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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
The Devon County Show running 16-18th May, the biggest agricultural event in the county, with its dazzling line up of features and attractions, is very nearly upon us.
The equestrian events are always a firm favourite on the showground, and there are over 1,100 horses and riders...
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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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August 05, 2021
Oreo Patches steals the show with rider Lois Logan from High Wycombe to take the title of Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Champion on Day 3 of the 2021 British Showjumping National & Academy Championships.
The pair have had a successful week, winning the Pony Restricted Rider...
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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 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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June 08, 2021
Helen has been riding for thirty years starting off in gymkhana and unaffiliated jumping and progressing to British Showjumping at the age of twelve. She has competed in ponies, qualifying for various championships and jumping the biggest of tracks in the HOYS qualifiers.
Once on horses...
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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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May 05, 2021
Applications are invited for members to apply for the position of being the Gloucestershire or Wiltshire Area Representative and anyone who is interested in applying should send their CV together with a covering letter to :
Sport Team, British Showjumping, Meriden Business Park, Copse Drive, Meriden,...
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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 08, 2020
The 1.20m NAF Five Star Silver League Championship brought with it some great competition from the field of forty starters. It was Gemma Hallett from Wellington in Somerset that claimed the victory with the British Bred Billy Jive (Billy Mexico x Billy Congo), an 11...
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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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October 05, 2020
The Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) is delighted to announce the launch of a new dedicated membership pathway which recognises and promotes the high standards of livery yards. The decision to expand membership to include livery yards came following a number of focus groups,...
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October 05, 2020
Ahead of the Aintree Indoor Championship Show, commencing this week, alongside the ongoing competition dates that are in the show calendar 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...
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September 18, 2020
It is with great sadness and regret that Bolesworth Events have taken the difficult decision to cancel Liverpool International Horse Show 2020.
Over the past six months, the team have worked with the M&S Bank Arena to model a series of scenarios that would allow us...
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September 15, 2020
Further to the announcement made on the 21st August it is with regret that it has not been possible, as had been hoped, to reschedule the following qualifiers:
British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Qualifier
Equitop GLME Senior Foxhunter Second Round
Lord & Lady Equestrian Senior Newcomers Second...
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