Olympic gold medallist set to compete at Belsay Horse Trials

Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett on London 52 <i>(Image: Maxime David Photography)</i>
Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett on London 52 (Image: Maxime David Photography)
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Dual British Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett is among the top riders set to compete at this year’s Belsay International Horse Trials.

The Northumbrian event runs from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17, and features the Houghton Country CCI4*-S class, with more than 100 entries.

Collett will compete on her renowned horse London 52, alongside other stars including reigning world champions Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir.

Last year’s CCI4*-S winner Piggy March returns with a new partner, MCS Maverick.

Collett said: "I’m very excited about making my first visit to Belsay – I’ve heard so many good reports about it.

"He’s just a dream – I get to appreciate him every day, but it’s so lovely to see other people appreciate seeing him and I know that he will love the crowds at Belsay."

Additional entries include 5* winner Ros Canter, Olympian Gemma Stevens, and New Zealand medallist Tim Price.

Belsay organiser Laura de Wesselow said: "I’m thrilled that we’ve received such brilliant entries for Belsay.

"It really goes to show what a great success our inaugural CCI4* event in 2025 was, and once more proves that Belsay has become really popular with the very best riders in the world."

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