Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo secured a record third victory at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The win came after a dominant performance across all phases of the five-star event.
The pair delivered a standout dressage test and followed it with a fault-free cross-country round that impressed spectators. Mark Phillips noted their ability to control pace and stride as unprecedented, especially so soon after Canter’s second child.
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI
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.
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.
Imeripotiwa na AI
New mother Ros Canter maintained her lead at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials after a clear cross-country round with Lordships Graffalo on Saturday.
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.
Imeripotiwa na AI
US rider Tiana Coudray took the lead in the Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage on Thursday with a score of 28.1 aboard Cancaras Girl.
Twenty-nine horses passed the first trot-up at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 22, marking the start of the five-star competition in Kentucky. No horses were referred to the holding box despite minor spooks from two entries. The cross-country course, designed by Derek di Grazia, features 28 fences over 6312 meters with an optimum time of 11 minutes 5 seconds.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Dannie Morgan, Sadie Smith, and Gracie Catling each won three titles at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, which ran from April 15 to 19. Morgan claimed gold in the Nupafeed advanced medium freestyle on Kristina Rausing’s Belinski with a score of 72.33%. Amateur riders Bethany Edginton and Jessica Allen secured silver medals in their respective classes.