Monday, 18 August 2025
British Equestrian and the British Eventing Selectors can today confirm the six eventing athletes and their horses that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our definite entries for the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025, set to take place on home soil at Blenheim Palace, from 18–21 September.
Definite entries for the British Equestrian Eventing Squad, in partnership with Agria, are listed below in alphabetical order by athlete surname:
Laura Collett (35) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 16yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, Breeder: Ocke Riewerts GER, Groom: Tilly Hughes)
Caroline Harris (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie Anne Richardson and Heather Royle’s D. Day (bay, gelding, 11yrs, 16.1hh, Billy Mexico x Dilum XX, Breeder: Fiona Olivier GBR, Groom: Nellie Smith)
Yasmin Ingham (28) based in Nantwich, Cheshire and originally from The Isle of Man, with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Rehy DJ (bay, gelding, 15yrs, 16.2hh, Tinarana’s Inspector x Big Sink Hope, Breeder: Noell Russell IRL, Groom: Alison Bell)
Piggy March (45) from Maidwell, Northamptonshire, with Jayne McGivern’s Halo (grey, stallion, 12yrs, 16.2hh, Humphrey 61 x Contender, Breeder: Bernard Hobe GER, Groom: Hannah Chowen)
Tom McEwen (34) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 14yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, Breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER, Groom: Adam Short)
Bubby Upton (26) from Newmarket, Suffolk, with the Five Time Syndicate and her own Its Cooley Time (grey, gelding, 10yrs, 16.1hh, Quality Time TN x Heartbreaker, Breeder: Ishennisnag Stud IRL, Groom: Kirsty Campbell)
Selection decisions are subject to the athlete and horse maintaining fitness and performance.
Eventing Performance Manager Richard Waygood commented; “This is a really exciting group of horses and riders, which combines experience alongside new talent – both human and equine. We’re fortunate to have Laura and Tom returning with their accomplished Olympic rides, it’s a new championship ride for Yaz, while Piggy brings forward her next generation championship horse. Both Bubby and Caroline have been in outstanding recent form and are worthy debutants – it’s exciting for our sport to have new faces in the squad.
“Overall, the line-up is ideal for current and future performance as we look toward next year’s FEI World Championships and LA28, while still being competitive at Blenheim. I’d also like to thank all of our owners for their support and the faith they put in our World Class Programme.”
British Eventing Chief Executive Rosie Williams added; “We are delighted to announce the squad selected to represent Great Britain at this year’s European Championships at Blenheim. Hosting such a prestigious event on home soil is a huge moment for our sport, and we look forward to seeing the entire community—members, supporters, and fans—come together to cheer the team on. We wish every member of the squad the very best of luck.”
“Huge congratulations to those selected for the British Squad ahead of the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship.
“They should feel immensely proud of what they’ve achieved to date, and we at Agria are honoured to be title sponsors of this iconic event, returning to home soil for the first time in 20 years at the magnificent Blenheim Palace. Everyone here at Agria wishes the entire squad the very best of luck in these final weeks of preparation and of course, at the competition itself. I can promise we will be the ones shouting them on at the top of our voices from the sidelines!" encourages, Vicki Wentworth, CEO of Agria UK
The funding that the British Equestrian World Class Programme receives from the National Lottery and UK Sport is pivotal in preparing our teams for senior championships and supporting them on the ground.
British Equestrian is also extremely grateful for the support we enjoy from our partners – Agria, Bates Saddles, Dodson & Horrell, NAF, SEIB and Toggi – and team suppliers – Equi-Trek and Lotus Romeo. We’re indebted for the year-round support they provide to the World Class Programme and British teams, which helps us to best prepare for senior championships.