Bicton International Horse Trials 2025

Cross-country day at Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon. Some of the best event riders in the country tackling a demanding course — and a good excuse to spend the day trackside with a long lens.

Bicton Arena, UK May 24, 2025

Bay horse and rider jumping out of a water complex over a log-and-timber step, water splashing beneath the horse's hind legs on soft ground

Laura Collett on Balancero at fence 11 of the Bicton International 3*

Chestnut horse with a bold blaze jumping a wide pink cottage-shaped novelty fence decorated with hydrangeas on a parkland cross-country course

Tom Crisp on BLS Absolutely at fence 7.

Bay horse with knees tucked tightly clearing a large timber table fence flanked by red and white flags and evergreen trees against an overcast sky

Tom Crisp on BLS Absolutely at fence 11

Chestnut horse in a navy ear bonnet clearing a pink cottage-roof novelty fence at close range, front legs folded sharply above the apex

Amelia Winter on Wolk at fence 7

Dark bay horse clearing a large sponsored timber table fence with rider sitting upright, evergreen trees and course flags either side

Tom McEwen on Brookfield Danny De Muze