Eventing

Five-star event rider Simon Grieve has spoken about rediscovering his passion for top-level competition following a career dip. The 44-year-old Leicestershire rider achieved his best result yet, finishing 18th at Burghley in 2025 on Autograf. He now aims for a top-10 finish at Badminton while emphasizing enjoyment over victory.

March 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

European eventing champion Laura Collett has re-injured her collarbone in a training fall and will undergo surgery. The three-time five-star winner announced the setback, which occurred a few weeks ago due to low sun during cross-country schooling. She has withdrawn from upcoming events at Barbury and Oxstalls.

Kate Brown and her horse Kokoleka have been named the 2025 USEA 7-Year-Old Horse of the Year, highlighting their steady progress in eventing. Brown discovered the Irish Sport Horse during a trip to Ireland four years ago and has since nurtured her through increasingly challenging levels. The award recognizes Kokoleka's strong performances without aggressive competition.

March 05, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Olympic event rider Vittoria Panizzon has shared a favorite polework exercise to enhance horse suppleness and canter quality. The simple fan-shaped setup benefits horses at all levels in eventing training. She explains how to adjust the exercise for varying difficulties.

Top event riders Chris Bartle and Tom Crisp provide techniques for negotiating drop fences where horses cannot see the landing. They emphasize giving horses time rather than speed to build trust and use natural abilities. The advice appears in a Horse & Hound article published on February 19, 2026.

February 19, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Tributes have been paid to Womanizer, a prominent breeding stallion who has died at the age of 23. Owned by Olive and Ivor Broderick of Kylemore Stud, the Heartbreaker son was known for his successful progeny in eventing and showjumping. He had been standing at Gemini Sport Horses for the last year.