottery and UK Sport, whose support is critical in delivering success.

“With incredibly talented horses at the top of their game, piloted by hugely skilful athletes, we can’t wait to get going in Germany. With an exciting summer of sport across the globe already well underway, we’re quietly confident that British Equestrian really can bring it home!”

Stars of the Future Set to Make History at Millstreet

By Edited Press Release on Jul 14, 2026 8:00 am -

Jennifer Kuehnle and Sammy Davis Junior, who will be representing Ireland in the FEI Eventing World Championships U25, pictured competing at Millstreet. Photo by Charles Cunningham / Irish Eventing Times.

The rising stars from 14 nations will contest the first FEI Eventing World Championships U25, which will be held at the Millstreet International Horse Trials in Ireland, presented by Connollys RED MILLS, on July 23-26.

Riders are travelling from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA to the scenic Co Cork venue where history is waiting to be made and a brand-new champion for eventing crowned.

Five nations will field teams: Ireland, France, Germany, Great Britain and the USA. Australia, Austria, Canada, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Spain and Sweden will field individuals.

Six of the top 10 in the FEI Eventing U25 World Rankings will be competing, headed by world no 1 Calvin Bockmann from Germany who has already made a brilliant senior championship debut when finishing fourth individually at the 2025 European Eventing Championship.

Britain’s Alice Castburn, ranked at no 3, and her veteran home-bred horse Topspin have completed nine 5*s, including four top 10 finishes at Burghley, and her team mate Jasmine Underwood (no 5) was the Young Rider European Champion in 2024 with Indian Girl G.

Lamoza Velisha has been fund-raising to pay for her long trip from Australia where she recently won two 4*s on the Irish Sport Horse Call Me Cooley — 25% of the field of 43 are riding Irish-bred horses.

Libussa Lubbeke (no 7) has already tasted senior championship success when a member of Germany’s gold medal team at the Blenheim Europeans last year, France’s highest-ranked rider, Verane Nicaud (no 9), was part of the gold medal French team at the Young Rider Europeans at Strzegom in 2025 and the top-ranked Irish rider Godfrey Gibbons (no 10) will be making his fifth appearance for the home nation.

‘It is going to be a fascinating competition with a mix of familiar faces at Millstreet and some top-ranked riders who will be making their first visit to the land of the horse,’ said Millstreet Director Thomas Duggan. ‘I think we can anticipate a closely fought contest and a great Irish atmosphere.’

Cross-country course designer Mike Etherington-Smith has expressed delight with the work done by the Millstreet team on the ground following a wet event in May. ‘They have done a tremendous job on the footing which is now excellent,’ he said. ‘The course will, as usual, make full use of Millstreet’s natural features, including water, banks and the Fort—there is plenty to jump out there.’

Running alongside the Championship, which is a CCI4*-S, are international competitions, both long and short format, for levels 2*-4*.

For further information visit, http://www.millstreet.horse.

Alex Hua Tian and Chicko Take Project Pony CCI4* Title at Aston-le-Walls

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Alex Hua Tian and Chicko. Photo by Manners Media.

A rather surprised Alex Hua Tian found himself at the top of the leaderboard in the Project Pony CCI4*S, Chicko having risen up the ranks after uncharacteristic errors from those above him – including dressage leaders Laura Collett and London 52 who were amongst those who missed a flag on the cross-country.

Alex took over the ride on the 16-year-old Irish-bred horse, previously campaigned by Polly Stockton, in 2023 when Polly stepped down from top-level competition. This was his first run since Badminton in the Spring.

“I’m so happy for him and his owner, Kate Willis,” said Alex. “Kate and her family are all here today; it’s her husband Pete’s birthday so we’ve been having a lovely picnic. Chicko went really well today, but with three or four horses ahead of us I didn’t for a moment think we’d win – or receive a beautiful silver trophy presented by Jocelyn Rosenberg!

“This was Chicko’s last run before Aachen. He’ll now have a quiet week before doing our final prep and setting off for Germany.”

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Last year’s winners Max Warburton and Deerpairc Revelry had to settle for the runner-up spot. They were the only combination to beat the clock home, coming home eight seconds inside the optimum time.

Another horse to be having a first run since Badminton, Max said, “He was incredible. It’s nice to have him back out, he was fresh throughout the show – and when they don’t pull it’s easy to make the time. You couldn’t ask for more from the ground conditions, which makes a huge difference. Owners want their horses to run here.

“He will have one more run at Hartpury and then on to his third Burghley.”

Max was less lucky with his second ride; Primitive Funtime left a leg at the first water and Max went for an unscheduled swim.

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Kitty King completed the top three riding the veteran Vendredi Biats.

“We had a really nice time; he was fresh and forward in the dressage and excited to be out, and then jumped two lovely clears today. He’s seventeen now so we are just doing four-star shorts and enjoying him, in the past he’s had a lot of pressure on him. I’d quite like to do a Prix St George with him in the winter – we’ve been working on our canter pirouettes and tempi changes with Carl (Hester) in preparation.”

Kitty is another one to have a less-than-perfect run on her other horse, Cristal Fontaine. He was heading for a top 10 finish but jumped the largest part of the brush at the Redpost Equestrian Log (11b and the site of London 52’s error) which was outside the red flag. Kitty realised her mistake, circled round and popped through between the flags, finishing steadily.

Aston le Walls CCI4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Scores]

Equestrian Canada Launches 2026 Eventing High Performance Athlete Development Grant Program

By Edited Press Release on Jul 9, 2026 9:00 am -

Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Eventing High Performance Athlete Development Grant Program, a new initiative designed to help Canada’s high-performance eventing athletes access exceptional training and competitive opportunities that will accelerate their development toward international success.

With applications now open and a submission deadline of August 1, 2026, the program provides targeted financial support for athletes pursuing training, coaching, competition, and development opportunities within Canada, across North America, and internationally. Grant recipients will be announced on August 24, 2026.

The Athlete Development Grant Program has been established to reduce financial and logistical barriers that can limit access to high-quality development experiences. The program is intended to foster long-term athlete progression while strengthening Canada’s future international eventing pipeline.

Funding is available across three grant tiers:

Major Development Grants – up to $15,000 for significant initiatives such as overseas training, international competition tours, and extended development opportunities with high-performance coaches.
Training Grants – up to $7,500 for focused development opportunities, including training camps, competition travel, and specialized coaching support.
Supplemental Grants – up to $3,000 for targeted initiatives such as clinics, coaching sessions, competition preparation, and owner engagement activities.

The program is designed to support opportunities that deliver measurable athlete and horse development, increased competitive exposure, enhanced horsepower, stronger athlete-owner relationships, and progression toward future 4* and 5* competition, with the ultimate goal of preparing athletes for international team representation. Further information can be found in this PDF.

Eligible applicants must be members in good standing with Equestrian Canada, have achieved at least one CCI3*-L Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER) between January 1, 2025 and August 1, 2026, and demonstrate a clear long-term high-performance development plan reviewed in consultation with Eventing High Performance Technical Advisor Rebecca Howard.

Applications will be evaluated by the Eventing High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) using a transparent scoring rubric that assesses developmental impact, quality of opportunity, horse development, competitive exposure, alignment with the High Performance pathway, and overall application quality.

Equestrian Canada intends for the Athlete Development Grant Program to continue annually through at least 2028, providing sustained investment in Canada’s next generation of high-performance eventing athletes.

Athletes interested in applying are encouraged to review the complete program guidelines and prepare their applications well in advance of the August 1 deadline. For additional information about the 2026 Eventing High Performance Athlete Development Grant Program, including eligibility requirements and application details, please contact: Dr. Emily Gilbert, Manager, Eventing High Performance – Equestrian Canada at [email protected].

Horse Sport Ireland Announces Longlisted Combinations for U25, Senior Worlds

By Edited Press Release on Jun 30, 2026 12:20 pm -

2023 Maryland 5 Star winners Austin O’Connor and Colorado Blue tackle the main water complex on cross country. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) have announced the longlisted combinations for both the FEI Eventing World Championships for U25s (Millstreet, 22-26 July) and Seniors (Aachen, 10-23 August).

Congratulations to all of the longlisted combinations and connections:

2026 FEI Eventing World Championship for Under-25s, Millstreet, IRL – Longlist (in alphabetical order)

Ben Connors – OLS King Aragon (ISH) 2011 gelding by Samgemjee out of Just Beauty Queen. Breeder: Kieran Connors. Owned by Michelle Nelson & Kieran Connors
Godfrey Gibbons – Ballyvillane OBOS (ISH) 2013 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 out of Gleesons Coolcooran. Bred by Tim Gleeson. Owned by Richard Ames & Robbie Kearns
Godfrey Gibbons – Kilnamac Kasu (ISH) 2017 gelding by Kannan out of Kilnamac Sue. Bred by James J Ryan. Owned by Marie Dunne
Jennifer Kuehnle – Sammy Davis Junior (ISH) 2009 gelding by Imperial Hights out of Cornasus Connie. Breeder: Amanda Vogan. Owned by Frank & Margaret Kinsella and Cathal Daniels.
Jennifer Kuehnle – CDS Cairnview Romolu (ISH) 2011 gelding by Omar out of Cairnview Grace. Breeder: Geraldine Quinn. Owned by Cathal Daniels
Tom Nestor – Cooley Diamond Dancer (ISH) 2012 gelding by Jack of Diamonds out of Lucy Blue. Breeder: Clare McDonnell. Owned by David Nestor
Isny O’Donnell – Vital DK Z (ZANG) 2015 gelding owned by Jacqueline O’Donnell
Maddison Peries – Vivero DH Z (ZANG) 2010 gelding owned by Ben Peries

2026 FEI Eventing World Championship for Seniors, Aachen, GER – Longlist (in alphabetical order)

Susie Berry – John The Bull (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Think About It (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: James Byrne, Co Westmeath. Owners: Nick & Helen Caton.
Ian Cassells – Millridge Atlantis (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dinan Casscaletto (ISH) out of Kereen Sue [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH). Owner: Ber, Fiona and Gerry Leahy. Breeder: Sean O’Loughlin (Kilkenny).
Aoife Clark – Full Monty de Lacense, Owner: Ace of Spades Syndicate.
Sian Coleman – Carrowgar Je T’aime Max (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Coolcorran Roseau (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH). Owner: Gina Heaps. Breeder: Gina Heaps.
Sarah Ennis – Dourough Ferro Class Act (ISH)– 2015 gelding by S CREEVAGH FERRO (KWPN) out of ISHD CLASS ACT (ISH) by O.B.O.S. QUALITY 004 (OLD). Bred by Gordon Drury, owned by James and Niki Potterton
Georgie Goss – Feloupe. Owner: Georgie Goss, Suzanne Doggett, Lucy Fleming and Kelly Holmes.
Georgie Goss – Kojak. Owner: Molly Fisher, Lucy Fleming and Samantha Wilson.
Lucy Latta – RCA Patron Saint. Owners: Alison, David and Lesley Crampton.
Padraig McCarthy – MGH Zabaione (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Zavall VDL (KWPN) out of Viancara VDL (KWPN) by Acobat II (HOLST). Owner: Peter Cattell and Diane Brunsden. Breeder: Padraig McCarthy (IRL).
Padraig McCarthy – Pomp n Circumstance. Owner: Rachel and Sarah Gough.
Padraig McCarthy – Lady Ophelia (unk) – 2012 mare sire unknown out of Legal Lady (TB) by Over the River (TB). Owner: Denis Hickey, Emma de Haan, and Pamela Idelson Breeder: Denis Hickey (Wexford).
Joseph Murphy – Calmaro. Owner: Richard and Tanja Ames, Annette O’Callaghan and Alan Bell.
Austin O’Connor – Colorado Blue. Owner: The Salty Syndicate.
Austin O’Connor – Sixmilewater (ISH) [was Sixmilewater Quality] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Kelseys Kingdom (ISH)[TIH] by
Buster King (TB). Owner: Nicky Bennell. Breeder: Denis O’Riordan (Cork). Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL)
Sam Watson – Ballyneety Rocketman (ISH) – 2014 bay stallion by Diamond Discovery (USA TB) our of Ballyneety Macrocket (ISH) by Errigal Flight (ISH). Bred by James Hickey, Co Limerick. Owner: Hannah & Sam Watson.

French are Fantastic in FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Strzegom

By Edited Press Release on Jun 29, 2026 9:00 am -

Team France take Gold for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ | Poland. Verane Nicaud and Eau Vive de Brenne AA; Lucas Brun and Happy de Brion; Baptiste Salaun Hexcazel Duverie; Arthur Duffort and Gueule De Reve. Stragona Equestrian Center, Morawa, Strzegom, Poland. Sunday 28 June 2026. Copyright Photo: FEI / Libby Law Photography

At the halfway point of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2026 Series, it was Team France who stormed to victory in Strzegom (POL) this weekend. Host nation Poland secured second place in front of their home crowd, followed by Austria in third.

As the first teams to contest a second leg this Series, France and Austria were both making early attempts to bank those vital points to secure qualification for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Final in Boekelo (NED) in October.

Claiming their third-ever victory at Strzegom, the French team consisting of Arthur Duffort and Gueule de Reve, Verane Nicaud with Eau Vive de Brenne AA, Baptiste Salaun riding Hexcazel Duverie, and Lucas Brun partnering Happy de Brion, finished with an unassailable lead to top the podium.

France has now won 20 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ competitions in total – third on the all-time list behind Germany (40) and Great Britain (23). The French also now lead the standings after three of five FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ qualifiers, giving themselves an incredibly strong chance of finding themselves in the Boekelo Final later this year.

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“We came to Strzegom with a clear objective and I am proud of the way our athletes executed the plan throughout all three phases of the competition,” Chef d’Équipe Cédric Lyard said of the team’s performance.

“Winning the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ is a great reward for the commitment and teamwork shown by the entire squad.

“Strzegom continues to be one of the most demanding and best-organised events on the international calendar, making this victory even more meaningful.”

Team Poland, represented by individual winner Katarzyna Brandys riding Sel Oscar, Pawel Warszawski with Cagliostro PKZ and Mariusz Klemiuk on board Monaco, finished as runners-up on home soil. This was their sixth podium finish at Strzegom, their most successful venue by far, as they posted their first points on the table for this Series.

“In a World Championship year, having two strong individual results and for Katarzyna to win the class is very positive for us,” said Gary Parsonage, Chef d’Équipe of the Polish team.

Third place went to the Austrian team of Harald Ambros and Vitorio du Montet, who also claimed individual second place in the competition, alongside Daniel Dunst with Chevalier 97 and Magdalena Zellhofer on board Highlight RZ. Matching their best-ever result at the venue back in 2022, the team reached the podium for the first time in this 2026 Series.

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“We are very pleased with our team’s performance in Strzegom. Finishing third in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ is a great reward for the hard work of our riders and support staff,” Thomas Tesch, Chef d’Équipe, said of their result.

“The level of competition was exceptionally high, making these results even more valuable. Congratulations to Team France on their outstanding performance.”

The Series now moves to Avenches (SUI) on 16–19 July for leg four, where teams will battle it out once more to claim victory and those all-important qualification points for the Final.

Strzegom CCI4*-L (POL): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

British Equestrian Announces Nominated Entries for FEI Eventing World Championships for Seniors

By Edited Press Release on Jun 26, 2026 9:02 am -

Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo. Photo by Sophie Robins/Girl in the Field.

British Equestrian and the British Eventing Selectors can today confirm the 15 eventing athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our nominated entries for the FEI Eventing World Championship 2026, set to take place from 11–23 August in Aachen, Germany.

Nominated entries for the British Equestrian eventing team, in partnership with Agria, are listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname:

Sarah Bullimore (53) from Keysoe, Bedfordshire, with Brett Bullimore, Christopher Gillespie, Susan Gillespie and Bruce Saint’s Corimiro (chestnut, gelding, 10yrs, 17hh, Amiro Z x Lovis Corinth, breeder: Brett and Sarah Bullimore GBR)

Rosalind Canter (40) from Hallington, Lincolnshire with Michele and Archie Saul’s Lordships Graffalo (bay, gelding, 14yrs, 17hh, Birkhof’s Grafenstolz TSF x Rock King, breeders: Lordships Stud and Pennie Wallace GBR)

Laura Collett (36) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 17yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, breeder: Ocke Riewarts GER)

David Doel (33) from Chippenham, Wiltshire, with Mary Fox, Gillian Jonas and his own Galileo Nieuwmoed (dark bay, gelding, 15yrs, 17hh, Carambole x Harcos, breeders: J. W. and A. P. Jurrius NED)

Caroline Harris (36) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie Anne Richards and Heather Royle’s D. Day (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 16.1hh, Billy Mexico x Dilum XX, breeder: Fiona Olivier GBR)

Yasmin Ingham (29) based in Nantwich, Cheshire and originally from the Isle of Man, with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Gypsie du Loir (dark bay, mare, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Herald 3 x Canaletto, breeder: Pierre Gouye FRA)

Tom Jackson (33) from Godalming, Surrey with Michael Stenning’s United 36 (bay, gelding, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Ucello x Espiri, breeder: Heinrich Bohmke GER)

Katie Magee (44) from Richmond, North Yorkshire, with Angela Hislop’s Treworra (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 17hh, Jaguar Mail x Tower of Magic, breeder: Preci Spark Ltd GBR)

Tom McEwen (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with John and Chloe Perry and Alison Swinburn’s Brookfield Quality (bay, gelding, 17yrs, 16.2hh, OBOS Quality x Cavalier Royale, breeder: Sean Kelly IRL), and James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 15yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER)

Harry Meade (42) from West Littleton, Wiltshire, with Charlotte and Peter Opperman’s Cavalier Crystal (bay, mare, 16yrs, 16.3hh, Jack of Diamonds x Cavalier Royale, breeder: Thomas Horgan IRL)

Selina Milnes (51) from Clevedon, Somerset, with Angela Rucker and William Rucker’s Cooley Snapchat (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 16.3hh, Kannan x VDL Arkansas, breeder: Alan Wheeler IRL)

Gemma Stevens (41) from Horsham, West Sussex, with The Rex Syndicate’s Cooley Park Muze (bay, gelding, 10yrs, 16.1hh, Pollux de Muze Z x L’Arc de Triomphe, breeder: TJM Equestrian IRL) and Pru Dawes’ Flash Cooley (grey, gelding, 14yrs, 16.1hh, CSF Mr Kroon x OBOS Quality, breeder: Jim O’Neill IRL)

Bubby Upton (27) from Newmarket, Suffolk, with Susan de Zulueta, Jane Dear, Susie Holland-Bosworth, The Duchess of Norfolk, Hilary Russell and her own Its Cooley Time (grey, gelding, 11yrs, 16.1hh, Quality Time TN x Heartbreaker, breeder: Ishennisnag Stud IRL)

At the time of release, the names of the grooms who will accompany the horses to Aachen have not been confirmed, but will be included in the final squad announcement.

Selection decisions are subject to the athlete and horse maintaining fitness and performance. The selected squad of five combinations to travel to Aachen, plus non-travelling reserves, will be announced at a later date.

The funding that the British Equestrian World Class Programme receives from the National Lottery and UK Sport is pivotal in preparing our teams for senior championships and supporting them on the ground.

British Equestrian is also extremely grateful for the support from partners – Agria, Bates Saddles, Dodson & Horrell, NAF, SEIB and Toggi – and team suppliers – Equi-Trek and Lotus Romeo. The program is indebted for the year-round support they provide to the World Class Programme and British teams, which helps them to best prepare for senior championships.

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