Eventer Alexander Bragg and Quindiva produced a perfect clear to win the Ashby Underwriting Eventers Challenge at Hickstead yesterday (25 July). This follows Alex and the 14-year-old mares third at this years Badminton Horse Trials in May.In Hicksteads International Arena, Alex finished with a time of 122.70sec, when drawn 18th out of 23 starters. 2023 champion Fred Scala was drawn last to go, and although he was significantly quicker with Corriebeg Supernova, an early fence plus two late poles down meant 12sec added to his time, so he moved into the runner-up spot.I came here with all the hopes of doing well, shes a wonderful horse and very suited to this class, said Alex, who is a qualified farrier, and now splits his time between eventing and showjumping. Shes fast and athletic, and very careful. I just love the adrenalin, its wonderful to be able to showcase eventing to a different crowd.Fred praised Alexs impressive round. It was an absolute exhibition to watch Alex on an experienced horse, giving an absolute peach of a ride, he said. He deserved to win today.The Roe Familys Quindiva arrived at Hickstead after finishing second in an advanced class at Aston-le-Walls less than a week ago. After her top three Badminton result, Alexander has another five-star in mind for her.She has one more run at Hartpury before she goes to Burghley, he explained.In third place in the Eventers Challenge was Heidi Coy with Fourfields Wonder Woman, with Alice Dunsdon and Doon Side Jack finishing fourth.Joe is Paris-bound after Hickstead winJoe Stockdale and Equine Rescue Services Kandleford. Credit: Elli Birch/Boots and Hooves PhotographyParis 2024 travelling reserve Joe Stockdale and Equine Rescue Services Kandleford took the honours in The Royal International Vase.Its definitely special to take an international win here, said Joe, who was travelling to Paris after the show. There isnt really anywhere else like it in the world. Its such an impressive ring and its always a great crowd and a great feeling.In the two-phase ClipMyHorse.TV Trophy, Germanys Jrne Sprehe finished quickest on the 10-year-old stallion Toys, with Britains Sameh El Dahan less than half a second behind with WKD Toronto.Toys was jumping really amazing, said Jrne, who will be last to go on the German team in tomorrows Agria Nations Cup. I know that hes always fast, but Toys has a really big stride.Lead image of Alex Bragg and Quindiva. Credit: Boots and Hooves PhotographyFurther readingCompeting indoors: Joe Stockdales tips for success when jumping a horse indoorsBest of Badminton: the stand out moments that made us laugh, cheer and cryMaster skinny cross-country fences at home ready for arena eventingThe post I just love the adrenalin: Alexander Bragg clinches Eventers Challenge at Hickstead following Badminton third appeared first on Your Horse.