Oliver Townend has issued two belated public apologies, agreeing he ‘let people down’ after the horse abuse incidents at Badminton this weekend.

Oliver Townend of Great Britain is eventing's new world number one rider, taking over from long-time leader Michael Jung, of Germany.

In a nail-biting finish, Great Britain’s Oliver Townend beat Germany’s three-time defending champion Michael Jung at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Defending champion Michael Jung (GER) and Fisherrocana FST took over the top spot following cross-country at the Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event.

Oliver Townend (GBR) kept his head in a tense final jumping round at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, to score his first CCI4* victory

Townend, Tattersall and Taylor fly up the leaderboard after day of brilliant sport and unexpected drama for leading contenders