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Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Board Directors
March 28, 2024
British Showjumping are pleased to announce the appointment of three Independent Non-Executive Board Directors who will be joining the Board on the 1st April 2024. Iain Graham, CEO commented “We were really pleased with the calibre of candidates who applied for the positions of Equality, Diversity...
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POYS PREVIEW 2024
March 27, 2024
All roads for Pony and Young Riders lead to Arena UK in Grantham, for Easter week at the annual Pony of the Year Show.  Now evolved as a Youth Festival for riders and a highlight of the showjumping calendar, POYS opens its doors for four...
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Charlie Hancox from Worcestershire is February’s NAF Shining Star
March 26, 2024
Charlie Hancox, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, has been awarded February’s NAF Shining Star accolade. Charlie, a member of the British Showjumping Hereford and Worcester Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Hannah Jackson. Eleven-year-old Charlie currently has two ponies that she competes – an eight-year-old...
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British riders hit the heights in Spain with Grand Prix wins as siblings Ellen and Donald Whitaker dominate at two major shows
March 25, 2024
The British riders were on fire on the final day of the seven-week Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, with almost a clean sweep of the Invitational Grands Prix. Ellen Whitaker came to the fore in the final week, winning the 4* Invitational...
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New champions spring into action at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 25, 2024
The British Showjumping Spring Championships, in its second year at the Arena UK Show Centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire, packed competitive sport into four exciting days.  Two riders returned to retain their 2023 titles and two delighted teenagers made dreams come true with brand new rides. Jessica...
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Paul Barker is crowned Winter 1.35m Champion at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 23, 2024
Paul Barker landed the top-billed Winter 1.35m Grand Prix from the front at the British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK, Grantham, with Green Grass. Twenty-eight competitors bid for the title over a 12-fence track cleverly designed by Nigel Jess and the subtle questions meant poles...
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The British Showjumping Spring Championships promises two days of exciting sport
March 22, 2024
It’s hotting up for a great British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire, now in its second year at this popular venue.  The Championship Indoor Arena, swathed in Great Britain’s red, white and blue colours of the Union Jack for the occasion,...
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WHITAKER AND STOCKDALE TAKE TO THE KITCHEN FOR  THE GREAT ROYAL WINDSOR BAKE-OFF
March 20, 2024
With Royal Windsor Horse Show fast approaching, from 1 – 5 May, Show Ambassadors Jack Whitaker and Joseph Stockdale were tasked to a unique challenge with the Show’s appointed caterers, Mosimann’s. The two show jumpers swapped their show jackets for aprons as they took on...
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Donald Whitaker seizes a world ranking win in Oliva Nova
March 18, 2024
Donald Whitaker landed a world ranking win with Millfield Colette at Spring MET III in Oliva Nova, Spain. Fifteen from a field of 60 secured initial clears over the 3* 1.45m track for a place in the jump-off but they were no match for Donald.  He...
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Equine Welfare
March 16, 2024
British Showjumping is liaising closely with the British Equestrian Federation and the FEI regarding the Athlete James Smith (FEI ID   10031879) who has been immediately suspended as of 16 March 2024, following equine welfare concerns relating to photos that appear to have been taken at a recent...
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Taking The Reins: Equine Carbon Calculator launched to Inspire Environmental Action
March 15, 2024
A consortium of equine organisations is rallying the industry to play a leading role in addressing the climate crisis and shaping a better future, with the launch of the first nationwide equine carbon calculator today. Pioneered by equine environmental sustainability specialists White Griffin and the Farm...
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European Equestrian Federation launches survey on at-home horse welfare
March 15, 2024
Horse welfare has always been the key priority for the EEF, and in the last months, several examples of poor horse welfare in a training environment have been exposed. The EEF has observed with dismay and has made it our highest priority to support our...
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Boost for British breeders as the Young Horse Championships move to Hickstead
March 13, 2024
British Showjumping has selected the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead as the new host venue for the British Young Horse Championships (9-12 August 2024). The show, which boasts a total prize fund of nearly £80,000, will take place on the all-weather arenas and will host...
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British Showjumping National and Academy Championships 2024
March 13, 2024
The British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) will return to the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park for an action-packed week of Showjumping from the 6th – 11th August 2024. Senior classes will take place on the first three days: Tuesday 6th August – Thursday 8th August, with the National Children on Horses...
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Amy Capper dominates once again at the final Small Pony Premier, held at Arena UK Show Centre.
March 11, 2024
Amy Capper once again dominated at the final Small Pony Premier, held at Arena UK Show Centre, topping Sunday’s 128cm and 138cm Winter Qualifiers. As it was Mother’s Day, all the mums of the winning riders were given flowers during the mounted prize giving’s to celebrate. In...
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The Whitakers’ winning ways sparkle in Spain with Ellen and Donald on the podium
March 11, 2024
Ellen Whitaker hit form to win the Ashford Farm Trophy 4* 1.50m with Korlenski on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The 69 starters were challenged by course-designer Marco Nunez’s 12-fence 1.50m track but Ellen made short work with the fastest route...
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Celebrating International Women's Day
March 08, 2024
On 8th March every year, International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day to both recognise, and be inspired by, the achievements of the women who have made, and continue to make, a difference.  This...
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Lucie Williamson from Ayrshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
March 07, 2024
Lucie Williamson, from Ayrshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Lucie, a member of the British Showjumping Southwest Scotland Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Aileen Craig. Thirteen-year-old Lucie currently has two ponies that she competes: Carrowbeg Suzie, a 16-year-...
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The final Large Pony Premier unfolded at Arena UK as Katie Bradburne and Nellie Lock took victory in the last Winter JA Classic qualifiers
March 06, 2024
The final Large Pony Premier unfolded at Arena UK this weekend, drawing junior riders into the show ground as they aimed to secure their place in the National Finals held later this year. In Saturday’s Winter JA Classic, Katie Bradburne and new ride Westpoint Foreign Affair...
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British Showjumping Team announced for CSIO5* Ocala Longines Leaue of Nations
March 06, 2024
Having qualified to compete in the CSIO5* Longines League of Nations in Ocala, USA, the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain. The competition takes place between the 19 – 23 March 2024 at the World Equestrian Centre, Florida. Harry Charles, from Alton, Hampshire,...
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Tom Whitaker had a stellar weekend at Addington Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic Show as he secured victory in the final Winter Grand Prix of the season.
March 04, 2024
Tom Whitaker had a stellar weekend at Addington Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic Show as he secured victory in the final Winter Grand Prix of the season. Twenty-one combinations started over the 1.40m track, and such was the talent on display, 11 jumped clear to advance to...
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SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier Wraps Up at Addington Equestrian Centre with Alice Ellison and Georgie Strutton Claiming Last Final Spots.
March 04, 2024
At Addington Equestrian Centre, riders gathered for the SEIB Winter Novice competition, aiming to secure the last coveted spot in the final. Following an impressive first round, 22 of the starting 40 jumped the clear needed to progress to the jump off, but it was second to...
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Jennifer Billington Triumphs in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C Qualifier, Securing Final Spot.
March 04, 2024
Addington Equestrian Centre hosted the concluding UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C Qualifer this weekend, with Jennifer Billington emerging as the champion. In an exhilarating jump-off featuring eight horse and rider combinations, the top five contenders were separated by a mere 2.38 seconds....
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Ben Maher makes his mark with winning double at Wellington International
March 04, 2024
Ben Maher landed a victory double at the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International, USA, capping a successful week with the $200,000 4* Grand Prix and the International Leading Rider Award. The first of five from a field of 45 competitors in the JTWG 4* Grand...
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