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Emma Crawford lands the Royal Bliss 4* Small Grand Prix on the final week of the Andalucia Sunshine Tour as we report on this week’s Brits Abroad
March 25, 2025
Emma Crawford raced to victory in the 4* Royal Bliss Small Grand Prix with Dukes of Hazzard on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. “It’s a day that won’t be forgotten, Duke winning my first ever world ranking class on our final...
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Eve Giannotta is a double champion, and The Dixie Grammar School are a force to be reckoned with at the Just For Schools Winter Championships.
March 25, 2025
Eve Giannotta excelled in tough competition to claim victory in both the Winter Individual Schools 80cm and 90cm Championships with Oreo Patches, at the Just For Schools Winter Championships held at the Cricklands home at the popular David Broome Event Centre near Chepstow, South Wales. Beginning...
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Round-Up of the British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK
March 24, 2025
The British Showjumping Spring Championships once again delivered an electrifying showcase of talent, precision, and horsemanship. Returning to Arena UK in Grantham for the third year, this prestigious event brought together rising stars and seasoned riders, all eager to conclude their indoor season in style. Riders...
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Equine Health Week 2025: Reflecting on a Successful week with the British Equestrian Federation and Agria
March 24, 2025
Last week, equestrians across the UK came together to celebrate Equine Health Week 2025, in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Agria. Running from 17th – 23rd March 2025, this dedicated week focused on raising awareness and providing invaluable guidance on equine care,...
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Evie Hall from Yorkshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
March 24, 2025
Evie Hall, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Evie, a member of the British Showjumping Yorkshire Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Karen Farnsworth and Alice Clennan. Delighted to have found out that she had been...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard finish sixth in the Longines League of Nations in Ocala
March 24, 2025
Unlucky four faults in the rounds of Great Britain’s Team Audevard in the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, USA, meant they didn’t make a podium place, and the team finished sixth.  It went to the wire, but The USA won...
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Maisy Williams sets the arena alight with Blossom’s Billy Heinz with the Winter Grade C title at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 23, 2025
Maisy Williams’s super-charged round on Blossom’s Billy Heinz deservedly claimed the Winter Grade C Championship at the British Showjumping Spring Championships at Arena UK in Grantham.  “Don’t go too quick, ride for second,” her father Guy Williams – a well-known adversary against the clock – had...
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Paul Sims raised the Lesley McNaught Memorial Trophy as winner of the Audevard Winter 1.35m Championship at the British Showjumping Spring Championships
March 23, 2025
Paul Sims lifted the Lesley McNaught Memorial Trophy with victory in the Audevard Winter 1.35m Championship with Jankorado GB in an exciting jump-off which was won or lost at the heartbreaker final fence at the British Showjumping Spring Championships, Arena UK, in Grantham. “He’s just class. ...
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The British Showjumping Spring Championships are underway as we speculate who will become the 2025 champions
March 21, 2025
The British Showjumping Spring Championships is now in its third year at the popular venue of Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and the competition is hot as riders chase glory in the championship classes. Riders have qualified throughout the indoor season on the British Showjumping Winter...
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Ava Vernon races to a four-star Small Grand Prix victory and the British contingent notch up more wins in this week’s International Round-up
March 19, 2025
Ava Vernon claimed victory in the 4* Small Tour Grand Prix with Volnay De Choc Z on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain.  Forty-nine riders faced course-designer Raf Suarez’s 13-fence, 16-effort world ranking 1.45m with 15 riders answering every question to make their way into the...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO5* Ocala Longines League of Nations
March 17, 2025
Having qualified to compete in the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* Nations Cup in Ocala (USA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 18 – 23 March 2025...
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Will Fletcher leads the way as a host of winning Brits took over week 5 on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain in this week’s international round-up
March 10, 2025
Will Fletcher landed an amazing world ranking double victory on week 5 at the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain, with Iwalinde, culminating with the top-billed 4* Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix. “I can’t believe it, to win a four-star Grand Prix – I’m just so, so...
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Round-up from Arena UK's Small Pony Premier
March 10, 2025
The final Small Pony Premier show of the series drew to a close this weekend at Arena UK. Once again, Anya Dewey Clarke proved best in Saturday’s Winter 128cm Second Round taking the top two placings. Eighteen competitors faced Neil Foster and Declan Perry’s 1.10m...
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International Women’s Day 2025
March 08, 2025
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on 8th March every year and is an opportunity to celebrate progress, advocate for change and drive meaningful conversations around gender equality. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, which emphasises the importance in continuing to take swift steps towards gender...
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Members Online Update
March 07, 2025
We are delighted to share some fantastic updates coming to Members’ Online this Monday. These improvements are designed to make managing your memberships, horses, and renewals even easier and more accessible. What’s New? Memberships and Horses on the Dashboard You will now find your memberships and horses...
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Coldstream join British Showjumping as official team jacket supplier
March 07, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce Coldstream Equestrian as the new suppliers of the British Showjumping Team jackets. Designed and styled in Britain, Coldstream offers contemporary and timeless rider apparel that is engineered to help deliver exceptional performance whilst striving to meet the ever-evolving demands of the modern-day...
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Ariat join the British Showjumping Business Partnership
March 06, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce that Ariat has joined the British Showjumping Business Partnership, which plays a pivotal part in assisting the sport to meet its own performance pathway objectives with the International Stairway series playing a major role.  A globally known brand, Ariat are...
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Ellen Whitaker takes a five-star second place on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha in this week’s international round-up
March 05, 2025
Ellen Whitaker jumped Korlenski into second place in the 5* 1.60m speed competition on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha. “Korlenski is the most exciting horse I have ever ridden in my life!” said Ellen. A class field of 55 came forward over German course-designer Peter...
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Arena UK Large Pony Premier Round-Up
March 03, 2025
In the final Large Pony Premier, held at Arena UK, Henry Leggott once again took top spot on Day 1’s Winter JA Classic qualifier. Fourteen competitors took on Neil Foster and Declan Perry’s 1.15m track and with three combinations jumping clear in the first round...
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Kelsall Hill Small Pony Premier Round-Up
February 26, 2025
The spotlight was on Cora Dowey this past weekend as she shone in the 138cm Second Rounds on both days at Kelsall Hill’s Small Pony Premier, cementing her spot in the Winter 138cm Championship Final at the Agria Royal International Horse Show. In Saturday’s 138cm Second...
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Ava Richardson from Oxfordshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
February 26, 2025
Ava Richardson, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Ava, a member of the British Showjumping Berks and Oxon Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Sharon Quant. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been nominated...
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The Brits are in five-star form in this week’s international round-up as Millie Allen takes another win
February 25, 2025
Millie Allen secures a five-star victory with the aptly-named Clearround Il Mondo Z in Doha Millie Allen continued with her successful run at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, adding another five-star win to her ever-growing tally with the consistent Clearround Il Mondo Z. “To win the 1.55m...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO4* Wellington FEI Nations Cup
February 21, 2025
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO4* Nations Cup in Wellington (USA), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 25 February – 2 March 2025 at Wellington...
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Bolesworth International 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Horsepower Unveiled!
February 19, 2025
Bolesworth is back, bigger and bolder than ever for 2025, bringing an electrifying fusion of world-class equestrian sport, high-octane entertainment, and luxury lifestyle experiences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, this year’s event will raise the bar with upgraded competition, a star-studded hospitality...
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Round-Up from Kelsall Hill's Large Pony Premier
February 19, 2025
Henry Leggott continued his recent Pony Premier success to take top spot in Saturday’s Winter JA Classic qualifier at Kelsall Hill’s Large Pony Premier Show. Eleven competitors faced the 1.15m track, with three producing the clear rounds needed to make the final jump-off. First out...
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Charlie Jones registers his best five-star finish at CSI5*-W Ocala with Capitale 6 in this week's International Round Up
February 18, 2025
Charlie Jones recorded his best five-star finish and missed out on the win by half a second with Capitale 6 in CSI5*-W Ocala, Florida, USA. Forty-six competitors, including 10 Olympians and reigning individual Olympic gold medallist Christian Kukuk, started over Portuguese course-designer Bernardo Costa Cabral’s 1.55m...
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Team Audevard Great Britain pick up valuable points in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi
February 17, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard finished in sixth place in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations 2025 in a strong competition held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “It was the start of the year and the league, and we were unlucky not to...
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Jake Myers lands the Winter Grand Prix at South View Arena’s Winter Classic with Gamin Des Rondets
February 17, 2025
Jake Myers emerged triumphant in a hustle for victory in the Winter Grand Prix at South View Equestrian Centre’s final Winter Classic for the 2024/2025 season with Gamin Des Rondets. “He’s such a lovely horse, very quiet and a pleasure to ride, I’m looking to step...
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Emma Sargeant flies to the top in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre
February 17, 2025
Emma Sargeant hit top gear on Mark Holland and Gemma Sargeant’s Maxima Z to take victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C Qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “She’s a game little mare, a proper trier...
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Kieran Taylor lands victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic
February 17, 2025
Kieran Taylor’s late round effort secured victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “I’m very pleased with her, she’s got a lot of heart, a big stride and just a bit of sass,” said...
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JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025
February 13, 2025
                                                            JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025   It is with great sadness British...
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Round-up from South View Equestrian Centre's Small Pony Premier
February 11, 2025
The third Small Pony Premier took place this last weekend at South View Equestrian Centre. Anya Dewey Clarke proved the best in Saturday’s Winter 128cm Second Round with Kilcreene Snapdragon. Sixteen competitors faced the 1.10m track with three conjuring up the right answers to go...
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British breeding grabs the glory as Graham Gillespie scores a four-star Grand Prix win on the Andalucia Sunshine Tour in Spain as we report this week’s international round-up
February 10, 2025
Graham Gillespie emerged on top in the CSI4* Tesalia Small Grand Prix with Warriors Glory on the Andalucia Spanish Sunshine Tour. “I’m honoured to be part of his career, he’s incredible and it is an unbelievable story,” said Graham, following his world ranking win. It was a...
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British Showjumping announces new partnership with Newhall Publishing
February 10, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce that content and marketing agency, Newhall Publishing, will be the new publisher on the British Showjumping Magazine. An award-winning company, Newhall Publishing has earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity, offering complete integrated marketing and communications services through multichannel content...
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Learn more about the Gold Development Programme
February 05, 2025
The Gold Development Programme is funded by Sport England and aims to support riders who want to establish themselves at 1.40m – 1.50m level as well as riders who are aspiring to be selected for World Class Performance Pathway Programme. The programme is comprised of several...
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Ben Maher claims a four-star win in America in this week’s international round-up
February 05, 2025
Ben Maher jumps Corlander to the top in the CSI4* Hermes 1.50m Classic at the Winter Equestrian Festival in the USA Ben Maher jumped to victory with Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright’s Corlander in the CSI4* Hermes 1.50m Classic on week four at the Winter Equestrian...
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Round-up from South View Equestrian Centre's Large Pony Premier
February 03, 2025
The third Large Pony Premier show took place this past weekend at South View Equestrian centre. In Saturday’s Winter JA Classic, Hollie Gerken, who produce a hat trick of wins at the 2024 Horse of the Year Show, rode Galaxy V to victory and claimed...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard land a spectacular victory in the CSIO4* Sharjah Nations Cup presented by Longines
February 03, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard got the Nations Cup 2025 season off to a flying start with a spectacular victory in the CSIO4* Sharjah Nations Cup presented by Longines in the United Arab Emirates, but it was hard-fought and went to the wire. Seven teams faced celebrated...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO5* Abu Dhabi Longines League of Nations™
January 29, 2025
Having qualified to compete in the CSIO5* Longines League of Nations™ in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 12 - 16 February 2025 at the Al Forsan International Sports...
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Great Britain has its eyes on the prize in the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 
January 28, 2025
Coming into the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 season ranked fourth with an impressive 12,712 points, Great Britain is ready to build on their recent team Jumping success at the 2024 Paris Olympics and chase back-to-back victories in this year’s series. Fresh off an exhilarating...
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Results Released of the Largest and Most In-Depth Study into UK Public Attitudes Towards Horse Sport and Equine Welfare
January 28, 2025
Leading horse sector organisations in Britain welcome findings of their externally-commissioned, independent study recognising social importance of horse sport Results confirm ‘we are on the right track’ in prioritising further improvements to equine welfare and safety but there is much more to do Study marks the first...
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Scott Brash lands the feature Doha Grand Prix and Ben Maher just misses out on Grand Prix victory in The USA as British riders are in winning International form
January 27, 2025
Scott Brash lands the Doha five-star Grand Prix Scott Brash’s form peaked on the Doha Tour in Al Shaqab, Qatar, with victory in the top-billed 5* Grand Prix aboard Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline Kirkham’s Hello Folie. “This was her first five-star Grand Prix and it’s...
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John Whitaker powers to victory in the Winter Grand Prix with Sharid at Aintree Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic II
January 27, 2025
John Whitaker left the best until last, swooping in to take victory in the Winter Grand Prix on Sharid at Aintree Equestrian Centre’s AW Jenkinson Winter Classic II. “The draw helped me a lot, I knew exactly what I had to do,” said John, who was...
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Bella Wild will make a return to the Royal International Horse Show with victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at Aintree Equestrian Centre
January 27, 2025
Bella Wild was in flying form to seize victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Donna Z I at Aintree Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic II, booking her place at the Royal International Final. “I’m really pleased to have won!” said Cheshire-based Bella, who last...
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Holly Smith lands victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter B and C Qualifier at Aintree Equestrian Centre
January 24, 2025
Supercool, smooth and seemingly unhurried, Holly Smith skilfully guided Nike Van Het Singraven into victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter B&C Qualifier at Aintree Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic II. It was another week, another win for Holly and Nike – the pair...
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Aintree Equestrian Centre's Winter Classic Show Update
January 24, 2025
Due to all competition being cancelled on Friday, 24th January at Aintree Equestrian Centre's Winter Classic Show, the schedule has been revised to accommodate additional classes over the weekend.    You can find the updated schedule here: https://members.britishshowjumping.co.uk/Scheduling/View/10018988   Please be aware that some of the classes may now run Single...
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British Showjumping’s Team Audevard announced for CSIO4* Sharjah FEI Nations Cup
January 24, 2025
Following an invitation to compete in the CSIO4* Nations Cup in Sharjah (UAE), the following team have been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team Audevard. The competition takes place between the 30 January – 2 February 2025 at the...
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Aintree Winter Classic Update
January 24, 2025
Aintree Winter Classic Update All competition has been cancelled today (Friday) due to the high winds, the organising team and British Showjumping are looking to see what additional classes can be accommodated over the weekend and these will be communicated later today.
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British Showjumping is Looking for Non-Executive Directors to join its Board
January 23, 2025
Non-Executive Board Director Vacancies About Us British Showjumping is the national governing body in Great Britain which formulates the rules and codes of practice under which all affiliated competitions are held. Our purpose is to improve and maintain standards of showjumping, while encouraging members of...
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Get to know Charlotte Ash, winner of the 2025 Ella Popely Mentorship Award
January 23, 2025
Twenty five-year-old Charlotte Ash ended 2024 on a high as she was awarded the Ella Popely Mentorship Award for 2025 at the London International Horse Show (LIHS), held at the Excel Arena. Finishing fourth in the Evoke Under 25 British Showjumping Championship Final at LIHS with...
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