Rosalind Canter Defends Title at Badminton Horse Trials
Rosalind Canter and Lordships Graffalo claimed victory at the 2026 MARS Badminton Horse Trials, finishing with a score of 25.7 after adding just 2 penalty points on cross-country day. The combination outpaced a global field of elite eventers at the historic Gloucestershire estate, securing another prestigious CCI5*-L title for the British rider.
Tim Price Secures Second Place for New Zealand
New Zealand’s Tim Price riding Falco finished in the runner-up position with a total score of 33.9. Price added 4 jumping penalties to his dressage baseline of 29.9, holding off a fierce challenge from the chasing pack over the challenging cross-country and show jumping phases.
Harry Meade Claims Third Spot with Annaghmore Valoner
Harry Meade completed the podium in third place aboard Annaghmore Valoner, finishing on a score of 35.1. Records show Meade delivered a clear cross-country round, adding only 4.8 penalties in the concluding phases to edge out Tom Jackson.
How the Leaderboard Settled Across the Top Ten
Tom Jackson and United finished fourth with a score of 35.8, followed closely by Katie Magee and Treworra in fifth at 37.3. Tayla Mason of New Zealand took sixth aboard Centennial with 38.1 penalties. Rounding out the top ten were Gaspard Maksud in seventh with Zaragoza (40.4), Felix Vogg in eighth with Cartania (40.7), Benjamin Massie in ninth with Filao de Perle (41.2), and Sarah Bullimore in tenth with Corimiro (41.7).
A Rich History at Badminton House
The Badminton Horse Trials, held each May in the park of Badminton House in South Gloucestershire, England, was first established in 1949 by the 10th Duke of Beaufort to provide training for British riders. It stands as one of only seven annual CCI5*-L events classified by the Fédération Équestre Internationale and forms part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing alongside Kentucky and Burghley.
Official Final Standings
| Rider | Horse | Nation | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalind Canter | Lordships Graffalo | GBR | 25.7 |
| Tim Price | Falco | NZL | 33.9 |
| Harry Meade | Annaghmore Valoner | GBR | 35.1 |
| Tom Jackson | United | GBR | 35.8 |
| Katie Magee | Treworra | GBR | 37.3 |
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