A British world one-two-three, a top mare gives birth and other things the horse world is talking about

Harry Meade pilots Et Hop Du Matz to a podium finish at Kentucky 2025.

New number one

Harry Meade is the new eventing world number one rider, the first time he has topped the rankings. He leads an all-British podium; Tom McEwen stays in second place and Ros Canter is third. “It’s a great honour to be world number one, and a real milestone,” said Harry, who finished third and fourth at Defender Kentucky in April, and fourth and sixth at Badminton in May. “It’s particularly rewarding for the wider team behind me ...