Title: Ros Canter Clinches Second Badminton Horse Trials Victory in Tribute to Late Mentor
Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter won the Badminton Horse Trials for the second time in her career on Lordships Graffalo. The pair, who claimed the title in 2023, regained it following a clear round in the showjumping.
Britain’s Canter was second after the dressage and cross country elements behind compatriot Oliver Townend, who won the 2009 event. But Townend, last out on board Cooley Rosalent, knocked down a rail in the showjumping finale to slip to second overall.
Canter, who was part of the British eventing team to win gold in the Paris Olympics last summer, dedicated her victory to her coach and mentor Caroline Moore, who died two months ago. "This was for Caroline Moore, she was by my side my whole career," Canter told Horse and Hound. "I’m so pleased I managed to make her proud. It’s the first time I’ve done anything without her. Not only was she my trainer and mentor, but also the best friend."
Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter secured her second victory at the Badminton Horse Trials, riding Lordships Graffalo to triumph in 2023. After finishing second in the dressage and cross-country phases, Canter clinched the title with a clear round in the showjumping, while her competitor Oliver Townend, who led after the earlier events, fell to second place after knocking down a rail.
Canter’s win is particularly poignant as she dedicated it to her late coach and mentor, Caroline Moore, who passed away two months prior. She expressed her gratitude, stating that Moore had been a significant part of her career and a close friend.
This victory marks a significant moment for Canter, as it is her first major achievement since Moore’s passing, highlighting the emotional weight of the win and her desire to honor her mentor’s legacy.
