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Be part of the team.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International is one of the most special fixtures in the endurance calendar — a friendly but fiercely\n contested annual team competition between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n In 2026, the Home International takes place in Scotland on \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 September\u003c/strong\u003e.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#how-it-works\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eHow it works\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Documents/Home_International_Rules_2025_final.docx?d=1746646018169\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eView the full rules\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Home International celebrates:\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePartnership with your horse\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTeam spirit\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eInclusivity\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRiding for your nation\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompetition from 40km to 160km\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-intro-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eA friendly, fiercely contested team championship\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Hosted in turn by each nation, the Home International brings riders together from across the Home Nations to\n celebrate everything that makes endurance so special.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Whether you’re stepping into team competition for the first time or are an experienced combination aiming for\n longer distances, the Home International offers a unique opportunity to represent your nation in a supportive\n and inspiring environment.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eEncourage riders at all levels\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n From Novice/Novice combinations to Advanced horses and riders.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eBe inclusive\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Beginner and experienced riders can come together in the same team setting.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eDevelop team spirit\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The event is about friendship, support and pride in riding as part of something bigger.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022how-it-works\u0022 class=\u0022egb-how-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow the Home International works\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International is run annually between the four Home Nations, with each country taking it in turn to host.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-nations-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-nation-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngland\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-nation-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIreland\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-nation-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotland\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-nation-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWales\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eAttendance and hosting\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n All countries are expected to attend. If, in exceptional circumstances, a team is unable to do so, the organising\n committee must be informed at least three months before the event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n While the competition is always close, the spirit of the event is one of encouragement, camaraderie and shared\n passion for the sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 1046px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(251).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u00221046\u0022 height=\u0022854\u0022 style=\u0022width: 1046px; max-width: 1046px; height: 854px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTeam management and selection\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Each nation appoints its own team management and selects its own team.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003eCdE\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eChef d’Equipe\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Each country has a Chef d’Equipe, responsible for riders and crews from arrival to departure during the\n competition. The host nation’s Chef d’Equipe also arranges Chef meetings and liaises with the organising committee.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eTeam selection\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEngland — selected by Endurance GB.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWales — selected by the Committee of the Wales Endurance Team.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIreland — selected by Endurance Riding Éireann.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eScotland — selected by Scottish Endurance Riding Club.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-team-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 1019px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(252).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u00221019\u0022 height=\u0022680\u0022 style=\u0022width: 1019px; max-width: 1019px; height: 680px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTeam composition\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Each nation may enter up to two teams of six riders, with the option to enter one or both teams.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-team-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-team-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-team-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eHome International Cup team\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSix-rider team\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-team-body\u0022\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e2 x 160km two-day ER/CER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 120km two-day: 80 ER/CER + 40 CR/GER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 80km ER/CER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x two-day 80km GER/CR\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 50km CR/GER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-team-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-team-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eHome International Trophy team\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSix-rider team\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-team-body\u0022\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 120km two-day: 80 ER/CER + 40 CR/GER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 80km ER/CER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x two-day 80km GER/CR\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 60km CR/GER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 40km CR/GER\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1 x 40km CR/GER Novice/Novice\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eJunior rider requirement\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n It is compulsory for both teams to include a rider aged 8–16 in any eligible class. Ages are taken as at\n 1 January in the year of the competition.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eReserves and declarations\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEach nation may name up to two travelling reserves.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShortlisted team members must be announced by close of entries.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFinal teams and distances must be declared no later than one hour after Friday vetting.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n This allows the Chef d’Equipe to make any last-minute changes if needed following vetting.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 1040px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(253).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u00221040\u0022 height=\u0022693\u0022 style=\u0022width: 1040px; max-width: 1040px; height: 693px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEntries and eligibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Entry and qualification criteria must comply with both the rider’s own national rules and the host nation’s rules.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eMembership and entry rates\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Team members may enter at the members’ rates of the host nation for all classes. Riders and horses must be\n members of their national body at the time of the event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eChanging nation\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Once a rider has competed for one country, they may represent another eligible country in future, but not in\n consecutive years. Riders changing nation must have a compulsory year out from the event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eJunior and Novice/Novice notes\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Junior riders may need to be accompanied by an adult rider in line with the host nation’s rules.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For the 40km Novice/Novice class, neither horse nor rider must have competed in competitive or vetted rides\n before 1 January of the competition year, and they must not have started a class of 50km or above.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-rules-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRules, conduct and competition standards\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International is run with horse welfare, good conduct and fair competition at its heart.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022 open=\u0022\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eBest Team Turnout\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Best Team Turnout is judged during the vetting and parade by a person, or people, unconnected to the teams\n and appointed by the organising committee.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The number of horses required for the parade is agreed between the organising committee and the Chefs\n d’Equipe before the event.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAdditional competition rules\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMinimum and maximum speeds are set by the organising committee.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCombinations must complete the course in the direction stated in the official ride information.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIn GER and CER classes, if a second trot-up is required, it should take place in front of a vet panel with a secret ballot.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA maximum of three trot-ups is permitted at starts, finishes and vet gates.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA panel of three vets is preferred, though not always essential.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaximum pulse for all classes is 64bpm within 30 minutes of finishing, based on the first heart rate.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eGood conduct and discipline\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n All team members, crews and management must adhere to the host nation’s policies and procedures.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A Technical Steward or Chief Steward must be appointed by the organising committee to help ensure these\n standards are upheld and to deal with any issues arising.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails class=\u0022egb-detail\u0022\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eHow the results are calculated\u003c/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-detail-content\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n For both the Home International Cup and Home International Trophy, the final result is decided by:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNumber of horses home.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistance completed.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTotal team riding time, with the team with the least riding time placed higher.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/details\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-awards-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 1034px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(254).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u00221034\u0022 height=\u0022690\u0022 style=\u0022width: 1034px; max-width: 1034px; height: 690px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders remain eligible for awards within the general competition, alongside Home International-specific awards.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-awards-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eTeam awards\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHome International Cup — trophy plus 1st to 4th rosettes.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHome International Trophy — trophy plus 1st to 4th rosettes.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eChef d’Equipe awards are included.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReserve riders are included in the Trophy awards.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eBest Turned Out\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n All squad members and the Chef d’Equipe receive a medal only, with The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Trophy\n presented to the winners of Best Turnout.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eSpecial awards\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBest Junior Bowl, based on class placing and distance completed.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMargaret Montgomerie Home International Award, awarded for team spirit by each nation’s Chef d’Equipe.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eChef d’Equipe recognition\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A rosette and medal should be awarded to the Chef d’Equipe of all teams completing the ride.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eIndividual awards\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n There are individual trophies for the winner of each Home International class.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-award-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eGER class placings\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n GER class placings are decided using the Performance Formula:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Formula = (2 x speed – minimum speed) x 100 / pulse\u003c/strong\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-note-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRace Ride, ER and CER placings\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n In Race Ride, ER and CER classes, places 1–6 are awarded at the event alongside the general competition.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-intro-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eReview cycle\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International rules are reviewed every four years by a group made up of each nation’s Chef and\n management committee. Any changes must be agreed unanimously.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Date of last review: \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2025\u003c/strong\u003e.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Documents/Home_International_Rules_2025_final.docx?d=1746646018169\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eView the full rules here\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp style=\u0022margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(256).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFuture hosts\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International is hosted in turn by each nation.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-host-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-host-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c/strong\u003eScotland\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-host-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027\u003c/strong\u003eWales\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-host-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2028\u003c/strong\u003eIreland\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-host-card\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2029\u003c/strong\u003eEngland\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022england-team\u0022 class=\u0022egb-final-cta\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eInterested in representing England?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Home International is a brilliant stepping stone for riders who want to experience team competition, develop\n their skills and represent their country in a supportive environment.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n From your first taste of national team riding to long-term international ambitions, it offers a chance to learn,\n grow and be part of something special.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022 style=\u0022justify-content: center;\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/DEVELOPMENT/Home+International++England+Team\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-primary\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eVisit the England HI team page\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Documents/Home_International_Rules_2025_final.docx?d=1746646018169\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eView full 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