Nations Cup Success for Great Britain’s Youth Teams in Zuidwolde
Monday 01 June 2026
Great Britain's youth teams enjoyed a hugely successful week at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth 2026 in Zuidwolde, with the Pony team securing a brilliant Nations Cup victory and the Young Riders team adding a podium finish with an impressive second-place result.
Pony Team Claims Nations Cup Glory
The British Pony team rose to the occasion in spectacular style, topping the leaderboard in the Nations Cup after a thrilling battle with Ireland that went all the way to a jump-off.
Taking on the challenging 1m30 track, Tabby Morgan-Evans and Conella Li were first into the arena for Great Britain and got the team off to a solid start, finishing with four faults. Henry Leggott followed aboard Blossom's Big Claim and produced a superb clear round to keep the British challenge on track.
Raphaela Uma Dawson and MHS Glow continued the momentum with another fantastic clear round before Sophia Rogers and Neil 55 completed the first round for Great Britain, finishing on an unlucky four faults. With the best three scores to count, Great Britain headed into the second round on a score of just four faults.
The team returned for round two determined to improve on their already strong position and delivered an outstanding performance. All four combinations produced faultless rounds, allowing Great Britain to finish the second round on a perfect score of zero. Ireland matched the British effort, meaning the Nations Cup title would be decided in a tense jump-off.
With both teams once again finishing on zero faults in the jump-off, the destination of the trophy came down to the clock. Great Britain emerged victorious with a combined time of 98.50 seconds, edging out Ireland's 101.42 seconds to secure a memorable Nations Cup win.
The victory was a testament to the consistency, composure and team spirit shown by all four riders throughout the competition.
FEI Pony Nations Cup – Zuidwolde, Netherlands
1 – Great Britain – 4
Sophia Rogers & Neil 55 – 4/0/0
Raphaela Dawson & MHS Glow – 0/0/0
Henry Leggott & Blossom’s Big Claim – 0/0/0
Tabby Morgan-Evans & Conella – 4/4/WD
2 – Ireland – 4
3 – Netherlands - 8
Young Riders Secure Podium Finish
Great Britain's Young Riders team also enjoyed an excellent week, finishing in second place after two competitive rounds against some of Europe's strongest nations.
Lauren Caroline and Casago Du Rouet PS got the team off to the perfect start with a superb clear round. Noora Von Bulow and Primavera followed with another faultless performance, putting Great Britain in a strong position early on.
Mia Grey and Galtur were unfortunate to pick up eight faults in the first round, while Rachel Proudley and HK Stakkata added four faults and a single time penalty. At the end of round one, Great Britain sat on a total of five faults.
The second round proved a challenging test, with Noora Von Bulow once again delivering an excellent clear round. The remaining team members each incurred four faults, bringing Great Britain's second-round score to eight faults and their overall total to 13.
Despite the challenges, the team's determination and consistency secured an impressive second-place finish, with only Belgium finishing ahead of them.
FEI Young Riders Nations Cup – Zuidwolde, Netherlands
1 – Belguim – 8
2 – Great Britain – 13
Noora Von Bulow & Primavera – 0/0
Lauren Caroline & Casago Du Rouet PS – 0/4
Rachel Proudley & HK Stakkata – 5/4
Mia Grey & Galtur – 8/4
3 – Germany - 16
The performances in Zuidwolde highlight the exciting strength and depth of talent coming through the British youth ranks. With a Nations Cup victory for the Pony team and a podium finish for the Young Riders, it was a week to remember for Great Britain's rising stars on the international stage.
A massive thank you to our partners who support the Youth Teams. Coldstream Equestrian who supply the team jackets and LeMieux who supply the team saddlepads.
British Youth Riders Shine in Zuidwolde Grand Prix Classes
Following an impressive week representing Great Britain in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth competitions in Zuidwolde, British riders continued their strong run of form in the individual Grand Prix classes, securing podium finishes across all age categories and showcasing the depth of talent within the youth ranks.
The standout result came in the Spruce Meadows Prize – Grand Prix Young Riders, where Great Britain dominated the podium. A competitive field of 49 riders came forward to tackle the challenging track, with only eight combinations producing the all-important clear rounds to progress to the jump-off.
Leading the way was Noora Von Bulow riding Primavera, who delivered a superb performance to take victory and secure the top spot for Great Britain. Close behind was fellow Brit Rachel Proudley aboard Capri, who also produced a fantastic jump-off round to claim second place. With British riders occupying the top two positions, it was a memorable result for the team in the Young Rider ranks.
The Buning Wegenbouw Prize – Grand Prix Children saw 67 riders contest the class, with 20 combinations jumping clear in the opening round to earn their place in the jump-off. Tabby Morgan-Evans and Highway produced a determined performance against a strong international field, ultimately finishing in an excellent second place. The pair narrowly missed out on victory, finishing just one second behind Germany's Mary-Ann Hollenbach, but their silver medal finish was another fantastic result for Great Britain.
British success continued in the Indapp Prize – Grand Prix Ponies. Thirty-nine riders came forward to take on the testing course, with 10 combinations progressing to the jump-off after faultless first rounds. Sophia Rogers and Neil 55 rose to the challenge in style, producing a superb performance to claim second place. Despite being narrowly denied victory by the Netherlands' Mienie Vos, Rogers secured a well-deserved second place after an outstanding competition.
The largest class of the week came in the Morrenhof-Jansen Prize – Grand Prix Juniors, where an impressive 95 riders stepped forward to contest the track. Nineteen riders qualified for the jump-off after jumping clear in the first round, and with nine combinations managing another faultless effort, the competition came down to fractions of a second.
Emily Gulliver led the British charge, producing a fast and accurate jump-off round to secure second place behind the Netherlands' Nina Houtzager. Fellow British rider Hollie Gerken also impressed throughout the competition, narrowly missing out on a podium finish to take fourth place in a highly competitive field.
With a victory, multiple podium finishes and strong performances across every age category, the British youth riders once again demonstrated their talent on the international stage. The results in Zuidwolde highlight the exciting future of British Showjumping, with riders continuing to gain valuable experience and achieve success against some of Europe's best young athletes.
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