He dreamed of jumping here, and on his very first attempt he took the most important trophy of the day.
Mathieu Bourdeaud’Hui (BEL), 23 years old, claimed the Royal International Trophy CSIO5* at the Agria Royal International Horse Show Hickstead 2026, with 47 combinations on course, 21 qualifiers for the jump-off, and 17 returning. Bourdeaud’Hui crossed the finish in 37.81 seconds to take the win on his debut at the historic British show. “I’ve always wanted to come; Hickstead is an amazing show. Every year I watch on the livestream at home, and I’ve been dreaming of riding here one day.”
My Kingdom is a 9-year-old bay KWPN gelding (Cornet Obolensky x For Pleasure), owned by Tony Olivier, a young horse that delivered authority and precision in the demanding 17-combination jump-off at Hickstead’s International Arena.
Rob Whitaker (GBR) finished second with Strike a Pose, a 9-year-old bay BE/SIES stallion (Catwalk IV x Lux Z) owned by Brian and Caroline Blatchford, in 38.39 seconds, just 0.58 seconds behind the Belgian. Niels Bruynseels (BEL) completed the podium with Devidanga SW Z, a 10-year-old Zangersheide mare (Dominator 2000 Z x Numero Uno) owned by Ludwig and Yasmine Criel, in 38.84 seconds.
Robin Lesqueren (FRA) finished fourth with Galax du Rouet, a 10-year-old bay SF stallion (Lauterbach x Quaprice Boimargot Quincy) owned by S.C.E.A. Aldream, in 39.02 seconds. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) rounded out the Top 5 with Harley de la Cense, a 9-year-old bay SF gelding (Andiamo Semilly x Calvaro F.C.) owned by SIPE Handels AG, in a time of 40.43 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
Kyle Timm (CAN) was the top Pan American finisher in eleventh place with the last double-clear of the jump-off in 46.39 seconds. Nicolás Toro (COL) was the top Latin finisher in sixteenth place, retiring in the jump-off. Amy Millar (CAN) was also sixteenth without returning. Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), No. 5 in the Tu Mundo Ecuestre Latin Show Jumping Ranking, recorded the fastest 4-fault first round in 63.50 seconds. Luiz Felipe Neto de Azevedo (BRA) was twenty-ninth with 4 faults, Gabriel Machado (BRA) was thirty-second with 4 faults, Luis Alejandro Plascencia (MEX) thirty-seventh with 8 faults, and Stephanie Macieira (BRA) retired.
Top 5 Results — Royal International Trophy CSIO5* | Agria Royal International Horse Show — Hickstead 2026
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathieu Bourdeaud’Hui (BEL) 🇧🇪 | My Kingdom | 37.81 |
| 2 | Rob Whitaker (GBR) 🇬🇧 | Strike a Pose | 38.39 |
| 3 | Niels Bruynseels (BEL) 🇧🇪 | Devidanga SW Z | 38.84 |
| 4 | Robin Lesqueren (FRA) 🇫🇷 | Galax du Rouet | 39.02 |
| 5 | Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) 🇩🇪 | Harley de la Cense | 40.43 |
