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April 16, 2025
It is with great sadness and regret that British Showjumping confirm Chris Moyce passed away in hospital on 15 April following a fall in the warm-up area on the 4 April while competing at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Buckinghamshire.
A well-respected producer of showjumpers for...
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February 03, 2025
Non-Executive Board Director Vacancies
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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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December 09, 2024
British Showjumping are currently seeking nominations for vacant Members Council positions.
The Members Council is a group that ensures representation from across the country and includes the main stakeholders of the sport. For devolved funding reasons Scotland and Wales are defined by Country boundaries with England...
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May 03, 2024
Organised by the South of England Agricultural Society, the beloved annual event invites visitors to immerse themselves in the charm and excitement of countryside rural industries and pursuits. It offers a delightful day out for families and individuals alike at the South of England Showground...
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February 22, 2024
Some very exciting news for Sussex!? Sussex British Showjumping is delighted to announce respected horsebox company STX-UK, the official UK Importer for the world-renowned Stephex Horse Trucks, will be the title sponsor for the STX-UK Sussex British Showjumping Area show for 2024. The Area show...
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October 30, 2023
The Academies are open to everyone and designed to provide a structured culture of improvement. UKCC Coaches are available with the following linnk taking you to the relevant Area..
https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/training/Academies-1
NAF 5* Award Training has many great benefits with all the details in the following link
https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/training/5-Star-Award-Training
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February 16, 2022
With adverse weather conditions forecast over the next few days, any updates that we are aware of regarding changes to shows will be made on the Shows Notices page here.
Please also keep an eye on the show venue websites and social media feeds that you...
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February 12, 2022
In light of recently reported tack thefts at overnight British Showjumping affiliated shows can we please remind all members to ensure they are vigilant and keep their tack secure when not in use.
British Showjumping are liaising with the Police in respect of the thefts currently being...
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January 02, 2022
The Jump North Tour is a first-of-a-kind, joint offering from Northcote Stud and Aintree International Equestrian Centre.
Providing four British Showjumping events that will run in succession the Jump North Tour will allow members to travel to the North of England and have the opportunity to...
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December 22, 2021
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 20, 2021
On Sunday, Hartpury University Show played host to the fourth SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier with twenty-six combinations from a starting field of forty-five navigating a first round clear around the course designed by Krissy Spiller.
Ten went on to claim a double clear but it was...
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July 29, 2021
Jumping looks set to be a testing thriller….
Tokyo 2020 is one of the most talked-about Olympic Games of all time, and as it arrives on our doorsteps a year late and filled with challenges, for the stars of international Jumping the questions are clear.
How will...
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July 19, 2021
Amy Inglis scored a victory for Great Britain yesterday when she took the CSI3* Grand Prix L’eperon Charles de Cazenove title in Dinard, France yesterday.
From a field of almost forty declared starters there were just six combinations that managed to achieve a first round clear...
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July 18, 2021
Following the announcement of forthcoming relaxations of a number of COVID-19 restrictions from 19 July, British Showjumping in consultation with the Members Council and National Sport Committee, have reviewed the current operational protocols that were implemented to enable the sport to continue to run.
From Monday...
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May 28, 2021
The Children’s squad representing Great Britain, under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF, got underway to a good start at the Dutch Youngster Festival at Wierden in The Netherlands earlier today when 12 year-old Noora von Bülow took 2nd in the CSIOCh Grand Prix.
It was an...
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May 14, 2021
Monday 17 May heralds a number of changes across the United Kingdom as lockdown continues to ease across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Vaccination rates continue at pace while case numbers are on the decline, but government leaders continue to urge caution as we...
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May 14, 2021
With the relaxation of Protocols from May 17 in England and Scotland British Showjumping are pleased to let members know that they can now be accompanied by friends and family. This is limited inline with Government guidelines however to a maximum of six people, including...
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May 12, 2021
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) will see Showjumping, along with all their other planned activities take place behind locked doors. However, there isn't any need to miss out on the action as livestock judging, equestrian, food & drink and rural skills...
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April 14, 2021
As a mark of respect we are asking all show organisers, who are running a British Showjumping event on Saturday 17 April, to observe the National one minute silence at 3pm to mark the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip,...
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April 12, 2021
With lockdown measures easing across the United Kingdom, including a number of key milestones on Monday 12 April that will enable us to get out and further enjoy our horses, sport and activity, here’s an update from British Equestrian on what you can do. Also...
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April 07, 2021
We have noticed a significant number of automated fines being produced during the past week since sport has resumed.
To assist members who have joined since last weekend, and who may have had fines generated for competing prior to their membership restarting, we have backdated their...
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March 31, 2021
After nearly a week of discussions, British Equestrian had confirmation this afternoon from the Cabinet Office, via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), that the use indoor arenas in England remains restricted under the most recent legislation.
In a campaign lead by...
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March 30, 2021
It is with great pleasure that British Showjumping are in a position to announce that the 2021 British Showjumping National Championships and Academy Championships will be going ahead between the 3 – 10 August at the NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Emma Williams, Event Director for Grandstand...
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March 26, 2021
British Equestrian has been made aware that the recent legislation published by government now states that indoor riding arenas in England should close and will not be permitted to open on Monday 29 March in line with other outdoor sports facilities. This contravenes the agreed...
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March 19, 2021
The recent EHV-1 outbreak in Europe has so far claimed the lives of 17 horses and resulted in the FEI announcing a cancellation of international shows in some countries as a result.
With competition and wider equestrian activities due to get underway shortly, British Equestrian and...
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February 23, 2021
The UK Prime Minister and Scotland’s First Minister have outlined their plans for the taking England and Scotland out of the current ‘stay at home’ restriction. Both leaders have given indicative timeframes, which give the equestrian sector a guide for when activity can resume, businesses...
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February 08, 2021
Now that Britain has left the EU, the process for transporting horses to Europe has changed. This includes the type of documentation and certification you’re required to hold, especially if you’re travelling in connection with an economic activity.
Under the Council Regulation of Welfare of Animals...
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January 19, 2021
Listen to the latest podcast where CEO Iain Graham gives host Adam Cromarty an update about the current national lockdown, the steps that are being put in place to ensure the sport can resume as quickly as restrictions allow, qualifying events and much more.
Adam also...
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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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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 20, 2020
Following the various Government announcements in the last 24 hours regarding travel can we please remind all members in Scotland, England and Wales to follow the guidance relevant to their part of the country/region.
We are continuing to run affiliated competition and activities where this is...
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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 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 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 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 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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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
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 21, 2020
British Equestrian has been made aware that several feed companies who distribute in the United Kingdom may also have products contaminated with the banned substance Zilpaterol, which was in a shipment of molasses used in the manufacturing process.
A number of companies are in direct contact...
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October 10, 2020
Proposed solutions that would secure the future of the European equine industry through safe and expedited horse movement between EU Member States and Britain following the UK’s departure from the EU, have been sent to Michel Barnier, the European Commission’s Head of Task Force for...
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October 09, 2020
Day three of the British Showjumping Indoor Championships at Aintree Equestrian Centre saw the pony national finals get underway and first up was Pony Discovery Championship which was contested by 45 eager starters.
In the 12 strong jump off, it was 14 year-old Olivia Sponer on...
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October 08, 2020
The second day of national finals got underway at the British Showjumping Indoor Championships at Aintree Equestrian Centre today with the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship being the first national title to be contested.
The first round saw forty combinations come forward with sixteen jumping clear...
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October 06, 2020
To celebrate the significance of World Mental Health Day, Saturday October 10th, Riders Minds is asking the equestrian community to ‘Come Together’ to support mental health, raise awareness and to make a difference.
At a time when social distancing is the normal, it is...
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