Eventing

Olivia Barton and APH Sodoku have claimed victory in the CCI4*-S at the Strzegom Spring Open (9-12 April) in Poland, finishing atop a 30-combination field.

For Jess Somerfield, the road to a five-star has never been straightforward – and perhaps that’s exactly what makes it so special.

There’s a strong contingent of Kiwis comfortably ensconced in Australia ready for the Adelaide Equestrian Festival and keen to lay claim to the Oceania Championships – both the senior and young rider.

Olympic medallists and world champions headline a star-studded Badminton Horse Trials, where Australia’s Olivia ‘Golly’ Barton prepares for her debut with Hollyander HG.

The Adelaide Equestrian Festival (16-19 April) is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet, with a strong field of combinations confirmed across the classes and anticipation building for the southern hemisphere’s only CCI5*L.

Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture delivered another standout performance at Tamworth International Eventing, while Andrew Cooper and Carlene Barton also secured impressive FEI victories over the weekend.

The Australian duo of Sophia Hill and Humble Glory have cruised around the CCI4*S at The Event at TerraNova in Florida, finishing free of jump faults as they now look ahead to their main goal: Kentucky Three-Day Event (23-26 April).