World number one Harry Meade and Britain’s Olympic gold medal-winning team are among the nominated entries for the British squad at the Agria FEI European Eventing Championships.
Harry moved to the top of the eventing world rankings for the first time this month, heading a British top three. Tom McEwen is second, and Ros Canter third – both of whom are bidding for a team spot. The Europeans take place on home soil at Blenheim Palace from 18 to 21 September.
The list includes 18 combinations, and Ros is the only rider to have three horses named; her Paris gold medallist, two-time Badminton winner and Burghley winner Lordships Graffalo, her 2023 Pau and 2025 Luhmühlen CCI5* winner Izilot DHI and MHS Seventeen.
British European Eventing Championships nominated entries
The full list of entries (in alphabetical order by rider surname) is:
Ros Canter with 13-year-old gelding Izilot DHI
Owners: Alex Moody and rider
Breeder: B S Wichers
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Breeding: by Zavell VDL, out of a mare by Cavalier
Ros Canter with 12-year-old gelding Lordships Graffalo
Owners: Michele and Archie Saul
Breeder: Lordships Stud and Pennie Wallace
Breeding: by Grafenstolz, out of a mare by Rock King
Ros Canter with 12-year-old gelding MHS Seventeen
Owners: Deirdre Johnston and Lady Milnes Coates
Breeder: Mary Brennan
Breeding: by Callahan, out of a mare by Qudam Junior I
Bubby Upton with 10-year-old gelding Its Cooley Time
Owner: the Five Time Syndicate and rider
Breeder: Ishennisnag Stud
Breeding: by Quality Time TN, out of a mare by Heartbreaker
The grooms for each horse have not been confirmed, but will be included in the final team announcement.
A British Equestrian spokesperson said selection decisions are subject to athletes’ and horses’ maintaining fitness and performance. The squad of six combinations who will travel to Blenheim will be announced in mid to late August.
“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,” she said.
“British Equestrian is also extremely grateful for the support we enjoy from our partners – Agria, Bates Saddles, D&H, 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.”
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
