Tuesday 14th of April 2026
Eventing

DAY 1 – The St James’s Place Barbury Horse Trials

Italy’s Stella Benatti riding Zaron narrowly lead the CiC three star competition (section b) at the end of the first day of dressage at the St James’s Place Barbury International Horse Trials. Stella, the penultimate competitor on day one, scored a dressage of 42.2 to put her at the top of the overnight leader board.

Laura Collett and Grand Manoeuvre © Adam Dale

Laura Collett and Grand Manoeuvre © Adam Dale

However, British riders dominate the next four placings; Laura Collett and Grand Manoeuvre on 42.6, Tom Mckewan and Staff Des Champs on 46.1, Paul Simms and Glengarnock 48.8. In equal fifth place are Alexander Whewell riding Chakiris Star and Oliver Townend and Note Worthy (49.7). The second day of dressage for the CiC 3 star continues tomorrow.

Overnight leaders of the CiC 2 star sections

Section C

Secret Night – William Fox-Pitt – 41.1

Section D

Nobilis 18 – Chris Burton – 35.6

Section E

Joyride – Tom McKewan 44.2

For full results of today’s competition http://www.bdwp.co.uk/bar/16

The Barbury International Horse Trials continues tomorrow and culminates on Sunday with the CiC cross-country, featuring leg three of the Event Rider Masters.  Tickets for the Barbury International Horse Trials start from £15 per person per day.  Children under 12 years go free.   For information and tickets visit barburyhorsetrials.co.uk or call 01672 516125 @Barburycastle #BeautifulBarbury

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