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John Jacks (August 1934 – April 2025)
April 09, 2025
Sadly, former British Showjumping Chairman John Jacks passed away peacefully on 1 April at the age of 90. John was a well-known horseman who had been involved in horses for his whole life and served as Chairman of British Showjumping in 2003 to 2004.  A respected British...
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Deni Harper Adams Club Award
April 02, 2025
Congratulations to Deni Harper Adams who won the 2024 West Midlands 70cm senior league on Cherekee Bandit. Presented with her award today at Allens Hill EC by Course Designer Lizzie Ogle.Well done Deni! For more information on the leagues and the current club league, please see the...
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Latest Academy Show results!
March 03, 2025
Thank you to the Norfolk Academy for hosting the latest academy team competition at Forest Edge!It was great to see everyone having a brilliant time.   Thank you once again to all the sponsors and supporters: Area 28 Sandons Saddlery Waller Sawmill’s Ltd Ellis Timber Ltd EH Haylage Equine Products East Saracens Horse Feeds Britten...
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Academy Training Dates - Open to all!
February 04, 2025
All academy training dates are now listed on our website and can be booked through Horse Monkey.  Please see link below: https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/datesVenues-academy.cfm Open to members and non-members.  Usually in small groups with those of similar ability! For more information on academies, please see below: https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/training/Academies-1
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British Showjumping is Looking for Non-Executive Directors to join its Board
February 03, 2025
Non-Executive Board Director Vacancies About Us British Showjumping is the national governing body in Great Britain which formulates the rules and codes of practice under which all affiliated competitions are held. Our purpose is to improve and maintain standards of showjumping, while encouraging members of...
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Academy schedule released!
January 09, 2025
We are pleased to let you know that the schedule is now finalised for the academy show held at Forest Edge EC 19-20 February 2025! Full schedule details can be found on the link below: https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/centre-detail.cfm?shid=10019144&month=2 All entries to be made by the Academy Coaches via Horse Monkey
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Rodbaston Show 25 January
January 09, 2025
We are pleased to let you know that Rodbaston will run their affilliated showjumping on 25 January.  Further to feedback they are committed to hold this show no matter the number of entries and we hope that you will support them. The surfaces have all been...
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2025 Rule Amendments
December 20, 2024
As part of our Rule revisions for 2025 we are implementing the following changes from 1st January 2025. As everyone will be aware there is a strong focus on equine welfare and it is the responsibility of everyone who rides, trains or cares for horses to...
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Members' Council Nomination
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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November 20, 2024
Rodbaston will be holding their first show of the winter season this Saturday!  They have worked extremely hard to improve the arenas including work to the surfaces and lots of new poles. Further to rider feedback last winter, Sugar Lumps catering will be on site for catering...
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October 28, 2024
British Showjumping is saddened to hear about the passing of Jane Hunt on Thursday, 17th October 2024 after a long fight with cancer. Jane gave a great deal of time to British Showjumping and Pony Club members in and around Area 25 for many years. A stalwart...
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Horse of the Year Show 2024!
October 08, 2024
Good Luck to all our combinations who are competing at HOYS this week!  For schedule details and to purchase tickets please see: https://hoys.co.uk/  
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Arena UK Spooktacular entries open soon!
September 23, 2024
One week to go until Junior Spooktacular Entries go on sale for 2024! Entries and stables will open at 9am, Sunday 29th of September, they will be available via Equipe, you can view the class list here now https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/centre-detail.cfm...  
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Academy Championship Round Up
September 01, 2024
Experience, learning, team spirit and most of all, Fun with a capital F; the UNIBED High Performance Equine Bedding Academy Championships returned to Stoneleigh for another year, bringing competitors from nationwide together. Mini Individual Holly Milne enjoyed a great few days of competition, ending the Championship Show...
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Worcestershire Shining Star Winner!
September 01, 2024
Pippa-Jo Jackson, from Norton, Worcester, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Pippa-Jo, a member of the British Showjumping Hereford and Worcester Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Hannah Jackson. Seven-year-old Pippa-Jo has three ponies that she competes – 18-year-old Brierley...
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Heckington Show
July 22, 2024
Just two days left to get your entries in! Don’t miss out on Heckington Show’s British Showjumping Cat 3 event on Sunday 31 July. There is excellent prize money totalling £4,620 on offer, as well as a special cash prize for most points won across multiple classes. Featuring...
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June 26, 2024
Academy Training Day at Weston Lawns Equestrian on Wednesday 7th August Team training and selection day before British Showjumping National Championships Academy Team show 2 ridden sessions with UKCC L3 Coaches Rider fitness Team building sessions Allen and Page feed advice/weighing Matt Millin commentator extraodinaire talk Day stables available Cafe open for food and drink Book...
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June 26, 2024
Entries are open for Hanbury Countryside Show on Saturday 6th July.  Entries close for all showjumping classes at 10pm on Wednesday 3rd July. Entries via the Hanbury Countryside Show website>Exhibitors. BS classes: Fox/1.20m (points awarded for the The 2024 Five Show Challenge (website fiveshowchallenge.com), National 1.30m Open, Accumulator...
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Senior Teams 2024
April 19, 2024
The first senior team qualifier will take place at Pickering Grange on 11 May!   https://www.britishshowjhttps://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/shows_summer_venues.cfmumping.co.uk/shows_summer_venues.cfm   If you are interested in representing your team, please contact the relevant Area Representative (if you are unsure who that is please contact Ruth McKiernan (ruth.mckiernan@britishshowjumping.co.uk) who will be able to advise!   Before...
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Geoff is coming to Leicester!
March 19, 2024
  A fantastic opportunity to train with one of the best, and favourites in the business. Open to all! Let Geoff take a look at you and your horse/pony for that all important tune up before the spring season starts. Get booked in early as this one will be...
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March 18, 2024
Full schedule details can be found on the link below for the forthcoming Hereford and Worcester Academy Team show!  The show will take place at Allens Hill on the 25 March and includes a new 60cm didi class! https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/centre-detail.cfm?shid=10018346&month=3 Rosettes will be awarded 1-6th Teams and Individuals. Sashes and rugs...
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Weston Lawns Improvements
March 18, 2024
We are very excited to be able to share with you that Weston Lawns warm up arena has undergone a huge makeover and extension with a brand new drainage system, new membrane, new wax track surface and new fencing.    In addition both competition arenas have also...
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Nottinghamshire Area Ball!
January 10, 2024
The Nottinghamshire Area Committee have organised an area ball on the 3 February at Colwick Hall, Notts.  Open to members and non-members. All bookings via Horse Monkey. An opportunity not to be missed, please support!
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Rodbaston welcome new show secretary and organiser
November 13, 2023
As many of you will have seen at the weekend Rodbaston have welcomed new show secretary and organiser Jackson Black to their team! Improvements have already been made to both competition and warm up surfaces at the college with a regular maintenance programme now in place. Jackson has also...
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November 13, 2023
Simon Davies has sadly decided to step down from his position of Area Representative.  We would like to thank Simon for all of his hard work and commitment to the sport. Applications are invited for members to apply for the position of Staffordshire Area Representative and anyone who...
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Surface upgrades at Onley
November 09, 2023
We are pleased to let you know that there have been several upgrades and improvements made to all arenas at Onley over the past couple of weeks. Both the indoor competition and warm up arenas have been worked on with surfaces topped up.  The small outdoor arena...
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Good Luck Rosie!
October 05, 2023
12 year old Leicestershire based rider Rosie Smith will be in the main ring at Horse of the Year Show 2023 just after midday today, with her own pony Junior, competing in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship. Rosie has produced this pony herself, from...
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October 03, 2023
Good Luck to all those competing at HOYS this week.  We would be delighted to hear your HOYS stories and achievements! Please email details and photos to ruth.mckiernan@britishshowjumping.co.uk 
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Academy Team Training Day Camp
July 27, 2023
A fantastic team training day was held this week at Weston Lawns for the Hereford/Worcs and Warwickshire academies. The day included ridden sessions, rider alignment, Allen and Page, NAF 5* booklets and a demo from Leo Lamb who brought his star horse Gmail! We look forward to...
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July 10, 2023
A quick reminder that South View will host one of the final Area Team Qualifiers on the 22nd July 2023, which will provide an opportunity for qualification for the National Championships in early August. For those in the North, Midlands and beyond, this provides a great...
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Tony Hackett, 20 May 1936 - 24 June 2023
July 07, 2023
A familiar figure at horse shows across Worcestershire and neighbouring counties sadly died aged 87 on 24 June 2023. Tony Hackett had been a British Showjumping judge for 45 years but also officiated at a wide range of other events including BE Horse Trials, Riding...
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Royal Three Counties Show
June 12, 2023
Entries will close shortly (13 June at midnight) for the Royal Three Counties Show.  The organisers have confirmed that the ground is being regularly watered. Full schedule details can be found on the link below: https://members.britishshowjumping.co.uk/Scheduling/View/10014825 Entries can be made through the following link: www.showingscene.com
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Hanbury Countryside Show
June 08, 2023
There is still time to get your entries in for the Hanbury Countryside Show (1 July). Full schedule details can be found on the link below: https://members.britishshowjumping.co.uk/Scheduling/View/10014931
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Academy Team Training Day Camp
May 31, 2023
A fantastic day had by all at the Academy Team Training Day Camp held at Weston Lawns yesterday. Riders had jumping sessions with level 3 coaches Sam Scott and Hannah Jackson.  Level 4 course designer Martin Cox gave a talk and demo.  We were also joined by...
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Senior Area Teams
May 18, 2023
Senior Team qualifiers get underway this weekend!  If you are interested in representing your Area, please get in touch with your Area Representative or your Development Officer (Ruth McKiernan - ruth.mckiernan@britishshowjumping.co.uk) A list of the team qualifiers can be seen on the link below and...
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Adverse Weather Conditions - Show Updates
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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Tack Thefts at British Showjumping Shows
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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Jan 2022 -  The Jump North Tour:  Four Tournaments – Two Venues
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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Members Council positions available for nomination
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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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - Jumping Preview
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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British Showjumping COVID-19 Update - Shows from 19 July in England
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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BEF update: further lockdown easing from 17 May across the UK
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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COVID-19 Protocols at Shows from Monday 17 May 2021 in England & Scotland
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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Royal Highland Show - A Live Showcase!
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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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh – One Minute Silence
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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British Equestrian COVID update: state of play at 12.04.21
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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Membership/Horse Registration reminder
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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BEF/BHS statement: indoor arena use in England
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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British Showjumping National & Academy Championships 2021
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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BEF statement: covered and indoor arenas in England
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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