Equestrian

The British Equestrian selectors have announced an eight-rider shortlist for the 2026 World Championships in Aachen, Germany. Four combinations will be chosen to represent the team, with confirmation expected in mid-July.

June 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Stuart Tinney has announced the passing of Pluto Mio, the horse that helped Australia secure team bronze at the Rio Olympics. The 28-year-old gelding died in retirement.

German national eventing coach Peter Thomsen is recovering in hospital following a riding fall on 14 June. The 65-year-old double Olympic gold medallist has been receiving treatment since the accident. Federation officials report that his condition has improved significantly in recent days.

June 22, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

Mark Edwards and Dillinger NE claimed victory in the 2026 Hickstead Speed Derby on June 20. The pair finished more than four seconds ahead of the field after posting the first clear round of the day.

June 20, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Germany's Julia Krajewski maintained her lead with Uelzener’s Nickel after the cross-country phase at the Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials CCI4*-S on June 20.