News Archive


Harriet Williams is July’s NAF Shining Star
August 30, 2017
Helpful and dedicated Clwyd Junior Academy Member, Harriet Williams, has had the honour of being awarded July’s NAF Shining Star. With all British Showjumping Junior Academy Members eligible for nomination, it is fantastic to see 16 year-old Harriet from Colwyn Bay, Clwyd being recognised for...
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Britain’s Scott brash to compete at Hickstead
August 30, 2017
Britain’s Scott Brash will be competing at Hickstead’s season finale, the All England Jumping Championships (31 August – 3 September). The Peeblesshire-born rider, who is now based close to Hickstead in West Sussex, has entered Thursday’s 1.40m Open class with his horse Hello Forever. Scott is...
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FEI 2* Oswestry Scope Festival - Round Up
August 27, 2017
Yazmin Davis topped an epic jump-off to draw the FEI 2* Oswestry Scope Festival (24 - 26 August)   to a close winning the top-billed Alexanders Horseboxes grand prix with the only double clear on Zilverster. Forty combinations tackled course-designer Raf Suarez’s meaty 1.45m world ranking...
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Alexanders Horseboxes Scope Festival 2017 - National Round Up
August 27, 2017
The Alexanders Horseboxes Scope Festival  (UK) Supreme Championships 2017 came to a close on Saturday 26th August after a full weeks jumping at Oswestry Showground.  A round-up from the national classes can be found below with full results available at www.scopefestival.org. HORSES Louise Saywell’s final round flyer...
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August 26, 2017
Following yesterday’s third qualifying round, the top 25 individuals move forward to contest Sunday’s Individual Final, after a secondary horse inspection later this afternoon. After some superb jumping this week, to finish in 26th place following yesterday’s round, the decision has been made to withdraw William...
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Third leg  Round-Up from the FEI European Championships
August 25, 2017
Tonight saw the third individual jumping qualifying round, and the final team round, at the Longines FEI European Championships in Gothenburg. Under the lights of the Ullevi Stadium, Great Britain’s William Whitaker with Ludwig Criel’s Utamaro d Ecaussines were one of the early combinations into...
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Applications closing soon for the Young Professional Programme and BEF England Excel Talent Programme
August 24, 2017
Applications for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Young Professional Programme and England Excel Talent Programme, funded by Sport England, will close on 31 August 2017. A new and exciting programme for this year, the BEF Young Professional Programme’s aim is to support athletes moving out of...
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Will Whitaker delivers another clear on Day 2 of the FEI European Championships
August 24, 2017
Will Whitaker with Ludwig Criel’s 13 year-old bay stallion Utamaro d'Ecaussines put in another superb performance today to jump clear over the 1.60m Louis Konickx designed course at the FEI European Championships in Gothenburg. This saw the pair finish with no further penalties to add...
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Graham Babes claims a Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier win at the Dumfries & Lockerbie Show
August 24, 2017
The Dumfries & Lockerbie Show in Dumfrieshire saw showjumpers gather to take part in the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier and it was Graham Babes who took the win alongside booking a place in the Championship at the Horse of the Year Show in October. Ayrshire...
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William Whitaker jumps clear on day one of European Jumping Championships
August 23, 2017
The first day of the jumping competition at the Longines FEI European Championships got underway this morning, with the first qualifying competition for both individuals and team. William Whitaker riding Ludwig Criel’s Utamaro d Ecaussines, produced a superb clear round earlier this morning, completing in 85.81...
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Relocation of Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier
August 22, 2017
Following the cancellation of the showjumping classes at Pembrokeshire County Show, we can now confirm the relocation of the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16th August. The Qualifier will now be hosted at Bicton Arena in Devon on...
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Mennell Watson & Phillip Miller secure the Gold League Wild Cards for Horse of the Year Show
August 22, 2017
The two highest placed riders, whom are eligible for British Team selection, on the Gold League during the period of 1st April – 31st July 2017 receive an invitation to compete at Horse of the Year Show and this year’s Wild Cards are awarded to Mennell Watson...
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British Young Horse Showjumping Championships 2017
August 21, 2017
Quality, scope and rideability could be found at the British Young Horse Showjumping Championships at Addington Manor, with promising horses taking the titles and clear round bonus prizes. Holly Smith’s early target in a strong 7-year-old Championship proved unbeatable, Grennanstown Sarco Luxhill landing the title and...
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Equi-Trek continue to support the British Showjumping Business Partnership
August 21, 2017
Equi-Trek, the UK’s foremost manufacture of horseboxes and trailers, will be joining forces with British Showjumping once again to continue their support of the British Showjumping Business Partnership for the third consecutive year. The Business Partnership is pivotal in underpinning the performance pathway programme via...
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August 21, 2017
Robert Whitaker and Catwalk IV claimed second place in yesterday's Longines CSI5* Grand Prix of St. Moritz and in doing so, picked up 50,000.00 CHF. With nine of the forty one starters making it through to the jump off, Robert and the 14 year-old brown gelding...
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August 16, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) can confirm it has agreed new four-year deals, through to Tokyo 2020, with official equine nutrition supplier Dodson & Horrell and air jacket supplier Point Two Air Vests. Performance Director, Gordon Burton comments; “We are delighted to be continuing to work...
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Live streaming from the British Young Horse Showjumping Championships starts tomorrow
August 16, 2017
The British Young Horse Showjumping Championships at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre get underway tomorrow (Thursday 17th August) and www.britishequestriansport.tv will be bringing you all the showjumping action live from the International All Weather Arena.  The live stream kicks off at 9.00am tomorrow with the Non-British 4YO Prelim Round...
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British Showjumping’s Team NAF Announced for Gijon CSIO5* FEI Nations Cup
August 16, 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 Gijon, Spain. The competition takes place between the 30th August – 4th September 2017 at the Las Mestas Sports Centre....
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August 15, 2017
The biggest sporting event in the 2017 equestrian diary is coming to Horse & Country TV. The FEI European Championships are held every two years and provide a thrilling three weeks of world-class sport. H&C TV is the only channel showing highlights from all the eventing, dressage...
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August 15, 2017
The NAF Pony Five Star Finals took place once again during the National Inter Academy Team Show at Weston Lawns Equitation Centre in Bulkington, Warwickshire on Monday 14th August. The classes proved to be a great showcase for the successes achieved via the NAF Pony...
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Junior rider Harry Charles wins Individual Silver in Slovakia
August 13, 2017
British Junior rider Harry Charles, aged 18 years from Alton in Hampshire, delivered the sixth medal for GB of the Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships in Samorin, Slovakia this afternoon. Riding under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Tony Newbery, Harry’s target from the point of...
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Amy Inglis wins Young Rider European Championship Individual Bronze in Slovakia
August 13, 2017
It was another brilliant day for Great Britain when 20 year-old Amy Inglis won Individual Bronze in the Young Rider Final with Wishes, a 9 year-old homebred and home produced chestnut mare. Riding under the sponsor banner of Team NAF, who sponsor all of British Showjumping’s...
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Rachael Connor scoops Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier win at the British Showjumping National Championships
August 13, 2017
Closing the show at the British Showjumping National Championships in Arena 3 was the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Qualifier which was won by Manchester based rider Rachael Connor. As just three qualification places were on offer for the Speedi-Beet HOYS Grade C Championship Final at Horse of...
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National 1.30m Open Championship
August 13, 2017
The final class of the day in Championship Arena 1 at the British Showjumping National Championships saw 60 riders come forward for the National 1.30m Open Championship. There were just seven riders clear who went through to the jump off but it was Adam Botham riding nine...
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Horse of the Year Show International Wild Card Qualifier Inc the British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final
August 13, 2017
After an incredible array of talent over the six days of the British Showjumping National Championships, it came down to the nail-biting final leg of the HOYS International Wild Card Series which incorporated the British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final. The course was up to...
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National Senior Rider Championship
August 13, 2017
The final class of the day in Championship Arena 2 at the British Showjumping National Championships was the National Senior Rider Championship. There were 10 through to the jump off but it was Derek Morton riding Zoe Snedker’s Keep Talking who clinched first place. The pair...
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Chloe Reynolds wins the Big Star Championship
August 13, 2017
The last of the young horse classes at the British Showjumping National Championships was the recently renamed Big Star Championship for six year olds. The class has been renamed to honour Nick Skelton’s Olympic Champion ‘Big Star’ who won the Championship in 2009. The rename...
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National 5 year old Championship
August 13, 2017
Lithuanian rider Donatas Janciauskas, now based in Bolton, secured the win today in Championship Arena 2 for the National 5 year old Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships. Riding his own Cool Quarz the pair finished on a time of 34.29 seconds and were...
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Horse First Supplements National 4 year old Championship
August 13, 2017
It was the turn of the young horses today on day six of the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. A class judged on presentation and technique, as well as accuracy, the Horse First Supplements National 4 year old Championship...
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National 1.15m Members Cup Championship Final
August 13, 2017
It was a very competitive first class of the day in Championship Arena 2 for the National 1.15m Members Cup Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships. Following a challenging course, it was Cheshire based duo Rebecca Hart riding Annie X who took the spoils and...
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Emma Jo Slater flies to Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship victory
August 13, 2017
It was a lovely sunny start to the final day of competition at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire and kicking off the competition in Championship Arena 1 was the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship. With 69 riders in the...
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Oliver Fletcher wins Individual Bronze at Children’s European Championships
August 12, 2017
It was yet another brilliant afternoon at the Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships in Samorin, Slovakia today when Oliver Fletcher won Individual Bronze to accompany the Team Gold he won two days ago. Riding under the British Youth Team’s title sponsor banner of Team...
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Horse of the Year Show International Wild Card Qualifier - Incorporating the National Speed Horse Final
August 12, 2017
Things were ‘hottin up’ in Championship Arena 1 today at the British Showjumping National Championships for the last class of the day, the second leg of the HOYS Wild Card Series which incorporated the National Speed Horse Final. Promising energising entertainment, spectators watched in anticipation...
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National Team Jumping Championship
August 12, 2017
The National Team Jumping took centre stage in Arena 3 today at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. The Scots brought their team spirit with them and after some closely fought rounds it was South West Scotland Area Team who...
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Stuart Muirhead wins NAF Five Star Final
August 12, 2017
The NAF Five Star Final took place in Arena 2 at the British Showjumping National Championships. Taking the title was 18 year old Stuart Muirhead riding Merllyns Mondena. Stuart and ‘Ginger’ as she is more commonly known at home, produced a lovely clear round in the...
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National Grade C Championship Final
August 12, 2017
At the British Showjumping National Championships this afternoon, it was the turn of the National Grade C Championship Final. Taking the victory once again was yesterday’s Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Masters winner, Yasmin Davis riding Alison Davis’ eight year old bay gelding, Zanbowa Z. The pair who...
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National Grade B Championship Final
August 12, 2017
Day five at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, and competitors were displaying incredible talent to entertain the crowd of spectators. Flying to the finish in the National Grade B Championship Final was Ashley Silk-Jones riding Jackie Jones’s Valentina B....
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William Fletcher crowned National under 21 Champion
August 12, 2017
Arena 2 played host to the National under 21 Championship Final today at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. It was William Fletcher who clinched that all important victory riding Graham Fletcher’s Everytime Anywhere B. The pair produced an...
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Flo Norris takes the Deaselec National under 16 Championship
August 12, 2017
The Deaselec National under 16 Championship came to an exciting conclusion in Championship Arena 2 on the penultimate day of competition at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. The crowd cheered as they witnessed Flo Norris riding Super D Ysieux...
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Kieran Leonard heads inaugural Retraining of Racehorses Bronze League Final
August 12, 2017
New to the British Showjumping National Championships 2017 is the Retraining of Racehorses Bronze League Final and crowned as the first ever champion was Kieran Leonard riding Karen Gausden’s Baytown Tigress. The pair who are based in Kent jumped a lovely first round and pulled...
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Rosie Till races to Retraining of Racehorses Club Final victory
August 12, 2017
Rosie Till and Pete the Pastor have been crowned the Retraining of Racehorses National Club Champion 2017 at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Rosie, who travelled to the show from Devon, has only been competing Pete since November and...
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Nicole Pavitt wins the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Masters
August 12, 2017
Nicole Pavitt took the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Masters on day five of the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Aboard Xena 16 owned by Sandra Pavitt, Nicole was last to go in the jump off of 19 riders so...
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Emma Jo Slater is crowned KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Champion
August 12, 2017
The second class of the day in Championship Arena 1 at the British Showjumping National Championships was the KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice Championship and this year the winner was Emma Jo Slater from Buckinghamshire riding eight year old Kings of Leon owned by Kim...
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Derek Morton crowned National 1.25m Restricted Rider Champion
August 12, 2017
After a well-fought class with 59 starters, it was Derek Morton from Stoke-on-Trent who was crowned the National 1.25m Restricted Rider Champion on day five at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Aboard nine year old bay mare, Double Dutch...
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Gold for British Showjumping’s Team NAF Young Riders
August 11, 2017
It was yet another team medal for Great Britain when the Young Riders, who compete under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, secured Gold at the Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships in Samorin, Slovakia this evening. This followed the Team Gold achieved by...
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British Showjumping’s Team NAF Juniors win European Team Silver
August 11, 2017
The British Junior team competing under the Team NAF sponsor title won Team Silver this afternoon at the FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider European Championships in Samorin, Slovakia. It was an incredibly long and hard fought for medal with the competition having started this morning...
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Horse of the Year Show Wild Card Qualifier- Incorporating National 1.40m Championship
August 11, 2017
Today the greatly anticipated first leg of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) International Wild Card Series took place in Championship Arena 1 in the shape of the National 1.40m Championship. The audience was expecting to see some exciting top class competition and the...
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National Para Equestrian Championship
August 11, 2017
The crowd were treated to an impressive display of teamwork by all horse and rider combinations competing in the National Para Equestrian Championship this afternoon, which took place centre stage in Championship Arena 2. The Championship consisted of five titles which were awarded to the...
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Yasmin Davis wins the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Masters
August 11, 2017
The competition proved tough in the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Masters at the British showjumping National Championships held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. With 10 through to the jump off it was Yasmin Davis from Dorset who jumped into the lead to take the win...
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Gold for British Showjumping’s Team NAF Young Riders
August 11, 2017
It was yet another team medal for Great Britain when the Young Riders, who compete under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, secured Gold at the Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships in Samorin, Slovakia this evening. This followed the Team Gold achieved by...
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August 11, 2017
The National Club Horse Championships saw a number of competitors from up and down the country battle it out to take the 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1m Championship title today at the British Showjumping National Championships.  The first class contested was the National Club Horse 70cm...
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Hannah Barker crowned the National Under 14 Champion
August 11, 2017
After three fantastic days of pony showjumping at the British Showjumping National Championships, day four sees the start of the horse classes at the six day show, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. The first Championship of the day was the National Under 14 and...
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William Fletcher crowned as the National under 18 Champion
August 11, 2017
Spectators at Championship Arena 2 saw Oxfordshire based William Fletcher crowned as the National under 18 Champion on day four at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Riding 11 year old bay gelding, Persimmon, the pair saw off stiff competition in...
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British Showjumping’s Team NAF Children win European Team Gold
August 10, 2017
It was a golden day for the British Children today out at the FEI European Championships in Samorin, Slovakia. The team, competing under the Team NAF sponsor title, secured Team Gold in the wonderful surroundings of the x-bionic® equestor sphere. Having put themselves in a strong...
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Nicole Lockhead Anderson continues her winning streak in the National 148cm Championship Final
August 10, 2017
There was some spectacular pony showjumping on display today on day three of the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The final class of the day in Arena 1 was the National 148cm Championship Final which was contested...
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Lucy Douglas-Jones takes the Squibb Group Pony Bronze League 138cm & Under Final
August 10, 2017
The Squibb Group Pony Bronze League 138cm & Under Final was won by local rider, 11 year old Lucy Douglas-Jones from Coventry. Aboard Kantjes Zamontinaro, Lucy jumped to the finish in record time at the British Showjumping National Championships taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh...
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National Pony 1.15m Members Cup Final
August 10, 2017
A very competitive class, the National Pony 1.15m Members Cup Final was hotly contested but it was 15 year old Elizabeth Baker from Kent who did the fastest jump off in a time of 33.92 seconds to go into the lead and take the win...
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Katie Bradburne wins the Squibb Group Pony Bronze League 128cm Final
August 10, 2017
Nine year old Katie Bradburne produced a performance to be proud of to take the Squibb Group Pony Bronze League 128cm Final at the British Showjumping National Championships held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Riding Cappagh Misty, who is now 28 years old, Katie from...
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August 10, 2017
The sun shone upon Arena 3 for the third day of competition at the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. The National Club Pony Championships were the order of the day, starting with the 70cm Championship which was won by Caitlin...
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Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship Final
August 10, 2017
Billy Luther flew to the finish to take the title in the Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship in Arena 2 at the British Showjumping National Championships aboard the aptly named Crème de la Crème. The 15 year old rider based in Tyne & Wear commented: “I...
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Sinead Cox takes the Pony Discovery Championship title
August 10, 2017
Course builder Krissy Spiller set a tough course for many in the Pony Discovery Championship Final, seeing just 14 riders through to the jump off out of 88 starters at the British Showjumping National Championships at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Saving the best until last in...
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Madison Heath wins the National 138cm Championship Final
August 10, 2017
At the British Showjumping National Championships held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, 12 year old Madison Heath put on a great show with her two ponies in the National 138cm Championship Final coming first and third with Sonas Barney and The Jacaloupe...
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The Squibb Group Pony Bronze League 148cm and Under Final
August 10, 2017
At the British Showjumping National Championships, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, Championship Arena one kicked off with the Squibb Group Bronze League 148cm & under Final. Out of thrity-three starters and fourteen in the jump off, it was 14 year old Anya Andrews from Suffolk with Drealistown...
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Rachel Proudley takes the National 128cm Championship Final
August 10, 2017
North Yorkshire based Rachel Proudley got day three off to a thrilling start with a memorable victory in the National 128cm Championship Final at the British Showjumping National Championships held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Riding the 15-year-old skewbald mare Painted Lady IV...
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August 10, 2017
Following an invitation to compete in the Lövsta Future Challenge International Competition at the FEI European Championships 2017 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the following two athletes will represent Great Britain. Jessica Dimmock, aged 23, from Hannington, Northamptonshire with Cassius Clay, an 11 year-old bay gelding owned by...
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A hat-trick for Lauren Roach as she takes the Pony British Novice Championship for the third year in a row
August 09, 2017
There were a vast amount of entries in the Pony British Novice Championship Final at the British Showjumping National Championships taking place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire this week. With 96 starters and just 29 who made it through to the jump...
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Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship Final
August 09, 2017
Out of the 11 riders that made it through to the jump off it was Jenna Good from Farnham, Surrey who took the title in the Pony Restricted Rider 1m Championship Final at the British Showjumping National Championships at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Riding...
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Pony Silver league 138cm and Under Final
August 09, 2017
‘Doing it for the girls’ as the only girl in the jump off, Heidi Palin from North Wales took the spoils in the British Showjumping Pony Silver League 138cm & Under Final. Riding 17 year old Tantassaig Girl Heidi said she felt the pressure as...
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Nicole Lockhead Anderson adds another two wins to her belt
August 09, 2017
Having won the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters yesterday at the British Showjumping National Championships at the NAEC in Stoneleigh with Gangnam Style II, today 15 year old Nicole added both the Pony Silver League 148cm & Under title to her belt with the same...
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Laila Caroline wins the Pony Silver league 128cm Final
August 09, 2017
 In the British Showjumping Pony Silver League 128cm final at British Showjumping National Championships at the NAEC in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire it was10 year old Laila Caroline took the victory out of a strong class, riding 19 year old mare Dooneen Abby. Laila, who travelled...
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Stepping Stones 138cm Championships Final
August 09, 2017
It was 12 year old Ella Hall from the West Midlands who took the Stepping Stones 138cm Championship Final at the British Showjuming National Championships this afternoon at Stoneleigh riding Calusa, an 11 year old coloured gelding. Out of the 17 through to the jump off,...
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August 09, 2017
The British Equestrian Federation has today, 9 August 2017, announced the UK Sport National Lottery funded showjumping athletes who will compete at the FEI Longines European Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden (21-27 August 2017). The British Showjumping selectors have selected two individual athletes to contest this year’s...
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Lola Ellis wins the Stepping Stones 128cm Championships Final
August 09, 2017
The small but mighty ponies thrilled spectators in the Stepping Stones 128cms Championship Final today on day two of the British Showjumping National Championships at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Lola Ellis, age 11 from Leicestershire, steamed ahead of the other nineteen riders in the...
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1.10m Just For Schools National Championships
August 08, 2017
The 12 hour drive from Aberdeen was well worth it for the St Margaret’s School for Girls Team after winning the 1.10m Just for Schools Championship concluding what was an exciting first day of competition at the British Showjumping National Championships. The team consisted of...
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Nicole Lockhead Anderson takes the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters
August 08, 2017
Nicole Lockhead Anderson made a nine-hour road journey from Aberdeen spectacularly worthwhile as she was crowned the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters on the first day of the British Showjumping National Championships which takes place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Fifteen year-old Nicole has already had...
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A double win for the Kings of Wessex School Black Team
August 08, 2017
It was not just one, but two wins for the Kings of Wessex School Black Team as they took both the 90cm and the 1.00m Just For Schools National Championships on day one of the British Showjumping National Championships, at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. The...
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Llanidloes High School fly to the finish in the 80cm 'Just For Schools' National Championships
August 08, 2017
Llanidloes High School Team made their three and a half hour journey from Mid-Wales well worth their while as they took the title in the 80cm 'Just For Schools' National Championship Final. The four man team consisting of Gwynfor Davies Wigley, Fiona Spreull, Eryn Morris...
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“The best day of my life!” - Callington Sparklers take the 70cm Just For Schools Final
August 08, 2017
It was a win for Callington Sparklers team, from Callington School in Cornwall, in the 70cm 'Just For Schools' National Championship Final on day one of the British Showjumping National Championships. The four members of the team; Isobel Thomas, Holly Hale, Megan Busby and Tilly Bassett,...
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Laura Whitfield secures top spot in the Horseware Bronze League Semi-Final at Bishop Burton College
August 08, 2017
Following a nail biting jump off, Laura Whitfield secured the top spot in the Northern Horseware Bronze League Semi-Final at Bishop Burton College on Sunday, and in doing so, she gave herself the chance to compete for the Championship title at this year’s Horse of...
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Silver League Semi-Final at Bishop Burton College
August 08, 2017
After a thrilling sixteen horse jump off, it was Vicky Burns from Litchfield, Staffordshire who posted the winning performance on board Paul Bevan’s 9 year-old bay gelding, Denzel II in the Northern Silver League Semi-Final at Bishop Burton College on Sunday. This pair crossed the...
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Southerly Roberts is victorious in the Horseware Bronze League Semi-Final at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe
August 07, 2017
With a superb performance, Southerly Roberts stormed ahead of the competition to claim victory in the Southern Horseware Bronze League Semi-Final held at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe on Saturday. With this win, Southerly has secured her place in the Championship Final which will be...
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Silver League Semi-Final at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe
August 07, 2017
A lightning fast treble clear saw Stephanie Gunn from Orston, Nottingham claim top spot in the Southern Silver League Semi-Final held at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe on Sunday. With this win, Stephanie has secured her place in the Championship Final which will be held...
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Step up to Gold 2017/2018 Applications
August 07, 2017
The Step up to Gold programme is now accepting applications for 2017/2018 and the programme has been opened up to riders aged 16-30 years old.   The programme, in its fourth year, will have two aims; it will continue to support riders working towards establishing themselves...
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August 07, 2017
Haddon Training are working in partnership with British Showjumping to deliver an innovative Showjumping Apprenticeship for riders aged 16-18 year olds, starting in September 2017. Haddon Training is launching this unique apprenticeship programme that will give riders priority selection into the British Showjumping Advanced Apprenticeship in...
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Scott Brash victorious in Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London
August 05, 2017
Scott Brash, from Peebleshire and Hello Forever wowed a sell-out crowd with a phenomenal home win in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London presented by Sapinda. Scott Brash and his London 2012 teammate Ben Maher took the top spots almost five years to...
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Scott Brash and Miami Glory reign supreme at GCL London
August 05, 2017
The formidable duo of local hero Scott Brash and Denis Lynch of Miami Glory soared to glory with a stunning win in front of packed crowds at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea.  A sudden downpour gave way to bright sunshine and blue skies, as the final...
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Riders battle it out for their HOYS Wild Card
August 04, 2017
For many riders, the British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show, which takes place 8th – 13th August, is one of their last chances to qualify for Horse of the Year Show and this year there are four HOYS Wild Cards up for grabs. The...
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Nicola Philippaerts gallops to the win for opening day CSI5* Class
August 04, 2017
Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts impressed the crowds in the jump-off of Friday’s CIS5* Longines Global Champions Tour of London on his big jumping horse 11 year old Aikido Z (you can read more about the first round here). There was no doubt that he was riding...
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Paul Kennedy delivers a winning performance in the Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Round at The Royal International Horse Show
August 04, 2017
In the prestigious setting of the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, Paul Kennedy delivered the winning round in the final Equitop Myoplast Senior Foxhunter Second Round of the season. The pressure was on for each of the forty-two starters to claim one of the...
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Lesley Paton claims top spot in the final Horseware Bronze League Qualifier at Highfield at Howe
August 04, 2017
Securing the top spot in the final Horseware Bronze League qualifier was Lesley Paton when she fought off stiff competition at Highfield at Howe in Giffordtown, Cupar.   With the field of determined competitors all looking to claim one of the final three coveted qualification spots...
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Silver League Qualifier at Highfield at Howe
August 04, 2017
Scott Coyle from Dundee, Angus gave the winning performance in the Silver League qualifier at Highfield at Howe with Eros SC, an 8 year-old bay gelding owned by Alison Coyle. In the five horse jump off this pair crossed the finish line with a treble...
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Superstars of showjumping arrive at Royal Hospital Chelsea for LGCT London
August 03, 2017
A collection of the world’s best showjumping horses has arrived in London for this weekend’s leg of the world premier showjumping series The Longines Global Champions Tour. With nine of the top ten riders in the world competing from 4-6 August 2017, spectators will be...
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Live Streaming from the British Showjumping National Championships 2017
August 03, 2017
The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show 2017 gets underway at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 8th August and we are delighted to share that both of the Championships Arenas will be live streamed this year through www.britishequestriansport.tv. The event, which...
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Tickets for the London Leg of the Global Champions Tour selling fast!
August 02, 2017
Tickets for the spectacular Longines Global Champions Tour of London are selling fast, with covered grandstand tickets for Saturday’s Global Champions League final and Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix presented by Sapinda now sold out. Spectators still have the chance to book tickets for Friday...
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Derek Morton secures victory in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round at Field House Equestrian Centre
August 02, 2017
Field House Equestrian Centre in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire held the final Nupafeed Senior Discovery Second Round of the season and it was Derek Morton who gave the winning performance with three foot perfect rounds. Fifty-seven keen starters came forward all looking to secure a place in the...
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Jake Myers secures The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier win at the Welsh Home Pony
August 02, 2017
At the final The Stable Company HOYS 138cms Qualifier of the season held during the Welsh Home Pony at the Wales and West Showground near Newport, Monmouthshire, Jake Myers secured top spot with a fast finish in the jump off. Taking on the battle for one...
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Sophie Phillips delivers a winning performance in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round at The Welsh Home Pony
August 02, 2017
The final Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round of the season drew pony riders from all over the country to the Welsh Home Pony held at Wales and West Show in Newport, Monmouthshire and it was Sophie Phillips who stormed to the top of the...
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August 01, 2017
Applications for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) England Excel Talent Programme and BEF Young Professional Programme, funded by Sport England, are now open.  BEF Excel Talent Programme Now embedded into the equestrian talent pathway, this programme extends the rider talent pathways which underpin the UK Sport funded...
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Graham Babes claims the final Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round Win at Bishop Burton College
August 01, 2017
For the final time this season combinations gathered to compete in a Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Second Round which this time was held at Bishop Burton College in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Graham Babes claimed top spot with an unbeatable treble clear performance. Thirty-nine starters were...
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