High Performance News Clips October 2025

High Performance are happy to update that Sophia Hill and her thoroughbred Humble Glory have successfully completed Mars Maryland (USA) CCI5*L on their dressage score of 46.2 to be awarded 6^th place behind Swiss rider Felix Vogg and Cartania. A fabulous finish for Sophia and Hughie and we congratulate them both! Of note is that 22 competitors entered, and just 13 finished all three phases, Cross Country had 9 combinations retire or be eliminated. Full results HERE. 

The Eventing Young Horse Championships was held at Le Lion d’Angers (FRA) with the following Australian athletes competing: 
6yo (CCI2*L) 44 Competitors Sophia Bragge/Argentinus Roulette finished 24^th on 43.6 and Natasha Moody/Bay to Breakers finished 25^th on 44.2.
7yo ( CCI3*L ) 70 Competitors Kevin McNab/Newmarket Amy finished 10^th on 38.5 and 15^thon Chanel RF on 40.3 and Sammi Birch/Rosa’ Party finished 22 on 47.7. Unfortunately, young combination Ellie Fredericks/Upper Class Brit were eliminated XC. Full Results HERE. 

High Performance National Green Squad rider Bill Levett and RNH Tom Tom R finished 23rd on 53.9. Gold Squad rider Kevin McNab and Faro IMP finished 36th on 81.0. Well done to all the riders, owners, and grooms who contributed to an impressive week of sport at Pau. Full Results HERE. 

The 2025–2026 FEI Driving World Cup™ season is about to get underway, and once again, all eyes will be on Australian champion Boyd Exell as he begins his campaign to secure a remarkable 12th World Cup title. Boyd, who continues to set the benchmark in the world of four-in-hand driving, will compete at four key legs this season: Lyon (France), Maastricht (Netherlands), Geneva (Switzerland) and Stockholm (Sweden), before the series culminates in the Final at Bordeaux in February 2026.

HP are counting down the days to the Limitless Lodge 2025 Sydney International 3DE. This event will present an important qualification opportunity for domiciled riders with thoughts on the World Championships in Aachen next year, and will be held 21-23 November at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Further information can be found HERE.