In the shadow of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Blenheim Palace, over 45,000 people witnessed history being made on Sunday 21st September, as Great Britain’s Laura Collett and her horse London 52 rode to individual gold glory in the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship and Team Germany continued their international dominance taking home the team gold. It was a week of incredible moments in a spectacular setting, with 17 nations competing in the Championship, Captain Mark Phillips bid goodbye to international eventing course designing, Team Ireland took home their first European medal since 1995, and the horses and riders of ...

The cross-country phase is well underway at the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship and the scoreboard has already altered considerably, dramatically opening up the competition and promising a gripping afternoon's sport.   The British team has been eliminated for two rider falls, for Yasmin Ingham at fence 22 (the FEI mounds) and Piggy March who landed in the water at fence 20.   Germany has two riders home and clear; first-timer Libussa Lubbeke and Caramia 34 incurred 30 time penalties, but second-to-go Malin Hansen-Hotop (Carlitos Quidditch K) was quicker and came home with 14.   The Swiss were even faster. First ...

Next week, over 150 horse and rider combinations will compete in the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship (CCI4*-L) and coveted GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old class (CCI4*-S). This 2025 Championship sees 33 Olympians, 17 first-time competitors and two debut nations gracing the Blenheim Palace grounds. The biggest names in European Eventing are set to go head-to-head, with a golden showdown promised between Paris 2024 team gold medallists, Tom McEwen (GB) and Laura Collett (GB), and the Paris 2024 individual champion – and Eventing’s most decorated European rider – Michael Jung (GER). All three riders return on the same horses ...

With just two weeks to go, the anticipation is building for the prestigious Agria FEI Eventing European Championship at Blenheim Palace from 18 – 21 September. All nations have now released the names of their team riders, showcasing a plethora of talent, from first timers to seasoned champions – it is sure to be the event of the season. The team lists are a ‘who’s who’ of eventing royalty, with Germany’s team featuring Grand Slam winner, triple Olympic gold medallist and triple European Champion Michael Jung and Arville FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2025 winners Calvin Böckmann and Libussa Lübekke. Great Britain ...

As September approaches, anticipation is building for the prestigious Agria FEI Eventing European Championship, which will take place at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire from 18 to 21 September. 17 Nations have released their longlists, showcasing a mix of seasoned champions and exciting new names. Germany’s line-up features the legendary Grand Slam winner Michael Jung, who is joined by two of the recent Arville FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ winning team members Calvin Böckmann, Libussa Lübekke, alongside Malin Hansen-Hotopp, Jérôme Robiné and Anna Siemer. Great Britain had announced one of the largest longlists with 18 combinations, which was later narrowed to a squad ...

With just 50 days to go until Blenheim Palace opens its gates, excitement is building for the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship and annual Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, taking place from 18 - 21 September. This event is shaping up to be an unmissable standout in the eventing calendar, as nations have begun to release longlists packed with championship talent, with one rider’s historic qualification set to inspire a generation. Great Britain, reigning European and Olympic team champions, have announced a longlist of 18 exceptional combinations, including Paris 2024 medallists Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Laura Collett, world ...

In what will be a very special year for the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials as hosts of the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship (18 – 21 September 2025), the team are delighted to announce that the official charity for this year’s event is the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). Enriching lives through horses since 1969, the RDA support over 25,000 disabled children and adults through a variety of activities, including horse riding, carriage driving, and non-ridden equine-assisted experiences including Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. As pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, they lead the ...