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Billy Colclough and Stephanie Gunn shine in the opening NAF Five Star Bronze and Silver League Qualifiers of 2025
April 23, 2025
Fifteen-year-old Billy Colclough outpaced all his rivals to take a step towards qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in the first NAF Five Star Bronze League Qualifier at Speetley Equestrian Centre with Kept Secret T. Thirty-nine riders from a starting field of 59...
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Jonathan Egmore hit top gear in the opening Nupafeed Supplements Discovery Second Round at The Suffolk Equestrian Centre with Moonlight R.
April 22, 2025
Jonathan Egmore hit top gear in the opening Nupafeed Supplements Discovery Second Round at The Suffolk Equestrian Centre with Moonlight R. A total of 40 competitors stepped up to tackle the 1.05m track built by course designer Toby Bancroft in the three-round competition, with 19 horse...
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Sophia Rogers makes a winning return and Rachel Proudley claims a championship double at Pony of the Year Show
April 22, 2025
Sophia Rogers made a winning return to the Pony of the Year Show (POYS) at Arena UK in Grantham, to claim back-to-back wins in the prestigious Allsop 148cm JA Championship with the scopey Neil 55. Twelve months ago, Sophia had only recently taken the reins from...
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Matt Sampson and Guy Williams score world ranking wins in Spain
April 22, 2025
Matt Sampson scored a win and almost made it a victory double on the final day of week two on the Spring MET IV in Oliva Nova, Spain, but had to settle for second in the top-billed 3* Grand Prix. “I’ve had a great week, it’s...
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British Showjumping Team Audevard announced for CSIO3* Gorla Minore Longines EEF Series Nations Cup
April 21, 2025
Having received an invitation to compete in the CSIO3* Nations Cup in Gorla Minore (ITA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 23 – 27 April 2025 at...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard claims second place at the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Nations Cup in Lier
April 19, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard gave a good account of themselves in the CSIO3* Nations Cup EEF Series powered by Longines in Lier, Belgium, taking second place on the podium. It was a closely fought contest all the way and the British team had to draw on...
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Chris Moyce (March 1965 - April 2025)
April 16, 2025
It is with great sadness and regret that British Showjumping confirm Chris Moyce passed away in hospital on 15 April following a fall in the warm-up area on the 4 April while competing at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Buckinghamshire.   A well-respected producer of showjumpers for...
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Peter Moloney lands the Welsh Masters title with Nielson at the David Broome Event Centre
April 16, 2025
Peter Moloney bested the rest to be crowned the 2025 Welsh Master with victory in the Equestrian Surfaces 1.40m Grand Prix with Nielson at the David Broome Event Centre at Wales and West, Chepstow. Peter and Nielson had shown their form with second place in the...
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Helen Tredwell claims her second Blue Chip Grand Prix at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships – 15 years after she won the first
April 14, 2025
Helen Tredwell lifted the Blue Chip Grand Prix – the highlight of the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships Gala evening, now in its second year at Addington Equestrian Centre – with her home-bred Luikan, 15 years after winning it with favourite Opportunity B. The Espayo...
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Hollie Gerken adds another Championship to her tally and Tabitha Travis makes a winning return with a victory double in the exciting Pony Finals at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships
April 14, 2025
Hollie Gerken added yet another championship title to her already impressive tally with the Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Championship on Krakboom D’Euro at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships. The 31 starters in this handicap class were reduced to 16 by course-designer Nigel Jess’s...
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British Showjumping Team Audevard announced for  CSIO3* Lier Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Qualifier
April 14, 2025
Having received an invitation to compete in the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Nations Cup Qualifier in Lier (BEL), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 16 – 20...
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JOHN JACKS (August 1934 – April 2025)
April 09, 2025
Sadly, former British Showjumping Chairman John Jacks passed away peacefully on 1 April at the age of 90. John was a well-known horseman who had been involved in horses for his whole life and served as Chairman of British Showjumping in 2003 to 2004.  A respected British...
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Ellen Whitaker lifts the four-star Gorla Minore Grand Prix in Italy as we round up this week’s international results
April 07, 2025
Ellen Whitaker hit winning form at Equieffe Equestrian Centre in Gorla Minore, Italy, winning two world ranking classes, including the feature 4* Grand Prix with Tilly Shaw’s talented Korlenski. “I couldn’t have asked much more from my two horses this week,” said Ellen. Fifty competitors faced the...
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Ben Maher came tantalisingly close to a Longines FEI World Cup Final win in Switzerland with his new superstar Point Break but has to settle for second place
April 07, 2025
Ben Maher came close to a Longines FEI World Cup Final win in Basel, Switzerland, with Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright’s talented Point Break but the clever tactics played by the winner, France’s Julien Epaillard, paid off spectacularly. With the majority of the world’s best lined...
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British Showjumping Announces New Chair and Board Directors
April 04, 2025
British Showjumping is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Pearce as its new Chair. Following an extensive and successful career in both showjumping and business management. Kirsty, who has previously served as a Showjumping Specific Director on the British Showjumping Board, brings a wealth of...
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Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Day 1 Round-Up
April 04, 2025
The opening leg of the 45th edition of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final kicked off yesterday evening in Basel (SUI) with Great Britain getting off to a flying start. The nature of the first day’s competition provides athletes with somewhat of a conundrum as they...
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Timing is everything as Ben Maher secures victory in the final week of the three-month tour at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida in this week’s international round-up
March 31, 2025
Ben Maher pushed on through the pain of a broken foot to win the Adequan WEF Challenge in week 12 on Point Break, who was making a flying visit to the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International in Florida, USA. “Point Break just flew in this...
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Emma Crawford lands the Royal Bliss 4* Small Grand Prix on the final week of the Andalucia Sunshine Tour as we report on this week’s Brits Abroad
March 25, 2025
Emma Crawford raced to victory in the 4* Royal Bliss Small Grand Prix with Dukes of Hazzard on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. “It’s a day that won’t be forgotten, Duke winning my first ever world ranking class on our final...
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Eve Giannotta is a double champion, and The Dixie Grammar School are a force to be reckoned with at the Just For Schools Winter Championships.
March 25, 2025
Eve Giannotta excelled in tough competition to claim victory in both the Winter Individual Schools 80cm and 90cm Championships with Oreo Patches, at the Just For Schools Winter Championships held at the Cricklands home at the popular David Broome Event Centre near Chepstow, South Wales. Beginning...
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Round-Up of the British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK
March 24, 2025
The British Showjumping Spring Championships once again delivered an electrifying showcase of talent, precision, and horsemanship. Returning to Arena UK in Grantham for the third year, this prestigious event brought together rising stars and seasoned riders, all eager to conclude their indoor season in style. Riders...
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Equine Health Week 2025: Reflecting on a Successful week with the British Equestrian Federation and Agria
March 24, 2025
Last week, equestrians across the UK came together to celebrate Equine Health Week 2025, in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Agria. Running from 17th – 23rd March 2025, this dedicated week focused on raising awareness and providing invaluable guidance on equine care,...
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Evie Hall from Yorkshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
March 24, 2025
Evie Hall, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Evie, a member of the British Showjumping Yorkshire Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Karen Farnsworth and Alice Clennan. Delighted to have found out that she had been...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard finish sixth in the Longines League of Nations in Ocala
March 24, 2025
Unlucky four faults in the rounds of Great Britain’s Team Audevard in the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, USA, meant they didn’t make a podium place, and the team finished sixth.  It went to the wire, but The USA won...
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Maisy Williams sets the arena alight with Blossom’s Billy Heinz with the Winter Grade C title at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 23, 2025
Maisy Williams’s super-charged round on Blossom’s Billy Heinz deservedly claimed the Winter Grade C Championship at the British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK in Grantham.  “Don’t go too quick, ride for second,” her father Guy Williams – a well-known adversary against the clock – had...
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Paul Sims raised the Lesley McNaught Memorial Trophy as winner of the Audevard Winter 1.35m Championship at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 23, 2025
Paul Sims lifted the Lesley McNaught Memorial Trophy with victory in the Audevard Winter 1.35m Championship with Jankorado GB in an exciting jump-off which was won or lost at the heartbreaker final fence at the British Showjumping Spring Championships, Arena UK, in Grantham. “He’s just class. ...
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The British Showjumping Spring Championships are underway as we speculate who will become the 2025 champions
March 21, 2025
The British Showjumping Spring Championships is now in its third year at the popular venue of Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and the competition is hot as riders chase glory in the championship classes. Riders have qualified throughout the indoor season on the British Showjumping Winter...
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Ava Vernon races to a four-star Small Grand Prix victory and the British contingent notch up more wins in this week’s International Round-up
March 19, 2025
Ava Vernon claimed victory in the 4* Small Tour Grand Prix with Volnay De Choc Z on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain.  Forty-nine riders faced course-designer Raf Suarez’s 13-fence, 16-effort world ranking 1.45m with 15 riders answering every question to make their way into the...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO5* Ocala Longines League of Nations
March 17, 2025
Having qualified to compete in the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* Nations Cup in Ocala (USA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 18 – 23 March 2025...
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Will Fletcher leads the way as a host of winning Brits took over week 5 on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain in this week’s international round-up
March 10, 2025
Will Fletcher landed an amazing world ranking double victory on week 5 at the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain, with Iwalinde, culminating with the top-billed 4* Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix. “I can’t believe it, to win a four-star Grand Prix – I’m just so, so...
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Round-up from Arena UK's Small Pony Premier
March 10, 2025
The final Small Pony Premier show of the series drew to a close this weekend at Arena UK. Once again, Anya Dewey Clarke proved best in Saturday’s Winter 128cm Second Round taking the top two placings. Eighteen competitors faced Neil Foster and Declan Perry’s 1.10m...
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International Women’s Day 2025
March 08, 2025
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on 8th March every year and is an opportunity to celebrate progress, advocate for change and drive meaningful conversations around gender equality. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, which emphasises the importance in continuing to take swift steps towards gender...
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Members Online Update
March 07, 2025
We are delighted to share some fantastic updates coming to Members’ Online this Monday. These improvements are designed to make managing your memberships, horses, and renewals even easier and more accessible. What’s New? Memberships and Horses on the Dashboard You will now find your memberships and horses...
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Coldstream join British Showjumping as official team jacket supplier
March 07, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce Coldstream Equestrian as the new suppliers of the British Showjumping Team jackets. Designed and styled in Britain, Coldstream offers contemporary and timeless rider apparel that is engineered to help deliver exceptional performance whilst striving to meet the ever-evolving demands of the modern-day...
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Ariat join the British Showjumping Business Partnership
March 06, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce that Ariat has joined the British Showjumping Business Partnership, which plays a pivotal part in assisting the sport to meet its own performance pathway objectives with the International Stairway series playing a major role.  A globally known brand, Ariat are...
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Ellen Whitaker takes a five-star second place on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha in this week’s international round-up
March 05, 2025
Ellen Whitaker jumped Korlenski into second place in the 5* 1.60m speed competition on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha. “Korlenski is the most exciting horse I have ever ridden in my life!” said Ellen. A class field of 55 came forward over German course-designer Peter...
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Arena UK Large Pony Premier Round-Up
March 03, 2025
In the final Large Pony Premier, held at Arena UK, Henry Leggott once again took top spot on Day 1’s Winter JA Classic qualifier. Fourteen competitors took on Neil Foster and Declan Perry’s 1.15m track and with three combinations jumping clear in the first round...
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Kelsall Hill Small Pony Premier Round-Up
February 26, 2025
The spotlight was on Cora Dowey this past weekend as she shone in the 138cm Second Rounds on both days at Kelsall Hill’s Small Pony Premier, cementing her spot in the Winter 138cm Championship Final at the Agria Royal International Horse Show. In Saturday’s 138cm Second...
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Ava Richardson from Oxfordshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
February 26, 2025
Ava Richardson, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Ava, a member of the British Showjumping Berks and Oxon Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Sharon Quant. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been nominated...
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The Brits are in five-star form in this week’s international round-up as Millie Allen takes another win
February 25, 2025
Millie Allen secures a five-star victory with the aptly-named Clearround Il Mondo Z in Doha Millie Allen continued with her successful run at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, adding another five-star win to her ever-growing tally with the consistent Clearround Il Mondo Z. “To win the 1.55m...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO4* Wellington FEI Nations Cup
February 21, 2025
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO4* Nations Cup in Wellington (USA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 25 February – 2 March 2025 at Wellington...
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Bolesworth International 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Horsepower Unveiled!
February 19, 2025
Bolesworth is back, bigger and bolder than ever for 2025, bringing an electrifying fusion of world-class equestrian sport, high-octane entertainment, and luxury lifestyle experiences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, this year’s event will raise the bar with upgraded competition, a star-studded hospitality...
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Round-Up from Kelsall Hill's Large Pony Premier
February 19, 2025
Henry Leggott continued his recent Pony Premier success to take top spot in Saturday’s Winter JA Classic qualifier at Kelsall Hill’s Large Pony Premier Show. Eleven competitors faced the 1.15m track, with three producing the clear rounds needed to make the final jump-off. First out...
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Charlie Jones registers his best five-star finish at CSI5*-W Ocala with Capitale 6 in this week's International Round Up
February 18, 2025
Charlie Jones recorded his best five-star finish and missed out on the win by half a second with Capitale 6 in CSI5*-W Ocala, Florida, USA. Forty-six competitors, including 10 Olympians and reigning individual Olympic gold medallist Christian Kukuk, started over Portuguese course-designer Bernardo Costa Cabral’s 1.55m...
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Team Audevard Great Britain pick up valuable points in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi
February 17, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard finished in sixth place in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations 2025 in a strong competition held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “It was the start of the year and the league, and we were unlucky not to...
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Jake Myers lands the Winter Grand Prix at South View Arena’s Winter Classic with Gamin Des Rondets
February 17, 2025
Jake Myers emerged triumphant in a hustle for victory in the Winter Grand Prix at South View Equestrian Centre’s final Winter Classic for the 2024/2025 season with Gamin Des Rondets. “He’s such a lovely horse, very quiet and a pleasure to ride, I’m looking to step...
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Emma Sargeant flies to the top in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre
February 17, 2025
Emma Sargeant hit top gear on Mark Holland and Gemma Sargeant’s Maxima Z to take victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C Qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “She’s a game little mare, a proper trier...
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Kieran Taylor lands victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic
February 17, 2025
Kieran Taylor’s late round effort secured victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “I’m very pleased with her, she’s got a lot of heart, a big stride and just a bit of sass,” said...
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JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025
February 13, 2025
                                                            JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025   It is with great sadness British...
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Round-up from South View Equestrian Centre's Small Pony Premier
February 11, 2025
The third Small Pony Premier took place this last weekend at South View Equestrian Centre. Anya Dewey Clarke proved the best in Saturday’s Winter 128cm Second Round with Kilcreene Snapdragon. Sixteen competitors faced the 1.10m track with three conjuring up the right answers to go...
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British breeding grabs the glory as Graham Gillespie scores a four-star Grand Prix win on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain as we report this week’s international round-up
February 10, 2025
Graham Gillespie emerged on top in the CSI4* Tesalia Small Grand Prix with Warriors Glory on the Andalucia Spanish Sunshine Tour. “I’m honoured to be part of his career, he’s incredible and it is an unbelievable story,” said Graham, following his world ranking win. It was a...
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