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January 20, 2025
Peter Moloney was firing on all cylinders to land the Audevard Winter Grand Prix at Arena UK’s Winter Classic II with Lia Volk’s Nielson.
“He’s very competitive and careful and always tries,” said Peter.
Seventeen competitors came forward to face course-designers Neil Foster and Declan Perry’s 13-fence,...
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January 20, 2025
Millie Allen scores a four-star victory double in Doha
Millie Allen enjoyed a show to remember at Doha, Al Shaqab, Qatar, with two four-star world ranking victories.
Millie led the way on Clearround Il Mondo Z in a British top three in Friday’s feature 4* 1.50m. Thirty-two...
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January 20, 2025
Hollie Pearce is on a roll and, after seizing the top two Hickstead places in Hartpury’s Winter B and C, she repeated the feat in the SEIB Winter Novice at Arena UK’s Winter Classic II on two of John and Laura Renwick’s six-year-olds.
It was mission...
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January 17, 2025
Chloe McDonnell, from Uxbridge, Middlesex, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Chloe, a member of the British Showjumping Beds and Bucks Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Claire Darwin.
Thrilled to have received the news that she had been nominated...
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January 17, 2025
Harriette Rushton is Hickstead-bound as she stormed to victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C Championship Qualifier with Lizzy D’Alme CZ at Arena UK’s Winter Classic II.
“Lizzy is very quick and nimble and doesn’t waste a lot of...
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January 14, 2025
Jennifer Billington hit 2025 running with a superb victory double on Flipper Darco UK Z at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Cheval Liberte Winter Classic, including the £3,000 to the winner Winter Grand Prix.
“He’s so talented, very careful but brave with it, he ticks all the...
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January 13, 2025
Tim Gredley claims a podium place in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Basel
Tim Gredley was in the money in Basel, Switzerland, on Imperial HBF, culminating in a podium place in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Basel.
The pair started their show with...
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January 13, 2025
James Wilson took the handbrake off and hit top speed to take victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C Qualifier with Radjamerci Van De Vlasbloemhoeve at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre’s Cheval Liberte Winter Classic.
“She has a lot of...
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January 13, 2025
Charlotte Ash ended 2024 on a high as she was awarded the Ella Popely Mentorship Award for 2025 at the London International Horse Show. She quickly justified the award as she started 2025 with a win, heading the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Kelsall Hill...
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January 08, 2025
Following the cancellation of the Winter Classic at Bury Farm (19 - 22 December 2024), British Showjumping is increasing the number of qualifying places available at the remainder of the Winter Classic shows for 2024/25.
The increased qualification numbers are for the following classes:
Winter Grade C...
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January 06, 2025
Mark Edwards started 2025 as he means to go on: claiming the top two places of the Winter Grand Prix at Hartpury University’s Winter Classic. He left the best until last, beating his own time on Dillinger NE with a blistering final round aboard Royale...
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January 06, 2025
An on-form Hollie Pearce dominated the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C Qualifier at Hartpury University’s Winter Classic, taking the top two places and both coveted Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead finalist places.
“I’ve never jumped in the main ring at Hickstead before,...
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January 03, 2025
Thomas Pritchard made use of Jess Davis’ Kornetta Zuberth SMH’s huge stride to take the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Hartpury University’s Winter Classic in style.
“She’s one of my favourites, easy and straightforward,” said Thomas, on the mare he has already qualified for the...
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January 02, 2025
Annabel Shields left the best until last at the Christmas Show in Mechelen, Belgium, as she stormed to victory in the concluding 2* Grand Prix on Creevagh Carisma.
Annabel only got notification of entry to this Yuletide show on 23 December when her partner Sven Hadley...
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December 24, 2024
British Showjumping would like to thank you for your continued support and hope you have all enjoyed your involvement with showjumping over the past year.
We’d also like to send you Season’s Greetings at this festive time of year, and let you know that British Showjumping’s office...
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December 23, 2024
Lily Attwood and Katie Speller were on winning form Al Ain CSI3*, United Arab Emirates, to score a victory apiece.
Lily jumped to the top of the 3* 1.45m with Karibou Horta. Forty-two competitors came forward in this two-phase class with Lily using her draw in...
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December 22, 2024
On the final day of the London International Horse Show, Ben Maher and the 10-year-old Point Break led the British charge in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™. Pipped to the title by Ireland's Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue, Maher had to settle for second place with Robert...
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December 22, 2024
Annabel Widdowson added the Agria 128cm Championship to her impressive tally with the evergreen but ever-eager 23-year-old Bunbury Conquest at the London International Horse Show.
“He’s the most magical pony, a pony of dreams – he is the King,” said Annabel.
The pair, Hickstead champions in 2023,...
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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.
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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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