It’s all change at Blenheim Europeans with cross-country aces sparkling as door opens for team medals

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With the favourites Britain eliminated from the team competition on the Agria Blenheim European Championships cross-country phase, the quest for medals has really opened up. Switzerland in particular are making a bold challenge with two riders round fast and clear, and have moved up to the silver-medal position at the midway point of the team competition. “I really love this place, and my horse too,” said Malin, who won the CCI4*-L here in 2022. Mélody was initially awarded 15 penalties for a flag at fence 22, the FEI Mounds, but these were soon removed. “In the beginning she was a little green, which is normal for her first championships,” said Karin.