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Although Australia’s sole entrant has withdrawn, there are six Kiwi combinations to follow at the 2026 MARS Badminton Horse Trials – where the action begins with the first horse inspection on Wednesday.

Mary Hanna and Ivanhoe claimed the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle on Saturday evening at the Sydney CDI, with the Australia team ultimately taking out the Trans-Tasman Dressage Challenge.

Jodie Dunstan and Hollands Bend Highlander won the CDI3* Grand Prix Special, a high-standard CDI Juniors class impressed, and a standout CDN Grand Prix Freestyle performance was a fitting end to day three at the Sydney CDI.

Alexandra Medved shares her experiences as part of the Victorian Amateur Owner Rider (AOR) dressage community, which she says has helped encourage her to achieve her goals – including personal best scores at this year’s Dressage and Jumping with the Stars with her four-year-old, Wonderland Formidable Love.

Day two of the 2026 Sydney CDI saw Mary Hanna win the CDI3* Grand Prix with Ivanhoe, while the Australian team took an early lead in the Trans-Tasman Dressage Challenge ahead of the deciding tests on Saturday.

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.

The 2026 Sydney CDI got underway at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on Wednesday, beginning with the CDN Intermediate II and CDN Prix St Georges classes.