The final show jumping held on Sunday morning, brought the 2026 LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials to an exciting conclusion. Polish riders celebrated an outstanding finish to the event, with Katarzyna Brandys securing the individual title and Team Poland claiming second place in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ standings.
The final day of competition began with the mandatory horse inspection, after which combinations returned to the arena for the decisive show jumping phase. It was on the final day that both the individual and team classifications were ultimately decided.

France Wins the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™, Poland Finishes Second

In the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ (CCIO4*-NC-S), the battle for the podium continued until the very last rounds. France maintained the lead established after the cross-country phase to claim victory.

Team Poland delivered an excellent performance in the jumping phase. Thanks to a series of faultless rounds, the home side climbed into second place in the final standings. Austria completed the podium in third.

Katarzyna Brandys Takes Individual Honours

Katarzyna Brandys riding SEL OSCAR secured victory in the individual classification. The Polish rider produced another composed performance in the decisive jumping phase to maintain her overnight lead and record one of the most significant victories of her career.

Austria's Harald Ambros and VITORIO DU MONTET finished second, while Poland's Paweł Warszawski partnered CAGLIOSTRO PKZ to third place after a clear jumping round secured his place on the podium.

Final Results – CCIO4*-NC-S

Team Classification

1. France
2. Poland
3. Austria

Individual Classification

1. Katarzyna Brandys (POL) & SEL OSCAR
2. Harald Ambros (AUT) & VITORIO DU MONTET
3. Paweł Warszawski (POL) & CAGLIOSTRO PKZ

Weather Conditions and Horse Welfare

In response to the forecast of high temperatures, the Organising Committee adjusted the competition schedule, with all classes taking place during the cooler hours to provide the safest possible conditions for both horses and athletes.

Throughout the event, the competition remained under the supervision of the District Veterinary Inspectorate. Veterinarians, including the FEI Veterinary Delegate, continuously monitored the health and welfare of the horses. All horses completed the competition in good condition.

International eventing competitions have been held in Strzegom for 23 years. Throughout that time, the safety of participants and the welfare of horses have remained the Organising Committee's highest priorities, consistently recognised in the reports of the FEI Technical Delegate.

During the four days of competition, horses benefited from purpose-built stabling with appropriate ventilation, dedicated cooling areas, and continuous access to water and ice. The event was overseen by an experienced team of FEI officials, judges, stewards and veterinarians, ensuring that the competition was conducted in full accordance with FEI standards.

The Organising Committee, together with technical, medical and veterinary teams and the event partners, worked throughout the competition to ensure the smooth running of the event while maintaining the highest standards of safety and horse welfare.

We would like to thank everyone involved in delivering the 2026 LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials and congratulate all the winners. Our special congratulations go to Team Poland for providing unforgettable sporting moments throughout four days of competition.

We look forward to welcoming riders, teams and spectators back to Strzegom for future international competitions.

As the 2026 eventing season gathers momentum, anticipation is already building for this year’s Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale, which will take place in Ireland on November 9–11, 2026.

Widely recognised as a launchpad for the sport’s next generation of champions, the Go For Gold Sale continues to deliver on its hallmark promise of sourcing and selling exceptional event horses for both professional and amateur riders. The regular presence of its graduates at Olympic Games, World and European Championships, Nations Cups and five-star events including Badminton, Burghley, Kentucky, Luhmühlen and Pau is testament to the quality and consistency of the programme.

Recent seasons have once again underlined the sale’s reputation. Among the latest success stories is Tullabeg Platinum, whose outstanding performances at international level have further enhanced the growing list of elite horses to emerge from the Go For Gold ranks. He joins an impressive roll of honour that includes Olympic competitor Cooley Nutcracker, Badminton CCI5*-L runner-up RCA Patron Saint, the legendary five-star campaigner Copper Beach and numerous championship representatives competing around the world.

Since its inception in 2010, the Go For Gold Sale has remained true to its founding objective: bringing together Ireland’s finest young event horses in one location for one carefully curated sale. Each year, the catalogue features 80–90 proven and potential event horses from three years old upwards, all selected by an experienced panel of international riders, producers and industry professionals.

Athleticism, rideability, temperament and natural ability remain at the heart of the selection process. The horses are drawn from some of Ireland’s most successful bloodlines and are presented by leading breeders and dedicated producers. Every horse is fully vetted and supplied with a comprehensive set of radiographs, ensuring confidence and transparency for buyers from around the globe.

As we look ahead to another exciting sale, we invite riders, owners and supporters to follow the catalogue release and make plans to join us in November, whether in person or online.

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