All News Archive
June 28, 2024
Following an invitation to compete in the Nations Cup at the World Equestrian Festival, 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 4 – 7 July 2024...
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June 27, 2024
The following Veteran squad has been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Jumping Veteran European Championships. The competition takes place between 11 – 14 July 2024 in San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy.
Meet the squad:
Tina Canton, from Nottinghamshire, with her own 12-year-old chestnut gelding,...
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June 26, 2024
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today announced the three squads of riders who will travel to France this summer to represent Team GB in the equestrian competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 will be a fifth Olympic Games for current Olympic individual...
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June 26, 2024
The International Stairway at the Royal Highland Show this weekend saw a fourth winner of the 2024 series crowned; this time victory went to Chris Smith and Thomas Dunning’s Harthill Mexico.
Nineteen combinations took on the 1.50m course, with nine skilfully jumping the necessary clear to...
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June 26, 2024
British Showjumping is delighted to offer members the opportunity to attend young horse training with Matt Lanni at the British Showjumping National Training Centre on the 22nd and 23rd July. This is a great opportunity part way through the Summer season to bring young horses for two...
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June 24, 2024
The penultimate NAF Silver and Bronze League Qualifiers of the 2024 summer league took place this past weekend at Northallerton Equestrian Centre.
Saturday saw the NAF Bronze League unfold with exactly 50 riders competing for a coveted spot in the semi-finals next month. Riders aimed to...
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Guy Williams Speeds to Victory in the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Round at Hickstead.
June 24, 2024
The Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting hosted the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter second Round, with 62 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.
Out of...
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June 23, 2024
Mark Edwards lands a win in Deauville
Mark Edwards hit the ground running on day one, flying into the top spot of the 3* 1.45m Grand Prix qualifier with Royale Tale at CSIO3* Deauville, in France.
A big entry of 75 contended this 12-fence 1.45m speed with...
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June 23, 2024
It was nerve-wracking, nail-biting and tense, but Britain’s William Funnell broke records to land his unprecedented record fifth Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby victory in an edge-of-your-seats jump-off with a masterclass of riding Barbara Hester and Yoshiaki Oiwa’s Dublon.
“Last year, I thought if I won it,...
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June 23, 2024
The Bunn family – owners of the All England Jumping Course – had special reason to celebrate on the final day of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting.
“What a great success – I’m a winning owner-breeder,” joked Edward Bunn, Director of Hickstead, after Sunday...
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June 23, 2024
William Fletcher’s childhood and subsequent career may be knitted into the fabric of Hickstead history – but today, at the Al Shira’aa Derby Meeting, he enjoyed the buzz of an International Arena win for the very first time.
“It’s fantastic – I just cannot believe it,”...
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June 22, 2024
Goudhurst showjumper Jude Burgess took top honours in this morning’s Billy Stud Auction British Six-Year-Old Jumping Championship at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, riding long-time partner Leestone Nicolas.
Jude has kept Leestone Nicolas in his string since acquiring the gelding as a two-year-old. “I really...
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June 22, 2024
The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old Championship was won by Essex-based professional Laura Renwick and new ride Marseilles, who is just seven years old.
“I’m really delighted – the horse is ever so green at this level,” said Laura, who only picked up...
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June 22, 2024
Two years into their partnership, Nicole Lockhead Anderson is starting to see the spoils of her efforts with the eight-year-old Mecoblue PS, who she rides for owners Thomas Williams and Gestut Lewitz.
Today, they added victory in the 57-strong Plumpton Racecourse Derby Two Phase to a...
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June 22, 2024
Scotland’s young star Nicole Lockhead Anderson began Saturday at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting just as she finished Friday: with victory in the famous International Arena.
Saturday morning’s success came with one of her own stars of the future, the athletic Chasalino PS, who she...
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June 22, 2024
Great Britain’s Team Audevard excelled under pressure to claim third place on the podium in the Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in a super-tight competition.
As the Longines League of Nations in St Gallen was cancelled and not rescheduled, this leg in the...
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June 21, 2024
Great Britain, jumping under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard, pulled out all the stops to take a podium place and qualify for the Longines EEF Series Final at Deauville’s Nations Cup Semi Final in France. This is the first time Britain will contend this...
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June 21, 2024
The British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Championship qualifiers continued this week on the opening day of The Royal Highland Show.
Sixty combinations stepped up to take on the challenge of Mark McGowan’s 1.35m track and, with faults scattered across the course, 13 advanced to...
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June 21, 2024
British Showjumping is delaying the implementation of National Pony Measuring until October.
Following consultation with National vets, we raised queries with the FEI around their measuring rules. In order that we are aligned with the revised FEI rules, it has been agreed to wait until any...
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June 21, 2024
Local professional Alex Bishop took an early victory in the main arena at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, taking the 1.25m Open Championship with smart grey Beyonce LVP Z.
Alex, who teamed up with the 14-year-old mare at the end of last year, actually never...
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June 21, 2024
Tonbridge showjumper Arianna Kuligowksi, 23, continued her reign as one of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting’s most successful amateur competitors when winning Friday’s Hickstead 1.10m Amateur Championship with Ivascalle for the fourth time.
Although they’ve enjoyed such consistent success in this class, Arianna, who has...
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June 21, 2024
Yorkshire’s Guy Williams is no stranger to finding himself on top of the leaderboard at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting. Today in the Stoner Jewellers Vase CSI4*, the first of this week’s international classes, Guy once again secured the win.
The victory came courtesy...
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June 20, 2024
Suffolk-based showjumper Chloe Winchester was delighted to take victory in Thursday’s Astore & Sons 1.35m Open Championship at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, riding Elliott Rowe’s nine-year-old Korlenski.
The pair were able to take a narrow victory by a margin of less than a...
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June 20, 2024
Surrey-based Emily Routledge began her week at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting with something to celebrate, with a win in Thursday morning’s Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship, held in memory of Sarah Davidson.
“It’s my favourite show – it’s amazing,” said Emily, whose win came...
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June 20, 2024
The very first class to take place in the famous International Arena at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting was Thursday morning’s Hickstead Novice 1.10m Championship.
This championship tends to be a showcase of some of the country’s most exciting young showjumping horses, as well...
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June 19, 2024
As we approach the British Showjumping Academy Championships, we have some important updates to share with you.
The Championships will begin on Monday 12th August, running alongside the KBIS National Club Championships and the NAF 5* Style and Performance classes. The focus will then shift to the...
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June 19, 2024
Rebekka Sutherland, from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Rebekka, a member of the British Showjumping Southwest Scotland Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Aileen Craig.
Thirteen-year-old Rebekka currently rides four ponies, two of which she competes regularly...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Semi Final in Deauville
June 18, 2024
Following qualification to compete in the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Semi Final in Deauville (FRA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 19 – 23 June 2024 at...
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June 18, 2024
This weekend's STX-UK Pony Foxhunter competition took place at Coombelands Equestrian’s Summer Pony Premier, with Alfie Diaper once again taking top spot, this time sharing the victory with Katie Bradburne.
Forty-one starters were whittled down to just two over the three-round competition, with Alfie, riding Christmas...
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June 17, 2024
At the halfway point in the Summer Pony Premier series, riders flocked to Coombelands Equestrian to take on the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round in a bid to qualify for a place at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show [HOYS] in October.
Ben Townley’s...
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June 17, 2024
This weekend saw Pyecombe Equestrian host a NAF Bronze and Silver League Championships Direct Qualifier, where riders aimed to secure a spot in the Final at Horse of the Year Show.
First up were riders contending the Bronze League qualifiers as a starting field of 64...
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June 17, 2024
At the penultimate Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice Second Round competition for 2024, riders headed to Dorset Showground to secure their place at the British Showjumping National Championships.
Sixteen combinations took on the three-round track, with five riders jumping the double clear needed to advance to...
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June 17, 2024
Amanda Derbyshire commands victory in the Lugano Diamonds 3* Grand Prix in Kentucky, USA
Amanda Derbyshire was on the money all week on the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, culminating with victory in the $100,000 Lugano 3* Grand Prix.
Only four of...
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June 17, 2024
Great Britain takes second in the Future Champions Tour FEI Pony Nations Cup
Great Britain finished second by the narrowest of margins in the CSIOP FEI Pony Nations Cup on the Future Champions Tour at Horses and Dreams Entertainment GmbH in Hagen, Germany.
Six teams contended the...
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June 17, 2024
After settling for second in week one’s 2* Grand Prix, Shane Breen promised to return to the Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival, presented by Al Shira’aa, to go one better in the 3* Grand Prix. And he delivered in spectacular style with the home-bred Scarteen.
“It’s...
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June 14, 2024
With just weeks to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FEI has launched its global marketing campaign – "A bond Like no other" – honouring good horsemanship and celebrating the unique and long-lasting connection between horse and human.
Created together with London-based...
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June 13, 2024
Having qualified to compete in the CSIO5* Longines League of Nations 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 20 - 23 June 2024 at Stichting...
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June 12, 2024
At the third leg of the 2024 International Stairway Series, held at the South of England Show, it was Nicole Lockhead Anderson who sped to victory on Imagine H, Melanie Davies’ 11-year-old gelding.
Fifteen starters embarked on the challenge of Ben Townley’s 1.50m course which saw...
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June 11, 2024
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO4* Nations Cup in Sopot (POL), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 13th -16th June 2024 at the Hipodrom Sopot,...
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June 10, 2024
The NAF Bronze and Silver League Qualifiers at Weston Lawns played host to British Showjumping Members vying for a spot in the Semi-Finals and ultimately, the prestigious Horse of the Year Show.
NAF Bronze League Direct Qualifier
An impressive 118 riders competed in the NAF Bronze League Direct...
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June 10, 2024
This weekend saw more young riders and their ponies take to the ring to compete in the STX-UK Pony British Novice Second Round at the British Showjumping Area 48 Show.
Competition was fierce, as nearly 50% of the starting field advanced through the rounds to the...
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June 10, 2024
Bramham Horse Trials saw showjumpers take to the ring over the weekend, as they hosted a British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Qualifier. This marked the second British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C qualifier in as many days, attracting a strong field of competitors.
A total...
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June 10, 2024
Scott Brash proved the quickest in Cannes, France, to take the Global Champions League Individual speed with Hello Valentino.
Forty-four of some of the world’s best came forward over Italian course-designer Uliano Vezzani’s 5* 12-fence 1.55m track but Scott cannily outpaced them all. Skilfully guiding Lady...
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June 10, 2024
William Whitaker left the best until last, snatching victory in a nail-biting jump-off for the feature Le Mieux 2* Grand Prix on P. Sultan Saud’s Chacco’s Lando to conclude week one of the Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival on a high.
“I had the best draw...
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June 10, 2024
Great Britain, riding as Team Audevard under the new Senior Nations Cup title sponsor and globally recognised pharmaceutical company, claimed a podium place in the CSIO3* Longines EEF Nations Cup in Roeser, Luxembourg.
“I’m delighted, it’s the first time Britain has qualified for the EEF semi-final...
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June 07, 2024
This morning witnessed the third British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Horse of the Year Show Grade C Qualifier of the season this time hosted by the South of England Show, with Gemma Stevens emerging as the standout competitor.
Gemma Stevens clinched the top spot on Johan Some,...
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June 07, 2024
British Showjumping is excited to announce Audevard Laboratories, specialists in horse health, as the new title sponsor for the British Showjumping Senior Nations Cup Teams. This partnership marks a significant chapter for British Showjumping as we continue to pursue excellence on the international stage.
As the...
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June 06, 2024
The following two youth squads have been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup of Hagan. The competition takes place between 11th and 16th June 2024 at Horses and Dreams Entertainment GmbH, Germany.
Pony Squad
Daisy Day, from East Sussex, with the...
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June 06, 2024
This weekend's STX-UK Pony Foxhunter competition took place at South View Equestrian’s Summer Pony Premier, with three ponies taking joint top spot
Emily Gulliver emerged as the star of the event, claiming two of the three winning spots. The first on Lucky Choice 1, the other on...
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June 05, 2024
Please be aware, the British Showjumping Head Office will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 14.30hrs for staff training. Online membership and horse registration facilities will be available during this time.
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June 04, 2024
Friday, 31st May, saw Northcote Stud host the third Events Through a Lens Talent Seeker Qualifier of the 2024 season. A field of 87 horse and rider combinations entered the competition, hoping to secure a top spot and qualify for the Horse of the Year...
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June 04, 2024
The Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Second Rounds continued this week at Felbridge Showground, with riders fighting it out for the two coveted HOYS tickets on offer.
Sixty-one competitors initially took on the 1.30m track designed by Ben Townley, and 16 produced first round clear with an...
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June 03, 2024
At a recent hearing the Panel decided that, on the balance of probabilities, Reece Oliver did assault Mr Jones on the 15th of June 2023, at the Bolesworth International Horse Show, so was found guilty of a breach of Rules 82.1 & 82.11
Pursuant to its powers...
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June 03, 2024
Northcote Stud played host to the second Prestige Italia Big Star Six-Year-Old Championship qualifier this weekend.
Fifteen six-year-olds came forward over an inviting course starting at 1.20m with seven achieving the two clear rounds needing to advance to the jump-off.Over the shortened and raised course, only...
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June 03, 2024
The second Summer Pony Premier of 2024, hosted by South View Equestrian, featured an exhilarating Blue Chip Pony Newcomers competition. With 78 ponies at the start, the class showcased top young talent in the equestrian world.
The first round saw 22 ponies clear the course, advancing...
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June 03, 2024
This weekend saw another two Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice Second Round competitions unfold at Bury Farm and Northallerton Equestrian Centres.
Kicking June off with a win, was Emma Jane Ashworth, with her mother, Nicol Browne’s, Lagans Trending Star, riding to victory in the final jump...
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June 03, 2024
Last weekend, Bury Farm hosted a Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round, attracting 49 starters eager to secure a place in the Championship Final in August. The event drew a competitive field, with 23 horse and rider combinations successfully navigating CourseDesigner, Stuart Reeve Young’s 12...
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June 03, 2024
Olli Fletcher hit winning form to head the 3* 1.50m in Le Touquet, France, with Hello William.
A big entry of 77 originally contended the 1.50m track with 13 providing initial clears and returning for the competitive jump-off. Olli was quick off the mark on Lady...
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June 03, 2024
Lauren Caroline jumps into third in the Young Rider Grand Prix aboard Gait L at the De Wolden Youth Spring Tour
Lauren Caroline claimed third place in a tense Young Rider Grand Prix to conclude the De Wolden Youth Spring Tour in Zuidwolde, The Netherlands, with...
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June 03, 2024
Great Britain jump into second place on the podium in the Junior Nations Cup of Zuidwolde
Great Britain’s Junior team claimed second in the Junior Nations Cup of Zuidwolde at the Youth Meeting in De Wolden, The Netherlands, only one fence denying them victory.
A strong contingent...
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