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Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar Lead Dressage at Agria Blenheim Horse Trials

Adelaide winner Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar lead the dressage standings at the Agria Blenheim Horse Trials. The pair scored a new international personal best of 25.6 after rerouting from the World Championships in Aachen.

Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar Lead Dressage at Agria Blenheim Horse Trials

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Twenty-two-year-old rider Oliver Barrett and the 10-year-old horse Sandhills Briar lead the Agria Blenheim Horse Trials CCI4*-L dressage standings as of Thursday's lunchbreak. The pair entered the competition after rerouting from the eventing World Championships in Aachen.

Shortly before lunch on the opening day of dressage at Blenheim, Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar climbed to the top of the leaderboard. Their performance earned them a new international personal best score of 25.6.

The 10-year-old horse Sandhills Briar is owned and bred by Oliver's family. Prior to competing at Blenheim, Oliver and Sandhills Briar were winners at Adelaide.

Equestrian · Horse & Hound · Published 20:52 · 17 Sept 2026

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