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Three riders Share Top Spot in the STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round at Kelsall Hill Equestrian
July 14, 2025
The Summer Pony Premier at Kelsall Hill Equestrian showcased the penultimate STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round competition of 2025. The event drew 34 riders to compete in this class and tackle the initial round with nine jumping clear to advance to round two. Three combinations jumped round the...
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Horse change in the British Equestrian Jumping Squad
July 14, 2025
British Equestrian and British Showjumping can announce that following consultation with the athlete and owners, there is a change of horse for Ben Maher for the British Equestrian Showjumping Squad, in partnership with Agria. At the Longines FEI Jumping European Championships in A Coruña ESP (16...
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A Gold Medal for a Golden performance. Rachel Proudley is the 2025 Young Rider European Champion!
July 13, 2025
It was an incredible afternoon for British Showjumping at the Youth European Championships as Rachel Proudley claimed the Young Rider Individual Gold title, adding to the Team Bronze she helped secure earlier in the week. Eighty-two young riders initially set out to compete for the three...
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Eleonora Ljungman Wins Individual Silver at the FEI Jumping European Championships for Children
July 13, 2025
The final day of the FEI Youth European Championships in Riesenbeck, Germany, got underway today with the Individual Children on Horses Final, and it was Eleonora Ljungman who secured a place on the podium for Great Britain by claiming the silver medal. Ninety-three riders had come...
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Great Britain’s Young Riders are Bronze Medallists in the FEI Jumping Youth European Championships
July 11, 2025
Great Britain claimed Team Bronze in the FEI Jumping European Championships for Young Riders at Riesenbeck, Germany, in a tense and high-pressure competition that went right down to the final rider from each team. Day one’s Table C Speed class (where seconds are added for a...
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Shari Vincent is On Top in the Nupafeed Senior Discovery Second Round at Norfolk Showjumping Club
July 11, 2025
Norfolk Showjumping Cub hosted the latest Nupafeed Senior Discovery Second Round Competition last weekend ahead of the final next month at the British Showjumping National Championships. Nine combinations entered the arena to contend the 1.05m course hoping for a chance to gain their qualification to the...
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Millie Boreham and Kimberley Gowing take home the final tickets to the STX UK Pony Novice Final
July 10, 2025
Parwood Equestrian Centred hosted the penultimate STX Pony British Novice Second Round competition, where hopeful young riders had to secure their ticket to the final, held at the British Showjumping National Championships in August. 10 hopeful combinations came forward for this class with five jumping clear...
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Marks Edwards Wins the Final International Stairway Leg at the Great Yorkshire Show
July 10, 2025
The final leg of the 2025 International Stairway League took place on the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show where Welshman Mark Edwards secured the win for a second year in a row, this year with Flying Tinker II Thirty-nine came forward to contend the...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO5* Falsterbo FEI Nations Cup
July 09, 2025
Having received an invitation to compete in the CSIO5* Nations Cup in Falsterbo (SWE), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 10 – 13 July 2025 at the...
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Kate Ellison Takes A Commanding Victory in the Penultimate Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at Bicton Arena
July 08, 2025
The penultimate Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round took place last weekend at Bicton Arena.  In the vast grass arena, 20 horse and rider combinations came forward to compete for top spot over a challenging course. Almost half the starting field jumped clear over Nigel Jess’...
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Triumphant Finish! Angel Tough and Nicole IV Win Final Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker Qualifier at Bogenraith Equestrian Centre
July 07, 2025
The final Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker incorporating the Seven-Year-Old Championship Qualifier took place at Bogenraith Equestrian Centre, in Scotland, last week, where riders had the final opportunity to qualify for the Horse of the Year Show. Fifty-six starters came forward over the 1.30m track...
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Ben Maher claims a five-star win and leading rider at the prestigious Aachen premier event
July 07, 2025
Ben Maher sealed victory with a beautiful double clear to take the RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany with Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright’s Point Break. Forty-three athletes faced a demanding task of mastering the 5* 12-fence 1.60m track...
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Laura Renwick took her first major step ‘Back to the top’ with a spectacular win in the Al Shira’aa Grand Prix at Bolesworth International
July 07, 2025
Laura Renwick, who confessed she wanted to “Get back to the top,” after a fall landed her in hospital three years ago, has taken a huge step towards her goal with victory in the Al Shira’aa 4* Grand Prix at Bolesworth International with eight-year-old sensation...
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Sophie Paxton Rides her 'Horse of a Lifetime' to a Win in the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at Bogenraith Equestrian Centre
July 04, 2025
The Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Seconds Rounds continued this week at Bogenraith Equestrian Centre, where Sophie Paxton took top honours riding her own Glasgow Z. Thirty-one combinations came forward over course designer Shaun Sands' 1.30m track and the competition was fierce, with the field reduced to five for the jump-off....
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard dig deep to take third place on the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup at the mighty Aachen
July 04, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard jumped into third place on the podium in the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ Cup in the impressive Aachen arena in Germany. Eight teams, several fielding their big guns, came forward over renowned course-designer Frank Rothenberger’s 12-fence 1.60m track and with an added dimension –...
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Double Wins for Renwick and Blackhurst as Jess Mendoza heads Grand Prix Qualifier at CSI4* Bolesworth International Presented by Al Shira'aa
July 04, 2025
Week 2 of the Bolesworth International, presented by Al Shira’aa, got underway in spectacular style, marking the show’s return to CSI4* status for the first time since 2019 - a milestone made possible through an expanded partnership with HH Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed...
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British Showjumping’s Youth Squads announced for Youth European Championship
July 03, 2025
The following three youth squads have been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Young Riders, Juniors, and Children. The competition takes place between 7 – 13 July 2025 at the Riesenbeck International GmbH, Germany. Juniors Ruby Barrs, from Hertfordshire, with the...
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Excitement Builds as More HOYS Tickets are Won at Chard Equestrian Summer Pony Premier
July 02, 2025
The penultimate Summer Pony Premier show took place this past weekend at Chard Equestrian Centre where young riders continued to shine as their secured their tickets to the Horse of the Year Show. First up was the Demolition Services Ltd Pony Showjumper of the Year Qualifier, where...
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Ella Spencer Secures her HOYS Ticket in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round at Chard Equestrian
July 02, 2025
Chard Equestrian played host to the penultimate Summer Pony Premier of 2025, which featured the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round competition which saw talented young riders vying to secure their qualification to the final. The initial round saw 27 of the starting 79 riders clear...
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Hollie Gerken is on Flying Form in the STX UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round at Chard Equestrian
July 02, 2025
This STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Second Rounds continued last weekend at Chard Equestrian Centre’s Summer Pony Premier Show. Two challenging tracks saw three riders from a starting field of 37 jump clear and progress to the final jump-off. Heading into the jump-off, the riders knew they were guaranteed...
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Martha Evans takes Top Honours in the STX UK Pony British Novice Second Round at Kelsall Hill
July 02, 2025
Last weekend saw more young riders and their ponies take to the ring to compete in the STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. Competition was fierce, as nearly half of the starting field advanced through the rounds to the final jump...
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Matt Sampson flies high at the Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’
July 02, 2025
Matt Sampson lifted the feature $500,000 AON Grand Prix at the Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex Tournament, with the phenomenal stallion Daniel. “He’s an amazing horse – amazing just sums him up and I’m so very grateful to ride a horse that...
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Condon clinches the Al Shira’aa 3* Grand Prix victory in a thrilling jump-off at Bolesworth International
July 01, 2025
Anthony Condon punched the air in delight as he claimed the 3* Grand Prix, pinnacle of the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International, with Pat and Lisa Hales Ovieda S – eight years after he won the 4* Grand Prix here with Balzac. “I’m on top of the...
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Joe Trunkfield Storms to Victory in the Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker Qualifier at Bury Farm
July 01, 2025
The penultimate Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker Incorporating the 7 Year Old Championship Qualifier of 2025 took place at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, offering riders a chance to qualify for the Final at the Horse of the Year Show. A strong field of 71 competitors...
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Proudley and Murphy Soar to Shared Puissance Glory at Bolesworth
June 30, 2025
The LeMieux Puissance took centre stage in the International Arena on Saturday evening, with Great Britain’s Rachel Proudley and Ireland’s Brendan Murphy both clearing 2.20m to share the win. The class featured 11 combinations and offered a total prize fund of €8,800, drawing top names...
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Graham Babes Steals the Spotlight on Opening Day of Bolesworth International, Presented by Al Shira’aa
June 30, 2025
Over 620 horse and rider combinations representing 17 nations descended on the stunning Bolesworth Estate today for the opening day of the Bolesworth International, presented by Al Shira’aa. The action-packed schedule saw the world-class International Arena come alive for what promises to be a fantastic two...
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Thrills and Talent on Show at the Penultimate International Stairway of 2025 at the Royal Norfolk Show
June 27, 2025
The penultimate International Stairway class of the 2025 series took place this week at the Royal Norfolk Show and it was Ella Dalton who was on to form to take the win with Michelle Burnett’s Hurricane VDL. Ten combinations came forward to tackle the 1.50m course,...
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British Equestrian announces squad of five for FEI Jumping European Championship 2025
June 27, 2025
British Equestrian and the British Showjumping Selectors can today confirm the five jumping athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our definite entries for the FEI Jumping European Championship 2025, set to take place in A Coruña, Spain from 16–20...
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Lite My Ride Joins British Showjumping as Partner to the National Training Centre
June 26, 2025
British Showjumping is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lite My Ride, who will be supporting sustainability enhancements at the National Training Centre through the upgrade of the indoor lighting system. Lite My Ride is a specialist equestrian lighting company dedicated to delivering efficient, environmentally...
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A Polished Performance ensures Clare Diamond Wins the Nupafeed Senior Discovery Second Round at Dorset Showground
June 25, 2025
The next Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round of the season got underway at Dorset Showground last week, where 16 combinations came forward to compete for their spot in the final at the British Showjumping National Championships. These numbers were halved for the final jump-off, and it...
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Gabriella Frediani from Stirlingshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
June 24, 2025
Gabriella Frediani, from Tonbridge, Kent, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Gabriella, a member of the British Showjumping Kent Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Katy Ford. Over the moon to have found out that she had been nominated for...
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Danny Nicholson and Morgan Henderson Shine in the penultimate NAF Bronze and Silver Qualifiers
June 24, 2025
The penultimate NAF Bronze and Silver Qualifiers of the 2025 summer league took place at Northallerton Equestrian Centre last weekend. Saturday saw the Bronze league riders take to the arena in a bid to compete for a coveted spot in the semi-finals next month. In the end,...
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Chris Smith Clinches Back-to-Back Wins in the International Stairway at Royal Highland Show
June 23, 2025
The International Stairway at the Royal Highland Show saw a third winner of the 2025 series crowned. Victory went the way of Chris Smith who picked up the win in the International Stairway series at the Royal Highland Show for the second year in a...
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Top Star, Top Spot: Laura Renwick Extends Winning Streak at Hickstead
June 23, 2025
The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting hosted the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round, with 48 horses vying for victory in the prestigious championship qualifier. The competition was fierce as riders aimed to jump all three rounds of competition to come out on top. Twenty-one successfully...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO5* Aachen FEI Nations Cup
June 23, 2025
Having received an invitation to compete in the CSIO5* Nations Cup in Aachen (GER), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 30 June – 6 July 2025 at...
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Maldon’s Reine of Riding Laura Renwick Takes Second Hickstead Championship
June 23, 2025
Laura Renwick was the woman of the moment in the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting’s Seven- and Eight-Year-Old Championship, Maldon’s Laura Renwick returned to the International Arena in West Sussex on unbeatable form. Laura not only won the Billy Stud Auction Six-Year-Old Jumping Championship with D-Ons...
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Copthorne rider takes Saturday morning Hickstead spoils
June 23, 2025
Copthorne-based Nicole Pavitt took the spoils in Saturday morning’s Billy Stud Auction Five-Year-Old Jumping Championship, hosted in the International Arena at Hickstead. The class aims to find and reward the young horses who could become mainstays of the British team in years to come. Today, that...
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Maldon jumping star takes Hickstead title
June 23, 2025
Laura Renwick has won the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting’s Breen Equestrian Beethoven Seven- and Eight-Year-Old Championship from a field of eighteen competitors with NFS Top Gun, who was previously victorious here as a six-year-old. “He’s just getting better and better,” said Laura. “Though weirdly, he...
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Bristol teen takes Hickstead title
June 23, 2025
Young Bristol showjumper Sophie Howell enjoyed a major win at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, one of the country’s most prestigious equestrian competitions. Sixteen-year-old Sophie took the top spot in the Hickstead 1.10m Amateur Championship, beating 15 of the country’s best amateur riders with her...
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Welshman whizzes round to win at Hickstead
June 23, 2025
Llandow-based Mark Edwards took a decisive win on the first day of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, clinching the Stoner Jewellers Vase with the fast-paced, pint-sized Flying Tinker II. The Stoner Jewellers Vase saw 88 horse-and-rider partnerships taking to Hickstead’s famous International Arena to battle...
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Wymeswold Olympian debuts future star at Hickstead 
June 23, 2025
Holly Smith is no stranger to success at Hickstead, and she found herself at the top of the leaderboard on the opening day of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting.   “I want to be back at the top level again, and this is a horse that...
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London calling: Ilford rider wins at Hickstead
June 23, 2025
Thomas Pritchard seized an easy victory in the opening class in Hickstead’s International Arena, the Hickstead Novice 1.10m Championship, riding Princess SW. For some riders, this class represents the chance to test their own mettle against more experienced competitors; for others, it’s an opportunity to put...
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Guy Williams takes top two in trial
June 23, 2025
Guy produced two of the three clear rounds with Crumbgraft and BH Gringos Legacy, while the 2023 and 2024 Derby Trial winner Carlos Mota Ribas delivered the other clear with Juan Van't Arkelhof. For the past three years, the Agria Derby Trial has not had an...
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Regal Win for Mark Edwards
June 23, 2025
Mark Edwards and Royale Tale won the Brilliance Horse Auction Speed Derby in definitive fashion, finishing more than 7sec clear of Joe Whitaker and Icaterina in second. Making the most of his penultimate draw, Mark and the super speedy Royale Tale blazed round the lengthy course...
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Robert becomes the fourth Whitaker to win the Derby
June 23, 2025
Robert Whitaker became the fourth member of his family to win the Al Shira’aa Derby at Hickstead, coming out on top of a three-way jump-off with Caroline Blatchford’s Gentlemen VD Veldhof. Whitaker, 42, produced one of three clears in the first round, with the others coming...
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Olli Fletcher jumps a vital clear round to put Istanbul Warriors on top in an exciting Global Champions League contest at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris
June 23, 2025
The stakes were sky-high, the tension tangible, and the competition fierce as elite sport met Parisian elegance underneath the Eiffel Tower for the Global Champions League.   The Istanbul Warriors powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team rose to the occasion, delivering a tactical and tenacious performance...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard secured a hard-fought podium place in the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam
June 21, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard came out fighting to mark their best result in the 2025 season of the Longines League of Nations with third place on the podium in Rotterdam.  “We tend to be a bit slow out of the starting blocks at the start of...
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Holly Smith is Unstoppable as She Wins the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at Weston Lawns
June 18, 2025
At the halfway point in the qualifying period, Weston Lawns were next to host the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at their Summer Spectacular Show. A total of 37 horse and rider combinations came forward over Kevin Bull’s 1.30m first round track, with nine successfully...
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More HOYS tickets are won at Coombelands Summer Pony Premier Show
June 17, 2025
Coombelands Equestrian hosted the next Summer Pony Premier show where riders continued to showcase their talent in order to bag themselves a ticket to the Horse of the Year Show. In the Enablelink 128cm HOYS Qualifier, 26 combinations took on the 1.10m track, which was reduced...
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Lola Thulborn Does the Double with a win in the STX Pony Foxhunter Second Round at Coombelands Equestrian
June 17, 2025
Coombelands Equestrian also hosted the STX UK Pony Foxhunter Second Round competition at their Summer Pony Premier, where victory once again went the way of on-form Lola Thulborn. Thirty-five combinations lined up to take on the challenging first round course; their sights set on qualification for...
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