Equestrian

Gina Kobbe is one of two judges for the show pony section at this year's Royal Windsor Horse Show. She will assess performance while Pam Prickett evaluates conformation.

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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.

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.

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British showjumper John Whitaker continued his return to competition after hernia surgery in late February with a grand prix victory at Chard followed by further appearances at Chepstow.

Gemma Stevens has withdrawn her horse Chilli King from the Mars Badminton Horse Trials just before the first horse inspection. She will compete only on Chilli Knight this week. Several other riders also pulled out in the final days leading up to the event.

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The BE90 course at the 2026 LeMieux Badminton Horse Trials has been unveiled, with designer James Willis creating a 2,989-metre track featuring 21 numbered fences.