Seventeen banners hoisted at Blenheim Palace
The Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials are back for their 35th edition, hosting this year's Agria FEI Eventing European Championships. The championship, currently underway, has attracted riders and horses from all over Europe, with nine nations participating.
Competitive tension is high at the event, as riders prepare for the three-day competition that tests their skill, speed, and endurance. The order of nations is as follows: Norway, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Turkey, Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands, Hungary, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Germany, France, Ireland, Czech Republic, and Luxembourg.
The reigning champions, Great Britain, are seventh in the order of nations, with Yasmin Ingham on Rehy DJ leading the British team. Ingham will be joined by Tom McEwen (JL Dublin) and Laura Collett (London 52) in the dressage phase.
Germany, aiming to defend their title, will be led by Michael Jung, the only former European champion. Jung will ride FischerChipmunk FRH, the Olympic gold medalist, for the German team. German rider Jung will be the anchor for the team, providing a strong finish for their competitive lineup.
Switzerland's Nadja Minder on Toblerone was the first to enter the arena at 10:30 for the judges' evaluation. The judging panel for the event consists of Sandy Phillips (president of the ground jury, GB), Katrin Eichinger-Kniely from Austria, and Valerie Pride from the United States.
Notable participants include Kumru Say, who is making history as the first representative of Turkey to participate in an eventing championship. Say's presence adds a unique flavour to the competition, as she represents a growing interest in equestrian sports in Turkey.
The last time these championships were held at Blenheim Palace was 20 years ago, and the Duke of Marlborough declared that the palace owes much of its existence to the strength and reliability of the horse. The Agria FEI Eventing European Championship promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the skill and dedication of the riders and their horses.
For updates and results, visit bpiht.co.uk. The opening ceremony for the championship took place at the main arena yesterday, marking the official start of the three-day event. The nation that will only begin competing later in the course of the Agria FEI Eventing European Championships at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results.
As the competition progresses, we can expect to see some thrilling performances and close competition. Stay tuned for updates on the Agria FEI Eventing European Championships at Blenheim Palace.
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