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December 21, 2024
British eventer, Gemma Stevens opened the Afternoon Performance with a spectacular win in the Cavago Six Bar jumping class. Thirteen competitors stepped up to tackle the five-round challenge, featuring six vertical fences that grew taller with each round. The course, with four fences in a...
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December 21, 2024
Emily Gulliver recorded the biggest win of her career in the Green Mile Bedding Mini Stakes with Fleur De Nuit 8 at the London International Horse Show at the ExCeL Arena.
"She’s amazing, loves jumping and will do anything for me,” said Emily.
Twelve 148cm competitors faced...
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December 20, 2024
As part of our Rule revisions for 2025 we are implementing the following changes from 1st January 2025. As everyone will be aware there is a strong focus on equine welfare and it is the responsibility of everyone who rides, trains or cares for horses to...
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December 20, 2024
Ollie Phillips, from Marlborough, Wiltshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Ollie, a member of the British Showjumping Wiltshire Academy, was nominated for the award by his coach, Rosie Moss.
Thrilled to have received the news that he had been nominated for the...
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December 20, 2024
Today, eight outstanding coaches have been awarded their British Equestrian Level 4 Coaching Certificate (endorsed by UKCC), in conjunction with British Rowing and the University of Gloucestershire. The ceremony took place at the London International Horse Show, with certificates presented by British Equestrian Chief Executive Jim...
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December 20, 2024
The opening CSI5*-W Jumping class of the day, The Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes, saw 33 of the world’s best show jumpers go head-to-head against the clock. Many of those contesting Bernardo Costa Cabral’s 12 fence course accrued faults under the pressure of setting a pace...
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December 19, 2024
It was her last chance, but a determined Jessica Hewitt lifted the Evoke Under 25 British Showjumping Championship title with Sonny Broberg’s Arbitrage at the London International Horse Show in the ExCeL Arena.
“She has been an amazing horse for me, especially this past year, I...
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December 19, 2024
The LeMieux Puissance provided an exhilarating finale to the first day of the 2024 Show. In total, 12 combinations took on the iconic red wall, with notable names including Great Britain's Jack Whitaker, puissance specialists Geoff Curran and Paul Sims, and 18-year-old Maisy Williams -...
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December 16, 2024
Olli Fletcher jumps to victory at the prestigious CHI Geneva
Olli Fletcher scored victory in the Land Rover Discovery Under 25 1.40m at the prestigious CHI Geneva, Switzerland, with his father Graham and Alison Walton’s BP Pocahontas.
Thirty-two young riders came forward over the 11-fence, 13-effort speed...
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December 09, 2024
British Showjumping are currently seeking nominations for vacant Members Council positions.
The Members Council is a group that ensures representation from across the country and includes the main stakeholders of the sport. For devolved funding reasons Scotland and Wales are defined by Country boundaries with England...
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December 09, 2024
Robert Whitaker races to second place in FEI Jumping World Cup™ in A Coruña (ESP)
Santiago Varela made full use of the vast arena at Casas Novas, the stunning venue for this seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™in A Coruña. He set a track that incorporated...
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December 03, 2024
Laura Renwick lands the top-billed 2* Grand Prix on Enjoy CK Z to conclude week one of the Autumn MET III tour in Spain
Laura Renwick seized victory in the feature 2* Grand Prix with Enjoy CK Z to finish week one of the Autumn MET...
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December 02, 2024
Jessica Hewitt was on flying form at Arena UK’s 2024 Winter Classic and scored a magnificent double, laying claim to the feature Winter Grand Prix and the Winter 1.35m. winning the former from the front with a breath-taking round on Arbitrage.
“She’s been amazing this year,...
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December 02, 2024
Elle Godber rode smooth, seemingly unhurried lines to take victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Arena UK’s Winter Classic on Montreal H.
“He’s so special, I’ve always believed in him. It all came together today. If I could make a horse from scratch, it...
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November 29, 2024
Jack Whitaker popped along to his local Arena UK Winter Classic and duly claimed victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C Qualifier with My Star.
Forty-two competitors faced course-designer Mark McGowan’s 11-fence 1.35m track of related distances and rollback lines but...
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November 25, 2024
The stakes were high and the pressure intense as teams battled for supremacy over two formidable 1.60m courses to decide the Global Champions League Super Cup Final for €6.5 million at the Global Champions Playoffs in Riyadh, with Ben Maher in the mix.
Riding for the...
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November 19, 2024
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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November 18, 2024
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 lands the Winter Grand Prix at Morris Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic with Jack JL
November 18, 2024
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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November 18, 2024
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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November 18, 2024
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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November 18, 2024
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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November 16, 2024
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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November 16, 2024
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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November 15, 2024
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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November 15, 2024
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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November 14, 2024
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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November 12, 2024
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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November 06, 2024
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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November 05, 2024
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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November 04, 2024
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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November 04, 2024
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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November 04, 2024
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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November 04, 2024
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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October 28, 2024
Robert Whitaker used skill, determination and daring to land the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League 2024/2025 in Helsinki, Finland, with Caroline and Stephen Blatchford’s Vermento.
“Vermento was amazing, he was looking ahead to every fence,” said Robert, who last won...
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October 23, 2024
The Collection is now Live for ‘Exclusive Embryos & Racing Dreams’ - an unmissable event offering an extraordinary opportunity to acquire implanted embryos from elite, Olympic-level sires, out of much sought-after black type dams. For the first time in the UK, this exclusive auction brings...
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October 21, 2024
Harry Charles and Bandit bounce back with a USA win
Harry Charles made his Major League Show Jumping team debut under the lights in Tryon, The USA, a winning one with Bandit.
Eight teams, each represented by a trio of riders, came forward on Friday night,...
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October 21, 2024
On 15 October, British Equestrian welcomed a new cohort for its Young Professionals Programme, which aims to help young people build a wider skill set to support their personal and career development in the equestrian industry.
This year’s cohort of 16 young people have either recently set up their own...
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October 18, 2024
Florene Newstead, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Florence, a member of the British Showjumping Suffolk Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Mia Palles-Clark.
Twelve-year-old Florence says she is very lucky to have two ponies that she...
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October 17, 2024
As part of the term rotation, British Showjumping is seeking a Chair to lead a skills-based Board. This is a voluntary position which will commence on 1st April 2025 and the successful individual will have a proven background in working at Board level and a...
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October 16, 2024
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO3* Nations Cup in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 23 – 27 October 2024...
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October 14, 2024
It’s that time of the year again - the FEI Awards have returned for 2024, with the Longines FEI Rising Star, Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete, Cavalor FEI Best Groom, and FEI Inspire Award up for grabs ahead of a glittering and glamourous awards ceremony.
There are...
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October 14, 2024
Scott Brash takes second in the Longines Grand Prix in Beijing
Scott Brash jumped into second on a borrowed horse in the Longines Grand Prix at the Longines Beijing Masters in Bird’s Nest, China.
Thirty-one riders came forward over course-designer Frank Rothenberger’s 3* 12-fence 1.50m and only...
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October 14, 2024
French rider Julien Anquetin saved his best until last to be crowned Leading Showjumper of the Year at the Horse of the Year Show.
Julien guided Farah Tame to an outstanding win, clocking 38.92 seconds to give his preparations for the World Cup indoor season lift-off.
Sweden's...
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October 13, 2024
International classes on the final day of HOYS 2024 continued with the Thistledown Investments Six Bar, and it produced an exciting three-way tie.
The competition sees six obstacles in a row that are raised in height after each of a maximum five rounds, and three riders...
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October 13, 2024
Rachel Proudley accomplished what she described as "the number one win" of her showjumping career by landing the Speed Horse of the Year crown at the Horse of the Year Show.
A thrilling one-round class looked to be heading the way of Welshman Mark Edwards, who...
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October 13, 2024
Will Fletcher added his name to the family's Horse of the Year Show successes with victory in the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship.
Twenty eight years after his mother Tina claimed the first of her two wins in the same class, Will fought through...
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October 13, 2024
Welshman Mark Edwards added another entry to his impressive Horse of the Year Show portfolio by winning the NAEC Stoneleigh Cup.
Riding Dillinger NE - a nine-year-old that Mark rates as probably the best horse he has had - achieved victory by 23 hundredths of a...
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October 13, 2024
Joe Trunkfield and Locomotion stayed on track through five rounds of power-jumping to win the Ripon Select Foods Puissance in thrilling fashion at the Horse of the Year Show.
Oakham-based Joe kept the famous red wall intact to claim a clear win after he and Paul...
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October 12, 2024
Saturday's international action began with the ever-popular Accumulator, where points are collected for each fence jumped.
The maximum score is 65, which includes double points for clearing the final fence, with tied scores separated on time.
And it was Britain’s Jodie Hall McAteer who sped to to...
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