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January 13, 2021
2021 British Breeding Stallion Event will go ahead - Virtually
British Breeding have announced that their annual Stallion Event will go ahead in a new virtual format. Sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds in association with the Competition Stallions Guide, the event will now be delivered by...
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January 07, 2021
In tough times, AGAIN, Blue Chip are pleased to support key and critical workers across all the emergency services and social care. For a third lockdown, Blue Chip have announced discounts for all Blue Light card holders, or those with an online account.
Tom Dalby, CEO...
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January 07, 2021
British Showjumping have received clarity from their insurers SEIB in respect of training activity being undertaken independently by coaches, who are recognised and listed with the Association, during this period of national lockdown.
The advice being given to all those that meet the criteria above and...
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January 05, 2021
Yesterday’s announcement by the UK Government and the First Minister of Scotland to increase measures to combat the current COVID-19 pandemic by introducing a national lockdown until mid-February will see the suspension of all British Showjumping organised activities until the measures have been lifted.
During the...
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January 05, 2021
All home nations are now under lockdown restrictions across the United Kingdom, with the exception of some offshore islands. Across the four countries, the message is to ‘stay at home’ and only go out for essential reasons such as work that cannot be done from...
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January 04, 2021
Competition came to an end at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Sunday in the International Arena with the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix.
Thirty-four riders representing 11 nations competed over the course designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA). Last to go in the...
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December 30, 2020
Additional areas of England will be moved into Tier 4 status as of 00.01 31 December the Sectary of State has just announced.
The following areas will move up a level:
Leicester City
Leicestershire (Oadby and Wigston, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Blaby, Charnwood, North West Leicestershire, Melton)
Lincolnshire (City...
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December 24, 2020
In the interest of protecting animal welfare, and with the possibility of traffic disruption in Kent after 1st January 2021, Defra would strongly advise equine transporters to consider using vehicles with a combined weight of less than 7.5 tonnes, enabling them to proceed to the...
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December 23, 2020
The British Showjumping office will be closed from 12:30pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 4 January 2021.
In the case of an emergency, should you need to contact British Showjumping during this period, please email press@britishshowjumping.co.uk.
We would like to take...
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December 22, 2020
FEI and ClipMyHorse.TV join forces on equestrian live streaming The FEI and ClipMyHorse.TV (CMH.TV) have entered into an agreement that is set to change the future landscape of the global governing body’s live streaming services to millions of equestrian fans worldwide. CMH.TV is one of...
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December 22, 2020
The EU has confirmed that it will recognise all UK studbooks once the post-Brexit transition period comes to an end on 31 December. This means that horses with a studbook passport can be considered as registered equines and will not need an additional UK Government-issued...
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December 21, 2020
The Winter Classic Show at Hartpury University (18 – 20 December) saw Oliver Fletcher and the consistent Hello Disckoboy D.N. take top spot in the Grand Prix against forty-five determined combinations.
Oliver from Oxfordshire, and the 12 year old grey gelding owned by Lady Kirkham & Lady...
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December 21, 2020
The nations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will all have tightening of COVID-19 restrictions, either with immediate effect or in the coming days, so members of equestrian industry are urged to familiarise themselves with the changes.
From all leaders, the overriding message is to observe:
Stay...
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December 18, 2020
British Equestrian’s Olympic and Paralympic disciplines received an early Christmas present today with the news from UK Sport that investment for Tokyo is secure, enabling our athletes and support teams to continue to prepare for the Games with confidence.
Indicative funding for the Paris cycle for...
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December 17, 2020
Please find below a statement from the Show Organisers of the Blue Chip Championships.
It is with great sadness and disappointment that following recent developments and today's announcement by the Government regarding the spread of Covid-19 that the Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships that were...
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December 14, 2020
The Winter Classic Shows which were due to take place at Keysoe in Bedfordshire and Arena UK in Grantham have now been rescheduled January and February 2021 respectively.
The Keysoe Winter Classic will now take place between the 21 – 24 January and the Arena UK...
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December 14, 2020
The postponed Amateur & Veteran Championships, sponsored by Dodson & Horrell, that were due to run between the 9 – 14 November at the Aintree Equestrian Centre have now been rescheduled to take place at the same venue between the 17 – 22 May 2021.
The...
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December 10, 2020
Lucinda Green took top billing at this year’s Horse & Hound Awards in partnership with NAF, winning the Horse & Hound Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 12 award winners were announced in online ceremonies on Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December, with equestrian fans around...
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December 09, 2020
Entries are open for the re-scheduled Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships which are to be held at the impressive Hartpury Arena between 28 December 2020 and 2 January 2021.
The prestigious show with its own special “Blue Chip Magic” will be held...
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December 09, 2020
British Showjumping are currently seeking nominations for vacant Members Council positions.
The Members Council is a group that ensures representation from across the country as well as including the main stakeholders of the sport. For devolved funding reasons Scotland and Wales need to be defined by...
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December 08, 2020
The Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex show which took place between the 3 – 7 December, just after the national lockdown finished, saw not only good entries and but also strong competition take place. Incorporating some reallocated winter qualifiers at the last minute it was great...
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December 08, 2020
In an exciting new collaboration, British helmet manufacturer, Charles Owen, has formed a new partnership with British Showjumping as the first Official Helmet Sponsor. In doing so, Charles Owen will become a key partner in driving more safety awareness in the sport as well as...
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December 01, 2020
Ahead of sport resumption on the 2nd December we would like to take this opportunity to remind members of their legal and social responsibility in respect of current COVID-19 protocols.
It is of vital importance, to all involved in the sport and the wider community, that...
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November 29, 2020
It was a well deserved victory for Holly Smith, from Leicestershire, this afternoon when she won the CSIO3* Sunshine Tour Grand Prix in Vejer de la Frontera in Spain.
The 1.50m course, designed by Javier Trenor, was a testing one which in the first round asked...
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November 27, 2020
With the resumption of sport being allowed from the 2nd December, Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex in Rugby will now play host to the Winter Classic qualifiers that were due to take place at the cancelled Arena UK show scheduled to run between the 4 –...
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November 26, 2020
Reece McCook, social campaigner and the founder of Ride Out Racism, has teamed up with Daisy Honeybunn and her husband Pravin Mukhi, founders of the DHD Foundation, to create #IAMPARTOFTHECHANGE, a campaign to increase diversity and inclusion throughout the equestrian industry.
Explaining his experience...
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November 26, 2020
The government announced details of the revised three tier alert system for England earlier today and which areas would fall into each tier. The positive news is that equestrian activity can largely continue within number and setting restrictions based on the area’s tier level. Current...
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November 25, 2020
Brexit: what we know about travelling horses to Europe after 1 January 2021
Just 38 days remain until the end of the transition period for leaving the European Union, and if you work, ride, compete, travel or trade in Europe, a number of changes are coming...
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November 21, 2020
Congratulations to the team behind Hello M'Lady, owned by Lady Kirkham and Lady Harris and ridden by Scott Brash, following the FEI announcing her as their Horse of the Month for November.
The 14 year-old mare and Scott Brash are one of Great Britain's most successful partnerships...
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November 20, 2020
Internationally renowned equine therapy company, Equissage Pulse, will be continuing with their sponsorship of the British Showjumping Senior British Novice Championship for 2021.
The Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice Championship is the highest contested senior series in the national showjumping calendar and it is for registered...
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November 18, 2020
Today Olympia, The London International Horse Show goes online bringing all the fun of Olympia into your home. While you may not be able to visit the Show in person this year, the Olympia organisers are bringing the show to you.
The Olympia Online website is...
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November 17, 2020
It was a joint 3rd place finish for Great Britain today in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup competition at the Clube Hipico de Vilamoura in Portugal.
Riding under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, the team of four finished on a total score of 16...
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November 17, 2020
Equine supplement company, Nupafeed, has confirmed that it will continue with its sponsorship of the British Showjumping Senior Discovery Championship for 2021, marking seven consecutive years of alignment.
Imported from Germany, Nupafeed’s equine supplements combine advanced scientific research with the highest quality ingredients to make their...
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November 12, 2020
Please find below the latest update from the BEF:
BEF update: Defra clarification
We received an update late on Thursday from Defra and DCMS via the British Horse Council and British Horse Society following our combined request for clarification on the recent legislation concerning the National Restrictions...
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November 10, 2020
If you had the chance to choose, who would be your favourites from the winners over the past decade of FEI Awards?
Well now you have that opportunity! In a year when our sport has been brought to a standstill by the pandemic, we are looking...
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November 10, 2020
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain, the following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF. The competition takes place between the 25th – 29th November...
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November 06, 2020
BEF revised update: England lockdown, travel in Scotland and post-firebreak advice in Wales
6th November 2020
Please note: the guidance below was released on 5 November and subsequently updated on 6 November, changed text is indicated in red.
At midnight, England went into national lockdown for a...
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November 05, 2020
Please find below the latest BEF update with regards to equestrianism during the period of lockdown.
For British Showjumping this means a total cessation of British Showjumping activity in England from 5th November to 2nd December inclusive. Competitions and training in Scotland may continue in line...
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November 03, 2020
Further to the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday that a national lockdown will commence in England on Thursday 5 November, British Showjumping is working with British Equestrian to provide members with an update as soon as possible.
British Equestrian is seeking clarity on aspects of the...
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October 31, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that British Showjumping share the news of June Warren’s passing after a short illness and at the age of 97 years.
June’s involvement in the sport has been a prolific one and her legacy is impressive. Marrying her late husband...
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October 31, 2020
15:00 hrs 31st October 2020 - Statement from British Showjumping regarding the 2020 Dodson & Horrell Amateur Veteran Championships
It is with regret that British Showjumping announce the postponement of the Dodson & Horrell Amateur & Veteran Championships that were due to run between the...
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October 30, 2020
BETA International is going full steam ahead with new dates lined up for its 2021 show. Organisers have announced that this leading trade buying and business event for the equestrian, pet and country sectors will now take place from Thursday 9 to...
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October 30, 2020
It is with great sadness that British Showjumping learn of the passing of Leslie Squibb, Chairman of the Squibb Group and longstanding sponsor and supporter of the sport.
Leslie had an unbridled passion for showjumping which manifested itself through a 20 year-title sponsorship of the Pony...
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October 30, 2020
With the recently introduced government changes as to how coronavirus restrictions are being managed at a local level we would like to remind our members of their legal and social responsibility in respect of current COVID-19 protocols.
As a sport, we have been in the fortunate...
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October 27, 2020
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup in Vilamoura, Portugal, the following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF. The competition takes place between the 16th – 19th November 2020 at the...
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October 26, 2020
After the disappointment of having to cancel the Blue Chip Winter Championships last April
due to the covid-19 lockdown which was obviously beyond our control, we have been
exploring all of the available options for safely re-scheduling the championships.
We are cautiously excited to...
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October 23, 2020
On 21 October British Equestrian (BEF) released an update informing stakeholders that a number of UK equine feedstuff manufacturers may be affected by the shipment of molasses which was contaminated with Zilpaterol, a banned substance. This was followed by a statement from the British Equestrian...
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October 23, 2020
In 2006, the British riders, vaulters, drivers, owners, grooms and support staff headed to the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany under one banner and all proudly sporting unified team kit for the first time. The brand behind that kit was Toggi. Today, British Equestrian...
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October 21, 2020
The Winter Classic Show at Aintree Equestrian Centre (14 – 18 October) saw James Smith and the big jumping grey Simply Splendid notch up a Grand Prix win from a starting field of forty-five starters on final day.
James, from Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland, and the 11...
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October 21, 2020
The FEI has committed to allocate European Championships in two Olympic disciplines – Jumping and Dressage – for 2021, both to German venues.
The FEI Board has confirmed allocation of the FEI Jumping European Championships 2021 to Riesenbeck, home-base of Barcelona 1992 Olympic champion Ludger Beerbaum,...
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