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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
Harry Meade withdrew Amanda Gould’s Grafennacht before the final trot-up at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 26 due to foot soreness after losing a shoe on cross-country. Jennie Brannigan’s FE Lifestyle was sent to the holding box but passed re-inspection. Twenty-three five-star pairs presented to the ground jury ahead of showjumping.
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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.