This was for Caroline, announced a visibly emotional Ros Canter moments after securing the second Mars Badminton Horse Trials victory of her career.Ros, 39, was referring to esteemed coach Caroline Moore, her long-time mentor and friend, who sadly passed away after a battle with cancer in March this year. She was by my side my whole career and this is the first time Ive done anything like this without her, continued Ros. She was selfless in her attention to detail that she gave to me and not only my mentor but also a wonderful friend and I have made so many memories with her.History-making horseLordships Graffalo the 17hh 13-year-old who also won here in 2023 with Ros is the first horse ever to regain a Badminton title.Five other horse have won twice but they did it back to back.Im so happy to have him in my life, added Ros. Also for his owners [Archie & Michele Saul] who have been fantastic supporters not only for me for years but also so many other riders.Ros confessed that she was more nervous ahead of her showjumping round than usual.I was actually really nervous today, she said. Caroline would usually be with me, keeping my mind occupied, so Ive been by myself a lot today, but Ive had help from Christopher Bartle who is a wonderful trainer.Ros and Walter for the penultimate pair to enter the showjumping arena this afternoon, lying second overnight behind Oliver Townend with Cooley Rosalent.But when the grey mare tapped the front rail on a green Spillers oxer at fence 10 and it came down, they slipped to the runner-up spot. The reason I didnt watch Oliver is because I dont wish bad on anybody, said Ros. I would have been happy with second. To win is the icing on the cake.Lifes pretty hectic with a little girl, lots of horses, teaching and everything else. Im lucky to have the opportunity to do this again.Main image by Tim WilkinsonRelated contentLatest news from BadmintonOliver Townend hangs on to lead after action-filled cross-country dayWhen riding isnt your day job: Badminton contenders with interesting jobsAll British top 10! Oliver Townend leads after two days of dressageThe post Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo make history with emotional second Badminton victory appeared first on Your Horse.