British Equestrian and British Eventing have confirmed their six-strong squad for the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025, taking place at Blenheim Palace from 18-21 September.
The announcement, made on Monday 18 August 2025, combines Olympic experience with fresh talent as Great Britain aims to defend their European title on home soil.
The Six-Strong Squad
The definite entries, listed alphabetically by rider surname, are:
Laura Collett (35) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with London 52 – the 16-year-old bay gelding owned by Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and the rider herself.
Caroline Harris (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with D. Day – the 11-year-old bay gelding owned by Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie Anne Richardson and Heather Royle.
Yasmin Ingham (28) based in Nantwich, Cheshire, with Rehy DJ – the 15-year-old bay gelding owned by Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund.
Piggy March (45) from Maidwell, Northamptonshire, with Halo – the 12-year-old grey stallion owned by Jayne McGivern.
Tom McEwen (34) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with JL Dublin – the 14-year-old dark brown gelding owned by James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston.
Bubby Upton (26) from Newmarket, Suffolk, with Its Cooley Time – the 10-year-old grey gelding owned by the Five Time Syndicate and the rider.
Experience Meets New Talent
Eventing Performance Manager Richard Waygood commented: “This is a really exciting group of horses and riders, which combines experience alongside new talent – both human and equine.”
The squad features Olympic medallists Laura Collett and Tom McEwen returning with their proven championship horses, whilst Yasmin Ingham brings a new championship ride. Piggy March presents her next generation championship horse, and both Bubby Upton and Caroline Harris earn their championship debuts after outstanding recent form.
Home Advantage at Blenheim
The championships return to British soil for the first time in 20 years, with Blenheim Palace providing a prestigious backdrop for the competition.
British Eventing Chief Executive Rosie Williams said: “Hosting such a prestigious event on home soil is a huge moment for our sport, and we look forward to seeing the entire community—members, supporters, and fans—come together to cheer the team on.”
Title Sponsor Support
Agria UK CEO Vicki Wentworth expressed her enthusiasm: “They should feel immensely proud of what they’ve achieved to date, and we at Agria are honoured to be title sponsors of this iconic event.”
The British Equestrian World Class Programme receives crucial funding from the National Lottery and UK Sport, alongside support from partners including Agria, Bates Saddles, Dodson & Horrell, NAF, SEIB and Toggi.
All selections remain subject to athletes and horses maintaining fitness and performance levels ahead of the September competition.
