The 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials entries are out – and champions Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo are set to return to defend their title.
Ros, who received Badminton Horse Trials with “Walter” in 2023 and 2025, and gave start to her second little one this 12 months, tops the stellar record of entries for this 12 months’s occasion (6-10 Might), all competing for a prime prize of £125,000.
“Ros Canter, who’s quantity 5 on the planet, and the good Lordships Graffalo have already galloped into the report books as the one mixture to win two Badmintons and two Burghleys,” a Badminton spokesperson mentioned. “A 3rd victory right here collectively would seal their place within the sporting canon of all time.”
Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent and Austin O’ Connor with Colorado Blue, who got here second and third final 12 months respectively, are on the record. Harry Meade, the world primary, has 5 horses to select from as he eyes a primary five-star victory and is prone to begin on three of the 5.
European champion Laura Collett is entered with the up-and-coming Bling, Emily King with Valmy Biats, with whom she has been positioned for the previous two years, and Gemma Stevens with Chilli Morning sons Chilli Knight and Chilli King.
David Doel has three horses entered. He’s anticipated to start out on Midnight Rollercoaster and Ferro Level, and fly Galileo Nieuwmoed to Kentucky as an alternative. Bubby Upton brings ahead her veteran campaigner Cola.
Former winners in 2026 Badminton Horse Trials entries
Boyd Martin and Tim Worth will symbolize the US and New Zealand respectively, with Miks Grasp C and five-star winner Falco. Tim’s countrywoman Caroline Powell and Greenacres Particular Cavalier, the 2024 champions, are additionally within the combine in addition to 2018 Badminton winner Jonelle Worth, with Chilli’s Midnight Star.
“It’s all the time a thrill that so most of the world’s prime riders need to return to Badminton in addition to the primary timers aiming to ‘tick the field’ and be a part of historical past,” mentioned Badminton director Jane Tuckwell. “It’s going to be one other thrilling competitors and can present, we hope, some tips to medallists on the World Championships in Aachen this 12 months.”
Austin O’Connor has additionally entered with Sixmilewater, who made his debut at CCI5* final 12 months.
“Badminton is the top of the game and I’m excited to be heading there once more,” he mentioned.
Badminton first-timers embrace Sam Ecroyd, who mentioned the ambition to trip on the British spring five-star has “pushed my entire profession”.
“It’s been a long-time ambition for so long as I can keep in mind and to be there this 12 months with Boleybawn LeCrae feels surreal,” he mentioned. “I’m very a lot wanting ahead to the problem.”
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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Enthusiastic about equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all elements of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, during which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping reveals by way of to worldwide championships.
