Eventing
Australian eventers are set to represent the green and gold at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup finale at Boekelo this week, as action gets underway in The Netherlands from 9-12 October.
Sammi Birch and Parkfield Pumpkin topped a field of 82 to win the CCI2*-L at Osberton International, finishing on their dressage score of 25.6.
Australian eventer Olivia ‘Golly’ Barton has taken out the CCI4*S at Poland’s Strzegom October Festival with Hollyander HG, rising from tenth after dressage to secure the win.
Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture claimed a decisive victory in the ProTen CCI4*S at Tamworth International Eventing, leading from start to finish in a weekend of strong competition across all classes and levels.
Kevin McNab secured a top-20 finish with Wilfred Lancer in the CCI4*S at Blenheim, while Germany claimed team gold in the European Championship CCI4*L. Great Britain’s Laura Collett and London 52 delivered under pressure to be crowned the 2025 European Champions individually.
Kevin McNab and Wilfred Lancer remain Australia’s best-placed combination after a clear show jumping round at Blenheim CCI4*S. Meanwhile, Germany dominated cross-country day in the European Championship, though Laura Collett stole the spotlight with a brilliant ride.
Australia’s Kevin McNab and Wilfred Lancer stayed inside the top ten of the CCI4*S at Blenheim, with four other Australian combinations completing dressage on Friday. Germany edged ahead in the European Championship CCI4*L as Michael Jung and FischerChipmunk FRH impressed in a brilliant palace showdown.