Ros Canter on Lordships Graffalo at the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country event
Ros Canter on Lordships Graffalo at the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country event
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Ros Canter holds lead after badminton horse trials cross-country

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New mother Ros Canter maintained her lead at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials after a clear cross-country round with Lordships Graffalo on Saturday.

Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo completed the cross-country phase clear and 13 seconds inside the time on May 9. The defending champions stayed at the top of the leaderboard ahead of the final showjumping phase scheduled for Sunday. Canter gave birth to her second daughter, Seneh, in late January and spoke about the challenges of balancing motherhood with elite competition.

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Equestrian journalists and fans praise Ros Canter's clear cross-country round at the 2026 Badminton Horse Trials, highlighting her strong lead, masterclass performance and potential for a historic third win as a new mother.

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Ros Canter riding Lordships Graffalo during the dressage at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials
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Ros Canter leads Badminton dressage with strong test

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Ros Canter has taken the lead in the dressage at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on Lordships Graffalo. The defending champion scored 23.7 penalties, 4.4 ahead of second-placed Tiana Coudray. Cross-country action is scheduled to begin on Saturday morning.

Ros Canter plans to compete three horses at Lincolnshire this week, marking her return after giving birth to her second child in January. The reigning Mars Badminton Horse Trials and Defender Burghley Horse Trials champion shared news of her daughter's safe delivery on 2 February.

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Entries for the 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials were published on March 23, with two-time champions Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo topping the list. The event is scheduled for May 6-10 and offers a top prize of £125,000. Several former winners and world-ranked riders are among the entrants.

Harry Meade fell from Cavalier Crystal during the cross-country phase of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on 9 May. The incident occurred at fence 22ab, but he remains in second place overnight on Annaghmore Valoner.

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Two horses faced scrutiny during the opening trot-up for the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on May 6 but both passed inspection after re-presentation. All 61 entries advanced to dressage as a result. The event marks the start of the five-star competition in Gloucestershire.

Riders showcased a range of stylish ensembles during the first trot-up inspection at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on 6 May. The event combined veterinary checks for the horses with a display of fashion choices from competitors. Several riders received attention for their distinctive looks as they prepared for the five-star competition.

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Several leading riders have shared their initial reactions to the 2026 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course designed by Eric Winter. The track features 32 fences and an optimum time of 11 minutes 30 seconds.

 

 

 

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