Eventing
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.
Australia’s Kevin McNab delivered a polished test on Wilfred Lancer to score 29.4 and sit fifth after day one of dressage at Blenheim International, with more Australians set to compete in Friday’s CCI4*S action.
Australia has named its Nations Cup eventing team for Boekelo, with four combinations set to compete in The Netherlands this October. The CCIO4*-L offers valuable international exposure as preparations continue toward major championships.
The stage is set for the 37th edition of the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025, unfolding this week against the magnificent and historic backdrop of Blenheim Palace, Great Britain. A total of 55 athletes from 17 nations presented their horses to the Ground Jury during today’s first horse inspection. All combinations passed, setting the scene for two days of Dressage that will begin today and continue into Friday.