‘I didn’t think I’d done anything but go clear’: Ros Canter penalties under review after Paris Olympics cross-country

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Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo on the Paris Olympics cross-country course.
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Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo did what they do best during their Paris Olympics cross-country round as anchors for the British team in the Olympic eventing competition.

They jumped a great round, stopping the clock with seven seconds to spare, but have been awarded 15 penalties for a missed flag at fence 21c, The Whimsical Woods. These penalties are under review and Ros and the British camp are “confident” they will be removed once the official video footage has been studied.

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.