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British-based American rider Tiana Coudray riding Cancaras Girl scored a personal best dressage score on the first day of MARS Badminton Horse Trials and is now in the lead at this early stage of the competition.
The penultimate 2026 FEI World Championship qualifier for para dressage riders on Australian soil is underway at Boneo Park, held as part of the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular (8-10 May) and hosted by the team at Carlton Performance Horses.
Australian rider Simone Pearce delivered standout performances at Mannheim CDI4*, highlighted by a personal best in the Grand Prix.
Warwick McLean delivered standout results at Aachen Dressage Days with a victory and podium finish on rising star Abtwald’s Goetterfunke in the CDI1* Small Tour, while also enjoying solid results alongside fellow Australian William Matthew in the CDI3* Big Tour.
Ballarat International Horse Trials saw young rider Lamoza Velisha enjoy a winning debut at CCI4*S level with Call Me Cooley, while Shashank Singh Kataria returned from injury to win the CCI3*S with Icaro B, and Edward Darby took out the CCI2*S riding Charismatic Day.
Although Australia’s sole entrant has withdrawn, there are six Kiwi combinations to follow at the 2026 MARS Badminton Horse Trials – where the action begins with the first horse inspection on Wednesday.
In episode twelve of 'The Equestrian's Inner Life' podcast, host Pernille Hogg speaks with world-renowned breathwork master Dan Brulé.