British Equestrian and the British Eventing Selectors have confirmed their definite entries for the 2025 Agria FEI Eventing European Championship at Blenheim Palace from 18th –21st September.
Following various changes to the original longlist, the squad of six combinations chosen is “A really exciting group of horses and riders, which combines experience alongside new talent – both human and equine” says Eventing Performance Manager Richard Waygood.
“We’re fortunate to have Laura and Tom returning with their accomplished Olympic rides, it’s a new championship ride for Yaz, while Piggy brings forward her next generation championship horse. Both Bubby and Caroline have been in outstanding recent form and are worthy debutants – it’s exciting for our sport to have new faces in the squad”
“Overall, the line-up is ideal for current and future performance as we look toward next year’s FEI World Championships and LA28, while still being competitive at Blenheim. I’d also like to thank all of our owners for their support and the faith they put in our World Class Programme.”
The definite entries are listed below in alphabetical order by athlete surname:
Laura Collett (35) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 16yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, Breeder: Ocke Riewerts GER, Groom: Tilly Hughes)
Caroline Harris (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie Anne Richardson and Heather Royle’s D. Day (bay, gelding, 11yrs, 16.1hh, Billy Mexico x Dilum XX, Breeder: Fiona Olivier GBR, Groom: Nellie Smith)
Yasmin Ingham (28) based in Nantwich, Cheshire and originally from The Isle of Man, with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Rehy DJ (bay, gelding, 15yrs, 16.2hh, Tinarana’s Inspector x Big Sink Hope, Breeder: Noell Russell IRL, Groom: Alison Bell)
Piggy March (45) from Maidwell, Northamptonshire, with Jayne McGivern’s Halo (grey, stallion, 12yrs, 16.2hh, Humphrey 61 x Contender, Breeder: Bernard Hobe GER, Groom: Hannah Chowen)
Tom McEwen (34) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 14yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, Breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER, Groom: Adam Short)
Bubby Upton (26) from Newmarket, Suffolk, with the Five Time Syndicate and her own Its Cooley Time (grey, gelding, 10yrs, 16.1hh, Quality Time TN x Heartbreaker, Breeder: Ishennisnag Stud IRL, Groom: Kirsty Campbell)
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