Get the H&H lowdown: we’ll be creating extensive coverage of the championships on our website so make sure you bookmark the World Championships hub page (full info on how to watch and follow). The full magazine report will also be on sale on Thursday 22 September, including opinion from Mark Phillips and ground jury president Christina Klingspor. We also preview the action on this week’s podcast (out Thursday 15 September) and review it next week (out Thursday 22 September).
Why we’re excited about it: the eventing World Championships is the culmination of the international eventing year and we have high hopes for the British squad – Laura Collett (London 52), Tom McEwen (Toledo De Kerser), Oliver Townend (Ballaghmor Class), Ros Canter (Lordships Graffalo) and Yasmin Ingham (Banzai Du Loir).
2. Blenheim Horse Trials, Oxfordshire
Dates: 15-18 September
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Why we’re excited about it: the entries in the CCI4*-L include a few riders re-routing from Burghley Horse Trials – including Sarah Bullimore on Corouet, who were third after dressage at the five-star – plus the in-form combination of Georgie Goss (née Spence) and Feloupe, who won at Cornbury last weekend, while the eight- and nine-year-old CCI4*-S always throws up stars of the future.
3. LeMieux National Dressage Championships, Somerford Park, Cheshire
Dates: 15-18 September
More info: britishdressage.co.uk/national-dressage-championships/
How to follow: you can follow the action via Radio Nationals
Get the H&H lowdown: extensive online coverage during the event, plus 10 pages of detailed reports across all levels in 22 September issue of the magazine
Why we’re excited about it: the “nationals” are the pinnacle of the British dressage national calendar, with the dressage community coming together as the summer season draws to a close to enjoy and celebrate the country’s best talent across all levels from prelim up to grand prix, plus para dressage, under-21s and young horse finals too. Competition for the coveted national titles will be fierce, while the championships will also result in the 2022 British national champion being crowned at grand prix level. You can expect plenty of top riders to be in action, from Charlotte Dujardin and Laura Tomlinson to Annabella Pidgley riding Gio, as the championships return to Somerford Park in Cheshire for the second year.
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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.
