At the 40th FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships for Young Horses held at Mondial du Lion in France, British rider Tom McEwen and his Irish-bred horse Brookfield Danny De Muze won the seven-year-old title with a flawless double clear round, scoring 29.6. McEwen praised the horse’s modern athleticism, highlighting its speed, agility, and jumping ability, which helped them navigate a challenging course. The event showcased emerging talent, with notable performances including Belgium’s Lara de Liedekerke-Meier finishing second in the seven-year-old class and winning the six-year-old championship with Tara Van Het Leliehof.

The championships underscored their role in developing future elite eventers, with riders like Ireland’s Ian Cassells and France’s Benjamin Massié also delivering strong results. De Liedekerke-Meier described her six-year-old mare as a future superstar, emphasizing the importance of team support and resilience in achieving success. Overall, the event reaffirmed its status as a premier platform for identifying and nurturing the next generation of world and Olympic eventing champions.