At the 2026 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country phase, US rider Tiana Coudray, who had been in second place after dressage, encountered difficulties with her horse Cancaras Girl, including a trip at fence 18ab and breaking frangible devices at fence 30abc, resulting in time faults and penalties under review. Despite these setbacks, she completed the course. British rider Katie Magee impressed with a clear round on Treworra, moving into second place behind Sarah Bullimore, while Ireland’s Lucy Latta secured third place with a strong performance on RCA Patron Saint, finishing just five seconds over the time.
The event saw several incidents, including a fall by 21-year-old US rider Cassie Sanger at the water complex, though both horse and rider were unharmed. Other competitors faced penalties or retirements due to course challenges, such as Jesse Campbell’s appeal against penalties for taking an alternative route and Emma Hyslop-Webb being pulled up for control issues. Kylie Roddy achieved a personal milestone by completing her first Badminton cross-country despite a run-out, emphasizing the significance of finishing this prestigious event. The article also provides information on how to watch the event live and follow updates through various platforms.
