‘If it’s not her day, it’s not her day’: Gemma Stevens on the Badminton podium after cross-country – but not with her top ride after dressage

Gemma Stevens and Jalapeno, pictured in the dressage at Badminton Horse Trials 2025.

Mars Badminton Horse Trials title contender Jalapeno is out of the competition – while her jockey Gemma Stevens remains very much in the hunt with her Bicton five-star winner Chilli Knight.

Veteran mare Jalapeno, sixth here in 2024, held third place after dressage on a score of 24.7, but walked home after picking up early cross-country penalties.

Gemma and the 17-year-old set off well across country...