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May 13, 2026
The SEIB Big Star Championship Qualifier at Chard Equestrian attracted 24 rider combinations at the weekend, all aiming to secure their place in one of the most exciting young horse finals of the summer season.
Course designer Nigel Jess set a technical and demanding track which...
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May 13, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Parwood Equestrian Centre attracted 35 rider combinations at the weekend, all aiming to secure one of the coveted qualification spots for the final at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Riders faced a testing track designed...
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May 13, 2026
The Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery – Second Round at Parwood Equestrian Centre proved to be a competitive affair at the weekend, as 20 rider combinations came forward to tackle John Farrell’s testing track.
With valuable qualification places on offer, riders were required to deliver precision and...
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May 13, 2026
As of 7 May, the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance group has been notified of 44 laboratory-confirmed equine influenza outbreaks in 28 counties across the UK since early April. In addition, there are eight further outbreaks for which further details and reporting permissions are pending.
Of these...
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May 12, 2026
The STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round at Frenches Farm provided exciting competition at the weekend as riders battled for qualification spots for the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Course designer Toby Bancroft set a fantastic track that tested both accuracy and speed, with combinations...
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May 11, 2026
William Whitaker pulled a world ranking 3* Grand Prix win out of the bag at the CSIO3* EEF event in Lier, Belgium, with Millfield Quickstep.
“The standard had been very high all week; in the Grand Prix jump-off, every rider stood a good chance of winning,”...
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May 11, 2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard fought hard in a tight Longines EEF Series Nations Cup competition to claim second place on the podium in Lier, Belgium.
“I was very pleased with all my riders’ efforts, they were focused and rode well on mainly inexperienced horses. This is...
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May 07, 2026
A strong field of 37 rider combinations came forward to tackle Keith Bristow’s course in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery – Second Round at Pyecombe at the weekend.
The technical track proved influential, with only 20 combinations managing to jump clear through the opening two rounds...
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May 07, 2026
A competitive field of 48 rider combinations came forward to contest Keith Bristow’s technical track in the Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Pyecombe at the weekend, all hoping to secure their place at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
With the course...
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May 07, 2026
The FEI Jumping Nations Cup Pony Team delivered a determined and impressive performance in Busto Arsizio at the weekend, securing a fantastic second-place finish after two competitive rounds against strong international opposition.
Leading the way for Team GB in the opening round was Henry Leggott aboard...
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May 07, 2026
The Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Second Round at Harrogate Riding Centre delivered an exciting and competitive day of showjumping at the weekend, as riders battled it out for a coveted place at the final during the British Showjumping National Championships in August.
A total of...
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May 06, 2026
The NAF Five Star Summer Silver League Qualifier at Dorset Showground provided a competitive and closely fought class at the weekend, as riders battled for valuable qualification points on the road to the semi-finals and ultimately the final at the prestigious Horse of the Year...
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May 06, 2026
The NAF Five Star Summer Bronze League Qualifier at Dorset Showground delivered an exciting day of competition at the weekend, as riders vied for qualification to the coveted semi-finals and a step closer to the iconic Horse of the Year Show.
A strong field of 45...
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May 06, 2026
The Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Second Round at Willow Banks provided a thrilling day of competition, as riders set their sights on qualification for the prestigious British Showjumping National Championships later this year.
A total of 41 rider combinations came forward to tackle Piers Warmoth’s...
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May 06, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Willow Banks delivered an exciting weekend of competition, with riders battling it out for their coveted qualification to the British Showjumping National Championships later this summer.
A strong field of 38 rider combinations came forward to take...
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May 05, 2026
Chris Smith landed the top-billed 2* Grand Prix at Chepstow Spring International with his wife Nicola and father-in-law Jim Barry’s home-bred Messarado Blue.
The 51 participants faced a tough 1.45m track in the second of the world ranking classes on offer here, with technical questions and...
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May 05, 2026
Cate Kerr conjured a double of four-star wins in Montefalco, Italy.
Cate commanded victory in the Under 25 1.45m European Cup Grand Prix with John Chadwick’s Petitfour VD Wareslage. Fifteen riders came forward over the 1.45m track – Cate’s first at this level – but only...
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May 05, 2026
Harlow Wiek claimed a victory double at the Winter Pony Finals held at South View Equestrian Centre, Cheshire, in the British Showjumping 11-year-old and Under and Springboard 128cm Finals with My Blue Eyed Boy.
Both classes were targeted with this consistent pony, and Kent-based Harlow, 10,...
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May 01, 2026
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 6 – 10 May 2026 at Azelhof Horse Events, Lier, Belgium.
Harry Charles, from Alton, Hampshire,...
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April 30, 2026
Annabelle Calvert, from Morpeth, Northumberland, has been awarded the latest British Showjumping Shining Star accolade. Annabelle, a member of the British Showjumping Northumbria Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Barbara Anderson.
Fourteen-year-old Annabelle was delighted to discover she had been nominated for the...
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April 29, 2026
Stainsby Grange hosted a strong field at the weekend for the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round, where 42 rider and horse combinations came forward to take on a technical track designed by Jason Abbs.
With a valuable qualification on the line for both the final at Horse of the...
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April 29, 2026
Stainsby Grange hosted a competitive GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers Championship Second Round at the weekend, with 56 rider and horse combinations coming forward to tackle a challenging course designed by Jason Abbs.
With direct qualification for the Horse of the Year Show Final on offer, along...
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April 29, 2026
Barleylands Equestrian Centre provided the setting for a competitive Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at the weekend, with 52 rider and horse combinations coming forward to take on a technical track designed by Stuart Young.
With a place in the Ariat Senior British Novice Championship...
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April 29, 2026
Barleylands Equestrian Centre welcomed 44 rider and horse combinations at the weekend for the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round, where competitors were aiming to secure qualification for the final at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Set on a technical track designed by Stuart Young, the class...
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April 28, 2026
Dean Valley Farm played host to an exciting Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at the weekend, where 36 rider combinations came forward to contest Gillian Milner’s carefully designed track in a bid to secure qualification for the championship final.
Milner’s course proved influential from...
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April 28, 2026
It’s what fairytales are made of: the legendary John Whitaker claimed victory in the Chedington Estate International 2* Grand Prix at Chard International in Somerset with Equine America Unick Du Francport in the final round of the show.
“He’s feeling good and fresh; we’re both getting...
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April 28, 2026
Dorset Showground played host to the latest STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round at the weekend, where 19 rider and pony combinations came forward in a bid to secure their place at the next stage of the championship pathway.
With the standard high from the outset,...
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April 28, 2026
Dean Valley Farm provided the backdrop for another competitive day of sport at the weekend as 37 rider combinations came forward for the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round, all hoping to secure their place at the final later this year.
Course designer Gillian Milner set...
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April 27, 2026
Robert Whitaker pulled a four-star Grand Prix win out of the bag with Caroline and Stephen Blatchford’s Vermento in Montefalco, Italy.
The 1.55m track reduced the original field of 50 to 12 for the jump-off, with Robert claiming a favoured later place in the draw as...
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April 24, 2026
The following three youth squads have been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup of Busto Arsizio (ITA). The competition takes place between 28 April – 3 May 2026 at the Etrea Sports Association.
Pony Squad
Raphaela Dawson, from Berkshire, with the 8-year-old chestnut gelding Woody Van Duyversputten, owned by Karan Dawson
Cora Dowey, from North Yorkshire, with the 16-year-old Grey Stallion Las Vegas VI, owned by Sam...
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April 22, 2026
Will Fletcher landed the feature Equestrian Surfaces Grand Prix to be crowned the Welsh Masters champion with Quintine Van D’Abdijhoeve, also taking third on exciting new ride Shelton DD in a three-way decider.
“It’s a lovely start to the year and to win on a horse...
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April 21, 2026
The first STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round of the season took place at Pyecombe Horse Show at the weekend, where 17 rider and pony combinations came forward to contest a competitive class over a technical track designed by John Farrell.
With the pressure on and a coveted...
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April 20, 2026
Great Britain made a strong start to the 2026 Youth Nations Cup season at the opening fixture in Compiègne, with the Children on Horses squad producing the standout performance of the weekend to claim an excellent second place against nine other nations.
Representing Great Britain in...
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April 20, 2026
Joe Whitaker took full advantage of his final draw to land the world ranking 2* Grand Prix on Hulahupe JR to conclude the meeting at Sentower Park in Belgium, on a high.
“It’s his first show back since December and I didn’t expect to win, but...
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April 15, 2026
The final British Showjumping Regional Academy Championships took place at Allens Hill on 1 April, bringing together rising stars for a thrilling end to the 2026 series.
Individual Championships
The Mini Individual Championship saw 22 combinations come forward, with Lilly Mitchell claiming victory riding Jo Mitchell’s Doylan Gorgeous Gift in 28.64 seconds....
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April 13, 2026
Mark Edwards enjoyed a bumper pay packet at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships at Addington Equestrian, taking the top two places in the feature Blue Chip Grand Prix and only the second rider to claim the PRB Horseboxes £2,000 Championship bonus since its...
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April 13, 2026
Portia Taylor-Wilson held off all challenges to be crowned 2026 Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA champion on Lottea III at the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships at Addington Equestrian Centre.
A total of 16 – four JAs and 13 JCs – of the original 47...
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April 13, 2026
Ben Maher extended his stay in The USA following the Winter Equestrian Festival tour and scored a three-star victory with Jane Forbes Clark’s Ginger-Blue in the five-week Spring series at Wellington International.
Forty-nine competitors came forward in the $62,000 3* Zycosan Grand Prix qualifier in the...
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April 10, 2026
The following four youth squads have been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup of Compiegne (FRA). The competition takes place between 15 – 19 April 2026 at the Stade Equestre du Grand Parc.
Pony Squad
Amy Capper, from Renfrewshire, with the 16-year-old Bay Stallion, Oscar Van De Beekerheide, owned by...
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April 10, 2026
British Showjumping is delighted to introduce an exciting new format for Team Jumping competitions, launching in 2026. Designed to offer greater flexibility, inclusivity, and opportunity, this refreshed structure allows riders to come together like never before.
Build Your Dream Team
For 2026 you can create a team...
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April 10, 2026
Fergal Holohan emerged triumphant in a battle for supremacy against Mathilda Glaesel for the Under 25 Championship crown and the top prize of £2,000 st Pony of the Year Show 2026 at Arena UK, Grantham.
Five of the initial 16 competitors posted clear rounds over the...
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April 07, 2026
Joe Stockdale left the best until last on the Toscana Tour in Arezzo, Italy, with victory in the final day’s feature 4* Grand Prix with Cacharel, the mare enjoying jumping back at Grand Prix level.
“It is good to have her back, she’s jumping really good...
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April 02, 2026
NAF has confirmed a three-year extension of its valued sponsorship of the British Showjumping Silver and Bronze Leagues, reinforcing a partnership that continues to support riders across the sport’s national structure.
Having first partnered with British Showjumping in 2013, NAF has played an important role in supporting competitors...
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March 31, 2026
Ruby Couzens, from Bedfordshire, has been awarded the latest British Showjumping Shining Star accolade. Ruby, a member of the British Showjumping Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Claire Darwin.
Fifteen-year-old Ruby was delighted to discover she had been nominated for the British Showjumping Shining Star Award: “Thank you so much for...
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March 30, 2026
Ben Maher just missed out on the biggest prize of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, USA, and had to settle for second place on Enjeu De Grisien, behind The USA’s Kent Farrington on Greya.
Forty qualified riders, including six of the world’s Top 10...
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March 27, 2026
A reminder to all members that, from 1st April, new tack and equipment rules will come into effect. We strongly encourage everyone to review the updated rules ahead of any upcoming competitions to ensure full compliance and avoid any issues at shows. Staying up to...
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March 27, 2026
The Winter Just For Schools Finals delivered an action-packed weekend of exciting competition at Cricklands, where talented young riders from across the country came together to showcase their skills in a fantastic celebration of grassroots showjumping. With impressive rounds, tight timings and plenty of clear...
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March 25, 2026
The penultimate Regional Academy Championships delivered another fantastic weekend of competition at Holmside Hall, where riders across all categories showcased their talent, determination and partnership with their horses and ponies.
The Mini Individual Championship saw a strong field of 10 combinations come forward, all eager to...
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March 23, 2026
Scott Brash justified his World Number 1 status with a sensational win in the Saut Hermes 5* Grand Prix in the spectacular Grand Palais arena with its breathtakingly beautiful historic glass roof in Paris with Lady Harris and Lady Kirkham’s eager Hello Chadora Lady.
The exuberant...
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March 23, 2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard finished just off the podium in fourth place in the second of the 2026 series of the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
“I’m happy, it was a good result, we were just a bit unlucky...
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