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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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Matt Sampson and Guy Williams score world ranking wins in Spain
April 22, 2025
Matt Sampson scored a win and almost made it a victory double on the final day of week two on the Spring MET IV in Oliva Nova, Spain, but had to settle for second in the top-billed 3* Grand Prix. “I’ve had a great week, it’s...
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Great Britain’s Team Audevard claims second place at the CSIO3* Longines EEF Series Nations Cup in Lier
April 19, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard gave a good account of themselves in the CSIO3* Nations Cup EEF Series powered by Longines in Lier, Belgium, taking second place on the podium. It was a closely fought contest all the way and the British team had to draw on...
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Chris Moyce (March 1965 - April 2025)
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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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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British Showjumping Announces New Chair and Board Directors
April 04, 2025
British Showjumping is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirsty Pearce as its new Chair. Following an extensive and successful career in both showjumping and business management. Kirsty, who has previously served as a Showjumping Specific Director on the British Showjumping Board, brings a wealth of...
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Equine Health Week 2025: Reflecting on a Successful week with the British Equestrian Federation and Agria
March 24, 2025
Last week, equestrians across the UK came together to celebrate Equine Health Week 2025, in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Agria. Running from 17th – 23rd March 2025, this dedicated week focused on raising awareness and providing invaluable guidance on equine care,...
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Evie Hall from Yorkshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
March 24, 2025
Evie Hall, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Evie, a member of the British Showjumping Yorkshire Academy, was nominated for the award by her coaches, Karen Farnsworth and Alice Clennan. Delighted to have found out that she had been...
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The British Showjumping Spring Championships are underway as we speculate who will become the 2025 champions
March 21, 2025
The British Showjumping Spring Championships is now in its third year at the popular venue of Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and the competition is hot as riders chase glory in the championship classes. Riders have qualified throughout the indoor season on the British Showjumping Winter...
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International Women’s Day 2025
March 08, 2025
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on 8th March every year and is an opportunity to celebrate progress, advocate for change and drive meaningful conversations around gender equality. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, which emphasises the importance in continuing to take swift steps towards gender...
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Members Online Update
March 07, 2025
We are delighted to share some fantastic updates coming to Members’ Online this Monday. These improvements are designed to make managing your memberships, horses, and renewals even easier and more accessible. What’s New? Memberships and Horses on the Dashboard You will now find your memberships and horses...
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Coldstream join British Showjumping as official team jacket supplier
March 07, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce Coldstream Equestrian as the new suppliers of the British Showjumping Team jackets. Designed and styled in Britain, Coldstream offers contemporary and timeless rider apparel that is engineered to help deliver exceptional performance whilst striving to meet the ever-evolving demands of the modern-day...
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Ariat join the British Showjumping Business Partnership
March 06, 2025
British Showjumping is delighted to announce that Ariat has joined the British Showjumping Business Partnership, which plays a pivotal part in assisting the sport to meet its own performance pathway objectives with the International Stairway series playing a major role.  A globally known brand, Ariat are...
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Ava Richardson from Oxfordshire is the latest NAF Shining Star
February 26, 2025
Ava Richardson, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire, has been awarded the latest NAF Shining Star accolade. Ava, a member of the British Showjumping Berks and Oxon Academy, was nominated for the award by her coach, Sharon Quant. Thrilled to have received the news that she had been nominated...
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The Brits are in five-star form in this week’s international round-up as Millie Allen takes another win
February 25, 2025
Millie Allen secures a five-star victory with the aptly-named Clearround Il Mondo Z in Doha Millie Allen continued with her successful run at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, adding another five-star win to her ever-growing tally with the consistent Clearround Il Mondo Z. “To win the 1.55m...
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Bolesworth International 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Horsepower Unveiled!
February 19, 2025
Bolesworth is back, bigger and bolder than ever for 2025, bringing an electrifying fusion of world-class equestrian sport, high-octane entertainment, and luxury lifestyle experiences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, this year’s event will raise the bar with upgraded competition, a star-studded hospitality...
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Charlie Jones registers his best five-star finish at CSI5*-W Ocala with Capitale 6 in this week's International Round Up
February 18, 2025
Charlie Jones recorded his best five-star finish and missed out on the win by half a second with Capitale 6 in CSI5*-W Ocala, Florida, USA. Forty-six competitors, including 10 Olympians and reigning individual Olympic gold medallist Christian Kukuk, started over Portuguese course-designer Bernardo Costa Cabral’s 1.55m...
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Team Audevard Great Britain pick up valuable points in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi
February 17, 2025
Great Britain’s Team Audevard finished in sixth place in the opening leg of the Longines League of Nations 2025 in a strong competition held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “It was the start of the year and the league, and we were unlucky not to...
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Jake Myers lands the Winter Grand Prix at South View Arena’s Winter Classic with Gamin Des Rondets
February 17, 2025
Jake Myers emerged triumphant in a hustle for victory in the Winter Grand Prix at South View Equestrian Centre’s final Winter Classic for the 2024/2025 season with Gamin Des Rondets. “He’s such a lovely horse, very quiet and a pleasure to ride, I’m looking to step...
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Emma Sargeant flies to the top in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre
February 17, 2025
Emma Sargeant hit top gear on Mark Holland and Gemma Sargeant’s Maxima Z to take victory in the UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B and C Qualifier at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “She’s a game little mare, a proper trier...
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Kieran Taylor lands victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic
February 17, 2025
Kieran Taylor’s late round effort secured victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier on Cocochristy at South View Equestrian Centre’s Winter Classic in Cheshire. “I’m very pleased with her, she’s got a lot of heart, a big stride and just a bit of sass,” said...
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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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