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Why we’re excited about it: it‘s the final five-star of the year and a strong field is set to do battle in France. British contenders include eventing World Championships reserves Kirsty Chabert and Classic VI, 2019 Burghley Horse Trials winners Pippa Funnell and MGH Grafton Street and 2021 Luhmühlen Horse Trials winners Mollie Summerland and Charly Van Ter Heiden, who return to the site where they made a successful five-star debut in 10th in 2020.
2. Knowsley Estate High Profile Show, Aintree International EC, Merseyside
Dates: 27-30 October
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Why we’re excited about it: High Profile shows are always a great opportunity to see the country’s top riders in action, often with younger or upcoming horses, or as preparation for other major events. This year’s Aintree addition to the calendar is no exception, with the likes of Emile Faurie and Fiona Bigwood set to be in action at grand prix level. There will also be much interest surrounding Annabella Pidgley’s entry into the top class with Gio, the gelding who carried Charlotte Dujardin to four medals in 2021. Annabella, 17, and Gio only recently made their grand prix debut as a combination – this being Annabella’s first ever venture into top level – and so there will be much excitement around the opportunity to see them in action at Aintree. There are several other big names amongst the entries at lower levels, too, including Becky Moody and Sadie Smith both in action at small tour with exciting rides.
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Why we’re excited about it: ponies and their riders will be travelling from across the nations to compete at South View for one of the key dates in the calendar for junior riders. There are championship grands prix to contest, a host of qualifiers as well as the ever-popular team events where national glory is at stake.
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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.
