Over 2,000 Horses and Riders Compete at a Record Breaking Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

2026-09-28T14:59:46+00:00

Under sunny skies at Blenheim Palace, over 35,500 visitors watched history in the making as Team GB stalwart Tom McEwen claimed victory in both major classes at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, 17 to 20 September. Across four action-packed days, more than 2,000 riders and horses took to Blenheim’s celebrated turf, competing in 10 events that spanned grassroots competitions to elite four-star eventing. Pre-event EquiRatings* firm favourite Tom McEwen far exceeded expectations as he not only captured the GFS Saddles 8 & 9-Year-Old CCI4*-S title, but also dominated the Agria CCI4*-L, claiming both first and second place. Following on ...

Over 2,000 Horses and Riders Compete at a Record Breaking Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials2026-09-28T14:59:46+00:00

Tom McEwen Smashes All Records by Doing the Double at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

2026-09-20T18:26:05+00:00

Britain's Tom McEwen made history today (Sunday 20 September) at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, as the first ever rider to win both the Agria CCI4*-L and the GFS Saddles CCI4*-S 8 & 9-Year-Old in the same year. He topped off a spectacular weekend by finishing in first and second places in the CCI4*-L, his two horses separated by just 0.1 of a penalty. By the time Tom went into the arena as last to go on Jo and James Lambert and Penny Barker's nine-year-old Irish sport horse The Fieldmaster, he had already secured victory whatever happened. He could ...

Tom McEwen Smashes All Records by Doing the Double at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials2026-09-20T18:26:05+00:00

Team GB Powerhouse Tom McEwen Leads the Field as Day Three Closes

2026-09-19T18:11:10+00:00

British Olympic and world gold medallist Tom McEwen enjoyed a superb day at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials and is now dominating the leaderboard in both competitions. He now holds first and second places in the Agria CCI4*-L after cross-country and leads the GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year-old CCI4*-S class after the show jumping phase. Packed crowds enjoyed a thrilling day of cross-country action against the splendid backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Blenheim Palace. The elusive optimum time of 10 minutes 8 seconds, achieved by only one rider, played an influential part and considerably reshuffled the ...

Team GB Powerhouse Tom McEwen Leads the Field as Day Three Closes2026-09-19T18:11:10+00:00

International Stars Dominate on Day Two of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

2026-09-18T17:42:36+00:00

Thousands of people from across the region gathered to revel in all things great British eventing, in the iconic Capability Brown Blenheim Palace parklands as day two of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials got underway. The action continued with more dressage in the Agria CCI4*-L and GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old CCI4*-S, with last-minute shake-ups and jostling around the middle ranks. Australian Oliver Barratt, who ended day one in the Agria CCI4*-L top spot, held his lead for the entire second day, despite great work from British riders Tom McEwen and Alexander Bragg doing their best to ...

International Stars Dominate on Day Two of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials2026-09-18T17:42:36+00:00

Southern Hemisphere Riders Overtake British Rivals to Lead the Rankings at Lunch on Friday at Blenheim

2026-09-18T13:09:08+00:00

The second day of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials began with bright sunshine and bright talent taking to the Palace Arena at the iconic Oxfordshire venue. The action got underway early with riders competing across the two competitions, the Agria CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old Class. At the end of day one, young Australian rider Oliver Barratt was in prime position in the Agria CCI4*-L dressage, a spot he has held today as of the mid-day break. But, in a shake-up of the leaderboard, Team GB stalwart Tom McEwen has been bumped to third ...

Southern Hemisphere Riders Overtake British Rivals to Lead the Rankings at Lunch on Friday at Blenheim2026-09-18T13:09:08+00:00

Australia Steals the Show on Day One of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

2026-09-18T09:15:01+00:00

Oxfordshire’s premier equestrian event, the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, kicked off today at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site, as riders began their conquest for the top spot, with Australian and Great Britain riders coming up trumps early on. Dressage was the name of the game on day one, as riders took to the arenas to showcase their talent and skill. As the gates opened, Tom McEwen was the first to take to the CCI4*-S GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old arena, scoring a strong 27.2 on Brookfield Danny de Muze and permanently securing the prime position. At ...

Australia Steals the Show on Day One of the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials2026-09-18T09:15:01+00:00

Action Kicks Off at Blenheim with Australia and Great Britain Leading the Lunchtime Charge

2026-09-17T14:11:01+00:00

Following rain showers, bright sunshine blazed through and the action got underway at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, with riders competing across the two competitions, the Agria CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old Class. The dressage phase of the event started with a bang, with British eventing stalwart, and Aachen gold medallist Tom McEwen commencing proceedings in the CCI4*-S competition, with his horse Brookfield Danny de Muze. As the competition breaks for lunch, he is still in the lead, with a 27.2 score, with Swedish rider Therese Viklund and her horse Sella following close behind, with a 29.1 score. In the Agria CCI4*-L competition, it is Australian ...

Action Kicks Off at Blenheim with Australia and Great Britain Leading the Lunchtime Charge2026-09-17T14:11:01+00:00

Silver Boots and Tweed Shine on the Trot-Up Runway at Blenheim

2026-09-17T11:11:38+00:00

The Trot-Up, sponsored by Speedi-Beet, played out in the sunshine at Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials this afternoon (Wednesday 16 September). The Palace made for a magnificent backdrop as 77 horses were accepted in the CCI4*-L. Riders presented the horses to the Ground Jury, consisting of President Niki Herbert, Judy Hancock and James Rooney. The Vet Delegate was Caroline George. The Best Dressed competition sponsored by Hiho Silver was judged by Hiho’s ‘King of the Road’ Andrew Ransford. Winners were Susie Berry (IRE) and Jack Pinkney (GB). “Susie’s silver boots definitely got my attention,” commented Andrew. “Jack also looked impeccable ...

Silver Boots and Tweed Shine on the Trot-Up Runway at Blenheim2026-09-17T11:11:38+00:00

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