British showjumpers secure all csi5* wins at royal windsor

British riders dominated the opening days of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, claiming victory in every CSI5* class over the first two days. Matt Sampson, Jack Whitaker and Ben Maher each delivered standout performances with new and established mounts. The results provide a strong marker ahead of the world championships in Aachen.

Matt Sampson started the British run of success by winning the Pearl Stakes on Nouvelle Van Het Veldhof. The 13-year-old mare, a new ride for him since March, finished 0.33 seconds ahead of Abdullah Alsharbatly. Sampson followed up with another victory on Saturday in the Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan challenge stakes aboard Latte Macchiato, setting a fast pace in the jump-off that proved unbeatable.

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British riders Tom McEwen and Elizabeth Barratt on the podium after strong dressage performances at the Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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British riders podium at Kentucky Three-Day Event dressage

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Britain’s Tom McEwen secured third place in the five-star dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event with a score of 25.1. Elizabeth Barratt claimed third in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S class scoring 29.7. Both riders praised their horses after tests on 24 April.

A star-studded field of showjumpers has been confirmed for this year's Royal Windsor Horse Show, featuring Olympic and European champions alongside rising talents. The CSI5* classes will take place in Berkshire with riders from Britain and around the world competing for major prizes including the Rolex grand prix. The event promises one of the strongest line-ups in recent years.

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British showjumper John Whitaker marked his return from a two-month injury break with victory in the CSI2* grand prix at Chard, Somerset. The 70-year-old Yorkshireman rode his 18-year-old horse Equine America Unick Du Francport to the only double clear round in the Longines rankings class. Whitaker's win came at his second competition since hernia surgery in late February.

Sadie Smith rode Times Rococo to victory in the Baileys Horse Feeds novice freestyle gold on the opening morning of the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships at Addington. Eli Lovell claimed the HorseHage Preliminary Gold title with Parchioness G, while Alice Begg topped the Petplan Medium Silver Area Festival Championship on Noraly. The event on 15 April featured strong performances from young horses and new partnerships.

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Ireland's Conor Swail and his horse Theo 160 claimed victory in the CSI3* Welcome Speed class at the Thermal CSI3* event. As the second pair to compete, they set a time that no other rider could match. Swail praised the performance, saying, “All the numbers came up lovely for Theo 160!”

Complementing senior British riders' podiums in the five-star class, the young Rising Lions trio impressed in the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event's Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S dressage: Elizabeth Barratt third on 29.7, Isabelle Cook debuting 36th on 39.3, and Finn Healy 25th on 35.8.

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On the final day of the EBM Dressage by the Sea, Jayden Brown and Quincy B secured a third consecutive victory in the Shepherds Electrical CDI3* Grand Prix Special with a personal best score of 74.447%. The event showcased strong performances across various classes, including freestyles and young horse rounds. Emerging riders and consistent partnerships highlighted the competition's depth.

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