News Archive
December 31, 2017
It is with considerable regret that organisers of the Liverpool International Horse Show announce that tonight's performance at the Echo Arena has been cancelled.
Due to a serious fire in a multi-storey car park near to the Echo Arena, and on advice from the emergency services,...
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December 31, 2017
Tabitha Kyle underlined her promise as a potential star of the future when she began the closing day of this year's Liverpool International Horse Show with an impressive victory.
Leicestershire-based Tabitha won the Pony of the Year Show and Liverpool International 138cms...
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December 30, 2017
The Liverpool International Horse Show Puissance produced high-powered showjumping and a three-way tie to thrill a capacity audience at the Echo Arena on Saturday night.
The class, sponsored by Equitop Myoplast, is always a firm favourite among spectators, and once again it did not disappoint.
Four combinations...
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December 30, 2017
Amanda Derbyshire secured British success in front of a capacity Saturday night crowd at the Liverpool International Horse Show.
Amanda, who is based in America, underlined an impressive run of form this year by winning the 1.50m jump-off class, sponsored by Horseware Ireland.
Eleven combinations went through...
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December 30, 2017
Shane Breen hailed the Liverpool International Horse Show as one of the world's best after adding his name to this year's roll of honour.
Shane, riding Csf Vendi Cruz, won Saturday’s four-star speed competition, sponsored by Gornall Equestrian, in a time of 52.96 seconds.
And the Sussex-based...
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December 30, 2017
Sister Act played to a bumper crowd at the Liverpool International Horse Show on Saturday afternoon as 11-year-old Poppy Deakin delivered a box-office performance.
Poppy's victory in the 128cms Pony Championship, sponsored by Squibb Group, came barely 24 hours after her sister Kirsten Deakin triumphed in...
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December 29, 2017
Jake Saywell showcased the best of young British showjumping talent when he claimed a thrilling victory in the Liverpool International Horse Show Under-25s Grand Prix.
The class, sponsored by Equerry Horse Feeds, saw a high-class entry assembled, including the likes of Jake, Robert Murphy, Jessica Mendoza...
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December 29, 2017
Egypt's Sameh El Dahan produced a stylish performance to win the feature jump-off class on day one of the Liverpool International Horse Show.
A star-studded field thrilled a bumper crowd at the Echo Arena as world-class showjumping returned to Liverpool.
And Sameh held his nerve brilliantly, collecting...
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December 29, 2017
The opening four-star international class, a two-phase competition sponsored by Horse and Country TV, went to Newmarket-based Irishman Peter Moloney and Calimero Van'T Roth in a time of 27.61 seconds.
But they were pushed all the way by an in form British trio of Louise Saywell,...
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December 28, 2017
Essex teenager Claudia Moore got the Liverpool International Horse Show off to a flying start on Thursday with victory in the 148cms Pony Championship.
Thirteen-year-old Claudia, from Brentwood, guided Elando van de Roshoeve - a pony ridden to European Championship gold medal glory by Jack Whitaker...
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December 28, 2017
Essex teenager Claudia Moore got the Liverpool International Horse Show off to a flying start on Thursday with victory in the 148cms Pony Championship.
Thirteen-year-old Claudia, from Brentwood, guided Elando van de Roshoeve - a pony ridden to European Championship gold medal glory by Jack Whitaker...
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December 20, 2017
We are delighted to announce that Suffolk Junior Academy Member, 10 year-old Ryan De Sousa from Newmarket in Suffolk has become Novembers’ NAF Shining Star. With all British Showjumping Junior Academy Members eligible for nomination, it was Ryan’s work ethic and attitude towards his riding...
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December 19, 2017
The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show returns to the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle near Chester from 13th - 17th June 2018.
See the very best International Dressage stars compete on Wednesday and Thursday to include Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, followed by Europe's finest Show...
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December 19, 2017
A WORLD class field of showjumping and dressage stars are set to make their way north for the Liverpool International Horse Show.
Leading the way in the showjumping stakes is the legend that is John Whitaker along with his son Robert.
Twice winner of the prestigious Grand...
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December 18, 2017
This evening’s final showjumping class, the Turkish Airlines Grand Prix at Olympia, the London International Horse Show just couldn’t have been any more exciting or fitting.
With twelve clears coming through from the first round, three of whom were British, it was obvious the 1.60m and...
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December 18, 2017
It was an incredible win for Allana Clutterbuck in the Mince Pie Stakes at Olympia, the London International Horse Show this evening with Atomic du Bary, the 11 year-old bay gelding owned by Susan Evans.
In her final month on ponies, Allana couldn’t have asked for...
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December 18, 2017
The Holly Speed Stakes, at Olympia the London International Horse Show, had the packed grandstands on the edge of their seats this afternoon.
The speed class, which saw fifteen combinations come forward, couldn’t have been more exciting with risk after risk being taken in the pursuit...
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December 18, 2017
Jake Saywell, aged 21 from Nottinghamshire, has been awarded the inaugural Ella Popely Mentorship Award at Olympia, the London Horse Show this afternoon.
This unique mentorship is awarded in recognition and memory of Ella Popely, one of Great Britain’s up-and-coming youth riders, who tragically lost her...
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December 17, 2017
The ever popular and globally renowned British rider John Whitaker was in incredible form at Olympia, the London International Horse Show this evening when he took pole position in the Ivy Stakes ahead of fellow team mates Ben Maher and Laura Renwick.
Riding his own and...
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December 17, 2017
Julien Epaillard, riding Toupie de la Roque, became only the second Frenchman in history to win the Olympia leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping, thanks to a spectacular burst of speed in the jump-off which relegated last year’s winner, Scott Brash, to second...
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December 16, 2017
John Whitaker was a popular winner of the opening CSI5* class of the day, The Shelley Ashman International Shipping Ltd, E M Rogers (Transport) Ltd Father Christmas Stakes. Later in the afternoon Harrie Smolders was the only rider to complete all five rounds of...
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December 16, 2017
It was a brilliant start to the festive period for Christie Pritchard this afternoon when she won the World Class Programme Under 23 British Championships Final at Olympia, the London International Horse Show.
The 20 year-old rider from Anglesey, North Wales produced a double clear with...
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December 15, 2017
Jockeys of a different kind stole the show on day four of Olympia, The London International Horse Show. Ten of the most renowned jockeys from the world of flat and National Hunt racing took to the Olympia Grand Hall for the Markel Champions Challenge in...
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December 15, 2017
The British Showjumping office will close at 1.00pm on Friday 22nd December 2017 and will then re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
If you would like to renew your membership please log on to our ‘Members Login’. All renewals and re-registrations can be processed via this...
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December 14, 2017
This evenings Puissance competition at Olympia was an incredible one which saw Laura Renwick clear 7’3” to take the title.
Riding her own and husband John’s 8 year-old chestnut stallion Top Dollar VI, Laura was the only rider to clear the imposing wall in the 5th...
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December 14, 2017
Following a successful first year of sponsorship, Equitop Myoplast®, the leading nutritional supplement which supports lean muscle growth in horses, will be continuing their alignment with the prestigious British Showjumping Senior Foxhunter Championship for a second year.
The Equitop Myoplast® Senior Foxhunter Championship is a notable...
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December 12, 2017
During the glittering 2017 RoR Awards Evening, hosted by RoR Patron Clare Balding and ITV Racing’s Luke Harvey, a total of ten awards were given and the showjumping accolade went to Quel Ange, a 15 year-old bay gelding owned and ridden by Jane Gregory from...
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December 12, 2017
Equine feed balancer and supplement brand, Blue Chip, reach a showjumping sponsorship milestone in 2018 and will celebrate two decades of support of the illustrious Pony Newcomers Championship.
Sheffield based Blue Chip Feed was founded back in 1996 by Clare Blaskey and was named after her...
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December 11, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has today (11 December 2017) confirmed the renewal of its long-standing partnership with NAF, for the provision of equine supplements and horse care products to the BEF World Class Programme squads and senior equestrian championship teams. The three-year deal will...
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December 11, 2017
3 x Home Pony – Chef d’Equipe English, Welsh and Scottish roles
British Showjumping is seeking applications for all Home Pony Chef d’Equipes for 2018.
Those who are interested should send a CV and covering letter to performance@britishshowjumping.co.uk please state which role you are applying for (applicants don’t have to...
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December 09, 2017
The current top 10 riders in the world gathered at the iconic CHI Geneva, Switzerland, to contend for one of the most exciting classes of the year, the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. The roster of elite showjumpers who had qualified to tackle Gérard Lachat’s...
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December 08, 2017
British Showjumping is delighted to announce the six British Showjumping UKCC level 3 coaches who have been selected for the cross-discipline National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence 2017/18.
Amanda Routledge, Claire Read, Jemma Whitlam, Jenny Mitchinson, Rowena Ockendon Day and Victoria Baker have all...
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December 08, 2017
END 2017 in style at the Liverpool International Horse Show – the New Year’s Eve celebration will certainly be one to remember!
Running from December 29 to 31 at the iconic Echo Arena, the show will definitely keep all family members in festive spirit throughout the...
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December 08, 2017
If you’re a fan of world-class showjumping, international dressage and high-end shopping and dining, you won’t want to miss the 2018 Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show.
And back by popular demand the show will once again feature a National Ring with showjumping classes and a host...
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December 07, 2017
In an exciting new collaboration, British Showjumping is delighted to welcome CMH.TV on board as the new official live streaming partner for www.britishequestriansport.tv.
CMH.TV has its origins in Germany and has been broadcasting equestrian sport and breeding events since it was founded 10 years ago. What...
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December 06, 2017
Olympia, The London International Horse Show (12-18 December 2017), will be coming to homes across the UK with extensive broadcast coverage of London’s international equestrian event on the BBC.
Over fourteen hours of live action will be aired throughout the week, indicating the importance of Olympia...
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December 06, 2017
Haddon Training and British Showjumping have launched the Sporting Excellence Study Programme for young people ages 16-19 years old to study towards a Level 3 Certificate in Understanding and Achieving Sporting Excellence.
Applications closed for this programme on the 30th of November, however, due to an...
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Equithème welcomed as the new title sponsor of the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year Championship
December 04, 2017
British Showjumping is delighted to announce Equithème as the new title sponsor of the Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year Championship.
The Championship is one of the most prestigious in the British Showjumping calendar and it is one of the Championships that every pony rider wants...
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December 03, 2017
The prestigious Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award is presented to the person who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to the performance sport horse and pony breeding industry.
Previous winners have been the Louella Stud for their contribution to...
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December 01, 2017
Tickets for Royal Windsor Horse Show, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2018, will be going on sale at 11am GMT on Tuesday 5 December. The Show takes place from 9 – 13 May 2018 in the private grounds of Windsor Castle and is a...
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December 01, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is the National Governing Body for horse sports in the UK. It exists to provide leadership, vision and purpose in steering the direction of equestrianism. The BEF represents 2.7 million riders in Great Britain through nineteen independent member bodies.
The BEF...
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