Individual glory for Laura Collett, a resurgent Irish team, and other news to wrap up the Blenheim European Championships

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Bronze medallists JL Dublin ridden by Tom McEwen (left) and individual gold medalist Laura Collett holds the union flag aloft on board London 52, who is wearing his winners rug on their lap of honour in front of Blenheim Palace.
Laura Collett (London 52, right) and Tom McEwen (JL Dublin) enjoy their lap of honour after winning individual gold and bronze respectively.
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What a fitting climax it was as eventing fans at Blenheim Palace were treated to two British individual Blenheim European Championships medals. Germany were in a league of their own in the team competition, but we expect the celebrations in the Irish camp to be extensive – both on location and back home – after their first Europeans team podium in 30 years.

If you haven’t been able to follow the day as it unfolded, then we have all the highlights here for you to enjoy…

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.