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JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025
February 13, 2025
                                                            JOHN R HALES 22 February 1939 – 30 January 2025   It is with great sadness British...
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British Showjumping announces new partnership with Newhall Publishing
February 10, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce that content and marketing agency, Newhall Publishing, will be the new publisher on the British Showjumping Magazine. An award-winning company, Newhall Publishing has earned a reputation for professionalism and integrity, offering complete integrated marketing and communications services through multichannel content...
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Learn more about the Gold Development Programme
February 05, 2025
The Gold Development Programme is funded by Sport England and aims to support riders who want to establish themselves at 1.40m – 1.50m level as well as riders who are aspiring to be selected for World Class Performance Pathway Programme. The programme is comprised of several...
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Great Britain has its eyes on the prize in the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 
January 28, 2025
Coming into the Longines League of Nations™ 2025 season ranked fourth with an impressive 12,712 points, Great Britain is ready to build on their recent team Jumping success at the 2024 Paris Olympics and chase back-to-back victories in this year’s series. Fresh off an exhilarating...
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Results Released of the Largest and Most In-Depth Study into UK Public Attitudes Towards Horse Sport and Equine Welfare
January 28, 2025
Leading horse sector organisations in Britain welcome findings of their externally-commissioned, independent study recognising social importance of horse sport Results confirm ‘we are on the right track’ in prioritising further improvements to equine welfare and safety but there is much more to do Study marks the first...
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Aintree Equestrian Centre's Winter Classic Show Update
January 24, 2025
Due to all competition being cancelled on Friday, 24th January at Aintree Equestrian Centre's Winter Classic Show, the schedule has been revised to accommodate additional classes over the weekend.    You can find the updated schedule here: https://members.britishshowjumping.co.uk/Scheduling/View/10018988   Please be aware that some of the classes may now run Single...
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Aintree Winter Classic Update
January 24, 2025
Aintree Winter Classic Update All competition has been cancelled today (Friday) due to the high winds, the organising team and British Showjumping are looking to see what additional classes can be accommodated over the weekend and these will be communicated later today.
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British Showjumping is Looking for Non-Executive Directors to join its Board
January 23, 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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Get to know Charlotte Ash, winner of the 2025 Ella Popely Mentorship Award
January 23, 2025
Twenty five-year-old Charlotte Ash ended 2024 on a high as she was awarded the Ella Popely Mentorship Award for 2025 at the London International Horse Show (LIHS), held at the Excel Arena. Finishing fourth in the Evoke Under 25 British Showjumping Championship Final at LIHS with...
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British riders hit winning form across the globe in this week’s international round-up
January 20, 2025
Millie Allen scores a four-star victory double in Doha Millie Allen enjoyed a show to remember at Doha, Al Shaqab, Qatar, with two four-star world ranking victories. Millie led the way on Clearround Il Mondo Z in a British top three in Friday’s feature 4* 1.50m. Thirty-two...
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Chloe McDonnell from Middlesex is the latest NAF Shining Star
January 17, 2025
Chloe McDonnell, from Uxbridge, Middlesex, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Chloe, a member of the British Showjumping Beds and Bucks Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Claire Darwin. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been nominated...
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Winter Classic Qualifications Increased
January 08, 2025
Following the cancellation of the Winter Classic at Bury Farm (19 - 22 December 2024),  British Showjumping is increasing the number of qualifying places available at the remainder of the Winter Classic shows for 2024/25.   The increased qualification numbers are for the following classes: Winter Grade C...
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British Showjumping Christmas Closure
December 24, 2024
British Showjumping would like to thank you for your continued support and hope you have all enjoyed your involvement with showjumping over the past year. We’d also like to send you Season’s Greetings at this festive time of year, and let you know that British Showjumping’s office...
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Rule Amendments for 2025
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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Ollie Phillips from Wiltshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
December 20, 2024
Ollie Phillips, from Marlborough, Wiltshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Ollie, a member of the British Showjumping Wiltshire Academy, was nominated for the award by his coach, Rosie Moss. Thrilled to have received the news that he had been nominated for the...
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Eight equestrian coaches awarded their British Equestrian Level 4 Coaching Certificate at London International Horse Show
December 20, 2024
Today, eight outstanding coaches have been awarded their British Equestrian Level 4 Coaching Certificate (endorsed by UKCC), in conjunction with British Rowing and the University of Gloucestershire. The ceremony took place at the London International Horse Show, with certificates presented by British Equestrian Chief Executive Jim...
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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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BEF and member bodies monitoring EHV reports in France – extra vigilance required
November 19, 2024
British Equestrian and our member bodies are currently monitoring a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1 - neurological form) in France. While this is an evolving situation and we await official confirmation, all members of the equestrian community who have recently been to, are currently...
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Henrietta Henton from Wiltshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
November 18, 2024
Henrietta Henton, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Henrietta, a member of the British Showjumping Gloucester Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Emma Slater and Nicky Florence. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been...
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British Equestrian reopens applications for Coaching Bursary to help new and developing coaches gain qualifications
November 14, 2024
British Equestrian is pleased to announce that it will accept a new round of applications for its popular coaching bursary, following great success from previous cohorts. The scheme is designed to support those taking their first step in their coaching career or who want to...
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Longines League of Nations™ 2025 qualified teams announced
November 06, 2024
The FEI has officially confirmed the qualified nations of the second edition of the Longines League of Nations™, with the top 10 ranked nations set to compete in the world’s oldest and most prestigious equestrian team Jumping competition. Nine nations have qualified again for the 2025...
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Bolesworth Elite Auctions Presents –
October 23, 2024
The Collection is now Live for ‘Exclusive Embryos & Racing Dreams’ - an unmissable event offering an extraordinary opportunity to acquire implanted embryos from elite, Olympic-level sires, out of much sought-after black type dams. For the first time in the UK, this exclusive auction brings...
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British Equestrian welcomes a final intake of its highly successful Young Professionals Programme
October 21, 2024
On 15 October, British Equestrian welcomed a new cohort for its Young Professionals Programme, which aims to help young people build a wider skill set to support their personal and career development in the equestrian industry. This year’s cohort of 16 young people have either recently set up their own...
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Florence Newstead from Cambridgeshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
October 18, 2024
Florene Newstead, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Florence, a member of the British Showjumping Suffolk Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Mia Palles-Clark. Twelve-year-old Florence says she is very lucky to have two ponies that she...
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British Showjumping is seeking a Chair to lead a skills-based Board
October 17, 2024
As part of the term rotation, British Showjumping is seeking a Chair to lead a skills-based Board. This is a voluntary position which will commence on 1st April 2025 and the successful individual will have a proven background in working at Board level and a...
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FEI Awards 2024
October 14, 2024
It’s that time of the year again  - the FEI Awards have returned for 2024, with the Longines FEI Rising Star, Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete, Cavalor FEI Best Groom, and FEI Inspire Award up for grabs ahead of a glittering and glamourous awards ceremony.  There are...
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A night of Celebration at the 2024 British Showjumping Awards Ball
October 11, 2024
The Annual British Showjumping Awards Ball took place on Tuesday, 8 October, to celebrate excellence and acknowledge outstanding achievement of those who are involved in our sport from riders to grooms to volunteers. The evening kicked off with a champagne reception during which all 2023/24 KBIS...
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Tea and Talk on World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2024
Riders Minds are encouraging equestrians to come together in their communities to share a cup of tea and talk on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2024, in a campaign to inspire to Ask. Care. Talk (A.C.T) to those around them. Victoria Wright, Founder...
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Equiyd announced as the title sponsor for the British Showjumping Amateur and Veteran Championship
October 08, 2024
  British Showjumping is pleased to announce that Equiyd will be the title sponsor for the British Showjumping National Amateur and Veteran Championships for 2025, 2026 and 2027. Equiyd is transforming the equine buying and selling industry from start to finish with a secure, transparent platform that...
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International Success Continues for British Riders in this week's International Round-Up
October 02, 2024
Ben Maher speeds to a win in St Tropez Ben Maher used speed and skill to secure a four-star victory at St Tropez – Gassin Polo Club in France, with Jane Forbes Clark’s Ginger-Blue. A quality field of 81 competitors came forward in the 4* 1.50m speed...
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Charlotte Noys from Oxford is the latest NAF Shining Star
September 24, 2024
Charlotte Noys, from Abingdon, Oxford, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Charlotte, a member of the British Showjumping Berks and Oxon Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Sharon Quant. Twelve-year-old Charlotte has one pony that she competes – 14-year-old gelding...
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NEW BOOK FROM SHOWJUMPING SUPERSTAR AND TRUE HORSEMAN,  ‘JOHN WHITAKER – THE LEGEND’
September 11, 2024
Experience the thrill of showjumping superstar John Whitaker's life through the pages of 'John Whitaker - The Legend,' as told to Sarah Peacocke. Launching in October, this captivating biography, delves into the extraordinary life and career of illustrious show jumper, John Whitaker MBE. John Whitaker has...
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Update for competitions at Blair Castle
August 25, 2024
Competitors should note that the intended timetable for Sunday 25th August has been amended with the intention of starting jumping at 9am in one arena. The running order will be : Class 18 Newcomers/1.10m open Class 15 90cm Open Class 16 1.00m  Class 17 1.05m  All...
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Pippa-Jo Jackson from Worcester is the latest NAF Shining Star
August 21, 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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Team GB trio through to jumping finale
August 05, 2024
As the air temperatures rose, so too did the intensity of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games jumping competition for individual honours at Versailles. Today’s qualifier was all about condensing the field of 73 combinations down to a top 30, who would battle it out in...
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Great Britain are the new Olympic Champions
August 02, 2024
Team GB has secured their first Olympic jumping team medal since London 2012 – and there were a few familiar faces from that day on the podium. Ben Maher, Harry Charles and Scott Brash were the only team not to add any jumping penalties to their...
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British Showjumping National Championships Schedule Update
July 29, 2024
IMPORTANT COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT    British Showjumping National Championships Schedule Update - Wednesday, 7th August 2024   Due to the popularity of the new Championships classes that have been added for 2024, we would like to make competitors aware of the following updates for classes run on Wednesday, 7th August,...
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DI LAMPARD GIVEN DORIAN WILLIAMS TROPHY
July 29, 2024
Di Lampard was chosen as this year's recipient of the Dorian Williams Trophy, an award given to someone who has made an extraordinary contribution towards the Agria Royal International Horse Show. As a rider, Di enjoyed many wins at Hickstead, including the Queen Elizabeth II Cup...
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Applications for British Equestrian’s Young Professionals Programme to open on 1 August 2024
July 26, 2024
British Equestrian will soon be looking to receive applications for the 2024/2025 cohort of its Sport England-funded Young Professionals Programme. The application process for the 12-month programme, which has been running since 2017, will begin on 1 August 2024. The Young Professionals Programme is designed to...
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British Showjumping Disciplinary Panel decision
July 26, 2024
At a recent Disciplinary hearing the panel found James Smith to be in breach of Rules 82.1 and 82.11 and James also admitted his breach of rule 82.13 The Panel has therefore imposed the following penalties upon him, namely that: (A)he be reprimanded and warned as to...
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Harlow Wiek from Kent is the latest NAF Shining Star
July 23, 2024
Harlow Wiek, from Aylesford, Kent, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Harlow, a member of the British Showjumping Kent Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Katy Ford. Eight-year-old Harlow has two ponies that she currently competes– My Blue Eyed Boy...
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British Equestrian invites young athletes to apply for its World Class Programme for 2025–2027
July 11, 2024
The British Equestrian World Class Programme is inviting up-and-coming athletes with ambitions to compete on future senior equestrian teams to put themselves forward for consideration to join the Podium Potential Pathway (P3) squad for 2025–2027. Now embedded into the equestrian performance pathway, the aim of the...
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Equine Welfare
July 11, 2024
Following concerns raised about a cryotherapy unit being advertised for use at a British Showjumping affiliated show, the National Sport Committee have agreed to follow the FEI and the below rule addition is effective from Thursday, 11th July 2024 at 11.00hrs. Rule 97.2 Prohibited Supportive Therapies...
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Young Horse Training with Matt Lanni
June 26, 2024
British Showjumping is delighted to offer members the opportunity to attend young horse training with Matt Lanni at the British Showjumping National Training Centre on the 22nd and 23rd July. This is a great opportunity part way through the Summer season to bring young horses for two...
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British Showjumping Pony Measuring Update
June 21, 2024
British Showjumping is delaying the implementation of National Pony Measuring until October. Following consultation with National vets, we raised queries with the FEI around their measuring rules. In order that we are aligned with the revised FEI rules, it has been agreed to wait until any...
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British Showjumping Just For Schools, Club and Academy Championships Update
June 19, 2024
As we approach the British Showjumping Academy Championships, we have some important updates to share with you. The Championships will begin on Monday 12th August, running alongside the KBIS National Club Championships and the NAF 5* Style and Performance classes. The focus will then shift to the...
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Rebekka Sutherland from Scotland is the latest NAF Shining Star
June 19, 2024
Rebekka Sutherland, from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Rebekka, a member of the British Showjumping Southwest Scotland Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach Aileen Craig. Thirteen-year-old Rebekka currently rides four ponies, two of which she competes regularly...
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‘A bond like no other’ gets set to make its mark in Paris!
June 14, 2024
With just weeks to go until the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FEI has launched its global marketing campaign – "A bond Like no other" – honouring good horsemanship and celebrating the unique and long-lasting connection between horse and human. Created together with London-based...
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‘Team Audevard’: British Showjumping Partners with New Title Sponsor for the Senior Nations Cup Teams.
June 07, 2024
British Showjumping is excited to announce Audevard Laboratories, specialists in horse health, as the new title sponsor for the British Showjumping Senior Nations Cup Teams. This partnership marks a significant chapter for British Showjumping as we continue to pursue excellence on the international stage. As the...
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Member Notice - Head Office closure Wednesday 5th June 2024
June 05, 2024
Please be aware, the British Showjumping Head Office will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 14.30hrs for staff training. Online membership and horse registration facilities will be available during this time.
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