Eventing

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Although Australia’s sole entrant has withdrawn, there are six Kiwi combinations to follow at the 2026 MARS Badminton Horse Trials – where the action begins with the first horse inspection on Wednesday.

Australia’s Grace Kay has delivered a standout performance at the Strzegom Spring Open, claiming victory in the CCI3*S aboard Harthill Samba in a competitive field.

American Will Coleman has won the CCI5*-L at Kentucky Three-Day Event with Diabolo, while Australian Sophia Hill finished inside the top ten with her off-the-track Thoroughbred Humble Glory.

New Zealand’s Monica Spencer and her Thoroughbred gelding Artist have retained their lead in the CCI5*-L at Kentucky Three-Day Event, with fellow Thoroughbred Humble Glory also going clear and under time for Australian Sophia Hill.

New Zealand’s Monica Spencer leads the CCI5*L at Kentucky Three-Day Event with her Thoroughbred Artist, with a very impressive score of 22.3. Australians Ema Klugman and Sophia Hill are placed 22nd and 23rd ahead of Saturday’s influential cross country phase.

American William Coleman and Diabolo – a horse formerly produced in Australia by Gemma Tinney – leads the CCI5*L field at Kentucky Three-Day Event, with Sophia Hill and Humble Glory also completing their dressage test on day one.