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Thursday at MARS Bromont CCI: Sharon White & Claus 63 Lead CCI4*-L

By Edited Press Release on Jun 4, 2026 9:01 pm -

The 50th anniversary celebration of the 1976 Olympics hosted at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park continued on Thursday with the commencement of dressage competition for the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI.

Dressage concludes on Friday before our competitors will tackle Derek di Grazia’s and Jay Hambly’s cross-country courses on Saturday.

Sharon White and Claus 63. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Fresh off a fourth-place finish in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky in April, West Virginia-based Sharon White slotted into the CCI4*-L lead with her own Claus 63. The pair earned a 31.4 from judges Sandy Phillips (GBR), Joachim Dimmek (GER) and Peter Gray (CAN). White has prioritized the reinforcement of foundation and ensuring the 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding is “real solid” at this four-star level before he steps back up to the CCI5* level.

“He was so with me. Nothing was forced – it was very fluid,” White commented. “I’m thrilled. I’m slightly disappointed by the score, but you know what? It’s not a dressage competition, and it’s all fine. He was in an uphill, beautiful, easy balance, he was fluid, he was right there. So I was just so happy with him.”

Sharon White and Claus 63. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

White last competed at MARS Bromont in 2022, and while it used to feature regularly on her calendar, it hasn’t quite worked out to return but she’s brought three horses with her to compete this weekend in various divisions.

“It’s such a proper cross-country test and challenge, so I really thought it was the thing to do with him,” she said. “It’s a great fitness challenge, and again, I’m working on some things, so I didn’t do Kentucky (five-star), so I really am happy with the cross-country course — there’s enough to do. I think it’ll be exactly what he needs. Sometimes you have to just go back and get real solid, and that’s what we’re doing.”

Isabelle Bosley and Conner. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Pennsylvania-based Isabelle Bosley sits in second after this first phase of competition with Karen Martin’s Conner, scoring a 32.5 from the Ground Jury. This weekend is a first CCI4*-L effort for this pair. Following behind Bosley is 2025 MARS Bromont champion Lauren Nicholson, who brought Ms. Jacqueline Mars’ Landmarks Jungle’s Gold (top 10 in the CCI4*-L at Scone Palace in Scotland in 2025) this weekend and earned a 33.0.

Rebecca Roth and Chapter Two. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

First-time MARS Bromont Rising participant Rebecca Roth is the day one leader of the CCI3*-L division with about half of the competitors yet to come on Friday. Roth scored a 34.8 with her off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding, Chapter Two. The 14-year-old gelding raced 15 times before retiring and also participated in the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover with Kentucky-based Alison O’Dwyer before he was sold to Roth. Since then, Roth and Chapter Two have done many of their firsts together as they move up the levels, and this weekend marks their fourth CCI3*-L.

Roth, who is based in Ocala, Florida, is making her first start at MARS Bromont after having it on her event bucket list for many years. She was eager to apply for the MARS Bromont Rising program, noting that her favorite educational session so far has been a dressage test briefing with Peter Gray and Bettina Hoy. This gave her some tools and some other elements of her test riding to think about for her ride today.

“Dressage is so subjective, so it’s nice to hear from people you’re getting judged by,” Roth commented. “It was a pretty quick turnaround from yesterday [to today’s test] but I think I was able to add a few things.”

“Two of my three longs were in Ocala, and then I did do Maryland (CCI3*-L) last year, so it was very nice to have that under my belt, because this cross-country is looking quite similar terrain-wise, where it’s very different from Ocala,” Roth said of Saturday’s cross-country challenge. “I think I have a better head on my shoulders this time around, having done Maryland. It’s a good course [Derek] has out. I’ve been out there, it looks great, but there’s a lot of work to be done.”

Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

Lucienne Bellissimo traveled up from her North Carolina base with the 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding Dyri and now takes the first-phase lead with a score of 26.1. Dyri has competed to the CCI4* level, but some spookiness on cross-country prompted Bellissimo to aim for a confidence and foundation-boosting run at this lower level as she ramps up for a proper fall season.

“The sole purpose of bringing Dyri here this week is to give him a chance to breathe in the dressage in a test without changes, have a solid intermediate level run cross-country, which the two-star here always feels a challenge enough, as he finds terrain tiring,” Bellissimo commented. “He reverted to spooking at his last four-star run cross-country at Tryon, and needs building up in his head and heart again. The approach worked well for him in 2025. My aim for him is Morven [Park] four-star Long in October, so he’ll have the next few months punctuated by good quality lower level two- and three-star FEI events. He felt super through all of his test today.”

Janelle Fleming and Global Cassero 3. Photo by Cealy Tetley.

There is one more test to come in the U25 CCI2*-L (Olivia Dutton and Dresden, who will ride on Friday), but for now at least, it’s Virginia-based Janelle Fleming leading the way with Romulo Roux’s Global Cassero 3 on a score of 28.6.

Fleming, who’s an assistant trainer and program manager for Sara Kozumplik, is using this weekend to build more experience with a horse who’s become a part of Kozumplik’s growing riding academy out of Overlook Farm in Virginia as well as Florida.

“This is actually a horse that’s owned by a client of ours, and so I ride him at home, and it’s actually only my fourth show with him, but I do know him quite well,” Fleming elaborated. “But he’s actually an interesting horse that I’m going to be able to do some Intermediates and three-stars on later in the year, hopefully. But also, we’re able to use him for our own students at home and clients to lease. That’s a really interesting part of Overlook’s business, and ‘Jerry’s’ a really good and honest, and trustworthy horse for that kind of thing.”

Dressage continues beginning at 9:00 am on Friday with the conclusion of the CCI2*-L. The CCI4*-S riders will also get their weekends underway with dressage beginning at approximately 2:06 pm.

Live streaming can be found both on ClipMyHorse.TV as well as free of charge on the Bromont Horse Trials Youtube channel.

Celebrity bartenders such as Canadian Olympians Colleen Loach and Jessie Phoenix. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

On Thursday evening, the VIP Tent was packed with supporters at the Red, White & Gold party held to fundraise support for Equestrian Canada and the Canadian Eventing Team’s efforts to compete on the international and Championship stage. In addition to a silent and online auction, several valuable items — including gorgeous artwork, memorabilia and even a surprise of MARS Experience VIP tickets to MARS Badminton and Defender Kentucky, which were added to the live auction by the on-site MARS team — were auctioned off to a raucous crowd encouraged by auction hosts Annie Bishop, Jessica Phoenix and Waylon Roberts. A final fundraising tally will be announced in the near future.

Several Equestrian Canada awards were also handed out, including the Laframboise Family Legacy Award, which was given to Yves Rossier, DVM for his contributions in veterinary medicine, education and an ongoing dedication to the health and welfare of the horses. Kendal Lehari was honored as the Equestrian Canada 2025 Coach of the Year, Mike Winter’s El Mundo was awarded Equestrian Canada 2025 Horse of the Year for, among other achievements, securing the best Canadian CCI5* finish in nearly two decades. Lastly but certainly not least, Bromont organizer and eventing legend Sue Ockendon was honored with a lengthy standing ovation as she received the Equestrian Canada Lifetime Achievement Award.

MARS Bromont extends their deepest gratitude for the support of the community both Thursday evening and beyond as the rich legacy of Canadian equestrian sport continues.

MARS Bromont CCI4*-L (CAN): [Website] [VIP Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream – ClipMyHorse.TV] [Live Stream – Bromont YouTube] [EN’s Coverage]

Swedish Victories Feature at Poland’s Babórowko Equestrian Festival

By Edited Press Release on Jun 1, 2026 11:29 am -

Frida Andersen and Box Leo.

The final show jumping phase on Sunday brought the competition to a close at the international Baborówko Equestrian Festival. The last day of the event determined the winners of the most important international classes as well as the medalists of the Polish Senior Eventing Championships.

The most prestigious class of this year’s edition was the CCI4*-S for the Baborówko Equestrian prize. Victory went to Sweden’s Jenny Glebenius riding Canela. Her compatriot Christoffer Forsberg with Hippo’s Sapporo TSF finished second, while the best-placed Polish rider, Katarzyna Brandys on Sel Oscar, claimed third place.

The CCI4*-S competition also decided the medals of the Polish Senior Eventing Championships. Following an exciting finale, Katarzyna Brandys riding Sel Oscar secured the gold medal. Paweł Warszawski aboard Cagliostro PKZ took silver, while Joanna Pawlak riding Armin De Monsieur won bronze.

Jenny Glebenius and Canela were also awarded for the best cross-country performance, receiving the trophy presented by Beata Hanyżak, the Starost of Szamotuły County, as well as the Apart special prize for the best female rider. Christoffer Forsberg and Hippo’s Sapporo TSF received the trophy presented by Piotr Michalak, Mayor of the Town and Municipality of Szamotuły, for the best dressage result. The special prize of the Polish Horse Breeders Association for the best Polish-bred horse was awarded to Joanna Pawlak and Armin De Monsieur.

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“I’ve been feeling very good here and I’ve been very happy all weekend. My mare has been a real superstar,” said the winner of the class, Jenny Glebenius, about her horse.

Frida Andersen and Box Leo take the Babórowko CCI4*-L.

In the CCI4*-L for the KUHN Maszyny Rolnicze prize, the final show jumping brought changes at the top of the leaderboard. Sweden’s Frida Andersen riding Box Leo claimed victory. Germany’s Antonia Baumgart finished second aboard Ris De Talm, a horse purchased in Baborówko several years ago during the sport horse auction. Amanda Andersson riding Jersey, who had been leading after Saturday’s cross-country phase, completed the podium in third place.

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“We had great days. It’s my first time here in Baborówko and I really enjoyed it. It’s quite an impressive venue and my horse just felt great whole weekend and we could just enjoy our trip here,” said winner Frida Andersen about her impressions of the Baborówko Equestrian Festival.

In the CCI3*-S for the Wielkopolska Region prize, Germany’s Mathies Rüder riding Hjoptimus proved unbeatable. It was his first victory at the three-star level. Dutch rider Merel Blom-Hulsman aboard Checkpoint 46 finished second, while Germany’s Olympic champion Julia Krajewski riding Intouchable Tonic placed third.

Over four days of competition, spectators were able to enjoy eventing at the highest international level, culminating in thrilling final competitions and the crowning of the Polish Senior Eventing Champions.

Babórowko Equestrian Festival CCI4*-L (POL): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

Great Britain Wins Bicton Leg of FEI Eventing Nations Cup; Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI Take TopSpec CCI4*-S

By Edited Press Release on May 31, 2026 6:42 pm -

Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI. Photo by Libby Law Photography.

The Bicton International Horse Trials concluded Sunday with an outstanding day of equestrian sport, as Great Britain led throughout the British leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ and finished in pole position with a score of 135.6. The United States placed second on 182.2, more than 46 penalty points behind, while New Zealand followed in third on 199.5.

Finding herself in pathfinder position again, Kirsty Chabert partnered Classic VI to help lead the team to victory. She was joined on the team by Tom McEwen aboard Shannondale Arnold and Laura Collett riding Hester and Tom Rowland riding LB Mettaphor.

Great Britain Chef d’Équipe Richard Waygood commented: “First and foremost, the organising committee at Bicton did an outstanding job on the ground, so a big thank you to them from all the riders, owners and horses. The course was certainly challenging and exciting throughout. It asked plenty of good questions, and when you speak to the riders, they all feel they really had to work for it, which is great and made for a strong competition.”

Kirsty Chabert also claimed the TopSpec CCI4*-S title, edging out Collett on the outstanding London 52 after both riders finished on the same score. Chabert was awarded the title as her cross-country round was closer to the optimum time. She said: “Bicton has been wonderful – we’ve had lovely weather, and the team did an amazing job with the ground, which was hugely appreciated. It was very exciting to be in such close contention with Laura, and I’m delighted to take home the win.”

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The prize giving’s began earlier in the day with the conclusion of the Project Pony CCIP2*-L class, where Florence Drewitt and Battlestown Delight maintained their lead throughout the competition to finish on a final score of 32.2. “It’s really great he came out the way he did today, just feeling amazing and it’s so nice to have him on top form. He started off with his best dressage test yet and I think that set him up and was a really great start. He absolutely loved the course yesterday, it was a really testing track and I think he just showed his class, he was incredible and felt amazing,” said Florence.

Honours continued to come thick and fast from lunchtime onwards. Stephen Heal claimed victory in the Charles Owen CCI2*-L with his and Mrs Zoe Day’s seven-year-old bay gelding, Semilly B. In the Renaissance Care CCIJ2*-L, Ella Howard led from start to finish aboard Delauney, adding just 0.4 time penalties in the showjumping to her dressage score. Tom McEwen also added to his prize haul, winning the Symonds & Sampson CCI3*-S on his dressage score.

Jago Jackson held on to his overnight lead in the Succeed CCIY3*-L, adding just 8.4 time penalties across the country with his 10-year-old bay mare, Kinda Brunette. Tom Jackson and Sage Soldier also maintained their overnight lead in the Empire Coachbuilders CCI3*-L.

“What an amazing weekend!” said Helen West, Course Designer and Event Director, as the competition concluded at Bicton Arena this afternoon. “Delivering an event of this scale, with so many classes and courses, takes an exceptional team, and we are fortunate to have exactly that at Bicton. The competition this weekend was outstanding, with the cross-country courses presenting strong challenges for both under-21 riders and senior competitors. Thank you to every single one of them. Thanks also go to all the judges, stewards, volunteers and all those who made it happen – they have been super heroes all weekend!”

Nations Cup at Bicton International CCIO4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

Great Britain Hold Onto Lead with Clear Show Jumping Rounds at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Bicton

By Edited Press Release on May 30, 2026 11:54 pm -

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The FEI Eventing Nations Cup action continued at Bicton International Horse Trials near Budleigh Salterton, Devon, with the British team firmly maintaining their grip on the lead. Delivering a flawless performance in the showjumping, all combinations went clear to add nothing to their team dressage score of 91.8. The United States remains in second place, with New Zealand close behind in third.

Cross-country competition began in bright sunshine with the Charles Owen CCI2*-L class. Stephen Heal and Coulston Jericho held on to their overnight lead with an excellent clear inside the time, finishing the day on their dressage score of 23.3.

“It’s his first two-star long, so he’s still a bit green, but he showed great bravery and finished well, coping brilliantly with the challenging hills at Bicton. Helen builds excellent courses that really bring out a horse’s bravery, and you could see his confidence grow throughout. I always love coming to Bicton and I’m really looking forward to the showjumping tomorrow,” said Stephen.

The narrowest of margins separates Stephen from Laura Collett and Forbidden Pleasure, who sit on a cross-country score of 23.9 — just 0.6 of a penalty point behind.

The ponies were next on course in the Project Pony CCIP2*-L class. With an eye on impressing selectors and securing a place at the European Pony Eventing Championship at Le Mans, France, at the end of July, riders tackled Helen West’s course, which posed technical questions and rewarded a mature approach. Florence Drewitt, riding her 10-year-old grey gelding Battlestown Delight, ensured she stayed in contention, adding just two time penalties to her leading dressage score. “I’m so proud of how Battlestown Delight went today. He is incredibly talented and showed his class around a testing track,” she commented.

Ella Howard also retained her lead in the Renaissance Care CCIJ2*-L Juniors with a faultless performance, heading into tomorrow’s final showjumping phase on her original dressage score. In the TopSpec CCI4*-S, Laura Collett moved one step closer to a record-breaking fourth title, delivering a polished clear round with London 52 to maintain her lead on 23.3. Meanwhile, Tom McEwen held onto top spot in the Symonds & Sampson CCI3*-S, producing another impeccable clear in the showjumping to keep himself firmly in first position.

Tom Jackson and Sage Soldier surged into first place in the Empire Coachbuilders CCI3*-L class, edging ahead of Bubby Upton and Sancerre De Tiji by just 0.4 of a penalty point, dropping her into second and leaving it all to play for tomorrow.

There was a shake-up in the Succeed CCIY3*-L Young Riders class, which concluded late in the afternoon, as Jago Jackson rose to the top of the leaderboard with Kind Brunette. Not stopping there, he also claimed second place with Barrington Highlight K, the two rides finishing incredibly close on scores of 29.7 and 30.1 respectively.

Showjumping begins at 9:00am tomorrow, followed by the start of cross-country at 10:00am. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a variety of displays and demonstrations in the Demo Arena, with a standout attraction being the Knights of Middle England, performing at 11:00am and again at 3:00pm.

Tom McEwen and Brookfield Future News. Photo by ESP Photographic.

Nations Cup at Bicton International CCIO4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Strong Start for Britain with Team Lead in FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Bicton International

By Edited Press Release on May 29, 2026 2:28 pm -

Laura Collett and London 52. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The second day of dressage at the Bicton International Horse Trials marked the start of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™. Riders contended with some early morning rain, but conditions improved when the sun came out as the day progressed.

Teams from Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand and the United States got their FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ weekend underway at Bicton, the only British leg of the 2026 series. Great Britain, who claimed victory at Bicton last year on a team score of 87.8 penalties, have made a strong start once again and lead the standings after the dressage phase on a combined score of 91.8. Laura Collett produced the best score for the British team aboard Hester, posting 29.6. The United States currently sit second on 103.7, with New Zealand close behind in third on 107.3. Ireland complete the standings on 108.5 as all four nations look ahead to the jumping phases.

Laura Collett is also in contention to make further history in the TopSpec CCI4*-S, where she and London 52 lead the class on a score of 23.3. Reflecting on her test, Collett said: “Dan felt super in his test. Much more in front of me and listening than he was at Belsay. When he’s like that, he’s just a pleasure to ride a test on.” The 17 year old gelding, known at home as Dan, has won three Olympic medals and claimed three consecutive Bicton CCI4*-S victories between 2023 and 2025. This weekend, the pair are bidding for a fourth straight title.

Bubby Upton and Sancerre de Tiji. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The Empire Coachbuilders CCI3*-L saw significant movement in the standings, with British rider Bubby Upton, who is based just outside Newmarket, occupying both first and second place. Upton leads the class with the eight year old chestnut gelding Sancerre De Tiji on a score of 24.2, while her second ride, Mr Marmalade, sits just behind on 24.6. Reflecting on her day Upton said, “He an unbelievably exciting young horse, he’s just an eight-year-old and this is his first time at this level. I’ve owned him since a four-year-old, he’s always been a sharp, tricky but incredibly intelligent horse. He delivered a brilliant test – with just one mistake when he did a flying change across the diagonal – and I’m really excited about what’s to come.”

In the Renaissance Care CCIJ2*-L, British Junior European Champion Ella Howard remains at the top of the leaderboard with the nine year old black gelding Delauney on 26.6, giving her a good lead going into tomorrow’s cross country phase. Annabel Ridgway, who held second place yesterday with LVS Movistar, moved into second with her ride, Emerald Katie, after producing a score of 27.9. Maisie Greening and Valeswood Blue currently sit third on 29.9.

The Charles Owen CCI2*-L competition remains unchanged following the second day of dressage. Stephen Heal and Coulston Jericho, affectionately known as Jerry, continue to lead the way on 23.3, with Laura Collett and Forbidden Pleasure in second on 23.9. Max Warburton and Graf Magic hold third place on 24.6, setting up an exciting contest ahead of cross country.

Leaders in the other classes include British Olympian and former Bicton winner Tom McEwen, who maintains his overnight lead in the Symonds & Sampson CCI3*-S with Brookfield Future News, known at home as Fletcher. The pair produced an impressive dressage test to remain at the top of the scoreboard on a score of 25.1 heading into the next phase of competition.

Lucy Standish and Mr Cookie Time. Photo by ESP Photographic.

In the Succeed CCIY3*-L, Lucy Standish remains at the top of the leaderboard, this time with her second ride, Mr Cookie Time, who now leads on a score of 27.1. Her other ride, Global H, who was gifted to her for her 14th birthday, currently sits in fifth.

Florence Drewitt and Battlestown Delight. Photo by ESP Photographic.

Bicton International Horse Trials recently introduced the CCIP2*-L trial, bringing Pony Riders to Devon for the very first time. In the Project Pony CCIP2*-L class, Florence Drewitt currently leads the way with an impressive score of 22.2 aboard Battlesdown Delight. The introduction of the class highlights Bicton’s continued commitment to developing young talent and providing opportunities for the next generation of event riders.

Cross country gets underway at 9:00am BST/4:00am EST and will be streamed live on ClipMyHorse.TV.

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Nations Cup at Bicton International CCIO4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

Jenny Caras and Sommersby Lead Bicton International TopSpec CCI4*-S

By Edited Press Release on May 28, 2026 2:05 pm -

Jenny Caras and Sommersby. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The Bicton International Horse Trials got underway today in Bicton, Devon, as the first combinations entered the dressage arena for four days of world class eventing. With early scores already setting the tone, the event once again hosts the British leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ and brings together international teams, established combinations and developing talent across a packed programme of competition.

In the TopSpec CCI4*-S, Jennifer Caras and Sommersby made a strong start to take the early lead with a score of 31.3. The pair arrive at Bicton following a historic win at Burnham Market International Horse Trials in Norfolk, where Caras became the first American rider to win an international class at the event. Speaking after her test this morning, Caras said: “I was really happy with Sommersby. There are obviously always areas we can improve on, but I was happy with the consistency and that’s the first time I have done that test. To put it all together and have him behave so well in the atmosphere was really good. We’re looking forward to the rest of the weekend and being back here at Bicton for the third year.”

Close behind, Tom Rowland and Quintilius, sit in second place on 31.9. Alexandra Knowles and Leo Santos complete the top three on 34.5.

Cassie Sanger and MT Luxaan. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The Empire Coachbuilders CCI3*-L delivered an exciting opening day, with the current top six finishing on sub 30 scores. Cassie Sanger and MT Luxaan lead the way after dressage on 25.8. Laura Collett, who has four rides entered across the competition, sits second with 8 year old grey gelding Cooley Iceage, known at home as Diego, on 26.4, just 0.1 penalties ahead of Bubby Upton and Guinduno in third on 26.5.

Ella Howard and Delauney. Photo by ESP Photographic.

New for 2026, the Renaissance Care CCIJ2*-L demonstrates Bicton’s commitment to developing young riders and horses, offering valuable competitive experience in a high-quality international environment. Ella Howard, aged 18 and currently leading the Junior Rankings, produced the leading test of the day with Delauney on 26.6. Reflecting on her test, Howard said: “I’m delighted with Delauney. We’ve been working really hard in this phase to achieve the mark he’s capable of, so I’m really pleased he stayed with me and that it came together today.” Annabel Ridgway and LVS Movistar follow in second on 30.2, with Florence Drewitt and EG Michealangelo sitting third on 30.4.

Stephen Heal and Coulston Jericho. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The Charles Owen CCI2*-L rounded off the opening day’s action, with Stephen Heal and Coulston Jericho taking the lead on 23.3. Laura Collett and Forbidden Pleasure are close behind in second on 23.9, while Max Warburton and Graf Magic complete the current top three on 24.6.

Tom McEwen and Brookfield Future News. Photo by ESP Photographic.

Leaders from the other classes include Tom McEwen, who leads the Symonds & Sampson CCI3*-S with Brookfield Future News, known at home as Fletcher, on a score of 25.1. Lucy Standish leads the Succeed CCIY3*-L with Global H, who was her 14th birthday present, on a score of 28.8.

Lucy Standish and Global H. Photo by ESP Photographic.

The FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ will officially get underway Friday with four teams set to compete in the dressage arena from 10.00am BST. As the only British leg of the series, Bicton offers spectators the chance to see leading riders from across the globe compete for their nations in Devon.

Alongside the sporting action, visitors can enjoy a packed programme of family entertainment across the weekend. Highlights include displays from the Knights of Middle England, Shetland pony racing, a family dog show, children’s activities, have-a-go dog agility and demonstrations from Lorna Hayes with 2024 Crufts Champion Dancing Dog, Nora. Also new for 2026, Bicton International welcomes the Members Lounge, alongside the returning Owners, Riders and Grooms Lounge, giving visitors even more ways to enjoy the event. Picnic parking and tailgate parking are also available, allowing spectators to relax and enjoy a full day of sport and entertainment in the Devon countryside.

Nations Cup at Bicton International CCIO4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream]

British Eventing CCIO4*-S Nations Cup Team Confirmed for Bicton

By Edited Press Release on May 26, 2026 9:00 am -

Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI. 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 between 27 – 31 May is as follows:

Kirsty Chabert from Salisbury, Wiltshire with the 17-year-old bay mare Classic VI owned by John Johnston, Carole Somers and Kate Ward.
Laura Collett from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with the 15-year-old mare Hester owned by Lucy Nelson.
Tom McEwen from Malmesbury, Gloucestershire with the nine-year-old gelding Shannondale Arnold owned by James and Jo Lambert.
Tom Rowland from Cirencester, Gloucestershire with the 11-year-old gelding LB Mettaphor owned by Jo Handman.

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.

Wire-to-Wire Wins Cap Off Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., presented by Capital Square

By Edited Press Release on May 24, 2026 6:01 pm -

It is no mean feat to earn a wire-to-wire win in the sport of eventing. Three phases that each present a unique challenge also signify three opportunities to add penalties and lose out on a lead. This was not the case for the Long format winners at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., presented by Capital Square.

Karl Slezak Takes Top Two Spots in CCI2*-L

Canada topped the podium in the CCI2*-L, as Paris Olympian Karl Slezak held both his lead as well as second place with Elizabeth Leete’s Herald De La Rose (37.2) and Slezak’s own OBailey (44.4). The show jumping course set by Canadian Olympic rider-turned-course designer Michel Vaillancourt exerted plenty of influence, with just one pair – third-placed Claire Maloney and Phoenyx – managing to jump clear inside the time.

A rail lowered for each of Slezak’s horses wasn’t perfect, he admits, but he’s focused more on the big picture of this result, and says particularly his first-placed horse, Herald De La Rose, “felt the best he’s ever felt today.”

“The rideability was there,” Slezak elaborated. “It was a big, big improvement for Herald De La Rose that he was so rideable – the best he’s ever been. He’s not always let me shorten him, and then if I do try to shorten him, then he doesn’t always jump with a great shape. He let me ride into the distances; he turned very well. The course had enough problems, and there weren’t very many clean rounds, so I was thrilled with both of them.”

Karl Slezak and Herald De La Rose. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Speaking further to his decision to come north from his Ocala, Florida base, Slezak noted that it had been a few years since his last run at Virginia Horse Center. In fact, one of those most recent runs was during the development of his eventual Olympic horse, Hot Bobo, who ran her first CCI3*-L at this venue back in 2021.

“They’ve certainly made some big changes and a lot of improvements,” he said. “I would love to make this kind of a regular venue on our calendar, because they’ve done a great job, and it’s so good for the horses to experience it. I’m excited to honestly get these horses out to their next event, because I’m sure they’re going to come out so much better because of [this weekend].”

Australia Goes Wire-to-Wire in CCI1*-L

CCI1*-L winners Dom Schramm and Sneaking Suspicion. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Australia added to an internationally-flavored class of winners from this edition of Virginia Horse Center CCI & H.T., with CCI5* rider Dom Schramm clinching the win on his dressage score of 30.9 with his own, Horse Scout Eventing and Dana and Manny Diemer’s Sneaking Suspicion. For Schramm, this stepping stone was key to an eventual Preliminary and CCI2* move-up for the big, rangy 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding. The CCI1* level, which was instituted by the FEI in the 2018 with a restructuring of the star system for levels, has widely been heralded as a positive developmental step for both horses and riders new to FEI competition. This level and its corresponding National level, Modified, serves as a stepping stone to the more challenging and technical Preliminary and CCI2* level.

For Schramm, the most notable use of the one-star level is its cross-country courses. “I hadn’t done a ton of them initially, but [I’ve found] it’s really a nice in-between for horses that maybe are really confident in the dressage and the jumping, but maybe are a little careful cross-country,” he said. “Because I do think that sometimes in times past you would see Prelims that were really big and brushy, and those careful ones were like, ‘whoa, I’ve not seen anything like this quite yet.’ So I think that the one-star is really good for these horses that are a little bit more careful. I think it gives them some confidence, shows them all of the questions – turning to a corner and a proper coffin – without it feeling so ‘in their face’ that their eyes are bugging out of their heads.”

Dom Schramm and Sneaking Suspicion. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Today, Schramm was able to build off this freshman effort for “Crumpet” with a clear jumping round, and feels he’s come away with a more educated horse than he started with.

“It’s always nice to feel that the lead up events kind of culminate in them feeling more educated at the bigger event,” he said. “It felt as though each outing he’s gotten a bit better, and today was probably the most grown up that he’s felt thus far, so that’s always really reassuring.”

As an additional feather in his cap, Schramm also earned his second stripe in his newly-taken up sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu – an accomplishment that comes en route to earning a new color belt – so “it has been a good week for once!”

The Virginia Horse Center Foundation extends its gratitude to all competitors, grooms, horses, staff, volunteers, officials, sponsors and all who play a role in any competition. We look forward to welcoming eventing competitors back to the Virginia Horse Center October 29 through November 1. A full calendar of all events at the Horse Center can be found at vahorsecenter.org.

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Cross-Country Day Stars Align at Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T.

By Edited Press Release on May 23, 2026 8:06 pm -

Cross-country day for the FEI divisions at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., presented by Capital Square, never disappoints, with top-tier courses designed by Jay Hambly (CAN) laid out to provide a strong challenge for all levels. Riders frequently speak on the terrain the Oak Hill side of the property offers for developing horses and riders, and rain throughout Friday and Saturday aided in providing an excellent challenge for three-day eventing.

CCI2*-L and CCI1*-L Leaders Remain Unchallenged

Karl Slezak and Herald De La Rose. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Both Long format divisions saw no change to the leading position following cross-country. In the CCI2*-L, Canada’s Karl Slezak brought both of his rides – Herald De La Rose and Obailey – home clear of jumping penalties to sit in first and second place.

“He definitely stepped up to the plate in the mud,” Slezak said of winner Herald De La Rose (owned by Elizabeth Leete), who added 4.8 time penalties for a two-phase score of 33.2. “I was a little concerned going out based on a little bit of rideability that I’ve been struggling with, and finally it all kind of clicked on the day, so I was very thankful for that, and it was phenomenal.”

For Slezak, the most fulfilling part of developing this next generation of horses is feeling them begin to truly enjoy their job. “When they’ve made that switch from ‘this is a bit scary, but I’m trusting you’ to, ‘yeah, let me do it!’ Actually they were all kind of bucking in the warm up, really excited, which made me happy today. I want them to enjoy it, and honestly, to make a real proper upper-level horse, if they’re not enjoying it, you don’t have a hope. So it feels like they’re really kind of making that switch over, and I do feel like the two-long is really when I get a real good sense of it. And these guys are just right there.”

Dom Schramm and Sneaking Suspicion. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Australia’s Dom Schramm also retains his lead in the CCI1*-L, expressing his delight with the 9-year-old Sneaking Suspicion, who is making his FEI debut this weekend.

“I was thrilled with him,” Schramm commented. “It was challenging conditions out there, and I felt like he really rose to the occasion.”

On Friday, Schramm noted his curiosity in bringing a horse to his first FEI; there is much to be gleaned in terms of both education for the horse and information-gathering for the rider, and Schramm felt he had much to take home in both regards.

“It’s always nice to feel that the lead-up events kind of culminate in them feeling more educated at the bigger event,” he said. “It feels as though each outing he’s gotten a bit better, and today was probably the most grown up that he’s felt thus far, so that’s always really reassuring.”

Schramm has started to hone in on show jumping – “it’s honestly my least favorite phase!” he laughed – by taking his horses to jumper shows during the winter and off-season, as well as between events. This extra practice, he said, is instrumental not only in the ongoing education of a horse but in rising to the level of quality the sport demands across all three phases. That extra practice, he hopes, will pay off well on Sunday for the final phase of competition.

“He’s jumper-bred,” Schramm described of Sneaking Suspicion, who is owned by Dom in partnership with Horse Scout Eventing as well as Dana and Manny Diemer. “I would say show jumping is naturally what he does best. So I’m looking forward to it, but regardless of the result we’re just really happy with how he stepped up today and how he’s putting it all together.”

Kim Severson Takes CCI3*-S Crown

Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Following an unlucky and tumultuous start to Cooley Corraghy Diamond’s season, US Olympian Kim Severson feels Saturday’s cross-country effort has served to put things back onto the right track. The pair clinched the win on Saturday, with 7.2 time penalties added on cross-country for a finishing score of 39.2.

The 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding owned by Ros and Bill Johnson had spent the majority of 2025 at the Advanced and CCI4* level, and with this winning effort today sets himself up for the remainder of the year. A CCI4*-L is in Severson’s plans for the fall, so she’ll be looking to build into that eventual goal off of this weekend’s success.

Devon Sutherland Takes CCI2*-S Title in FEI Debut

Devon Sutherland and Mega Bucks. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Devon Sutherland has accomplished many firsts with her off-the-track Thoroughbred, Mega Bucks, sired by Japanese Grade 1 winner Hat Trick. The now-10-year-old gelding hasn’t been the most straightforward horse to produce, but thanks to the mentorship of Olympic rider Phyllis Dawson (Seoul – 1988), the partnership between Sutherland and Mega Bucks has flourished. Today, the pair took home the win in their FEI debut CCI2*-S, adding 10.0 time penalties on cross-country for a total of 40.9.

“I think that I was in tears every single day the first 30 days I had him, because I couldn’t make him trot, so you know, five years later, here we are!” Sutherland laughed. “He is just wonderful. He was given to me for $1 because he was so unrideable and difficult, and so it’s really wonderful to have this with him now.”

Sutherland chalks all of her success to date up to Dawson’s assistance and belief. She’d started out working for Dawson, who continues to train up the next generation of horses and riders, and now bases her program out of the Purcellville, VA Windchase Farm. When she first took the reins on Mega Bucks, eventually winning her first CCI2*-S was not on Sutherland’s radar.

“I was pretty terrified!” she joked when asked how she felt coming into the weekend. She’d initially entered a two-star in 2024, but a passport mailing issue prevented her from making the start, and then an injury would sideline Mega Bucks for the majority of 2025. But some strong results coming into this weekend gave her a shot of confidence, and taking the win wasn’t a part of her goals.

“Of course it’s nice to win,” she said. “I don’t want to say that I’m not a competitive person – everybody likes to win, but I really just wanted to come into it and have a good experience for myself and a good confidence-building run for my horse. So the fact that it all just came together is kind of just the icing on the cake. He thinks that he just had a blast – whether he won or was in last, he doesn’t know, he thinks he won.”

Competition wraps up on Sunday with the remaining National divisions as well as the Final Horse Inspection and show jumping for the CCI1*-L and CCI2*-L divisions.

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Rain Can’t Keep the Shine Away as Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., Presented by Capital Square Kicks Off

By Edited Press Release on May 22, 2026 9:22 pm -

Much-needed rain could not dampen the start of the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T. p/b Capital Square, as all FEI and upper-level National divisions successfully kicked off Friday competition. Virginia Horse Center is proud to serve as a launching pad of sorts for many eventing horses and riders, and this weekend welcomes a higher than typical number of first-time FEI riders as well as entries representing 10 nations, including riders from Colombia, Brazil, Panama and India.

Long Format Leaders Shine in Dressage

Karl Slezak and Herald De La Rose. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Virginia Horse Center hosts both a CCI1*-L and CCI2*-L this weekend, providing an opportunity for horses and riders with less FEI to experience a great environment for both education and competition. To that end, both of the Friday Long-format leaders are horses tackling their first such event at the level.

In the CCI2*-L, Canadian Olympian Karl Slezak (Paris – 2024) rode Elizabeth Leete’s Herald De La Rose to a score of 28.4 for a small advantage over second-placed Romulo Roux (COL) and Cornelius Bo (29.2). Herald de La Rose, an 8-year-old Anglo-European Sporthorse by Herald III, was initially sourced via fellow Canadians Kyle and Jen Carter for his owner, Elizabeth Leete, before becoming a part of Slezak’s string of developing horses.

“We actually bought him for [Leete],” Slezak said. “She said, ‘let’s see what you guys can do with him’ and he’s a very cool horse. Today’s temperatures were actually quite favorable for my horses – I tend to prefer more of a ‘kick’ ride and these cooler temperatures kind of gave them a bit more ‘oomph’ today.”

The timing of this event worked well for Slezak, and as a Florida resident, he says it’s important for him to get out to other areas and let his horses compete on different surfaces, at different venues.

“It’s always nice to come up here and expose them to the hills and new venues instead of sticking to the same events,” he explained. “We have a lot available to us in Florida, and it’s really nice, but it’s good to get out and experience other things.”

Dom Schramm and Sneaking Suspicion. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Looking to the CCI1*-L, it’s another Long format (and an FEI debut, in this instance) rookie leading the way in Australian CCI5* rider Dom Schramm’s Sneaking Suspicion. “I think pretty highly of him,” Schramm said of the well-bred 8-year-old Irish Sport horse by Sligo Candy Boy and out of the Lux Z mare Cloonbarry All Star. “He’s new-ish to me, I’ve just had him for a couple of years, and he’s been pretty successful – just slowly moving up the levels. He’s a big character – it was nice for him to get into the long court [dressage arena] today because he felt like he had more room.”

Schramm’s score of 30.9 is a touch higher than what “Crumpet” has shown in the past, but he chalked up the extra penalties to some tension lent from the indoor arena environment on Friday morning. “He was very fancy, but also a little electric and tense,” Schramm described. “But given everything, I was still really happy with him, and I talked with the owners, who reminded me this is all just a stepping stone and part of the learning.”

“There aren’t many hills like that [Oak Hill] side in American eventing,” he said when asked of his plans for cross-country tomorrow. “So it’ll be a great education, and I think the other big thing is you learn a lot about them, and they learn a lot about the job at their first three-day. So I’m just curious to see how he handles it all. Virginia really impressed me last fall, and so I’ve been really eager to come back and support it.”

Kim Severson Leads CCI3*-S after Two Phases

Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

Olympic medalist Kim Severson (Athens – 2004) took the lead in the CCI3*-S division with the 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Cooley Corraghy Diamond in Friday morning’s dressage, scoring a 28.0 from judges Valerie Pride (USA) and Sara Miller Leary (USA). Their lead would remain unthreatened, even with one rail lowered on Friday afternoon’s Michel Vaillancourt (CAN)-designed show jumping course. Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond (owned by Ros and Bill Johnson) will subsequently carry a two-phase score of 32.0 into Saturday’s concluding cross-country phase.

“He didn’t do any flying changes!” Severson laughed when asked about her dressage test. Training the flying change has been challenging for Cooley Corraghy Diamond, but Severson feels the skill is becoming more consistent and confirmed each day. However, the CCI3*-S dressage test does not include flying changes, and as the horse has gained more confidence with the movement he’s tended to throw a few extras in for fun. Today, Severson said, while it wasn’t “the best test he’s ever done, he was really good. So I am very pleased with him.”

As Severson plans to finish the season out at the four-star level with this horse, Saturday’s cross-country run is all about setting up for the second half of the year and having a strong run after a less than ideal start to the season.

“We had kind of a rough start to the season for various reasons,” Severson said, noting some atypical jumping penalties and minor health issues that popped up here and there. “And he hadn’t done much last fall. I’m really glad to have another Intermediate to run at, it’s a great course with great hills and so hopefully I’ll have him back consistent from here on out through the rest of the year.”

Emeline Gilbert Leads CCI2*-S with MS Spirit

Emeline Gilbert and MS Spirit. Photo by Haley Boothe / Impulsion Media.

North Carolina-based young professional Emeline Gilbert is the two-phase CCI2*-S leader with her own 9-year-old Irish Sport Horse Gelding, jumping double clear around Michel Vaillancourt’s show jumping this afternoon to remain on her dressage score of 29.3.

This weekend is the third CCI2*-S for MS Spirit, who originally came to the US via the Goresbridge Go For Gold Select Event Horse Sale in Ireland and has a background in show jumping. For Gilbert, he’s been challenging but rewarding to produce, and she’s relied heavily on her coach, Pan American Games medalist Sharon White, for help along the way.

“He’s one that Sharon has loved from the get-go, and when I was less than sure, she’s always been like, ‘I just love this horse, he’s the real deal,’ and he seems to be proving that,” Gilbert said. “Last year it took him a while to kind of figure everything out. He’s massive – he’s like 17.1 – and just a very big boned horse, and sometimes he wasn’t sure where he fit in all the combinations, because his stride gets quite long on cross-country. So now that he’s kind of putting the pieces together, he’s been a really, really exciting one to bring along. I’m very lucky to have him in my string.”

Gilbert calls MS Spirit “my comfort horse” – he goes like an equitation horse in the jumping phases and provides her with a lot of confidence for her other horses competing this weekend. “He’s just a joy to ride. It’s just nice to have that stable one, and he was my first ride today, so it just made me better for the next.”

Cross-country begins on Saturday, May 23 at 11:15 am with the Advanced/Intermediate division on the Oak Hill side and at 9:15 am on the VHC side with Open Training. The remaining National divisions begin competition on Saturday, and the event will conclude on Sunday with final cross-country and show jumping rounds.

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France Announces FEI Eventing World Championships Long List Ahead of Team Selection

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

Benjamin Massie and Filao de Perle. Photo by Sophie Robins / Girl In The Field.

With just over two months to go before the start of the 2026 World Equestrian Championships at Aachen, the French Equestrian Federation has published the long lists of riders, drivers, vaulters, and horses being considered for selection.

The 2026 World Championships will begin on August 11 in Aachen, Germany. A highlight of the season, these World Championships will mark the return of a multi-discipline event, bringing together six of the seven disciplines of the International Equestrian Federation: show jumping, eventing, dressage and para-dressage, as well as driving and vaulting.

For FFE President Frédéric Bouix, “The World Championships are a very important milestone for our federation. They take place every four years, alternating with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and offer direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. It is also the major event of the Olympiad for non-Olympic disciplines such as driving and vaulting, as well as for endurance riding, the championship for which will be held at the end of 2026 in AlUla (KSA). Following the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, we have chosen to open up the national teams to facilitate access to the highest level for more athletes and thus renew the pool of talent.”

National federations will release lists of prospective horse and rider pairs on July 6, before the final selection announcement no later than July 27. It is in this context that the French Equestrian Federation has chosen to release its long lists.

Nicolas Touzaint and Diabolo Menthe help France to a team silver at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Photo by Tilly Berendt.

“The announcement of these long lists marks the starting gun just over two months before the championships begin,” explains Sophie Dubourg, National Technical Director, the head of the French team. “They include the human and equine athletes in contention for selection, having achieved the FEI qualifying standards and embracing the sporting objectives of these championships. This is also a very important moment for us, as it allows us to formalize a three-way commitment between the Federation, the riders, and the horse owners of the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.”

“For all the athletes already identified on these lists, the FFE is committed to providing them with the closest possible support, including additional resources for veterinary care for their horses, personalized training support, enhanced communication, and assistance for owners. These lists are not final, and other riders and horses can still be added before the beginning of July for selection. We hope that the momentum of these World Championships will inspire as many athletes and owners as possible to join in,” concludes Sophie.

Jean-Luc Force – National Eventing Coach – said: “We have 12 horse and rider combinations qualified for the World Championships, meaning they have achieved qualifying results since January 1, 2025, at the European Championships and/or in 4* and 5* international competitions. So far, this is quite satisfactory, as we have qualified all the combinations we had in mind for selection. Our riders are all experienced, and some even have two horses with potential selection. This means they are well-organized and structured. We met with each of them to establish a genuine relationship, plan the season, and personalize the support to best meet the specific needs of each horse. Nevertheless, the season isn’t over, and for some, there are still two or three competitions before the selection. We must remain very cautious.”

The French eventing long list is as follows:

Thomas Carlile – Golden de Beliard AA | Owned by: Elevage de Beliard
Luc Château – Cocorico de l’Ebat |Owned by: Laure Sudreau
Sébastien Cavaillon – Elipso de la Vigne |Owned by: Elipso 2024 Syndicat
Alexis Goury – Colorée de Poteau Z |Owned by: Juliette Bletoux and Je’Vall |Owned by:Michel Mitius, Fanny Goury, Alexis Goury
Karim Laghouag – Dream de Viève |Owned by: Philippe Lemoine, Ecurie Karim Laghouag, Guy Bessat, Frédérique Perrody
Gaspard Maksud – Zaragoza |Owned by: Martin Thurlow, Jane Young
Benjamin Massié – Figaro Fonroy |Owned by: Aurélie Loisin and Filao de Perle |Owned by: Benjamin Massié, Véronique Real
Astier Nicolas – Alertamalib’Or |Owned by: Aliette Forien, Pascal Ravery, Astier Nicolas, Paul Nicolas and Dirty Old Town |Owned by: Astier Nicolas, Bénédicte Nicolas de Monval, Olivier Gouraud
Nicolas Touzaint – Diabolo Menthe |Owned by: Mézard Sports, Françoise Niclaus

Stay tuned for much more coming your way on EN as we hurtle towards the FEI Eventing World Championships at Aachen in August. EN’s coverage of this year’s World Championships is supported by Kentucky Performance Products — your go-to source for science-backed, U.S.-produced nutritional support for every horse. Learn more about Kentucky Performance Products here.

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Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH Lead Germany to FEI Eventing Nations Cup Victory at Marbach

By Edited Press Release on May 18, 2026 5:00 pm -

Germany tops the first FEI Eventing Nations Cup leg of the season at Marbach. Photo by FEI / Libby Law Photography.

Germany claimed the opening leg of the 2026 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Series on home soil while Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH dominated across all three phases.

Gestüt Marbach wrote itself into FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ history this weekend, hosting its first ever leg of the Series and doing so in fitting style. Germany’s team of Michael Jung, Julia Krajewski, Libussa Lübbeke and Ben Leuwer led from the first phase to the last. At the centre of it all was Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH who delivered a dominant performance to finish 4.9 penalties ahead of second place. The win was Jung’s 10th at Marbach’s four-star, going all the way back to his first-ever four-star win in 2005.

Behind the Olympic champions, the weekend produced its share of drama, with both the individual and team leaderboards reshuffling across every phase. It was Belgium who ultimately secured second place ahead of Sweden after producing two clear rounds in the show jumping phase, compared to Sweden’s one. The new Series format sees all six competing teams add points to their tally as the first step towards qualification for the Boekelo Final.

Germany set the pace

Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH. Photo by FEI / Libby Law Photography.

Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH laid down a 21.2 to lead after dressage. It was a personal best for the 18-year-old at this venue, bettering each of his previous five tests here including three winning performances. Germany took the lead on a score of 81.2, which reflected strong performances from all four team members.

Felix Vogg and Colero sat in second for Switzerland while Lara de Liedekerke-Meier and Kiarado d’Arville rounded out the podium after posting a four-star personal best of 26.8. Sweden sat second as a team and Belgium third, with less than 12.7 penalties (roughly 32 seconds cross-country) separating the five teams behind Germany.

Marbach delivers its toughest cross-country course of the last decade.
Saturday’s cross-country proved the most demanding Marbach has produced in a decade. Just 52% of combinations jumped clear, well below the venue’s ten-year average of 72%. Only one combination made the optimum time: France’s Benjamin Massie and Guess Star.

Early rounds from Libussa Lübbeke (GER) and Nadja Minder (SUI) made the course look manageable, laying down quick clear rounds that suggested the competition may be relatively uneventful. However, as the day unfolded, that proved far from the case.

The day’s biggest surprise came when the Luhmühlen CCI5* winners Felix Vogg and Colero had 20 penalties at fence 8C, a corner out of the water, ending their podium hopes.

Jung added 6.8 time penalties with fischerChipmunk FRH which was enough to maintain their individual lead. Germany held onto first place as a team sitting 19.6 penalties ahead of Sweden in second, although Frida Andersen’s non-completion left them with only three counting scores heading into the final phase. Belgium sat close behind on 115.3 after producing four clear cross-country rounds.

Jung seals the win during Sunday’s show jumping

Julia Krajewski (GER) and Tullabeg Platinum. Photo by FEI / Libby Law Photography.

Sunday’s show jumping saw 19% of the field jump clear and inside the time, matching Marbach’s ten-year average. Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH added nothing, their double clear completed a performance of total authority. The win was Jung’s 10th at Marbach’s four-star, going all the way back to his first-ever four-star win in 2005. For fischerChipmunk FRH, it was his fourth victory at this venue and his 12th CCI4*-S win overall, placing him second on the record list since 2008, behind only Virgil’s 13. His 27 international victories across all levels extend his lead as the most decorated horse since records began in 2008.

Julia Krajewski and Tullabeg Platinum jumped their 12th consecutive clear jumping round to finish second individually while Louise Romeike and Caspian 15 jumped clear to climb to third.

Belgium’s growing depth

Belgium took the runner-up spot, and there’s a sense of a team being built rather than just selected. Lara de Liedekerke-Meier remains the spearhead, the Belgian star who broke the record for international wins last season, but Marbach also felt like a breakthrough weekend for Valentine Emsens and the 10-year-old Maplevalleys Concorde.

26-year-old Valentine Emsens arrived with some experience in FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ classes but without a defining result. But at Marbach they looked composed from start to finish and emerged as one of the combinations that really caught the eye. After sitting 38th following dressage, they climbed steadily through the field with a confident clear cross-country round adding just 4.4 time penalties, before finishing with a fault-free show jumping round inside the time. That final phase proved crucial in helping Belgium edge ahead of Sweden for second place.

For a horse in only his second CCI4* start, and a combination still early in their partnership at this level, it felt like a genuine arrival performance. Maplevalleys Concorde had already jumped double clear on his four-star debut, but this was the weekend where the pair looked every bit like future championship team material rather than just a promising prospect.

And there’s more coming: Jarno Verwimp’s Made for Me, yet to jump at four-star but already the second-highest-rated eight-year-old in Belgium, looks like a name for the months and years ahead. Belgium already has a proven leader, but Marbach showed the depth behind her is starting to arrive too.

What it means for the Series

Germany’s wire-to-wire win is a strong start to their season. Their only FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ victories in the past two years have come at Arville in 2023 and 2024, making this home victory an early statement of intent, with their happy hunting ground of Arville still to come later in the season.

Under the new format, qualifier points do not contribute to the Series title. Instead, the priority is to finish among the top 10 nations across the qualifying events to secure a place at the Boekelo final. Germany has added 100 points to their qualification tally, with the remaining nations scoring on a descending 10-point scale based on finishing position.

To view more on the FEI Eventing Nations Cup series, click here. The next leg will take place at Bicton (GBR) May 29-31, where the USA will take its first turn in the series with a team of developing horses and riders set to make the trip over.

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Laura Collett is Queen of the Castle at Belsay International

By Edited Press Release on May 18, 2026 2:01 pm -

Laura Collett and London 52. Photo via Belsay International.

Britain’s golden pair Laura Collett and London 52 added yet another major title to their remarkable roll of honour by capturing the Houghton Country CCI4*-S at Belsay Horse Trials (May 15-17), sponsored by Barbour.

The Tokyo and Paris Olympic team gold medallists were fractionally behind recent Badminton winner Ros Canter and Izilot DHI after dressage with 24.1 to Ros’s 23.7. Extraordinarily, although both women showjumped clear, Ros’s single second over the optimum time for 0.4 of a time-fault levelled the scores, setting the scene for a genuinely thrilling cross-country showdown.

Ros and Alex Moody’s 13-year-old Izilot DHI, a dual CCI5* champion, went early in the 95-strong class and collected 10.8 time-penalties. But as the competition progressed, this proved surprisingly quick, and jumping faults peppered the scoresheet for course-designer Adrian Ditcham’s creative and challenging track. London 52, the now-17-year-old 2022 Badminton hero for owners Karen Bartlett and Keith Scott, was the penultimate horse to go, and the huge crowds enjoying Belsay in the spring sunshine clustered round the showpiece Barbour Water to watch this famous pairing.

Laura and “Dan” ate up the undulating course, coming home with just 4.4 time-faults to win the class on a finishing score of 28.5. Only Caroline Harris and D.Day, themselves CCI5* victors, were faster with 3.6 time-penalties for second place on 34.1.

Laura said with a big grin: “‘Dan’ was quite feral this weekend – he’s never been so strong. He was very keen, but amazing. He showjumped really nicely, and cross-country he was a almost a bit out of control! It’s so nice to have him feeling that well at this stage in his life. I went fast because I didn’t have any choice!

“To be honest, the ground was amazing – I don’t know when, in a dry year, we’re going to have ground that good again; there doesn’t look like much rain in sight, so I wanted to make the most of that. Now there’s no pressure, he doesn’t run again [before the World Championships, if the pair are selected for the British team] if the ground isn’t right. This was my first visit to Belsay, and it’s a cracking event – I’ve loved it.”

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Runner-up Caroline Harris said: “I actually think that was the best D.Day has ever felt – in every phase. He was pretty epic. He will now head off to Luhmühlen for the CCI5*, and this was a great prep run for that.”

Ros, who was juggling looking after her four-month-old baby, Senah, with competing several horses, and Izilot DHI finished a very respectable third. They will also target the German CCI5* next.

Jago Jackson, 19, took the Forster CCI3*-S with Johnny Hornby’s Barrington Highlight K. They led the dressage on a mark of 25.8, but Jago was furious with himself for picking up 0.4 of a showjumping time-fault and letting both Pippa Funnell (Billy Walk On) and Tom McEwen (Brookfield Danny De Muze) ahead of him going into cross-country.

“Then Tom and Pippa got a few time-faults, and I thought, ‘You know what, I’m going to kick on!’” said Jago. “The horse responded so well – he was amazing. It has been an absolutely fantastic weekend at one of my very favourite events; Belsay is just so beautifully run.”

Jago and Barrington Highlight K picked up just 3.2 cross-country time-faults and completed on a mark of 29.3.

Both Laura Collett and Jago are now the live contenders for the big-money Northumberland Challenge, supported by Belsay’s official hotel partner Matfen Hall, An Eventful Life and N.I.S Ltd, which unites the three Northumbrian international events (Belsay, Alnwick Ford and Burgham). While Laura’s next step in the £5,000 CCI4*-S Northumberland Challenge will be Burgham (30 July-2 August), Jago is determined to target Alnwick Ford as the second of three CCI3*-S legs, seeking that £5,000 bonus.

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“The Northumberland Challenge prize-money is incredible and I’d really like to give it a go – the Young Rider final trial is at Burgham, as well, so hopefully I’ll be able to get to all three events.”

Second and third places in the CCI3*-S went to two horses owned by Alison Swinburn and John and Chloe Perry of Brookfield Equestrian – Brookfield Danny De Muze, second on 30.2 with Tom McEwen, and Brookfield Lando, third with a final score of 31.2 for Tom Jackson.

Co Durham-based Katie Magee triumphed in the Chaser Communications Advanced class on Sharon Parnaby’s Cushlas Indigo, and another northern rider, North Yorkshire’s Storm Straker, took Ad Gefrin Intermediate section G aboard Abydos, owned by her mother Victoria, Lady Arabella Stagg, Julia Lukas and Sarah Daniell.

Belsay International CCI4*-S (UK): [Website] [Scoring] [Live Stream Replays]

British Open Championship Elevated in Exciting Format Change at Hartpury

By Edited Press Release on May 16, 2026 9:00 am -

5* competitors Katie Magee and Treworra, also winners of the British National Championship.

The NAF Hartpury International Celebration of Eventing incorporating the British National Championships returns from August 11-16 at Hartpury University and Hartpury College.

For 2026, the British Open Championship takes centre stage following a significant, rider and owner-led format change. Elevated to CCI4*-S level, it will run within the NAF CCI4*-S class, placing the championship firmly at the heart of the competition. This streamlined structure ensures the British Open is contested over the same track, in the same arena and under the same spotlight as the international field. Where eligible, the overall CCI4*-S winner will also be crowned British Open Champion, taking both titles.

Crowned on Saturday and positioned centre stage within the timetable, the British Open will deliver a true championship climax. An enhanced £2,500 British Open winner’s prize, on top of the CCI4*-S purse, means combinations will be chasing up to £5,000 and one of the most coveted one-day titles on British soil.

Awarded the Championships for the next five years, Hartpury in partnership with NAF is doubling down on its commitment to eventing. This long-term backing has enabled bold investment, close collaboration with riders and owners, and a clear ambition to make the event bigger and better. Rosie Scott-Ward, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Hartpury University, said: “This is an exciting development for the British Open Championship at Hartpury, shaped directly by rider feedback. By integrating it with the CCI4*-S, we’re creating a clearer, more competitive and more visible championship that is truly at the pinnacle of the event. With everything building to Saturday, it promises to be a standout moment for riders and spectators alike. We’re also keen to work on engaging our local community to bring more spectators to our sport for a family weekend in Gloucestershire.”

British Eventing CEO Rosie Williams added: “We’ve been working closely with the Hartpury team to find ways to add greater value to the National Championships. It’s a really important part of the British Eventing calendar and something we want to celebrate more. These changes will help bring the Championships to the forefront of the event and give them the prominence they deserve.”

With a knowledgeable crowd, strong competitor field and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the NAF Hartpury International Celebration of Eventing incorporating the British National Championships continues to offer a world-class stage for the sport, with the British Open Championship firmly front and centre.

US Equestrian Announces Combinations for USEF Eventing European Developing Tour and Defender U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S

By Edited Press Release on May 14, 2026 1:07 pm -

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team as part of the USEF Eventing European Development Tour, which will feature the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S, hosted in Devon, England, from May 27-31, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law.

The 2026 USEF Eventing European Development Tour is supported by the USET Foundation, Karen E. Stives Endowment Grant, which aims to support the USEF Eventing program goal of producing sustainable success at the international level and to assist athlete/horse combinations to achieve elite level standard in the discipline of eventing.

The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

Tommy Greengard (Petaluma, Calif.) and That’s Me Z, a 2017 Zangersheide gelding (Take a Chance on Me Z x VDL Indoctro) owned by Andrea Pfeiffer and Tommy Greengard and cared for by Mia Brown
Quidley Kellermann (Wimberley, Texas) and her own Blakeneys Cruise, a 2017 Irish Sport Horse gelding (FSS Correlli Bravo x Cruising) cared for by Olivia Jenkins
Allie Knowles (Lexington, Ky.) and Montpellier Scais, a 2017 Anglo European Sport Horse gelding (Quasimodo van de Molendreef x Indoctro) owned by Katherine O’Brien and cared for by Alex Cain
Cassie Sanger (Wilmington, Del.) and her own Fernhill Zoro, a 2008 Anglo European Sport Horse gelding (Verdi TN x Voltaire) and cared for by Meigs Rutherford

The following combinations have been selected as alternates for the tour and are listed in alphabetical order.

Jenny Caras (Buckhead, Ga.) and Sommersby, a 2012 Mecklenberg gelding (Sergeant Pepper x D’Olympic) owned by Jenny Caras and Jerry Hollis and cared for by Charlotte Rose
Allie Knowles (Lexington, Ky.) and Leo Santos, a 2015 Zangersheide gelding (L’Arc de Triomphe x LBH Calvados) owned by Katherine O’Brien and cared for by Alex Cain

Competition Information

Competition will begin on Thursday, May 28 with the first day of dressage, with the second half of the division on Friday, May 29. Both days of dressage will begin at 8:00 a.m. GMT+1/3:00 a.m. ET. On Saturday, May 30, the team will contest the Jumping phase in the Western Counties Arena starting at 11:00 a.m. GMT+1/6:00 a.m. ET. The final day of competition on Sunday, May 31, will test combinations on cross country, to determine the top placing teams.

The FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2026 of Great Britain – Bicton will be streamed on ClipMyHorse.TV. Tune in live with a ClipMyHorse.TV Premium Membership. USEF Subscribers, Competing Members, and Fans receive a 10% discount on ClipMyHorse.TV Premium Memberships.

Champions Abound for Belsay International This Weekend

By Edited Press Release on May 14, 2026 9:00 am -

Laura Collett and London 52 are one feature of this weekend’s entry list at Belsay. Photo courtesy of Belsay International.

European champions and dual British Olympic gold medallists Laura Collett and London 52 are among the stellar names from 16 different nations set to compete at Belsay International Horse Trials (May 15-17), sponsored by Barbour.

The feature class at the Northumbrian event is the Houghton Country CCI4*-S, which has received more than 100 entries. Alongside Laura Collett and London 52, for whom Belsay is a vital stepping stone to selection for the FEI World Eventing Championships in August, are reigning world champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir, as well as CCI5* winners Ros Canter and Izilot DHI and Caroline Harris with D Day.

Last year’s Belsay CCI4*-S heroine Piggy March is back, this time with her newest top-level partner, MCS Maverick. Others include Olympic individual silver and team gold medallist Tom McEwen, CCI5* winner and Olympian Gemma Stevens, New Zealand medallist and CCI5* champion Tim Price, Irish European medallist Aoife Clark and CCI5* runner-up Tom Jackson.

Laura Collett said: “I’m very excited about making my first visit to Belsay – I’ve heard so many good reports about it, and I have had lots of great experiences at other northern events with ‘Dan’ [London 52] such as Burgham and Scone Palace.

“He’s on great form and was squealing with excitement in all three phases at his last event. I’ve had to change my plan for the season a bit after injuring my collarbone in March, and actually it’s really nice for a horse of his age, who has pretty much been to the same events year after year, to be going to some new places.

“He’s just a dream – I get to appreciate him every day, but it’s so lovely to see other people appreciate seeing him and I know that he will love the crowds at Belsay!”

The Chaser Communications Advanced class is equally starry, with Olympic partnership Clarke Johnstone and Menlo Park, among the entries, as well as the likes of Bubby Upton and local five-star rider Katie Magee.

And there are many up-and-coming pairings in the Forsters CCI3*-S and N.I.S Ltd CCI2*-S, as well as the British Eventing national classes. Ones to watch will include Japanese Olympic riders Yoshiaki Oiwa, Ryuzo Kitajima and Toshiuyi Tanaka, China’s Alex Hua Tian, British Olympian Kitty King and a strong local contingent that includes Storm Straker, Emma Carmichael, Jack Mantel, Lucinda Atkinson and Holly Richardson.

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Belsay organiser Laura de Wesselow said: “I’m thrilled that we’ve received such brilliant entries for Belsay – it really goes to show what a great success our inaugural CCI4* event in 2025 was, and once more proves that Belsay has become really popular with the very best riders in the world as well and our very supportive grassroots competitors. Belsay Horse Trials is a true celebration of the horse, and of all things Northumbrian. There is so much to watch and so much to do – for example, the Dachshund Derby, in aid of our supported charity, the British Eventing Support Trust, on Saturday evening, should be a real crowd-pleaser.”

The CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S and CCI2*-S classes are the first leg in the big-money Northumberland Challenge, supported by Belsay’s official hotel partner Matfen Hall, An Eventful Life and N.I.S Ltd, which unites the three Northumbrian international events (Belsay, Alnwick Ford and Burgham).

Belsay Horse Trials also features Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse qualifiers, and a multitude of competition opportunities for local grassroots riders, including showjumping and arena eventing classes, BSPS showing and the ever-popular inter-hunt relay. There are outstanding shopping opportunities, delicious food and drink – including the new Northumbrian Larder – and lots of family-friendly activities on offer.

A new, very special demonstration, The Healing Power of the Horse, featuring Riding for the Disabled Morpeth, Stepney Bank Stables and KL Pony Therapy, hosted by Saffron Cresswell and also featuring Nicola Wilson and William Fox-Pitt, will take place in the Womble Bond Dickinson Main Arena on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at approximately 12.45pm each day.

Advanced booking prices, only available until 30 April, mean that entry costs from £12.50 for an adult and £8 for a child aged six-16 – children aged five and under are free – and season admission (Thursday, 14 May-Sunday, 17 May) costs £36 per adult and £22.50 per child aged six-16.

New for 2026 is Membership, which includes event entry, forward parking, programme and entrance to the Members’ Marquee, and also Picnic Parking, offering excellent views of the international cross-country courses with the stunning backdrop of Belsay Castle. Camping and glamping are available in the grounds of the Belsay estate.

The cross-country action from Belsay Horse Trials can be watched live on Horse & Country TV’s livestreaming platform, H&C+.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.belsayhorsetrials.co.uk.

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

Applications are Open for 2026 World Class Grooming Career Development Grant

By Edited Press Release on May 1, 2026 1:18 pm -

The Aiken Horse Park Foundation is proud to offer the inaugural World Class Grooming Career Development Grant. The first of its kind, this grant provides an aspiring high-performance groom with the education and opportunities needed to advance their career.

Designed for individuals without extensive international grooming experience, the program encourages cross-discipline exposure and immersion in elite programs with highly experienced mentors, including grooms, barn managers, and athletes.

This grant aims to provide meaningful financial support to individuals seeking to advance their professional education and hands-on experience within the equine industry. Specifically, it supports grooms pursuing careers at the international level in one of the Olympic disciplines: Dressage, Jumping, or Eventing.

Through a structured mentorship program, grant recipients will have the opportunity to learn directly from professionals working at the highest levels of the sport. This immersive educational experience is designed to cultivate excellence, professionalism, horsemanship, and long-term career sustainability for aspiring international grooms.

The inaugural grant for 2026 will be $5,000.

#supergroom Cat Hill gives Shannon Lilley’s Eindhoven Garette some love. Photo by Atalya Boytner Photography.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must not have previously groomed at the Olympic, World, or Pan American Games
Must be between the ages of 23–35 at the time of application
Must have at least three years of experience in the equine grooming industry
Must be currently employed or interning in an equine-related role (e.g., groom, barn manager)
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Must demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a professional career in one of the three Olympic disciplines

Applications are due no later than July 1. For more information visit aikenhorsepark.org/wcg-equine-education.

The committee established to guide the development and allocation of the grant is populated with top grooms from the three Olympic disciplines and representatives of the AHPF.

Emma Ford

A retired professional groom to seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton, Emma’s career has spanned four Olympic Games, multiple World Championships, and nearly every five-star event in the Northern Hemisphere. Author of World Class Grooming, currently a sought-after Equine Sports Massage Therapist

Amy Ruth Borun

A former 5* Eventing Athlete – she developed her own ex-racehorse to the highest level of Eventing, in addition to having several other FEI horses and wins across the USA. Current Aiken Horse Park Foundation Board Member.

Carly Muma

Traveled the globe with Susie Dutta’s 5* dressage horses for 14 years, groomed on 10 different nations cup teams. Part of a team that has successfully brought five young horses from 4-5 years old to the Grand Prix level. Additionally assists in rehab and therapy for Timmy Dutta’s team of high-goal polo ponies.

Margo Thomas

Show groom for decorated US Olympian Laura Kraut for seven years. Thirteen years total of Eventing and jumping grooming experience. Groomed at two Olympic Games and a Pan American Games and dozens of Nations Cups and 5* CSIs.

Joanie Morris

Began career in high performance equestrian sport as a groom, which led to Team USA administrative roles at Olympic, World and Pan American Games. Wrote a letter to get her first grooming job with Phillip and Evie Dutton. She now serves as the COO of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation.

Horsemanship Education & Enhanced College Fair Added to the 2026 USEA Intercollegiate & IEL Championships Schedule

By Edited Press Release on Apr 30, 2026 9:00 am -

Macy Hale and Dr. Hart. USEA/Veronica Green-Gott photo

Members asked, and the teams at the USEA and Stable View answered! This year, the educational opportunities available at the USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View in Aiken, SC on May 15-17 have been enhanced to provide a well-rounded weekend of team competition and personal growth for program participants.

The 2026 event will mark an exciting transition for the Intercollegiate & IEL Championships, which is now in its third year as a combined event. With over 225 competitors at last year’s edition, the championships are now being hosted as a standalone event, like the AEC, which will only be open to Intercollegiate and IEL members and a select number of collegiate alumni teams. With the focus now fully centered on school-aged juniors, the USEA is thrilled to offer new and exciting educational programs for the students that attend.

During Friday evening’s Graze & Gaze reception, which follows the traditional Opening Ceremony and Parade of Teams, the USEA Grooms Committee will proudly present a Horsemanship Demonstration, led by committee member Christina Curiale. Curiale is the longtime head groom and barn manager for 5-star eventer, Will Faudree. She grew up in British Columbia, Canada, and moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina, in 2012 to take what was intended to be a one-year working student position.

With 14 years of professional grooming experience, Curiale has taken on the role of head groom and barn manager, overseeing the daily operations of the farm and traveling to competitions in the US and internationally. On Friday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m., Curiale will share her wisdom on the best care for competition horses in the cross-country field behind the Pavilion. Be sure to grab food and drink during the Graze & Gaze reception, then settle in on the patio to enjoy Curiale’s lecture.

In addition to Friday evening’s lecture, Curiale will be making rounds on Saturday, May 16 in the barns and the warm-up areas to answer any follow-up questions competitors may have from the lecture and lend a helping hand where needed. This is a great opportunity to pick a professional’s brain on topics that are important to you and your horse!

On Saturday, the second educational activity of the weekend will kick off. Introduced in 2025, the College Fair will make a return to this year’s championship in a new and improved location. This year, Stable View will dedicate a full barn in the College Town and IEL stabling area for Intercollegiate teams to set up their team promotions. Each school will be allocated one (1) 12’ x 12’ stall that they should utilize to promote their program to the IEL competitors.

While teams are not expected to man these booths all three days of the championships, it is expected that promotional materials are always present, like flyers, promotional pamphlets, trifolds, slideshows, or videos, so the IEL competitors can learn about each team. On Saturday following the end of competition, schools will be expected to man their booths for at least one (1) hour to allow the IEL competitors to stop by and talk to current teammates

This is a great opportunity for college teams to recruit future members and for IEL competitors to start considering their plans for post-graduation. IEL competitors will receive bingo cards with each school’s mascot or logo on it when they pick up their rider packet at the show office. Each completed bingo card, which should include a stamp or signature from each school, will be entered to win a grand prize from Stable View. Bingo cards will be collected during Saturday evening’s Graze & Gaze party to determine the winner!

Entries & Rosters

The omnibus listing for the 2026 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships can be found here. Entries for the event opened Tuesday, March 31, and close today, Tuesday, April 28. This year’s event will be exclusively offered for current Intercollegiate Eventing Program affiliates and their members, IEL Clubs and their members, and Alumni of current or formerly affiliated schools.

Tentative team rosters for the Championships are due to the championship coordinators no later than the end of the day today, April 28, and definite team rosters must be provided by 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, May 11. Teams may declare alternates with their tentative team rosters to serve as substitutes for any team riders in the event of a scratch or withdrawal prior to the naming of definite team rosters. Alternates will not be named to a scramble team until definite team rosters are declared. For more information, please review the Intercollegiate Eventing Handbook linked here or the IEL Guidelines linked here, which have been updated as of December 2025.

Intercollegiate – Submit your team rosters to Leslie Threlkeld at [email protected].
IEL – Submit your team rosters to Kate Boggan at [email protected].
Stable View Alumni Cup – Submit your team rosters to Cyndy Olliff at [email protected]

Stay in the Know

If you haven’t already, please join the Stable View WhatsApp group for the Championships to stay in the know about the event in the lead up and on-site. Click here or scan the QR code to the right to join the group. The team at Stable View will post regular updates and share news related to the championships in this group chat, so members will be first to know about all the exciting updates as the event takes shape. The USEA and Stable View will also use this group to provide timely updates at the event.

Any questions regarding the Intercollegiate Eventing Program or Interscholastic Eventing League and the upcoming 2026 Championships can be directed to USEA Staff Liaison, Kaleigh Collett, at [email protected].

Introducing the Dassett Eventing Young Horse League at Aston-le-Walls – Brand New for 2026

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

Lillian Heard Wood and Dassett Olympus. Photo by Sally Spickard.

There’s a new incentive on the calendar for young event horses in Britain this season, as Dassett Eventing and Aston-le-Walls have announced the launch of the Dassett Eventing Young Horse League, a brand-new initiative for 2026 designed to support, reward, and celebrate the production of up-and-coming event horses.

The league will run across all Aston-le-Walls British Eventing fixtures throughout the 2026 season and will be open to 5-, 6-, 7- and 8-year-old horses, with a separate league for each age group. Each division will offer a prize pot of £1,500 in cash, alongside additional prizes and goodies for competitors.

The aim is simple: to give riders producing young horses something extra to aim for while competing within their normal season plans. Points will be accumulated at Aston-le-Walls BE fixtures, meaning eligible horses can take part simply by entering and competing at the venue’s regular events.

Rather than rewarding results alone, the league will use DE points, which are designed to recognize both placings and double clear performances. This means horses can earn their way up the standings not only by finishing near the top of the leaderboard, but also by demonstrating the consistency, education, and all-around development that are so important in the early years of an event horse’s career.

Live league standings will be published and kept updated on the Dassett Eventing website, allowing owners, riders, breeders, and supporters to follow the progress of young horses across the season. Each starter will also receive one starter’s bucket during the league.

At the end of the four Aston-le-Walls fixtures, the top three horses in each age category will be crowned league winners and will take home a share of the prize money, along with additional prizes.

The Dassett Eventing Young Horse League has been created to offer extra recognition and support to those producing the next generation of event horses — a process that takes time, patience, mileage, and, as anyone who has ever had a baby horse discover atmosphere can attest, a good sense of humor. By rewarding consistent performances throughout the season, the league aims to encourage correct production while adding another layer of excitement to the Aston-le-Walls calendar.

With four age-specific leagues, a healthy prize pot, and a full season of opportunities to earn points, the inaugural Dassett Eventing Young Horse League looks set to become a welcome addition for riders, owners, and breeders invested in the future of the sport.

Full rules and further information are available on the Dassett Eventing website here.
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New Zealand Dominates at Strzegom Spring Open + A Special First for Jesse Campbell

By Edited Press Release on Apr 28, 2026 12:12 pm -

Jesse Campbell and Speedwell. Photo by Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open.

In the midst of Kentucky, we failed on getting you updates from the Strzegom Spring Open II (Poland), which concluded on Sunday. The following press release from Strzegom has been edited with some additional information.

Over four days, nearly 320 combinations from 25 nations competed at the Morawa, Poland venue. The high sporting level and close competition meant that final results were decided by fine margins — above all on the challenging cross country courses and the final show jumping rounds.

This year’s edition once again confirmed its strong sporting status, attracting the world’s top riders. Among the participants were Olympic medallists, including Germany’s individual Olympic champion from Tokyo, Julia Krajewski, as well as France’s Karim Florent Laghouag and Nicolas Touzaint, both multiple Olympic team medallists.

CCI4*-L Comes Down to the Winner

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The premier competition of the event, the CCI4*-L, was decided in the final show jumping phase. New Zealand’s Jesse Campbell with Speedwell, a former ride of his late wife, Georgie. Jesse and “Arthur” delivered a clear round to secure victory with a final score of 27.1 penalties. Jesse’s last Long format win came in 2023, when he won the 3*-L at Lignières with Shadow Sister, but the 4*-L victory has been more elusive. He’s gotten to the podium steps in the past with other horses, and he’s won a couple of 4*-S events, but this would be his first true CCI4*-L win.

A favorite horse of Georgie’s, Speedwell now has three competitive 4*-L finishes under his belt, including a fifth place finish at Royal Jump in Chaumont en Vexin, France. Georgie had produced the horse to the Advanced level, and it was under Jesse’s tutelage in her honor that Speedwell now has poised himself for a very real shot at the New Zealand squad for this summer’s FEI Eventing World Championships at Aachen. Jesse spent the winter tinkering with a few things in the 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding’s training; he’d lowered three rails and lost out on what would have been a victory at Boekelo last fall. “It’s incredibly satisfying to see the hard work from the winter pay off and finally put the ghosts of Boekelo to bed,” Jesse posted on social media. “Arthur was brilliant from start to finish, and it’s been such a great feeling building that trust more and more each day. I’m really excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for this very special horse.”

France filled the remaining podium steps in the CCI4*-L, with two Paris Olympic medalists making their respective bids for Worlds this summer. Nicholas Touzaint and Diabolo Menthe (partners for a team silver in Paris) are making a strong bid for the Championships squad for France, though one lowered rail on Sunday would slip them from first after cross country into second overall on a score of 30.0. Teammate Karim Floren Laghouag brought forward the 13-year-old Dream de Vieve, a horse he’s produced since 2020 and has dabbled in all sorts of cross training such as FEI show jumping as well as Indoor Eventing. He’s been quite lightly campaigned in FEI eventing, and this 4*-L was his first Long and just his second 4* level competition. He finishes the weekend on a score of 32.0.

Show Jumping a Deciding Factor for CCI4*-S

Samantha Lissington and Delarado. Photo by Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open.

The final results of the CCI4*-S were also determined in the show jumping arena, where key changes occurred at the top of the leaderboard.

New Zealand’s Samantha Lissington, riding Delarado, claimed victory with a score of 30.2 penalties. Samantha Lissington has kept her strong form from 2025 going with her string of horses and this 12-year-old Anglo-European mare has some competitive results already including podium finishes at the CCI4*-Ls both here at Strzegom as well as at Royal Jump in France.

Germany’s Julia Krajewski on Tullabeg Platinum, a relatively new ride just acquired in early 2025, moved up to second place (31.5), while overnight leader Malin Hansen-Hotopp and her Olympic horse Carlitos Quidditch K dropped to third after one rail down, finishing on 31.9 penalties.

Samantha Lissington and New York. Photo by Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open.

Samantha Lissington also took home the CCI3*-L win with New York, an 8-year-old KWPN gelding purchased from Spanish rider Ricardo Montalvo Sanchez at the end of 2025. This is New York’s second FEI competition with Samantha, and the future looks bright for this rising star.

The next opportunity to follow world-class eventing in Strzegom will come in June during Strzegom Horse Trials, which will include, among others, a prestigious Nations Cup competition.

Strzegom Spring Open II CCI4*-L (POL): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]

Next Generation of Talent Announced for 2026 MARS Bromont Rising Program

By Edited Press Release on Apr 22, 2026 3:43 pm -

2026 MARS Bromont Rising grant recipient Léa Pelletier (Green Valley, ON), competing at the 2025 Little/Petit Bromont Horse Trials with her horse Golden Nugget. © Cealy Tetley photo.

The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by the USEA Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s grant funding for riders aiming to compete in the MARS Bromont CCI (Quebec, Canada) taking place June 4–7, 2026.

“The level of applications we received this year was exceptional,” said program director Peter Gray. “The depth of talent made the selection process incredibly challenging, and ultimately the committee felt it was important to extend support beyond the original ten grants. We are thrilled to be able to provide additional travel funding to three more athletes and help them take part in what will be an outstanding week of sport and education.”

“What makes this program so special is the opportunity to combine competition with real learning,” said Bettina Hoy. “These athletes are not only talented riders, but they are eager to improve, and that is what makes working with them so rewarding.”

Entries are now open for the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI, which will offer a total of $50,000 in prize money across all FEI (international) divisions, representing a significant increase for this year’s event.

In addition to world-class sport, members and horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will be on site for special appearances, media, public meet & greets, and photo opportunities throughout the week, including at Thursday evening’s Red & White Eventing Team Canada fundraiser taking place at the Chalet du Sommet de Bromont.

2026 MARS Bromont Rising grant recipient Paige Bradford (Mono, ON), competing at the Eventing at The Parks at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks in 2025 with her horse Caminando. © Cealy Tetley Photo.

The 2026 primary grant recipients are:

Jordan Riske, Manchester, MI
Laurel Curry, The Plains, VA
Léa Pelletier, Green Valley, ON
Paige Bradford, Mono, ON
Payton Myers, Berryville, VA
Carlin Keefe, Lexington, KY
Rebecca Roth, Ocala, FL
Sammie Thomas, Canton, MA
Lulu Malinoski, West Grove, PA
Sarah Newman, Groton, MA

Additional recipients of supplemental travel grants are:

Harrison Chang, Rome, GA
Elizabeth Meyers, Reiglesville, PA
Janelle Fleming, Berryville, VA

Previous MARS Bromont Rising grant recipients Emma McHugh (Beaconsfield, QC) and Mégane Sauvé (Saint Paul, QC) both participated in 2025 and were quick to highlight their appreciation not only of the financial component, but the importance of the education and community aspect of such an intensive program.

“My MARS Bromont Rising week was truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had,” said McHugh, “And it made my first CCI2*-L feel so positive and supported. I learned so much in such a short time, and it’s something every young rider should get the chance to experience.

“The atmosphere, the people, and the level of learning at this amazing venue in Canada made it unforgettable. I made lifelong connections and friendships. The highlight was my lesson with the legendary Bettina Hoy! This program is something very special and I am so excited to watch this year’s group of participants learn and grow.”

2025 MARS Bromont Rising grant recipient Emma McHugh competing in the 2025 MARS Bromont CCI at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. © Cealy Tetley Photo

Said Sauvé: “The MARS Bromont Rising program is a great way to support young riders without only giving them funds to attend the horse show. It also gives guidance and advice we can use for this competition and all the next ones.”

The $2,500 grants assist with travel and entry expenses, but the program also includes classroom sessions with respected industry leaders who give their time generously in support of the next generation of young riders. Returning presenters for 2026 include Bromont and CCI5* Burghley cross-country course designer Derek DiGrazia (USA); FEI 5* judge and FEI World Championships 2026 eventing Ground Jury member Peter Gray (CAN); and multiple Olympic, World Equestrian Games and European Championships competitor and medalist, Bettina Hoy (GER).  

New education features for 2026 include stable management with former US Eventing Association president and Olympic groom Max Corcoran (USA), talks on sponsor & owner relations as well as social license to operate, and a welcome BBQ for all Bromont Rising participants on Tuesday evening courtesy of the Wildasin family / Fox Nation.

Members and horses of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will be on site for special appearances, meet & greets, and photo opportunities throughout the week, including at Thursday evening’s Red & White Eventing Team Canada fundraiser taking place at the Chalet du Sommet de Bromont. © Michelle Dunn

Often described as an equestrian triathlon, eventing features three separate phases of competition with the same horse and rider pair completing each phase together. The opening phase, dressage, will be held over Thursday/Friday, the exciting and spectator-friendly cross-country will take place Saturday and the event will conclude Sunday with the show jumping phase, to determine the overall winners. All days of competition are open to the public and completely free to attend/park.

Thursday night the event will host a Red & White fundraiser at the Chalet atop the Bromont Ski Hill in support of Equestrian Canada’s high performance eventing team, to raise money toward sending Team Canada to this year’s FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The World Championships are first “major games” in the new quadrennial cycle followed by next year’s Pan American Games in Lima, Peru; and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. The event called “Red, White & Gold! Celebrating 50 Years of Bromont’s Olympic Legacy in Support of the Canadian Eventing Team” will be held at the Chalet du sommet de Bromont.

To donate or become involved as a sponsor of the evening, contact Sue Bundy at Equestrian Canada at [email protected].

Tamie Smith and Jump To Day D Victorious at Ocala International Festival of Eventing CCI4*-S

By Edited Press Release on Apr 19, 2026 3:42 pm -

Tamie Smith and Jump To Day D. Photo by Andy Media.

It was the best saved for last on Saturday at the Ocala International Festival of Eventing at Florida Horse Park, with cross-country concluding two days of competition in the CCI4*-S. This top-level division also served as a US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifier event for the $200,000 Final at Morven Park in October.

Saturday’s victory was taken by a visitor who was amongst the competitors who’d traveled the farthest to compete in Ocala this weekend. Tamie Smith, 2023 Defender Kentucky CCI5* winner based in southern California, jumped her way to the top of the standings by achieving Jay Hambly’s set optimum time with Jeanne Schigo’s Jump To Day D, finishing on her dressage score of 31.5. Early trouble on course for overnight leaders Jack Curtis and Luska Candy Clover had opened the door for a new leader, and Smith moved up from third.

Jump To Day D (Up To Date – Nicola D), a 12-year-old KWPN gelding, was contesting just his second CCI4*-S. His first came at Carolina International in March, where he finished sixth in one of the most statistically competitive fields the U.S. has seen, according to EquiRatings. This win is the latest in the development of a horse Smith has much belief in.

Tamie Smith and Jump To Day D. Photo by Andy Media.

“I’m just absolutely thrilled with how he’s feeling,” Smith commented. She’s not had the ride on the gelding more than 12 months, and she took her time establishing a partnership – not always the easiest task, particularly when a horse has competed to a higher level before. “We just fit together now. I think we’re understanding each other and I feel really confident in him. Now it just feels like there isn’t anything he doesn’t want to try and do for you. You wouldn’t have said that last year – he was quite quirky a lot of the time, and even at the beginning of this year he was a little quirky on the flat. But now he’s just right with me and feeling really confident and happy in his body and his work.”

This win nets Smith 40 points in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing leaderboard competition, which features a $50,000+ bonus for the three top points earners over their best six results at qualifiers. Smith will bring a total of 195 Open points and third place in the earning standings into her next qualifier start this week at Defender Kentucky’s Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S. She’s next got her eye on a potential start at the Tryon International CCI4*-L in May for Jump to Day D.

Jessica Phoenix and Aeronautics. Photo by Andy Media.

Four-time Olympian Jessica Phoenix (CAN) took second place with Sara Irving’s Aeronautics (Two Step Salsa – Satin and Silver), a 13-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. The pair added 3.2 time penalties on cross-country to finish the weekend on a score of 41.7.

Irving, herself an experienced competitor, produced Aeronautics to the Preliminary level after finding him on the racetrack before it was mutually decided that Phoenix would take the ride and see how far the gelding wanted to go in the sport. Turns out the answer might be: the sky’s the limit.

“The first time I ever saw him, Sarah was actually jumping him and I told her he was phenomenal,” Phoenix said. “He can just fly. He can be in the air forever, but not be wasteful in the time, and he just feels like such a cat. That is what really drew me towards him. And then his ability to move on the flat just all three gaits – he really can move in all three. It’s incredible to feel a Thoroughbred that has that ability.”

“I’m starting to figure out what kind of a ride he needs from me,” she continued. “He just made such light work of that incredibly tough course, and it was just a joy to feel him that confident and rideable and knowing to look for.” She’ll next target a CCI4*-L with Aeronautics; most likely with Tryon International in May or MARS Bromont in June.

Sarah Wyssen and Peace Out Man. Photo by Andy Media.

There’s nothing quite like your first four-star, and it’s even sweeter when you finish on the podium. That was Ontario-based Canadian rider Sarah Wyssen’s experience on Saturday as she conquered both her and her off-track Thoroughbred, Peace Out Man’s first contest at the level. Wyssen, who trains with Buck Davidson, has worked with the 9-year-old gelding since 2020 and has produced him entirely herself. She’s produced other horses to the Preliminary and CCI2* levels in the past, but Peace Out Man has now become her first Advanced horse.

“I had zero expectations,” Wyssman said of her mentality entering the weekend. Show jumping had historically been her biggest challenge, and she’s spent a lot of time this winter taking lessons from Davidson to sharpen this phase. “All I wanted to do was be safe and ride smart so I didn’t hurt my horse. If I can keep my mental game relaxed, he follows me. I think that’s been our biggest thing as a team, is just being confident that we’re prepared and not overthinking things.”

For a sight unseen purchase (he was sourced off the track by Philippa Hambly), Peace Out Man has exceeded all expectations thus far in his career. “I always have that thought of, ‘maybe this is the one!’ when I start a new horse,” Wyssan said. “But he’s just done it so easily and he absolutely lives for the cross-country.”

Wyssan also earned the additional honor of the Self-Made Horse Award generously supported by Betsy Ball to reward the efforts of riders who have produced their horses from the start.

“I’m still at the point where it’s all very surreal,” Wyssan said. “I honestly have to credit the horse, because he just doesn’t say no, that’s just accelerated everything. So I would say he’s made me, rather.”

Jay Hambly’s cross-country course as well as Chris Barnard’s show jumping course received top praise from competitors.

“Jay [Hambly] has definitely shown up at Florida Horse Park and stepped these courses up,” Tamie Smith commented. “The courses were up to standard and pretty technical, and Carolina didn’t faze him at all so he just went out there with tons of confidence. They did a tremendous job with the ground and I was able to go out to be competitive. [Jump To day D] really answered the call.”

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Competition concludes on Sunday with show jumping for the CCI3*-L, CCI2*-L and CCI1*-L divisions, as well as cross-country for the remaining Beginner Novice through Training level competitors.

Florida Horse Park next looks forward to welcoming eventing during the Ocala Summer I Horse Trials May 30-31.

Ocala International Festival of Eventing CCI4*-S (FL): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]

Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent Capture Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market CCI4*-S

By Edited Press Release on Apr 19, 2026 3:25 pm -

Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent. Photo by Hannah Cole Photography.

Oliver Townend has rewritten the record books at the FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials this weekend (17-19 April), securing an extraordinary 17th victory in the event’s flagship class.

His latest triumph is made even more notable by the fact that he achieved it with the same brilliant mare who carried him to glory last year. Owned by Diana Ridgeon, Cooley Rosalent is rapidly building a legacy of her own at Burnham Market, having won the CCI3*-S in 2021 and now delivering back-to-back CCI4*-S victories in 2025 and 2026.

“I was very impressed with Cooley Rosalent in all three phases,” said Oliver. “She felt very confident. She’s a bit cheeky at this time of year, she’s always quite fresh, but a great result and a great result for Diana Ridgeon. Sadly, we lost Paul in the winter, that owned Cooley Rosalent. He was a great fan of this event and a great supporter of myself and Andrew Nicholson. So, it’s special to have Diana here and we couldn’t be happier with how the horse has gone.”

Reflecting on his long-standing relationship with the event, he added: “We’ve always felt that it came at the right time of year in general. The ground is extremely consistent, so it’s always been good, safe ground. Even when it’s on the firm side, it’s still very consistent and the horses seem to come out of this event very well. So, we’re a big fan of the event and a big fan of the courses here and the job that everyone is doing.

“It’s a number [17 flagship titles] that I didn’t think I’d ever get to but, at the same time, it’s getting close to 20 now so I’ll have to keep coming back!”

Oliver and Cooley Rosalent led the class from start to finish, completing on their dressage score of 22.3. They were joined on the podium by Gemma Stevens and Flash Cooley (27.6) in second and New Zealand’s Clarke Johnstone with Rocket Man in third (29.9).

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In the CCI3*-S, Jenny Caras made her own piece of history, as the first American rider to claim an international title at Burnham Market. Riding Sommersby, owned by Jerry Hollis, she finished on her dressage score of 26.9. Sitting third after dressage, the pair produced two immaculate jumping rounds to climb into the lead.

“I’m super happy with Sommersby,” said Jenny. “He was very consistent in all three phases. He was so workmanlike and very professional all the way through the weekend. I really couldn’t have asked much more from him to be honest. He just went out there and did his best in all three phases and was really happy to take home the win.

“It’s quite special to be the first American winner of Burnham Market. Being able to come here and support the event is amazing and to take home that title is incredible. So, super special.”

Jack Pinkney took second place with Ayrton Senna, completing on their dressage mark of 28.2, and Hector Payne and Hidalgo continued their rise up the leaderboard to finish third (29.5).

With thrilling competition and a vibrant atmosphere from start to finish, Burnham Market once again proved why it remains a standout fixture in the eventing calendar. Energised by exceptional crowds who turned out in force to enjoy the sunshine and cheer on the action, the weekend delivered an unforgettable celebration of world‑class sport.

Burnham Market CCI4*-S (GBR): [Website] [Scores] [Live Stream Replays]

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