British Eventing

EVENTING NEWS | 18 October 2026 British event rider Hector Payne secured an impressive second-place finish with seven-year-old Bueno at the FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Le Lion d’Angers, France, on Sunday (18 October). The British combination completed the CCI3*-L competition on their dressage score of 29.0 penalties, producing clear rounds across both the cross-country and showjumping phases to claim the silver medal. Payne and Bueno, an AES gelding by Dante’s Junior out of Florina (by Alicante), owned by Caroline Primrose, moved up from third place following a fault-free cross-country performance. A further clear round

Will Rawlin and Pieterado The Howden Way Young Horse Series

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29/07/2026 Suzanne Ashton

Young Event Horses Impress at Aston-le-Walls as The Howden Way Series Continues

The next generation of British event horses took centre stage at Aston-le-Walls as The Howden Way Young Horse Series continued, with Will Rawlin, Jack Pinkney and Max Warburton securing impressive victories in the six and seven-year-old classes.

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03/07/2026 Suzanne Ashton

British Eventing Names Squad for 2026 U25 World Eventing Championships

British Eventing has confirmed the riders and horses selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 U25 World Eventing Championships, which take place at Millstreet, Ireland, from 22–26 July. The six-strong squad, selected by British Eventing, will compete against some of the world’s leading young event riders as they bid for championship honours. The selected combinations, listed alphabetically, are: Reserve combinations are: British Eventing Under-25 Chef d’Equipe David Sheerin said: “We are delighted to announce the combinations selected to represent Great Britain at the U25 World Eventing Championships in Millstreet. The selectors have chosen riders and horses who they believe

Eventing News

02/06/2025 Suzanne Ashton

Young horses impress at Little Downham

The hotly contested The Howden Way young horse classes ultimately went Tom Bird and Tom McEwen’s way, at Childeric Saddles Little Downham. 7-year-old section Claddagh Ohio Sebastian and Tom Bird claimed a decisive win in The Howden Way 7-year-old section, the only combination to finish on their dressage score. Tom, himself still a young rider, delivered only one of three Intermediate rounds within the optimum time, helping him to a 14-penalty winning margin. “I was thrilled with both horses; they always give 100% and really deserved their wins,” commented Tom who also rode eight-year-old Lenny to a win in Intermediate

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02/06/2025 Lucy Bennion

Aspen Cooling BE80 champion crowned at Chillington Hall

After months of preparation and qualifying at BE events across the country, some of the best grassroots riders gathered at the stunning Staffordshire venue of Chillington Hall to contest the Aspen Cooling BE80 Championship. Making the most of the beautiful setting, the Plant A Fence team pulled out all the stops to give the event a truly championship feel, with immaculately dressed fences, expertly designed courses, and foot-perfect going that delivered an exceptional experience for both horse and rider. A 21-dressage score and two flawless jumping rounds secured victory for Hannah Taylor and Maureen Aspinall’s seven-year-old gelding Crixus HSH who were crowned Aspen Cooling BE80 Champions. Hannah

alice fraser british eventing project pony observation trial

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06/04/2025 Suzanne Ashton

Alice Fraser takes the win at Larkhilll in British Eventing Project Pony Observation Trial

This weekend (5-6 April, 2025), the British Eventing Project Pony Observation Trial at Larkhill was an action-packed event, with young riders showcasing their talent and dedication. Alice Fraser, riding Bookhamlodge Pennylane, claimed victory with a standout performance across all three phases. Alice finished on her impressive dressage score of 36.0, showing exceptional skill in dressage, a solid showjumping round, and a brilliant cross-country run. Bookhamlodge Pennylane, a 15-year-old mare out of Thorneyside the Terminator and Tireve Jewel, has been with Alice for the last couple of years, and together they’ve formed a strong partnership ready for the 2025 season. Reflecting

Hector Payne and Bueno Claim World Championship Silver at Le Lion d’Angers

Young Event Horses Impress at Aston-le-Walls as The Howden Way Series Continues

British Eventing Names Squad for 2026 U25 World Eventing Championships

Young horses impress at Little Downham

Aspen Cooling BE80 champion crowned at Chillington Hall

Alice Fraser takes the win at Larkhilll in British Eventing Project Pony Observation Trial

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