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July 01, 2026
Wilson and Finneran share top honours at the Summer Pony Premier
The STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round took place at Chard Equestrian Ltd during the Summer Pony Premier, where 27 pony and rider combinations came forward to take on Matthew Hoskins' challenging track.
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June 30, 2026
ESI Baltimore leads the way as riders secure their place in the next stage of the championship
The NAF Five Star Summer Silver League Qualifier at Morris Equestrian Centre attracted 20 horse and rider combinations, all hoping to secure qualification for the next stage of the...
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June 30, 2026
Fastest jump-off earns Billy Rhodes and Olivia Wrathall a place in the next stage of the championship
The NAF Five Star Summer Bronze League Qualifier took centre stage at Morris Equestrian Centre at the weekend, where 22 horse and rider combinations came forward to tackle John...
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June 30, 2026
Amanda Derbyshire clinched victory in the Back on Track $70,000 2* Grand Prix in Tryon, The USA, with seasoned campaigner Cornwall.
Twenty-four riders made the trip around the 1.45m Grand Prix track with the technicalities catching out all but five of the contenders, and they returned...
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June 30, 2026
Mia Stathopoulos, from Westerham, Kent, has been awarded the latest British Showjumping Shining Star accolade. Mia, a member of the British Showjumping Kent Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Katy Ford.
Fifteen-year-old Mia was delighted to discover she had been nominated for the...
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June 30, 2026
British Equestrian and British Showjumping can today confirm the 15 jumping athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our nominated entries for the FEI Jumping World Championship 2026, set to take place from 11–23 August in Aachen,...
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June 30, 2026
The Summer Pony Premier at Chard Equestrian Ltd delivered an action-packed weekend of top-class competition, with riders battling it out across a number of prestigious Horse of the Year Show qualifiers and second-round classes. Matthew Hoskins set challenging tracks throughout the weekend, rewarding those combinations...
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June 30, 2026
Trevor Breen wrenched victory from his brother Shane in the final moments in an exciting, edge-of-your-seats showdown Al Shira’aa 3* Grand Prix at the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International.
Course-designer Colm Quinn set a demanding test with tall verticals, wide oxers and technical lines in his 13-fence,...
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June 29, 2026
Laura Renwick tops a competitive jump-off to secure the International Stairway title
The prestigious International Stairway class took centre stage at the Royal Norfolk Show on Thursday, where 12 horse and rider combinations came forward to tackle Kelvin Bywater's technical course.
The opening round proved to be...
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June 28, 2026
A dramatic evening of courage, precision and spectacular jumping saw four combinations share top honours in the Equiyd Puissance at the Al Shira'aa Bolesworth International .
With eleven combinations representing Great Britain, Ireland and the UAE coming forward, the stage was set for one of showjumping's...
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June 28, 2026
The second day of the Al Shira'aa Bolesworth International delivered another showcase of world class sport, with victories across the young horse, amateur and international ranks as riders continued their quest to qualify for Sunday's prestigious CSI3* Al Shira'aa Bolesworth Grand Prix and series finals.
Homebred...
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June 28, 2026
British star lays down an early marker as CSI3* Week One opens with world class competition at Bolesworth Castle
The Al Shira'aa Bolesworth International 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion today, with Britain's Holly Smith producing a thrilling victory in the opening Longines Ranking class of...
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June 28, 2026
Unlucky four fault rounds dropped Great Britain’s Team Audevard into seventh place at the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Nations Cup in Budapest, Hungary.
“The heat was bearable today but still very, very hot, although it’s the same for everyone, and the team just hit a run...
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June 26, 2026
Having secured qualification to compete in the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Semi Final in Kronenberg (NED), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 2 - 5 July 2026 at...
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June 24, 2026
The STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round at Parwood Equestrian Centre provided an exciting afternoon of competition at the weekend, with pony rider combinations battling for a coveted place in the Final at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Course designer Alison Naylor set a...
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June 24, 2026
The prestigious International Stairway class at the Royal Highland Show attracted 19 determined rider and horse combinations on Friday, all aiming to secure top honours over Shaun Sands’ challenging course.
With the track proving influential throughout the competition, only five combinations managed to negotiate the course...
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June 23, 2026
British Showjumping is deeply saddened to learn Chief Stipendiary Steward John Taylor passed away on 16 June following a prolonged illness.
Former City of London Mounted Police Officer John was first a regular at British Showjumping shows driving and supporting his son Will – who competed...
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June 23, 2026
The iconic grounds of Hickstead provided a spectacular setting for the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at the weekend, with riders enjoying the unique atmosphere of competing on Derby Day as they chased qualification opportunities for two of the sport's most prestigious championships.
A total...
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June 23, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Dorset Showground attracted 16 ambitious rider and horse combinations at the weekend, all hoping to secure one of the coveted qualifying places for the British Showjumping National Championships Final this August.
Course designer Phil Ashworth set a...
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June 22, 2026
Today, during UK Coaching Week 2026, British Equestrian and a number of its member bodies have unveiled a revitalised Equestrian Coaching Certificate, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of coaching standards across the federation, with a more streamlined framework designed to support coaches...
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June 22, 2026
British Showjumping's Para Jumping programme continues to go from strength to strength, with riders recently coming together for a successful training camp held at the National Training Centre on 6–7 June.
The two-day camp provided Para riders with a valuable opportunity to develop their skills both...
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June 22, 2026
Due to the MET office issuing a red weather warning from 09.00hrs on Wednesday until 21.00hrs Thursday all British Showjumping competitions scheduled to take place in the affected areas will be cancelled.
Please check our website and social media along with venue announcements as areas affected...
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June 22, 2026
It was definitely Great Britain’s week at Rotterdam CHIO; just two days after helping Team Audevard land the Longines League of Nations victory on new ride Catelly, Ben Maher seized victory in the Huawei Grand Prix of Rotterdam with his more established ride Point Break...
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June 22, 2026
Britain’s William Whitaker joined the illustrious ranks of the two-time Hickstead Derby winners today, with a long-awaited win on Flamboyant III.
The Al Shira’aa Derby saw a strong contingent of 30 horse-and-rider combinations come forward to compete for their share of the €120,000 prize...
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June 22, 2026
Reigning champion Mark Edwards made it a triumphant double in today’s British Speed Derby, with a decisive 4.55sec win on Dillinger NE.
Welshman Mark had picked up his first Speed Derby victory 12 months earlier with the talented mare Royale Tale. She had looked...
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June 20, 2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard scored a glorious victory at the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO Rotterdam in the Netherlands, in a tense, exciting penultimate qualifier which went to the wire.
“We have very cool, very focused riders, their life is dedicated to their horses and...
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June 19, 2026
Having secured qualification to compete in the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series in Budapest (HUN), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 24 - 28 June 2026 at the National...
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June 19, 2026
Britain’s Matt Sampson and Un Secreto Z took the top spot in the ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard, the feature class on the opening day of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting.
Seven of the 31 starters produced clear rounds to go into the jump-off, with Matt making...
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June 18, 2026
Team spirit was on full display at Bicton Equestrian Centre this weekend as riders battled it out in the British Showjumping Team Jumping qualifiers, all aiming to secure their place at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Lynes Place Stables enjoyed a hugely successful weekend,...
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June 18, 2026
The Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round at Bicton Equestrian Centre attracted a competitive field of 23 rider and horse combinations, all aiming to secure one of the coveted qualification places for the British Showjumping National Championships Final.
Set on a testing track designed by Rebecca...
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June 17, 2026
The STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round at Kelsall Hill attracted a competitive field of 27 rider and pony combinations at the weekend, all aiming to secure valuable qualification places for the season's major championships.
Course designer Susan Barratt set a demanding track that tested both scope...
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June 17, 2026
Muirmill Equestrian Centre played host to another exciting Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round at the weekend, as riders continued their quest for qualification to the Final at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
The competition proved closely fought, with five combinations successfully negotiating the...
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June 17, 2026
The Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at Weston Lawns attracted a competitive field of 49 rider and horse combinations, all vying for qualification opportunities on Kevin Bull’s testing track.
Riders first faced two demanding rounds, with only eight combinations managing to keep a clean sheet...
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Kieran Thurkettle and LSS Mayweather Triumph in Ariat Senior British Novice Second Round at Muirmill
June 17, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Muirmill Equestrian Centre saw 13 rider and horse combinations come forward to contest Lee Roebuck's track, all hoping to secure qualification for the Final at the British Showjumping National Championships.
The course proved a fair test, with...
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June 16, 2026
Seventy-six rider combinations came forward at Weston Lawns at the weekend to contest the GFS Saddles Senior Newcomers Championship Second Round, all setting their sights on a coveted place at the next stage of the series. Under the technical eye of course designer Kevin Bull,...
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June 16, 2026
Following the recent Equine Flu outbreak, we would like to remind all members of the importance of ensuring their horses and ponies have up-to-date vaccinations that comply with British Showjumping vaccination rules.
Before travelling to any British Showjumping venue, please make sure:
Vaccinations are current and carried...
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June 16, 2026
Georgia Tame claimed the winning spot in a 4* 1.50m at Sentower Park in Belgium, with BE Thiassi.
“She’s a naturally fast horse so even without pushing her, she’s really quick,” said Georgia, who owns this mare with Susanne Press.
Seventy-six competitors contended the speed class, but...
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June 16, 2026
Kelsall Hill played host to an action-packed Summer Pony Premier at the weekend, with riders from across the country travelling to Cheshire in pursuit of prestigious victories and qualification places for some of the season's most sought-after championships.
Shared Victory in Horse of the Year Show...
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June 15, 2026
Great Britain's Pony Team delivered a flawless performance in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth at Hagen on Friday, producing an outstanding display of consistency and composure to secure victory on a perfect score of zero faults.
Drawn to lead the way for the team, Amy...
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June 13, 2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard stood fifth in the Longines EEF Series 3* Nations Cup of Drammen in Norway, in a tight competition where one fault separated five teams.
Ten teams contended this team competition over a 12-fence, 15-effort 1.50m track designed by Bart Vonck with four...
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June 13, 2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard claimed fourth place in the CSIO5* Coupe De Nations Barriere of La Baule in France, after leading with Germany at the halfway stage in an exciting competition.
“It was another nearly after a cracking start against some very strong teams trying out...
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June 12, 2026
Having qualified to compete in the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* Nations Cup in Rotterdam (NED), 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 – 21 June 2026 at...
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June 12, 2026
British Showjumping is delighted to announce the introduction of a brand-new class to its flagship National Championships programme, with the National 95cm Championship set to take place at the 2026 British Showjumping National Championships.
The addition of this exciting new championship class has been made possible...
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June 10, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Northallerton Equestrian Centre attracted a competitive field of 25 rider and horse combinations at the weekend, all hoping to secure one of the coveted qualification spots for the British Showjumping National Championships Final this August.
Course designer...
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June 10, 2026
British Showjumping is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the sport’s most respected and influential figures, Bob Ellis.
A name synonymous with excellence in course design, Bob dedicated his life to the sport and leaves behind a remarkable legacy that has shaped...
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June 09, 2026
Despite the unpredictable weather at the South of England Show this weekend, nine rider and horse combinations came forward to contest the International Stairway, taking on a challenging course designed by Ben Townley.
From the opening rounds, the competition proved tight, with five combinations jumping through...
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June 09, 2026
The Ariat Senior British Novice Championship Second Round at Ponderosa Equestrian Centre attracted a competitive field of 21 rider and horse combinations at the weekend, all vying for qualification to the prestigious final at the British Showjumping National Championships this August.
Course designer Kevin Bull set...
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June 08, 2026
The Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery – Second Round at Ponderosa Equestrian Centre saw a strong field of 31 rider and horse combinations compete at the weekend, all aiming for a place in the championship final at the British Showjumping National Championships in August.
Course designer Kevin...
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June 08, 2026
Coombelands played host to the latest SEIB Big Star Championship Qualifier last week, where 43 rider and horse combinations came forward to tackle Ben Townley’s testing track in a bid to secure their place at the prestigious championship at Hickstead.
Townley’s course proved a fair but...
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June 08, 2026
In a blockbuster night of Global Champions League action in Cannes, Scott Brash led New York Empire powered by Lugano as the sole team to leave every fence intact to seal victory.
Forever cool and unflustered, Scott delivered a crucial first-round clear on the eager Hello...
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