Laura Collett MBE is one of Britain’s leading event riders, known for her resilience, determination and international success. From early triumphs as a junior, including multiple European Championship gold medals, to senior glory, Laura has consistently proven herself at the highest level of equestrian sport, with two Olympic gold medals to her name.
Her career has not been without challenge. In 2013, Laura survived a life-threatening cross-country fall that left her in a coma and with lasting partial vision loss. Remarkably, she returned to competition within weeks and went on to achieve some of eventing’s highest accolades.
With her top horse London 52, Laura secured her first five-star win at Pau in 2020, before helping Britain claim its first Olympic team eventing gold in 49 years at the Tokyo 2020 Games. In 2022, she added another milestone, winning the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials with a record-breaking score. Most recently, at Paris 2024, she once again stood on the podium, winning team gold and individual bronze at the Palace of Versailles.
In recognition of her achievements and contribution to the sport, Laura was awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours. Based at in Gloucestershire, she continues to compete at the highest level while producing young horses and inspiring the next generation of riders.