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A summer of success: Celebrating achievements across equestrian sport

Monday, 08 September 2025

As the warm days of summer begin to fade, we've taken a moment to look back on a season filled with the very best of equestrian sport. While many eyes have been focused on the FEI European Championships series for senior dressage, eventing, jumping and para dressage, there have been a whole host of really exciting events taking place amongst our member bodies, so let's celebrate some unforgettable performances, brilliant results and the unique partnerships that makes our sport so special.

Pony Club

International Mounted Games Exchange 2025 – 9 August

Hosted by Great Britain, with the finale taking place during the annual JCB Pony Club Championships in Warwickshire, the event brough teams from Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. It was a tightly fought competition, with the home side coming out on top. 

• FIRST – Great Britain

Horseback Archery

Our newest member body is bringing fresh energy to the federation, with rising stars ready to make their mark.

British National Championships and Grassroots Championships – 8–11 August

The event took place in in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Over three days, 26 British athletes battled it out for the honour of winning the British Grassroots Champion & National Champion 2025 titles.

• 2025 Senior Walk Grassroots Champion – Amy Lewis
• 2025 Senior Walk Grassroots Reserve Champion – Seraya Sigsworth
• 2025 Junior Walk Grassroots Champion – Alastair Errington
• 2025 Senior Canter Grassroots Champion – Seraya Sigsworth
• 2025 Senior Canter Grassroots Reserve Champion – Katrin Padel
• 2025 Junior Canter Grassroots Champion – Grace Bateson

Endurance

It’s been a packed and successful summer for Endurance GB, with riders and their incredible equine partners taking on challenges at home and across the world.

Ripolles CEIYJ2* 120km – 23 August

Taking place at the Country Club Hipic Del Ripolles in Girona region of north-east Spain, this particular category is open to athletes aged between 14 and 21 years old. 

• GOLD – Suzy Todd and Bank Creek Gabby

Thetford Endurance CEI3* 140km – 16 August

The event, which takes place on the beautiful Rushford and Shadwell Estates and this year had a new organiser team, attracted competitors from the UK and abroad. 

CEN 160km

• GOLD – Emma Martin
• SILVER – Amie Grainger
• BRONZE – Victoria Davies

CEI3* 140km

• SILVER – Linda Cowperthwaite
• BRONZE – Fional Griffiths

Alice Ingram was the sole British competitor in the CEI3* 160km with Best Off Du Vallois (Herbie). They completed the race – their fourth consecutive CEI3* race – in fine style, presenting in under two minutes at each vet check, despite it only being six months since Alice gave birth to her second child. 

Jullianges, France – 4–5 August

It was a busy few days for British athlete Rebecca Pinder, who had multiple rides entered at the Jullianges event in south-east France. 

CEI2* 120km

• 6th – Rebecca Pinder and AMA Ryllis

CEI3* 160km

• SILVER – Rebecca Pinder and Gable Armor

Young Horse World Championships, France – 2 August

Taking place at the Hippodrome de Jullianges the week before, the FEI Endurance Young Horse World Championships was a showcase of up-and-coming equine talent within the sport. The event is open to horses aged eight and features a 120km course over mixed terrain. 

• 6th – Maisie Raikes and Hermione De Perros

Eventing

For eventing’s young riders and their equine partners, these championships marked an important stage in their competitive journey. It's a chance to step up, showcase their devotion and demonstrate the promising partnerships that will shape the future of the discipline.

FEI Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors, 20–24 August

The combined championship took place in Strzegom, Poland and featured some of the most talented young athletes currently in the sport. Both teams were under the management of Chef d'Equipe Darrell Scaife. 

Junior championship

• GOLD - Ella Howard with Marchwood

Ella Howard with Marchwood (Image courtesy of FEI)

Young Rider championship

• TEAM BRONZE
  • Isabelle Cook and Mexican Law
  • Jasmine Underwood and Indian Girl G
  • Anya Strilkowski and K 
  • Elizabeth Barratt and Big Boss Melo

Find out more about the competition here.

FEI Eventing European Championships for Ponies 2025

The event took place in Le Mans, France, with the team under the management of Chef d'Equipe Camilla Kruger. Also there to support the squad were Performance Coach Nicola Wilson, Performance Vet Debbie Jackson and Performance Equine Physiotherapist Annabelle Galt

TEAM SILVER

• Arabella Henderson and Our Billy Eile
• Alice Fraser and Bookhamlodge Pennylane
• Florence Drewitt and Battlestown Delight
• Annabel Ridgway and Akim De L'arquerie

INDIVIDUAL BRONZE: Annabel Ridgway (GBR)

Annabel Ridgeway BRONZE (Image courtesy of FEI)

Carriage-driving

The carriage driving squads, alongside their remarkable equine teams, took to the championships in style, leaving their mark with a series of impressive achievements.

FEI Para Driving World Championship Singles, 3–7 September

The squad of six drivers, plus their backsteppers and suppor team, headed to Lähden, Germany for this year's championship under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Julie Camm. In total, their group comprised 33 people, seven ponies, 10 carriages, four quadbikes, one tramper and three mobility scooters – an incredible feat of logistics! 

TEAM BRONZE

• Debbie Daniel
• Emily Ham (3rd place in cones)
• Jayne McGarvie

You can rewatch all the action on the FEI YouTube channel. 

FEI Driving World Championship for Pairs, 20–24 August

The pairs driving squad made history in Beekbergen, the Netherlands, under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe David Matthews. This marked the nation’s first team medal at a Horse Pairs World Championships for 28 years, while Roger Campbell's individual silver was the first individual medal for Great Britain at a Horse Pairs World Championships in 42 years.

• TEAM SILVER
• INDIVIDUAL SILVER – Roger Campbell
• 4th - Tara Wilkinson
• 34th - Peter Bennett

Roger Campbell TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SILVER (Image courtesy of FEI)

UK Polocrosse Association

Congratulations to all the teams who came together for the National Championships, from seasoned players to the newest faces, showcasing their skill and unique teamwork with fellow players and their horses.

Polocrosse National Championships 2025, 20 August

The finale of the UK Polocrosse season took place last weekend at Little Bentley Polo Club and saw three days of excitement, entertainment, sportsmanship and truly brilliant horse power.

British Horseball association

The proud team at British Horseball Association had an unforgettable week at the European Championships in Le Mans.

FIHB European Championships 2025, 29 July – 3 August

The event took place in Le Mans, north-west France and featured a range of youth age categories. Great Britain fielded teams in the U16 and U21 categories.

Under 16s – 4th

Despite narrowly missing out on a podium finish in a nail-biting 4–3 match against Portugal, it was a brilliant overall performance from a team where seven of the eight players were making their British team debut.

Under 21s – 6th

This was a week of big learning moments, huge growth and memories that will last a lifetime. The Under 21s showed their strength, and while the result wasn’t what they hoped for, the foundations for the future of horseball have been well and truly laid. 

British equestrian Vaulting

August saw the championship double-whammy for our British vaulters, who put on captivating performances for the judges, combining athleisicm and artistry for a spectular show.

FEI World Vaulting Championships for Youth Vaulters, 30 July – 3 August

This year's championships took place in Stadl Paura, Austria, with the British squad under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Lucy Bell. 

Young Vaulters Female Individual

• Ursula Levett, with Soel'rings Million Voices and lunger Pauline Riedl – 17th
• Abigail Ward, with Shannondale Jedi and lunger Pauline Riedl – 22nd

Rewatch the action via the FEI YouTube channel. 

FEI Vaulting European Vaulting Championships for Seniors, 30 July – 3 August

Taking place over the same week, the senior competition saw young pair Ursual Levett and Abigail Ward stepping forward to compete as a pair in the pas-de-deux competition. 

Senior Pas-de-Deux (Pairs) 

• 7th – Ursula Levett and Abigail Ward, with Soel'ring Million Voices and lunger Pauline Riedl