Events
The Road to Texas continues this weekend at Boneo Park, as more than 500 horses and elite riders from across Australia and New Zealand descend on the Mornington Peninsula for the Boneo Park World Cup Show, presented by SFS Fencing Australia.
Young Australian riders Poppy Kettlewell and Eadie McWilliam impressed at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Buftea, Romania, finishing inside the top 15 against a world-class field over 120km.
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.
Australian dressage rider Simone Pearce continued her winning form in Germany, taking victory with Will Marq and debuting her new partner, Jackson 116.
Phillip Lever and Billionaire NZPH claimed their first World Cup Qualifier win at Jumping@Willinga, leading a stellar night of showjumping on Saturday. Among other results, New Zealand secured the Trans-Tasman Young Rider Test Series on Friday with a clean sweep across all three legs.
The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI closed with standout performances across several levels on Sunday. Jayden Brown and Quincy B starred in the CDI3* Grand Prix Special, while Jess Dertell shone as both a competitor and mentor.
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.