The Chedington Bicton Horse Trials first trot-up this afternoon took place against a scenic wooded backdrop, with gleaming horses and smartly dressed riders – check out some of the competitors below…
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Felicity Collins sports a short jacket and heeled boots to present her mother Vicky and Avrina Milton’s RSH Contend Or.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
DHI Purple Rain, owned by Ro Audley, Amy Drummond, Beryl Chaplin and Belinda Drummond, shows some airs above the ground as Francis Whittington leads him up.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Gemma Tattersall, in a jacket with matching collar and boots, presents Christopher Stone’s Chilli Knight at the Bicton Horse Trials first trot-up.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Georgie Spence was the final rider to come forward this afternoon, but cut a dash with her flowery trousers. She rides her own and Suzanne Doggett’s Halltown Harley.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Harry Mutch won the Hiho Silver-sponsored best-dressed male prize for his outfit. He is pictured with Carole Mutch’s HD Bronze.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Izzy Taylor brings forward The Lancer Stud’s Fonbherna Lancer.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Olympic team gold medallist Oliver Townend trots up MHS King Joules, who belongs to Tom Joule.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Pippa Funnell with Barbara and Nicholas Walkinshaw’s Billy Walk On. Pippa won the Hiho Silver prize for the best-dressed female.
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Will Rawlin will ride his parents Andy and Miranda’s VIP Vinnie.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
James Avery’s ride Mr Sneezy, owned by Tiny Clapham and Heidi and Ian Woodhead – his groom Frankie Murrell won the prize for the best turned-out horse, given by Smart Grooming.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Ros Canter and Pencos Crown Jewel, owned by Annie Makin and Kate James.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Sam Griffiths sports bright blue trousers and stripey socks as he trots up Gurtera Cher, owned by Rodney Bennett and The Kim and Imogen Syndicate.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Ireland’s Sarah Dowley presents her own Rubix Kube in a summery dress and jacket.
Horse & Hound magazine, out every Thursday, is packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice. Find how you can enjoythe magazine deliveredto your door every week, plus options to upgrade your subscription to access ouronline servicethat brings you breaking news and reports as well as other benefits.
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.
