News Archive
May 31, 2017
The following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the CSIO5* FEI Nations Cup in Sopot, Poland. The competition takes place between the 8th – 11th June 2017 at the Hipodrom Sopot. This will be...
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May 31, 2017
Showjumping gets underway at the Northcote Stud Young Horse Championships tomorrow (Thursday 1st June) and you can catch some of the action as it happens on www.britishequestriansport.tv.
The live stream kicks off at 10am tomorrow and concludes with the Northcote Stud Grand Prix on Sunday. The full schedule for...
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May 31, 2017
Making the most of the Bank Holiday weekend, Warrington Horse Show near Knutsford held a Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier on Monday and it was Christopher Smith who took victory with a double clear performance.
The forty-six talented starters were all vying for one of just...
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May 31, 2017
Watched by an eager crowd at Houghton International Horse Trials in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Laura Newson jumped in to first place in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round hosted by the Norfolk Showjumping Club on Saturday.
With a treble clear the goal of each and...
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May 30, 2017
Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are now open! This year’s Show will take place at the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from the 4th – 8th October hosting a line-up of national and international showjumping...
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May 30, 2017
In the glorious sunshine on Sunday at Bicton Arena in Salterton, Devon, Adrian Whiteway secured victory in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round.
With two qualification spots on offer for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship Final, which will be held during this...
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May 30, 2017
Taking the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Round by storm at Bicton Arena in Salterton, Devon on Friday was Mark Edwards as he continued his winning form by jumping straight in to first place.
As the class began, the starting line-up of sixty-four competitors had high...
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May 30, 2017
Equine experts are launching a new study aimed at ensuring safer transportation of horses, ponies and donkeys.
Nottingham Trent University is working with the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) to shed light on the key factors associated with incidents and accidents during road...
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May 28, 2017
British rider Guy Williams, who is now based in France, posted a superb CSI3* Grand Prix win with the 12 year-old bay Rouge de Ravel in Reims earlier today.
The twelve strong jump-off included a heavy presence from Great Britain with Yazmin Pinchen, Robert Smith and...
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May 27, 2017
The powerful partnership of Scott Brash and new recruit Denis Lynch delivered a faultless and sensational victory for team Miami Glory in the Global Champions League final in Hamburg.
The ice cool duo came into the final round in pole position and, as some of the...
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May 26, 2017
Whilst a 6th place finish in the CSIO3* Lisbon Nations Cup this evening wasn’t quite what the British team, competing under the title sponsor of Team NAF, would have hoped for it was still a solid enough placing to retain their 2nd place standing on...
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May 24, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) England Excel Talent Programme is now seeking applications for the forthcoming Programme cycle for its 2017 squads.
Now an established and successful progression route for equestrian talent, the Programme exists to identify, support and develop athletes who show the potential to...
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May 24, 2017
THIS year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show will see a seriously strong American contingent competing alongside major British stars and other international riders at the spectacular Cheshire event.
British legends John and Michael Whitaker are set to compete with son Robert and nephews William and Joe...
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May 23, 2017
Horse & Country TV is delighted to announce that its UK and German channels are now available on Amazon Channels, the new service accessible to Amazon Prime members.
Amazon Channels launched today in the UK and Germany with a line-up of genre channels including, in the...
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May 23, 2017
The host venue for yesterday’s Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Round was Wales and West Show in Chepstow and it was Yazmin Davis who stormed to victory.
Fifty-eight horse and rider combinations came forward to contest for the two direct qualifying tickets on offer for the...
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May 23, 2017
The first Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round of the season took place at the Wales and West Show in Chepstow on Sunday and it was Mark Edwards who jumped his way to first place.
With the second round attracting a huge field of 109...
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May 23, 2017
Fifty-nine pony riders from around the country came together at Northcote Stud in Langho, Blackburn to contest the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round and it was 15 year-old Billy Luther who took home the win.
With only two Horse of the Year Show tickets on...
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May 23, 2017
Fourteen year-old Jessica Howard from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire topped the Pony Discovery Second Round at Northcote Stud on Saturday. She produced the winning performance on board Hannah Le Grand’s 9 year-old bay gelding, Ryehill Joseph, when they crossed the finish line in 36.19 seconds to secure...
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May 22, 2017
Parwood Equestrian Centre in Normandy, Surrey saw forty-three starters come forward to contest the Pony British Novice Second Round on Sunday and it was Cameron Cobb who scooped first place.
With ten qualification places on offer for the Pony British Novice Championship Final which will be...
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May 22, 2017
The second leg of this year’s International Stairway took place on Friday at Devon County Show with Tracy Priest taking home the title on board Penelope Priest’s 10 year-old grey gelding, Caristo VDL.
As one of only four clears in the first round, Tracy, who is...
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May 22, 2017
Emma Stoker gave Great Britain a superb victory yesterday in Poland’s Baltica Tour when she won the FEI 2* 1.45m Gold Tour Grand Prix with Bob Young’s bay mare Townhead Tallulah V.
From a field of just over thirty starters, it was just seven that jumped...
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May 22, 2017
The Horseware Bronze League Qualifier at Field House Equestrian Centre in Marchington, Staffordshire on Sunday pulled in a competitive field of riders and it was Tyne Doyle who jumped to victory.
The focus of each of the fifty eight competitors was securing one of the three...
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May 22, 2017
Emma Sargeant from Gayton, Staffordshire gave a winning performance in Sunday’s Silver League Qualifier at Field House Equestrian Centre Marchington, Staffordshire. On board her 16 year-old roan gelding, Fools Business, Emma stepped up the pace to cross the finish line in 34.07 seconds to claim...
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May 22, 2017
Regular visitors to www.canterbanter.co.uk will today notice that the site has been rebranded as www.britishequestriansport.tv.
The rebranded site will start to see a wider range of equestrian sport broadcast on the channel from both at home and abroad. Primarily focusing on shows and events taking place...
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May 22, 2017
Alice Godfrey took on the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Petley Wood Equestrian Centre in Battle, East Sussex on Saturday in fine style to secure top spot.
With thirty starters all gathered to do battle for a place in the KBIS Insurance Senior...
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May 19, 2017
The following squads has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the Children, Junior and Young Rider Nations Cup in Wierden, Netherlands as follows. The competition takes place between the 7th – 10th June 2017 at the...
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May 19, 2017
The British Showjumping squad selected to represent Great Britain in the Pony Nations Cup in Wierden, Netherlands as follows. The competition takes place between the 7th – 10th June 2017 at the Dutch Youngster Festival.
Hannah Barker, aged 12, from Northallerton, North Yorkshire with Ammanvalley Valley,...
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May 19, 2017
BIG Star, Nick Skelton’s legendary gold medal winning partner at the Rio Olympics is set to appear at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show.
Following the highly emotional and media charged retirement of the crowd-pleasing pair at The Royal Windsor Horse Show, Big Star will form...
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May 19, 2017
ALLINGTON CSI2*/YH1*
Smooth, polished yet deceptively quick, Ireland’s Billy Twomey landed the feature 2* Equestrian Surfaces Grand Prix on Sue Davies’ Pewit Nono.
Fifty came forward to contend this class over course-designer Mark McGowan’s 13-fence track, and such was the quality – several five star riders featured,...
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May 17, 2017
The following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup in Uggerhalne, Denmark. The competition takes place between the 1st – 5th June 2017 at the Equitour Aalborg Show. This will...
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May 16, 2017
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration, which took place from 12 – 15 May 2016, was awarded the BAFTA for Best Live Event at the prestigious ceremony held in London’s Royal Festival Hall. Celebrity duo, Ant and Dec, collected the award on behalf of...
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May 16, 2017
A strong field of ninety-two starters made their way to Quainton Stud in Buckinghamshire for the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round and it was Ashlea Silk-Jones who produced the winning performance.
On Saturday, a battle ensued with each rider setting their sights on securing a...
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May 16, 2017
A big field of eighty-four competitors came forward to compete in the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Round at Parwood Equestrian Centre in East Sussex on Sunday and Emma Jo-Slater proved to be on formidable form once again.
Each and every competitor started the class...
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May 16, 2017
THIS year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show will see a host of leading names in action – June 14 to 18 at Bolesworth Castle near Chester.
British legends John and Michael Whitaker are set to compete with son Robert and nephew William also heading to the...
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May 15, 2017
Pony British Novice Second Round
From a starting field of thirty- seven keen combinations, 14 year-old Charlotte Beldom from Slough, Berkshire topped the Pony British Novice Second Round on Saturday, riding Kerry Grimster’s 13 year-old bay gelding, Malog Gwynfor. This pair crossed the finish line on...
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May 15, 2017
The North Cumbria Area Show at Greenlands Equestrian Centre, Carlisle played host to this week’s Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Round and it was Christopher Smith who claimed victory.
With two direct qualifying tickets on offer for the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Championship Final at...
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May 15, 2017
The first Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier of the season drew forty-six keen starters to Nottinghamshire County Show in Newark on Sunday and it was Georgia Lovett who gave the winning performance.
With three qualification places available for the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Championship Final...
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May 15, 2017
The live action at the Allington Arena UK CSI** gets underway at 8.00am tomorrow (Tuesday 16th May) and you can catch it as it happens on www.canterbanter.co.uk.
The live stream will be hosted from Ring One and it will be available all the way through to Thursday 18th May....
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May 14, 2017
It was an emotional final day at Royal Windsor Horse Show as the crowds took to their feet to witness Show Jumping legend, Nick Skelton and his gold medal winning horse, Big Star, stand together in the arena for the last time. In front of...
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May 14, 2017
The youth teams competing under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF completed the final day of the show at Sentower Park, Opglabbeek in Belgium today with the Pony, Junior and Young Rider Grand Prix’s taking place.
Aimee Jones, with the 13 year-old bay gelding Never...
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May 14, 2017
Both emotions and tears flowed all too easily across the packed grandstands at Royal Windsor Horse Show this afternoon when Rio 2016 Individual Gold medallists, Nick Skelton and Big Star, formally retired from competition in front of British Showjumping Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.
The historic...
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May 13, 2017
Her Majesty The Queen was present for the penultimate day of Royal Windsor Horse Show which saw Trooper Fisher RHG/D awarded The Best Turned Out Trooper, with his horse Falkand, in front of packed grandstands in the grounds of Home Park (Private).
Her Majesty took part in prize giving ceremonies in...
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May 13, 2017
Matilda Lanni, aged 13 from Peterborough, finished 2nd in the Children’s 1.30m Grand Prix in Opglabbeek, Belgium this afternoon with the 11 year-old bay gelding Newbridges Master Brown owned by Stacey Webb.
Producing one of only three double clears achieved within the competition she put in...
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May 12, 2017
Following the 5th place finish for the team of four competing in the CSIO3* Nations Cup in Drammen, Norway this evening Great Britain are now sitting in 2nd place on the 2017 European Division 2 league table. Drammen, the second competition of the season, saw...
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May 12, 2017
The highly anticipated CSI5* Show Jumping made its debut on the third day of Royal Windsor Horse Show. It was a successful event for the British riders, with Ben Maher and Tic Tac victorious in the CSI5* Bahrain Pearl Stakes, along with Carl Hester...
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May 12, 2017
Mirroring the performance of the Children’s Team earlier on today, the British Young Riders, riding under the Team NAF banner, secured 3rd place in their respective Nations Cup at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium.
Jumping a strong course against a number of competitive nations, the Brits...
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May 12, 2017
The British team, riding under the title sponsor of Team NAF, delivered a strong 3rd place finish in the Children’s Nations Cup at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium early this morning.
The riders, all aged 14-years or under and making their debut on a British Team,...
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May 11, 2017
Royal Windsor Horse Show continued in style with successful day for the Home Nation. There was a Royal victory in the showing arena, a win for local rider Laura Mantel in the Showjumping and for Team GB Olympic gold medalist Carl Hester MBE in...
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May 11, 2017
Fourteen year-old Isobel Loadman from Grimsby, South Humberside becomes April’s NAF Shining Star against stiff competition as all British Showjumping Junior Academy Members are eligible for nomination. This Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Academy member shone through following her continued display of determination to improve both herself...
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May 11, 2017
With the world’s best riders in action, the opportunity to see the British showjumping team competing on home turf, plus the chance to watch thousands of top-class show horses and ponies being put through their paces, a visit to the Longines Royal International Horse Show...
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May 10, 2017
It was glorious sunshine for the opening day of Royal Windsor Horse Show, as spectators were treated to an array of top equine sport and entertainment. Her Majesty The Queen was present to watch one of her top horses, Tower Bridge, compete in the Cuddy...
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May 10, 2017
The Stable Company HOYS 138cm Qualifier at Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire saw fifty-three starters arrive from all over the country and it was Tabitha Kyle who stepped up to take top spot.
Each combination had their sights set on a place in the top three...
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May 10, 2017
It was a bumper weekend at the Arena UK Pony Premier in Grantham, Lincolnshire with ninety-six competitors from all over the country attending to contest the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round.
Each rider was aiming to secure one of the two Horse of the Year...
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May 10, 2017
Arena UK Pony Premier Show
Pony riders from all over the country came together at Arena UK’s Pony Premier in Grantham, Lincolnshire last weekend. With talented ponies and riders all vying for the qualification places on offer over challenging courses, it proved to be a fabulous...
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May 09, 2017
Forty-one starters came forward to contest the first Pony British Novice Second Round of the summer season held on Sunday at Moores Farm Equestrian in Gloucestershire.
With ten qualification places on offer for the Pony British Novice Championship Final which will be held at the British...
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May 09, 2017
Arena UK is set to hold their 3rd Annual International Showjumping Event which promises to be more spectacular than ever. Confirmed riders so far include John Whitaker, Geoff Billington, Paul Barker, Robert Whitaker, Robert Smith, Joe Davison, Ellen Whitaker, in addition to rising talent such...
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May 09, 2017
This year’s Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Rounds got underway on Sunday at SouthView Equestrian Centre in Cheshire and it was Matthew Sampson who jumped straight in to first place.
With forty-nine contenders each hoping to claim one of the two direct qualifying tickets on offer...
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May 09, 2017
The KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Second Rounds kicked off at Alnwick Ford Equestrian in Northumberland on Saturday and it was David Harland who jumped to victory against a thirty strong starting field.
Competitors gathered to battle it out for a place in the KBIS Insurance...
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May 08, 2017
Codham Park Equestrian in Braintree, Essex played host to the first Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round of the season on Sunday and it was Emma-Jo Slater who dominated the leader board to take home the win.
Forty-two combinations started out over Sunday’s course and each...
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May 08, 2017
The following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup in Lisbon, Portugal. The competition takes place between the 25th – 28th May 2017 at the Sociedade Hipica Portuguesa. This will...
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May 05, 2017
Thirteen teams came forward for this afternoon’s FEI 4* Nations Cup competition in Linz, Austria with all of them focused on picking up some of the lucrative league points on offer.
The British team of four, riding under the banner of Team NAF, produced some brilliant...
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May 05, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is delighted to announce the appointment of two new team members for its UK Sport National Lottery funded World Class Programme team - Georgina Sharples and Caroline Griffith.
With these appointments, the team is now close to completion and is well-placed...
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May 05, 2017
One of the most prolific and consistent horses in Hickstead’s history will be officially retired at this year’s Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (22-25 June).
Adventure De Kannan, the ride of Irishman Trevor Breen, has an extraordinary record at the All England Jumping Course, winning many...
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May 04, 2017
Without doubt a show of the calibre and magnitude of Bolesworth International brings with it many highs and it has to be said even a few lows!
2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the show which this year has title sponsorship from Equerry Horse Feeds.
Here we...
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Shaunie Greig succeeds in The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre
May 03, 2017
Fifty-six starters came forward to contest the first of The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier of 2017 at the Weston Lawns Equitation Centre Pony Premier in Warwickshire. It was Shaunie Greig who went on to secure the top spot.
All riders were focused on finishing in...
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May 03, 2017
It was a bumper weekend at the Weston Lawns Equitation Centre Pony Premier in Warwickshire with ninety competitors coming forward to contest the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round.
Against strong opposition, each rider was aiming to secure one of the two Horse of the Year...
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May 03, 2017
It was a busy Bank Holiday weekend at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Warwickshire as they held the first of this summer’s Pony Premier Shows. The changeable weather didn’t stop pony riders from all over the country giving spectators a treat as they battled it...
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May 03, 2017
Harriette Rushton from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire took the Horseware Bronze League Qualifier by storm on Sunday and landed the top spot at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
The starting line-up of forty-nine competitors were all focused on securing one of the three sought after qualification...
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May 03, 2017
Richard Barton from Cambridge secured top spot in Sunday’s Silver League qualifier at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre on board his 12 year-old black gelding, Solitary Boy. This pair crossed the finish line in 35.07 seconds with a treble clear and grabbed one of the three...
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May 03, 2017
The Pony Club Mini-Major returns to Olympia, the London International Horse Show, this December, and for the first time the eight Members taking part will qualify by winning one of five competitions held throughout the UK at British Showjumping and Showjumping Ireland shows.
The Mini-Major is...
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May 03, 2017
The following squads has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the Children, Junior and Young Rider Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium. The competitions take place between the 11th – 14th May 2017 at Sentower Park.
Children
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May 03, 2017
The British Showjumping squad selected to represent Great Britain in the Pony Nations Cup in Opglabbeek, Belgium is as follows. The competition takes place between the 11th – 14th May 2017 at Sentower Park.
Madison Jamison, aged 16, from Knuzden, Blackburn with Bodyssee Des Avelines, a...
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May 03, 2017
FEI TV revamped for new era – watch live and on replay wherever you are – online at www.fei.tv and via the FEI TV App
FEI TV has a brand new look and improved functionalities, with users now able to watch top equestrian competition action anytime,...
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May 03, 2017
A new dedicated ITV programme heads the extensive television coverage scheduled for Royal Windsor Horse Show, which takes place from 10 – 14 May. With highlights of the international competition also due to be shown on Sky Sports and Horse & Country TV, coverage of...
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May 02, 2017
Harriet Nuttall from Yeovil, Somerset produced a solid double clear to secure a top three finish in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in Drammen, Norway on Sunday.
Riding A Touch Imperious, the 13 year-old chestnut gelding owned by Rupert Nuttall, Harriet secured her place in the...
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May 02, 2017
With continued support shown for the development and inclusion of Para Jumping competition, British Showjumping are pleased to announce the launch of a newly established Para Jumping League. This exciting new League will allow registered Para riders to compete within specific Graded categories of either I...
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May 02, 2017
Royal Windsor Horse Show will welcome the world’s best riders to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from 10 – 14 May 2017. With international competitions taking place across four equestrian disciplines, including the newly upgraded CSI5* Showjumping and CDI4* Dressage, the calibre of entries...
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May 02, 2017
Top American Polo Player and Brooke USA ambassador, Nic Roldan, is excited to announce that on Tuesday, June 20th 2017 the first Global edition of Sunset Polo will take place between 5:00pm - 11:00pm, in the form of “Nic Roldan’s UK Sunset Polo” at the...
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May 02, 2017
At a busy, popular and sunny Chepstow International, Peter Charles claimed a convincing victory in the feature 2* Grand Prix on ABC Quantum Cruise.
Technical questions and related lines tested the initial fifty-nine competitors, and fifteen found all the answers to reach the jump-off with Yazmin...
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