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British Equestrian and our member bodies are currently monitoring a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1 - neurological form) in France. While this is an evolving situation and we await official confirmation, all members of the equestrian community who have recently been to, are currently...
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Henrietta Henton, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Henrietta, a member of the British Showjumping Gloucester Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Emma Slater and Nicky Florence. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been...
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Jonathan Dixon lifted the feature Winter Grand Prix with Michael and Candice Reilly’s Jack JL to conclude the Winter Classic at Morris Equestrian Centre in Scotland. “He has big scope and a big stride and he’s so reliable,” said Jonathan, who has enjoyed a run of...
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Samantha Wiseman secured victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship qualifier to claim the top Royal International place on AS His Lordship at Morris Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic and register her Royal International debut. Forty-three competitors started over the 12-fence 1.10m track designed by John Bedford...
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Ellen Whitaker speeds to a win in rain-hit Oliva Nova Ellen Whitaker jumped to victory in Saturday’s feature 3* 1.50m on Korlenski in a turbulent week at Autumn MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, where rain in biblical proportions descended on the showground. Two days of jumping...
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Six days of competitive spirit, camaraderie, encouraging and informative commentary superbly built courses, rugs, sashes, Fancy Dress and FUN with a capital F – the British Showjumping National Amateur and Veterans Championships, sponsored by Equiyd, at Aintree International Equestrian Centre was again a roaring success.  Abi...
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Sam Baker left the best until last to win the National Major Veterans Championship with Billy Scarlett at the British Showjumping National Amateur and Veterans Championships, sponsored by Equiyd. “We’ve been coming here for years, and this is my first title win.  It was a fast...
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Two Scottish riders opted to share first prize in the Under 25 British Championship qualifier after posting the only two clears in the first round at Morris Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic, Emma Crawford and Fraser Reed claiming the top two London Excel qualifying places. Emma will...
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Alistair Hippisley Gatherum executed a smooth, deceptively quick round on Kyrusa H to claim victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C qualifier at Morris Equestrian Centre’s British Showjumping Winter Classic. “I’m excited to qualify and looking forward to going to Hickstead. ...
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Catherine Vale set a sizzling target from the front which could not be topped to take the National Minor Veterans Championship with Quiz IV at the British Showjumping National Amateur and Veteran Showjumping Championships, sponsored by Equiyd. “She’s only little, a 15hh pocket rocket and only...
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British Equestrian is pleased to announce that it will accept a new round of applications for its popular coaching bursary, following great success from previous cohorts. The scheme is designed to support those taking their first step in their coaching career or who want to...
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A stumble on landing costs Ben Maher a Longines FEI World Cup victory in Verona Ben Maher narrowly missed out on a Longines FEI World Cup win in Verona, Italy, when Point Break stumbled on landing and crucially lost time, missing out on the top spot...
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The FEI has officially confirmed the qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of Nations™, with the top 10 ranked nations set to compete in the world’s oldest and most prestigious equestrian team Jumping competition. Nine nations have qualified again for the 2025...
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Daisy-Bella Newman scored a bittersweet victory with the 138cm Grand Prix on Party for Cornflakes at the English Home Pony at South View Arena in Cheshire, their final big show together. “I will be out of 138cm classes at the end of the year, but this...
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Iwan Carpenter is London International Horse Show at Excel bound following victory in the Under 25 British Championship qualifier on Starido I at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. A large entry of 42 came forward over lead course designer Shaun Sands and assistant course designer John Bedford’s 1.40/1.45m...
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Paul Sims landed the feature Winter Grand Prix with Jankorado GB to finish Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire on a high.  The pair started their successful foray with a 1.40m victory at this popular venue a week earlier.  Five days later they were...
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Sandy McLean galloped to the top of the podium in the UNIBED - High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C qualifier with brand new ride Congo Khalasar SFS at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “This was my first proper show with him, he’s...
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Sandy McLean confidently rode every tight line on new ride of one month Jip B to take victory in the SEIB WinterNovice qualifier at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “He’s the most fun little horse and so competitive and loves his job,” said...
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Ben Maher is crowned Equita Masters champion at Equita Lyon Ben Maher was at his best in the Equita Masters presented by Hermes Sellier at the Longines Equita Lyon, France, claiming victory on Point Break in a masterclass of riding. Thirty of the top riders came forward...
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