Meet the Riders: GAT UK Eventing Tour II 2026 🇬🇧
- Global Amateur Tour
- 5 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago
We are thrilled to introduce the riders selected for our second GAT UK Eventing Tour, returning to the heart and homeland of eventing this August, and this time, timed to coincide with the legendary Burghley Horse Trials.
Riding the wave of an incredible response to our first UK tour back in May, this group travels from across the globe to one of the most iconic equestrian destinations on the planet. They represent everything GAT is built on: passion, ambition, and the courage to chase the experience of a lifetime.
The Riders
Meet the 2026 UK Eventing Tour II team:
Nyah Duncan 🇨🇦 Canada
Abbey Wooster 🇦🇺 Australia
Marianne Reardon 🇺🇸 USA
Shannon Galloway 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Mary Barry 🇺🇸 USA
Marguerite Duncan 🇨🇦 Canada
Sarah Carlan 🇺🇸 USA
Toryn Duncan 🇨🇦 Canada
From first-time international riders to seasoned campaigners, this group reflects the global reach and spirit of the Global Amateur Tour. Riders who might otherwise never share a warm-up ring will train side by side in the Cotswolds, learning from each other and from one of Europe's most respected eventing coaches.
A Tour Like No Other
Set in the breathtaking English Cotswolds, this is one of the most exclusive and immersive tours we have created.
Eleven days of world-class training, two full days at Burghley Horse Trials, picture-perfect villages, historic manors, and the rolling countryside that has inspired generations of eventers.
Riders will train and compete under the expert guidance of international Italian event rider Daniele Bizzarro, a former rider for William Fox-Pitt whose experience at the highest levels of the sport brings a wealth of knowledge to every training session.
What to Expect
Across 11 unforgettable days, riders will take part in:
8 training sessions across flatwork, gridwork, jumping technique, and cross-country
A training competition day
Masterclasses and exclusive stable visits with top international eventers
Two full days at Burghley Horse Trials, including Cross Country Day and the Showjumping Finale
Curated sightseeing through the stunning Cotswolds
An optional visit to Clarkson's Farm for a taste of countryside chaos
Flatwork. Gridwork. Cross-country. Confidence.
Every session is designed to build the foundations that turn good riders into great ones.
Coaching with Daniele Bizzarro
One of Italy's leading event riders, Dan was shortlisted for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and recently represented Italy at the 2025 European Championships at Blenheim. Now based in Oxfordshire, he is known for his clear, structured coaching and the Dan Bizzarro Method, a modern, accessible approach built around confidence, harmony, and true partnership between horse and rider.
More Than Just Riding
The Cotswolds is a destination in its own right.
From historic English villages to charming country pubs, world-famous farm shops to optional rounds on iconic Cotswolds golf courses, riders and supporters will experience the very best of British countryside life.
And then there is Burghley.
Two full days inside the gates of one of the world's most iconic eventing venues.
A bucket-list moment for any eventing fan.
For these riders, this is the chance to:
Ride internationally
Train with a world-class coach
Compete in the home of eventing
Spectate at one of the sport's greatest events
Build friendships and memories that last a lifetime
Follow the Journey
With riders now preparing to arrive in the UK from all corners of the world, the adventure is about to begin.
Follow along as we take you behind the scenes of training, competition, and everything in between.
⭐ APPLICATIONS OPEN: UK Eventing Tour 2027 at Badminton ⭐
Loved the look of this one? Our 2026 UK tours sold out, and the 2027 UK Eventing Tour is now open, this time returning to Badminton Horse Trials.
Same Cotswolds setting. Same elite coaching with Daniele Bizzarro. Same once-in-a-lifetime British eventing experience.
May 2027
11 days
8 training sessions, masterclasses, stable visits, and curated Cotswolds sightseeing
Two full days at Badminton Horse Trials
Early bird pricing available until 30 October 2026
Spaces are limited, and this tour sold out in 2026.
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