Great Britain’s Sarah Bullimore and Corimiro lead heading into the final day at Les Étoiles de Pau, while Australians Bill Levett and Kevin McNab completed Pierre Michelet’s demanding cross-country course with encouraging performances from their five-star debutants.
Australians Kevin McNab and Bill Levett produced strong dressage tests at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI5*-L on Friday, where Britain’s Bubby Upton leads the field with 18-year-old stallion Cannavaro on a score of 25.6.
In episode one of 'The Equestrian’s Inner Life' podcast, Mary Hanna shares the unforgettable story of Doc Matthews and his Thoroughbred Aintree Boy — a self-taught pair who mastered Grand Prix dressage through pure passion and perseverance.
Alan Wade, FEI Level 4 Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has been appointed as the Jumping Course Designer for the Olympic Games LA28.
Reigning World Cup champion Boyd Exell begins his 2025–2026 FEI Driving World Cup campaign aiming for a 12th title, once again partnering his legendary 22-year-old leader Bundy, who remains “fresh and flying” after 101 winning rounds.
The 2025 Les Étoiles de Pau got off to a dramatic start on Thursday in France, with severe weather from Storm Benjamin forcing organisers to reschedule the trot-up and first day of dressage. Despite the disruption, all 53 CCI5*L horses were accepted during the evening horse inspection – including the Australian and New Zealand horses – clearing the way for the competition to get underway on Friday, 24 October.