meet the teams

rising lions

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JESS RIMMER

Jess Rimmer has been making her mark on the international eventing scene, recently representing GB at the first-ever Under 25 World Championships.

She will ride The Spice Merchant (Basil) for the Rising Lions at Blenheim, bringing strong 2026 form and previous experience of jumping clear around the famous 4*L cross-country course.

THE SPICE MERCHANT

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British Young Rider National Champion in 2024, Josh Levett has continued to make his mark internationally, most recently helping Great Britain to team silver at the FEI Eventing Young Rider Championships in Sweden.

Josh will ride Huberthus AC, Elisabeth Murdoch’s 14-year-old gelding, who was previously competed internationally for Australia by Josh’s father, Bill Levett.

HUBERTHUS AC

josh levett

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CYMOON “F” Z

IZZY COOK

Making her second appearance for the Rising Lions, Isabelle Cook returns to Blenheim with Cymoon “F” Z (Moonie). The pair have enjoyed a standout 2026 season, including 4* podium finishes at Thoresby Park and Millstreet, as well as an impressive performance at Kentucky.

Izzy also helped Great Britain to team silver at the FEI Eventing Young Rider European Championships in Sweden.

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DHI KING NELSON

Barnie Brotherton

Barnie Brotherton brings a wealth of international experience to the Rising Lions team, having represented Great Britain at Young Rider European Championship level, the inaugural Under-25 World Championship and senior Nations Cup level.

Barnie and DHI King Nelson are also part of the British Equestrian World Class Programme, with Barnie on the Podium Potential Pathway.

stars & stripes

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grace taylor

Based at Washbrook Farm in the UK while competing internationally for the USA, Grace Taylor brings 5* experience and a strong international record to the Stars & Stripes team. She will ride 10-year-old Banito Van Polderzicht at Blenheim, with the pair already enjoying strong 4* form in 2026, including a top-10 finish at Millstreet.

BANDITO VAN POLDERZICHT

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Tommy Greengard has progressed through the US eventing pathway, including membership of the USEF Eventing Emerging Athletes Program from 2022–2024.

He will ride That’s Me Z at Blenheim, with the pair having represented the USA at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Bicton in May and competed at the CCI4* at Kentucky earlier this year.

THATS ME Z

tommy greengard

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SANDHILLS BIRAR

oliver barrett

Oliver Barrett arrives at Blenheim as a 5* winner, having made an extraordinary debut at the level at just 22 years old when he and his homebred Sandhills Briar won the CCI5* at Adelaide Equestrian Festival in April 2026.

Now an Australian senior team representative, Oliver and Sandhills Briar will bring their winning partnership to the Stars & Stripes team.

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JEWELENT

olivia dutton

Olivia Dutton and Jewelent (Juju) are already proven on the international stage, having travelled to Europe this season to compete at the inaugural Under-25 World Championships at Millstreet, where they won an individual medal.

Olivia now brings that championship experience to the Stars & Stripes team at Blenheim.