Robert Whitaker and Equine America Vermento won the 2026 King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead. The victory marks their third success in the event.
Robert Whitaker riding Equine America Vermento claimed the 2026 King George V Gold Cup.
The pair secured the win at Hickstead, adding to their previous successes in the competition.
This result establishes a new record of three victories for the combination in the event.
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Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo won the Mars Badminton Horse Trials for a record third time on 10 May after a clear showjumping round. The pair finished 8.2 penalties ahead of the field to make history at the event.
William Whitaker secured his second victory in the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby on June 21 with Flamboyant III. The win came in a jump-off against 2023 champions David Simpson and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve. Whitaker had finished second in the event in each of the prior two years.
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Luxembourg rider Victor Bettendorf claimed victory in the €125,000 Rolex grand prix at Royal Windsor Horse Show on May 18. Riding the 10-year-old Qwando Van De Rispen, he set the winning time in a five-rider jump-off. British riders took the next three places behind him.
Will Morton rode Red Valentine II to victory in the small hunter class at the 2026 Royal Windsor Horse Show. The win came on day two of the event for the six-year-old gelding owned by Rosamund Lane.
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Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo dominated the 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials, securing multiple prizes including the main trophy. The event concluded with a range of awards for top riders, owners and support teams.
Great Britain’s showjumpers won the Longines League of Nations at CHIO Rotterdam on June 22. Harry Charles delivered the decisive ride to edge out the USA and Netherlands in a jump-off.
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Home-bred mare Tremarl Timpani claimed the 2026 Royal Windsor riding horse champion title. Piloted by Vicky Smith, the eight-year-old beat strong competition in the large division to secure the overall win.