Eventing
Tim Boland, one of Australia’s most respected event riders, has just enjoyed the thrill of seeing a horse he owns win big in England — the talented Sparky Lad.
The Eventing Victoria Spring Horse Trials thrilled competitors and spectators alike at Werribee Park, with over 500 entries from EvA65 to CCI4*S. Samuel Jeffree, Shashank Kataria, and Rachelle Verma claimed top honours in the FEI classes.
Four Australian riders will line up in the CCI4*-S at Blenheim International, running alongside the 2025 Agria FEI Eventing European Championship, with Kevin McNab, Sammi Birch, Sarah Clark, and Isabel English showcasing their exciting young horses.
Boyd Martin has announced the sudden passing of his talented 11-year-old gelding, Barney Rubble. The promising eventer collapsed while schooling cross-country in Pennsylvania, leaving the equestrian community mourning a horse with immense talent and potential.
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo made history at Defender Burghley, sealing back-to-back victories with a flawless showjumping round. The remarkable gelding became the first horse ever to win Burghley and Badminton twice, cementing his legendary status.
Oliver Townend leads Ros Canter by just 0.4 at Defender Burghley, with Tim Price close behind in third. Australia’s Sammi Birch and Finduss PFB sit 34th after posting their equal-best five-star dressage score.
The 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials opened with the first horse inspection, where 51 of 52 combinations passed. Australia’s Sammi Birch and Finduss PFB progress to Friday’s dressage phase, while Samantha Lissington and Matthew Heath claimed best-dressed honours.