Back-to-back Badminton dream ends for reigning champion while first-timer climbs from 46th to place on podium

There has been drama during the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials cross-country phase as dressage leaders, Ros Canter and Izilot DHI have retired from the competition.

From the off, the 11-year-old 2023 Pau winner Izilot DHI, who is renowned for his spookiness, looked to have his eyes on stalks. They were clear until the first part of the Mars Badminton Lake at fence 10ABCD...