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Robert Murphy seizes victory in the Amadeus 4* Grand Prix of Salzburg at the Amadeus Masters
December 09, 2025
Robert Murphy landed his first four-star Grand Prix victory in the Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg in Austria with van Geel Horses’ Hulde G. “I was here with this mare last year and there’s a special atmosphere here.  She’s been jumping fantastically these past few days...
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Anna Powers to Grand Prix victory to crown an incredible hat-trick on the Autumn Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Spain with McQueen
December 01, 2025
Anna Power topped an amazing week in the Gold 1.45m series on the Autumn MET III in Oliva Nova, Spain, with Bina Ford’s consistent McQueen. “It’s incredible, I can’t believe how well he’s gone – this is a tough sport and to come out and win...
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Maya Patterson from Durham is the latest NAF Shining Star
November 25, 2025
Maya Patterson, from Consett, Durham, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Maya, a member of the British Showjumping Northumbria Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Barbara Anderson. Maya was delighted to find out she had been nominated for the NAF...
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Scott Brash takes two major podium places on Longines Global Champions Tour Playoffs
November 24, 2025
Scott Brash celebrated his 40th birthday in style with third place on the podium with Hello Chadora Lady in what was one of the strongest Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix fields witnessed in an exhilarating competition at the spectacular Global Champions Prague Playoffs...
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Adrian Whiteway takes a five-star win at the Stuttgart German Masters
November 17, 2025
Adrian Whiteway got Stuttgart German Masters off to a perfect start with victory in the opening 5* 1.45m class with Charlotte Hughes’ Lana Del Rey. Thirty-six riders came forward to face an 11-fence, 13-effort track designed by Germany’s Christa Jung but Adrian maintained a smooth, deceptively...
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Matt Sampson makes his first sojourn to Verona CSI5*-W in Italy, a winning one
November 10, 2025
Matt Sampson made his first visit to Verona, Italy, a memorable on with a five-star win on Latte Macchiato. Matt got his campaign off to a flying start with victory in the initial 5* 1.45m on his ride of six weeks.  Forty-eight competitors contended this two-phase...
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British Equestrian and British Showjumping respond to  FEI rule change on rider-induced blood
November 07, 2025
Following the vote at the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong, British Equestrian and British Showjumping express disappointment at the approval of changes to Article 241, now Article 259, concerning rider-induced blood. Despite efforts from our delegation and other leading national federations to halt the...
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Brilliant Brash scores a high-octane double on the Longines Global Champions Tour of Saudi Arabia
November 03, 2025
Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson produced a performance of pure brilliance to claim victory in the CSI5* 1.50m Table A presented by KAFD beating Christian Kukuk by the narrowest of margins beneath the glittering Saudi night sky in Riyadh, where glass towers meet desert sky. ...
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Zara Dobson from Durham is the latest NAF Shining Star
October 31, 2025
Zara Dobson, from Marwood, Durham, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Zara, a member of the British Showjumping Yorkshire Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Karen Farnsworth and Alice Clennan. Over the moon to find out she had been nominated...
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Exciting Update: Increased Prize Money for the Equiyd National Amateur & Veteran Championships 2025
October 31, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce an increase in prize money for the Equiyd National Amateur & Veteran Championships 2025, taking place at Aintree Equestrian Centre. This exciting development comes as part of Equiyd’s continued support for the Championships, with their valued sponsorship helping to make...
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National Development Squad Applications Now Open!
October 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the British Showjumping National Development Squad. The British Showjumping National Development Squad is designed to provide individualised performance development for talented riders aiming to progress within the sport and reach their full potential at national and international level. This two-year programme offers structured support...
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Member Update
October 21, 2025
  Our phone lines are now working, thank you for your patience We’re currently experiencing an unexpected outage affecting our phone lines and email systems at the British Showjumping Head Office. This means we’re unable to take calls or respond to emails at the moment. Our website and...
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Spotting the Signs of Strangles: What Every Horse Owner in the UK Should Know
October 15, 2025
Strangles is one of the most dreaded infectious diseases in the equine world. Yet despite its notoriety, early detection and strong biosecurity protocols can make a big difference in limiting its spread. The Equine Infectious Diseases Surveillance (EIDS) team has published a concise yet comprehensive...
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Hollie Gerken defends her Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship Title
October 10, 2025
Hollie Gerken continued to make history at Horse of the Year Show as she delivered a successful title defence in the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Championship. Twelve months after completing an unprecedented HOYS hat-trick by winning the Newcomers, Leading Pony Showjumper and Foxhunter classes, Hollie once...
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A night of Celebration at the 2025 British Showjumping Awards Ball
October 09, 2025
The British Showjumping Awards Ball 2025 brought together riders, owners, and supporters on 7th October at St Johns Hotel, Solihull for a glamorous evening celebrating the very best in the sport. The night began with a champagne reception recognising KBIS Club League and Graded Para...
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Glorious Great Britain gain Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ crown
October 06, 2025
In an exhilarating competition that went down to the wire with a sensational jump-off, Di Lampard’s reigning Olympic Gold-Medallists, Great Britain once again claimed top spot on a championship podium as they were crowned Longines League of Nations™ Champions for 2025. Their final score of...
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Team Audevard Secure Podium Finish for Great Britain in Rabat Nations Cup
September 29, 2025
The Nations Cup in Rabat, Morocco, provided an exciting weekend of top-level sport as ten international teams came forward to contest the competition at the Fédération Royale Marocaine des Sports Équestres. Flying the flag for Great Britain was Team Audevard, who drew fourth to go...
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Pony Measuring - 1st of October
September 26, 2025
Following requests for an additional date ahead of Horse of the Year Show, British Showjumping has scheduled a further pony measuring session. This will take place on Wednesday, 1st October at the National Training Centre in Leicestershire.   Anyone wishing to have their pony included on this day...
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Theo Wills from Somerset is the latest NAF Shining Star
September 24, 2025
Theo Wills, from Blakeway, Somerset, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Theo, a member of the British Showjumping Bristol and Somerset Academy, was nominated for the award by his coach, Jayne Smart. Over the moon to discover he had been nominated for the...
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Great Britain's Team Audevard Dazzle in the Longines League of Nations Claiming Gold in St Tropez
September 22, 2025
In an exhilarating battle for the top of the podium, Di Lampard’s relatively inexperienced team of Tim Gredley, 23-year-old Jack Whitaker and Longines FEI League of Nations™ debutants Mark Edwards and Adrian Whiteway took a sensational victory in the season’s final Longines FEI League of...
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Jack Whitaker Narrowly Misses Podium in Riesenbeck CSI5* Grand Prix
September 16, 2025
It was another fantastic week for British riders competing abroad, with strong performances across the board. In the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI5* Grand Prix in Riesenbeck, Jack Whitaker came agonisingly close to a podium finish with Jack JL. Tackling the demanding 1.60m course, only six...
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Brilliant Brash lands the CPKC International Grand Prix presented by Rolex to crown a fantastic week for the Brits at the Spruce Meadows Masters
September 09, 2025
It was a record-breaking week for the Brits at the 50th Anniversary of the Spruce Meadows Masters and, after Britain’s Team Audevard won the Nations’ Cup after a 29-year hiatus, Scott Brash crowned the week with a glorious victory in the $5million CPKC International 1.60m...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard seize victory in the BMO Nations’ Cup for the first time in three decades on British Day at the 50th anniversary year of the Spruce Meadows Masters
September 07, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard powered their way to the top of the podium in Saturday night’s feature BMO Nations’ Cup of Spruce Meadows on British Day to record a magnificent zero score and ending a 29-year drought of BMO Nations’ Cup wins for the British...
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Jess Mendoza soars to victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix
September 03, 2025
Jess Mendoza marked her first five-star win in spectacular style in the Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix in Bridgehampton, New York, with In The Air. “It’s a pretty amazing win,” said Jess. “This is one of the best and biggest shows in America. It’s truly amazing...
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Newlywed Harry Charles returns to competition with a win on a future star
August 21, 2025
Newly married Harry Charles was soon back to work and form to secure victory in the feature 2* Grand Prix with ride of six months Kannandillo at Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in The Netherlands. Victory was no mean feat as 31 from the original field of 31...
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Ben Maher hits form in front of a home crowd at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London
August 12, 2025
Ben Maher takes victory in the Global Champions League and narrowly misses out on a Longines GCL Grand Prix win in three days of thrilling competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London. Ben partnered Daniel Deusser to lead the Shanghai Swans to their third...
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Jessica Weston from Worcestershire is the latest NAF Shining Star
July 31, 2025
Jessica Weston, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Jessica, a member of the British Showjumping Hereford and Worcester Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Hannah Jackson. Over the moon to discover she had been nominated for the...
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British Equestrian marks the end of an era with final Young Professionals Programme workshop
July 24, 2025
On 21 July, British Equestrian hosted the final workshop of its acclaimed Young Professionals Programme, drawing to a close an initiative that has supported over 150 young riders since its inception in 2017. Funded by Sport England and delivered in collaboration with British Dressage, British Eventing, and British Showjumping, the Young Professionals...
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National Pony Measuring
July 15, 2025
Following changes brought in around how ponies are measured for International competitions it has been agreed that British Showjumping would operate a National Pony Measuring system which closely replicates that of the FEI. Dates and Venues where measuring sessions will be taking place are detailed below...
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Horse change in the British Equestrian Jumping Squad
July 14, 2025
British Equestrian and British Showjumping can announce that following consultation with the athlete and owners, there is a change of horse for Ben Maher for the British Equestrian Showjumping Squad, in partnership with Agria. At the Longines FEI Jumping European Championships in A Coruña ESP (16...
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Lite My Ride Joins British Showjumping as Partner to the National Training Centre
June 26, 2025
British Showjumping is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lite My Ride, who will be supporting sustainability enhancements at the National Training Centre through the upgrade of the indoor lighting system. Lite My Ride is a specialist equestrian lighting company dedicated to delivering efficient, environmentally...
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Gabriella Frediani from Kent is the latest NAF Shining Star
June 24, 2025
Gabriella Frediani, from Tonbridge, Kent, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Gabriella, a member of the British Showjumping Kent Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Katy Ford. Over the moon to have found out that she had been nominated for...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard secure the Bronze medal in the FEI Jumping Veteran European Championships in Italy
June 14, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard celebrated a podium place with Team Bronze in a tense competition at the Riviera Resort in San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy. “I’m really proud of this team who fought hard in the extreme heat to claim Team Bronze,” said chef D’Equipe Mandy...
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British Equestrian announces nominated entries for FEI Jumping European Championship 2025
June 13, 2025
British Equestrian and the British Showjumping Selectors can today confirm the 10 jumping athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our nominated entries for the FEI Jumping European Championship 2025, set to take place in A Coruña, Spain from 16–20...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard claim fifth place in a strong five-star La Baule Nations Cup
June 07, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard finished fifth in the Nations Cup in La Baule, France, in a hard-fought competition where competitors produced some strong rounds. “There were some very good performances, it was a good result in a strong field and some partnerships are definitely coming forward...
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Connie Turnbull from Stirlingshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
May 29, 2025
Connie Turnbull, from Denny, Stirlingshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Connie, a member of the British Showjumping Central Scotland Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Kelly Connor. Thrilled to have found out that she had been nominated for the...
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Peter Moloney captures the top-billed 2* Grand Prix at Wellington Riding with Nielson
May 27, 2025
Peter Moloney outpaced his rivals to land the feature 2* Grand Prix at Wellington Riding in Heckfield, Hampshire, with Nielson as British-based Irishman lifted the top two places. “He ended up quick enough, we were very fast to the double even though some [competitors] took a...
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Charlie Jones scores the biggest win of his career with a CSI4* Grand Prix victory at the Canadian Premier with Capitale 6
May 26, 2025
Charlie Jones charged to victory in the CSI4* Grand Prix with partner Captiale 6 on the final day of the Canadian Premier at Thunderbird Show Park, topping an impressive field to take the top spot. “This is my first four-star Grand Prix win!  To be honest,...
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Great Britain digs deep to take third place in the Longines CSIO3* EEF Nations Cup of Peelbergen
May 24, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard clinched third place in the Longines CSIO3* EEF Nations Cup of Peelbergen in The Netherlands, earning Great Britain valuable points towards the EEF semi-finals. Twelve teams set out over Belgian course designer Bart Vonk’s 12-fence, 15-effort 1.50m track.  Harry Charles was first...
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Sameh El Dahan records a win at Balmoral in his adopted home of Northern Ireland
May 20, 2025
It was a British whitewash in the first day’s feature class of the 2025 Balmoral Horse Show as Brits made a clean sweep of the top four places in the Clive Richardson International Stakes. Sixteen from a field of 39 made the trip successfully to access...
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Millie Allen is on the Grand Prix podium in France
May 12, 2025
Millie Allen hit form at Le Touquet in France, with a three-star win and a second place in the feature Grand Prix. Sixty riders faced a 3* 1.55m Grand Prix course but only eight mastered the track to go forward into the jump-off, Robert Murphy (Eagle...
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Website Maintenance Tonight - 12th May 2025
May 12, 2025
On Monday 12th May 2025, between 5pm and 6pm, the following services will be unavailable due to some routine maintenance. Members online Shows online Judging app You will still be able to access the website. After 6pm you will be able to access the above sites as normal. Thank you...
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Holly Smith dominates in the first Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker Qualifier of 2025 at Chard Equestrian Centre
May 12, 2025
At the weekend, Chard Equestrian Centre hosted the first Events Through A Lens Talent Seeker, incorporating the Seven-Year-Old Championship Qualifier of 2025. This British Showjumping series brings together top talent from Grades B & C, alongside promising seven-year-olds, all vying for a coveted spot in...
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Lola Thulborn is crowned the Winter JA Classic champion for a double birthday celebration at the Winter Pony Finals
May 12, 2025
Lola Thulborn celebrated her 16th birthday 2 weeks ago and made it a double celebration with the Winter JA Classic Championship title on Tempo 2 Stroke at the Winter Pony Finals at South View Equestrian Centre in Cheshire. “He’s a very special pony and only started...
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Allana Clutterbuck beats hero John Whitaker to Grand Prix glory at Chepstow International
May 06, 2025
Allana Clutterbuck scored big at Chepstow International as she claimed the feature 2* Grand Prix on Vykinbay from John Whitaker in a jump-off battle. “I really wasn’t expecting this I said to my Mum [Sally] I’d be very happy to be in the top three as...
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Scott Brash makes a long-awaited Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win in Shanghai
May 05, 2025
In a heart-pounding climax to an unforgettable weekend in Shanghai, Scott Brash and Hello Chadora Lady surged to victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai 2025, earning the richest reward from the €626,000 prize pot and securing his first LGCT Grand...
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MARGARET SHAW (22 October 1948 – 23 April 2025)
May 05, 2025
With great sadness and regret, British Showjumping announce respected Level 3 Judge and Showing and Showjumping correspondent Margaret Shaw has passed away aged 76. Margaret was a well-known figure at all the major showing events in the country, including Hickstead, HOYS, Dublin, Royal Windsor and the...
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Scott Brash smoothly claims the feature three-star Grand Prix with Hello Valentino to conclude the MET IV Spring Tour in Oliva Nova
April 30, 2025
Scott Brash left it until the final class of the show but it was worth the wait as he landed the top-billed 3* Grand Prix with Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline Kirkham’s Hello Valentino to round off the MET Spring Tour IV in Oliva...
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Eva Dent from Durham is the latest NAF Shining Star
April 29, 2025
Eva Dent, from Seaham, Durham, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Eva, a member of the British Showjumping Cleveland and Durham Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Danielle Cutter. Delighted to have found out that she had been nominated for...
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Shane Breen lifts the Chard Equestrian 2* Grand Prix with Scarteen
April 28, 2025
Ireland’s Shane Breen finally landed the world ranking Grand Prix at Chard Equestrian in Somerset with Breen Equestrian’s home-bred Scarteen.  In 2021, he finished third and two years later, he moved up one place to second.  In 2025, he finally achieved his winning goal. “He’s been...
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