Englands endurance team has come home victorious from the 2024 Home Internationals in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. The highlight of the endurance calendar saw the team triumph for only the fifth time in its 35-year history, showcasing exceptional skill and determination across multiple classes.The course was incredibly tough, and I am immensely proud of my teams tenacity, said Bella Fricker, Englands Chef dEquipe. It is an honour to lead such a dedicated group to this notable success.Notable achievements among the English team included Linda Cowperthwaite and Newberrys Dittos 160km win. The pair took the class for the second consecutive year. The vet praised Dittos performance, saying he showed confidence and precision over this technical and repetitive course.Philippa Verry, competing in her debut at this level, finished in an impressive third in the 80km with Stilton. Philippa described it as the adventure of a lifetime. The course was very tough, but Stilton handled it like a trooper, she said.Philippa Verry riding Stilton (left) and Linda Cowperthwaite riding Newberrys DittoThe 60km was won by another English team member, Amanda Hamely and Morse, a nine-year-old thoroughbred gelding.Im so proud of Morse and thrilled with this win, Amanda said. Its been a challenging journey, and Im delighted with what weve accomplished.Emmelia Potts (pictured top), who won the 40km Novice, also noted the challenging nature of the course, but this did not stop her enjoying the day with 19-year-old Rocco.Rocco and I had a blast, navigating ruts, streams, rocky hills, and narrow forests, she said.Chef dEquipe Bella Fricker (left), with Assistant Chef dEquipe, Shez HidesEngland is set to host the Home Internationals next year, with riders and teams from across the UK attending the competition.Further readingFitness and proprioception: hacking a horse on varying terrainHow to do interval training with a horse (and why you should)Fitness plan for a healthy horseThe post Englands endurance team triumphs at 2024 Home Internationals appeared first on Your Horse.