Francis Whittington and DHI Purple Rain at Bicton. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
The British leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2025 is to be hosted at Bicton, Devon (GBR) May 22-25.
Helen West, Co-Director at Bicton comments, “We are thrilled to have been awarded the GBR leg of this annual team competition. The COVID pandemic provided an opportunity for Bicton to showcase just what it can achieve when we hosted the one-off CCI5* Burghley replacement. 2023 saw the inaugural running of the CCI4*-S in May, which has now become an established “go to” event for many riders. It therefore seems fitting for the GBR leg of this prestigious FEI series to be awarded to Bicton and we look forward to putting on a top-class competition for as many nations as possible.”
The British leg was formerly hosted at Chatsworth International Horse Trials, who have recently taken the decision to sit out the 2025 season. The FEI Nations Cup™ series is equestrian sport’s oldest and most prestigious team challenge, with national teams from around the globe competing for one of the most coveted prizes in this Olympic discipline.
The series aims to unite nations and foster lifelong enthusiasm for the world of horses. Its global format means that more countries can host qualifiers at world-class venues and aim to win the FEI Nations Cup™ title by acquiring qualifying points according to their placings.
FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2025 Calendar
Montelibretti (ITA): 13 – 16 March
Bicton (GBR): 22 – 25 May
Strzegom (POL): 26 – 29 June
Haras de Jardy (FRA): 10 – 13 July
Avenches (SUI): 22 – 27 July
Arville (BEL): 14 – 17 August
Boekelo (NED): 9 – 12 October
Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of 2025 to come and watch this prestigious series at Bicton’s May International Horse Trials next Spring.
