‘I’m delighted as he’s still low mileage’: rider storms into early Bramham Horse Trials CCI4*-S dressage lead

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Bramham Horse Trials dressage: Jesse Campbell and Gambesie
Jesse Campbell riding GAMBESIE during the dressage phase of the CCI-S 4* at the Bramham International Horse Trials
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New Zealand’s Jesse Campbell and Gambesie have taken the early lead in the Bramham Horse Trials dressage in the Land Rover CCI4*-S section. The combination scored 28.6, with Caroline Powell and the Chris Mann-owned Greenacres Special Cavalier in second on 31.9.

“I’m delighted – he’s still a bit low mileage so it’s great to get him in the arena,” said Jesse after his test. “There were a few little little baby mistakes, for example going down the centreline disunited is probably not what you want to do – it’s kind of one-O-one of dressage! – but on the whole I’m really happy with him.”

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.