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Uncatchable Sammie-Jo Coffin crowned Speed Horse of the Year
October 12, 2025
Sammie-Jo Coffin and Cornet of Follyfoot set a scorching pace that none of her rivals could match to be crowned Speed Horse of the Year at Horse of the Year Show. Drawn first to go of 27 starters, the Cornwall-based rider produced an immaculate round in...
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Victory for Holly Smith as national classes conclude at HOYS 2025
October 12, 2025
National showjumping classes at the 2025 Horse of the Year Show concluded on Sunday morning with Holly Smith and Nike Van Het Singraven being crowned Grade C champions. The prestigious jump-off competition first took place 52 years ago, and former winners include the likes of Derek...
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Puissance night at Horse of the Year Show once again hit memorable heights as star performers Rachel Proudley and Joe Trunkfield produced a classic contest
October 12, 2025
Joe, who was defending his Ripon Select Foods Puissance title at HOYS on Locomotion, and Rachel with London, Dublin and Bolesworth champion Easy Boy De Loubry Z, pushed each other every inch of the way. The climax of a thrilling night's action in front of a...
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Rachel Proudley Takes the NAEC Stoneleigh Accumulator
October 12, 2025
The NAEC Stoneleigh Accumulator, where riders collect an increasing number of points for each fence jumped, went to rising British star Rachel Proudley. Rachel, the reigning European Young Rider champion, made light of an early draw as the third starter in a field of 33. She claimed...
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Emily Ward and Wild Star HF shone brightly at Horse of the Year Show to secure a memorable victory in the Rees Family Cup international class.
October 12, 2025
Emily Ward and Wild Star HF shone brightly at Horse of the Year Show to secure a memorable victory in the Rees Family Cup international class. Last to go of 11 combinations in the jump-off, Cheshire rider Emily went more than half a second quicker than...
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Anya Dewey-Clark has big ambitions following her win at Horse of the Year Show
October 11, 2025
Anya Dewey-Clarke announced her ambition to ride at the Olympics after continuing a memorable Horse of the Year Show campaign at Birmingham NEC. The 10-year-old, from Brampton in Lincolnshire, won the Enablelink Ltd 128cm Championship with experienced campaigner Jim, and also finished third on Kilcreene Snapdragon. And...
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Double win for Chris Smith at Horse  of the Year Show
October 11, 2025
Chris Smith completed a notable double on day three at Horse of the Year Show by winning the Dallamires Stable Cup in convincing fashion. Having already secured the Grandstand Welcome Stakes with Messarado Blue, Chris produced another high-class performance aboard 13-year-old stallion Chagolou OS. Their jump-off time...
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Chris Smith Takes the Top Spot in the Grandstand Welcome Stakes
October 11, 2025
Friday’s action got underway with the Grandstand Welcome Stakes, a two-phase competition that went to Chris Smith and Messarado Blue. Chris, who is based near Manchester, secured a HOYS place via the International Wildcard qualifier, and he relished his opportunity to make an impression. A total of...
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Victorious return to HOYS for Laura Renwick
October 11, 2025
Laura Renwick made a winning return to the Horse of the Year Show as international action took centre-stage on day three at Birmingham’s NEC. The Essex star’s first HOYS appearance for 13 years could not have started in more impressive fashion as she landed The evoke Stakes...
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Hollie Gerken continues her winning streak
October 11, 2025
Hollie Gerken's remarkable recent domination of flagship pony classes at Horse of the Year Show continued as she successfully defended the STX-UK Pony Foxhunter title. The 15-year-old Essex rider won the Newcomers, Leading Pony Showjumper and Foxhunter in 2024, completing an historic hat-trick. This time around she...
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James Ingham is Victorious the Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Championship
October 10, 2025
The Leicestershire-based rider had already made his mark through a strong third-place finish on Altesse 2 VN Z in the Senior Newcomers final. But the best was yet to come as the combination triumphed following a four horse jump-off that also featured Senior Newcomers winner Pippa...
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Sophia Rogers becomes the Demolition Services Ltd Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year 
October 10, 2025
In the Demolition Services Ltd Leading Pony Showjumper of the Year, a competition first staged at HOYS in 1949, the crowd held their breath to see if Hollie Gerken could complete an unprecedented hat-trick of wins. But it was Sophia Rogers, from Chelmsford in Essex, who...
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Alex Barr wins the Winter Grand Prix at Aintree Winter Class Show
October 10, 2025
The AW Jenkinson Winter Classic at Aintree International Equestrian Centre kicked off the winter showjumping season in spectacular fashion with the first Winter Grand Prix of the year. A total of 77 riders competed, combining entries with the U25 qualifier for the London International Horse...
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Scott Brash is On Top in this Week's Interational Round-Up
October 09, 2025
CSIO5* Barcelona British showjumper Scott Brash continued his remarkable 2025 season with a standout performance at the CSIO5* Grand Prix of the City of Barcelona, part of the Longines League of Nations Final show. Riding the ten-year-old mare Hello Folie, owned by Lady Pauline Harris and...
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William Rekert takes the victory in the Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers
October 09, 2025
William Rekert completed a thrilling opening day’s action at Horse of the Year Show with victory in the Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old Championship. Just a few hours after Pippa Goddard, who is based in the same Kent yard as William, won the Senior...
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Pippa Goddard added her name to an illustrious roll of honour by winning the Senior Newcomers Championship
October 09, 2025
The first national class of this year’s show produced a thrilling jump-off featuring 10 combinations, with less than a second separating the top three finishers. It was Canterbury-based Pippa and PDV Constanza, who is owned by Jessica Williams, that came out on top, with their time of...
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Emily Morris and Mollie Smith Crown a Sparkling Start to HOYS in  NAF Five Star League Championships
October 08, 2025
Emily Morris hailed her "absolute superstar" Searlait ML after victory in the NAF Five Star Bronze League Championship on the opening day at Horse of the Year Show. Shropshire-based Emily, who won the same class nine years ago, produced a stylish performance to finish more than...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Chard Equestrian and South View
October 07, 2025
The Equiyd Amateur Second Round qualifiers continued last weekend at Chard Equestrian, showcasing impressive performances from riders vying for a place in the national finals. The top eight horse-and-rider combinations in each class will qualify, provided they deliver a clear round in the first stage...
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Angel Tough Wins the Opening UNIBED Winter Grade B & C Qualifier at Aintree Equestrian
October 06, 2025
Aintree Equestrian Centre was the host of the first of this season’s UNIBED – High Performance Equine Bedding Winter Grades B&C Qualifier at the AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show. Fifty-seven combinations came forward for this qualifying class, with the aim to secure one of two tickets...
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More International Success for British Riders in this week's Round-Up
September 29, 2025
Longines Global Champions Tour - Vienna In the first round of the Global Champions League in Vienna, Great Britain’s Scott Brash, riding Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline Kirkham’s Hello Folie, claimed victory for the New York Empire in a blistering 71.38 seconds. Sweden’s Peder Fredricson...
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British Riders Claim Several Victories in This Week's International Round-Up
September 24, 2025
British Riders fly at the Longines Global Champions of New York The Longines Global Champions Tour in New York delivered a weekend of world-class sport with outstanding performances from British riders on the international stage. In a field of 22 top competitors, Oliver Fletcher impressed with Hello William,...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Tillyoch Equestrian Centre
September 24, 2025
Tillyoch Equestrian Centre played host to one of three Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds taking place last weekend, where riders continued to compete for a place at the upcoming Equiyd National Amateur Championships. The Championships will be staged at Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool from 11–16...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Dorset Showground
September 24, 2025
The Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds continued at the weekend, this time at Dorset Showground, where competitors from across the region came forward to contest their place at the prestigious Championships at Aintree. Course designer Clive Phillips set a series of testing tracks which asked...
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Youth Teams Shine in Lier as Pony Team Secures First Place in the Nations Cup Final
September 22, 2025
Great Britain’s Pony riders excelled in the FEI Jumping Pony Nations Cup Final at Azelhof Horse Events in Lier, Belgium, with a commanding victory for the second year in a row. Eight teams competed over a three-round competition with the scores resetting for all teams in...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre
September 22, 2025
Golden Cross Equestrian Centre played host to an exciting weekend of competition as the Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds continued, with riders across the levels vying for their chance to qualify for Aintree. In the 85cm, course designer Keith Bristow set a technical track that tested...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Parwood Equestrian Centre
September 09, 2025
Parwood Equestrian Centre played host to the Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds on 6–7 September, where riders competed for the coveted chance to secure their place at the upcoming Equiyd National Amateur Championships. The Championships will be staged at Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool from...
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Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds at Muirmill Equestrian
September 01, 2025
The Equiyd National Amateur Second Rounds began last weekend at Muirmill Equestrian Centre in South Ayrshire, which hosted the 85cm, 95cm, 1.05m, and 1.10m qualifying classes. Riders competed for the chance to secure a place at the Equiyd National Amateur Championships, taking place at Aintree...
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Jess Mendoza lands a Grand Prix win in Toronto
August 28, 2025
Jess Mendoza hit form in the 2* classes in the Major League Showjumping in Toronto, Canada, with I-Cap CL Z. The pair finished second in the Greenhawk $46,000 2* 1.45m Grand Prix qualifier in a 17-horse decider, half a second behind the winner, Ireland’s Jordan Coyle...
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New ride seals the deal for Sandy McLean in the Prestige Italia British 6 Year Old Championship
August 18, 2025
Scotland’s Sandy McLean lifted the coveted Big Star Trophy today at Hickstead, after winning the Prestige Italia British 6 Year Old Championship at the Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships. Thirteen of the 55 starters managed to produce a first round clear to guarantee a jump-off...
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UNIBED High Performance Equine Bedding Academy Championships 2025
August 14, 2025
Skill, dedication, and a whole lot of Fun with a capital F – the UNIBED High Performance Equine Bedding Academy Championships returned to Stoneleigh Park for another unforgettable year. Riders from across the country gathered for the prestigious finals, ready to showcase their talent, celebrate...
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Just for Schools Summer Championship Final 2025
August 12, 2025
Riders from across the country came together on Monday for the British Showjumping Just For Schools Summer Championships, held at Stoneleigh, showcasing the talent, teamwork, and determination of young equestrians representing their schools. With strong performances and enthusiastic team spirit, the Championships celebrated the very...
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KBIS Insurance National Club Championships
August 12, 2025
The sun shone on the popular KBIS British Equestrian Insurance National Club Finals, with several riders overjoyed as they claimed their biggest win to land a coveted rug and sash as their winning prize at the British Showjumping Club Championships. James Bowes, from Cumbria, kickstarted the...
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Riders Shine in the NAF Five Star Style and Performance Finals
August 11, 2025
This afternoon, the focus turned to style, balance, and elegance in the NAF Five Star Style and Performance Finals at the British Showjumping three-day extravaganza at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. The classes, which form part of British Showjumping’s busy summer championship schedule, are designed to showcase not just...
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STX-UK Pony British Novice Championship Final Thrills at the British Showjumping National Championships
August 10, 2025
The STX-UK Pony British Novice Championship Final proved to be an exciting highlight at the British Showjumping National Championships, with a talented field of pony and rider combinations showcasing their skill, precision, and determination. Out of the strong line-up, it was Jonty Hughes riding Idole Des...
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Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters Delivers Thrilling Competition at the British Showjumping National Championships
August 10, 2025
The Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters at the British Showjumping National Championships was a true spectacle of talent, determination, and precision riding. With 30 rider and pony combinations coming forward to contest the class, the standard was exceptionally high, and the competition fierce. From the initial...
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Final Day of the British Showjumping National Championships
August 10, 2025
The final lap of honour has been completed in the Sytner Land Rover Coventry Championship Arena, and 3894 rounds have been jumped, bringing the British Showjumping National Championships to a close for 2025. Jack Waddington & "small but mighty" Halo Joy are the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters...
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British Showjumping National Championships 2025 -Day 5
August 09, 2025
It’s been an action-packed day at the British Showjumping National Championships, with some heart-racing jump-offs and another double championship win! Hollie Gerken and Livewire VI produced the only double clear to become the National 148cm Champion in the Sytner Land Rover Coventry Championship Arena. Talking about her...
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Ella Spencer Shines in Thrilling STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Masters Victory
August 09, 2025
The British Showjumping National Championships played host to another unforgettable class as the STX-UK Pony Foxhunter Masters delivered a showcase of speed, skill, and precision from some of the country’s most talented young riders. A total of 30 rider combinations came forward to contest the title,...
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British Showjumping National Championships 2025 - Day 4
August 08, 2025
It’s been another day of top-class competition with Anya Dewey Clarke posting some stand-out rounds - claiming the National 128cm Championship Final on Jim (Cobid) and the National 138cm Championship Final on Fredaine De Blonde in the Sytner Land Rover Championship Arena. The 128cm final saw...
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British Showjumping National Championships 2025 - Day 3
August 07, 2025
Double wins for Emma Sargeant, back to back wins for reigning National Champion Rebecca Marsh, a repeat triumph for the Surrey Team, and a fourth consecutive win for Para rider Sarah Steel. Following Emma Jo Slater’s impressive four wins over the first two days, Emma Sargeant...
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Rebecca Marsh and Stevie G Reign Supreme Again in Thrilling HOYS Wild Card Qualifier
August 07, 2025
The atmosphere reached a fever pitch at the British Showjumping National Championships as the HOYS International Wild Card Qualifier incorporating The British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final delivered one of the most electrifying classes of the week. All eyes were on the 28 rider combinations...
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Emma Sargeant Steals the Show in Thrilling Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Masters
August 07, 2025
The atmosphere was electric at the British Showjumping National Championships as the highly anticipated Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter Masters took centre stage – and it delivered all the drama, speed, and precision the crowd could hope for. With 27 riders coming forward, the competition was fierce...
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British Showjumping National Championships 2025 - Day 2
August 06, 2025
The day started strong with 23 through to the Senior Newcomer Masters Final jump off in the Sytner Land Rover Coventry Championship Arena. Joe Turnkfield held a early lead, that was until late draw Charlotte Walker took to the ring to claim her HOYS ticket...
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Chris Smith Speeds to Victory in Thrilling Sytner Land Rover HOYS International Wild Card Qualifier
August 06, 2025
The action was fast and furious in the Sytner Land Rover Coventry Horse of the Year Show International Wild Card Qualifier, incorporating The National Speed Horse Final, at the British Showjumping National Championships – and what a sensational class it proved to be. With a HOYS...
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Bella Wild Clinches Victory in Thrilling Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Final
August 06, 2025
The excitement was palpable at the British Showjumping National Championships today as the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship took centre stage – and it certainly didn’t disappoint. A strong field of 53 combinations came forward to contest the prestigious title, all hoping to claim victory in...
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Sandy McLean returns with a hat-trick of wins from Sentower Park
August 06, 2025
Sandy McLean scored a winning treble at Sentower Park in Belgium, his main win coming with Laura Tinto’s Johnnie Walker. Fifty-two riders contended the 3* 1.45m two-phase with Sandy and the Zapatero x Mermus R 11-year-old edging ahead of their rivals to win by only 0.06...
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British Showjumping National Championships 2025 - Day One
August 05, 2025
Emma Jo Slater dominates day one of the British National Championships, in Sytner Land Rover Coventry Championship Arena 1 and Unibed Championship Arena 2, taking the title for three championships as well as a second place.  She won the Senior British Novice Championship Final on her...
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Brilliant Performances in Individual Final at FEI European Pony Jumping Championships
August 03, 2025
It was a thrilling conclusion to the individual competition at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Ponies in Le Mans (FRA), with Great Britain’s riders putting on a sensational show of talent, determination and composure under pressure. Darcy Breen delivered a superb performance to claim the...
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Great Britain Strikes Gold at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Ponies
August 01, 2025
It was a thrilling and hard-fought victory for Team Great Britain at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Ponies, held at the prestigious Pôle Européen du Cheval in Le Mans, France. After a week of high-stakes competition, the British squad clinched Team Gold in dramatic...
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Newly crowned European Young Rider champion Rachel Proudley adds another title to her tally
July 31, 2025
Fresh from her individual gold medal success at the Young Rider European Championships, Rachel Proudley secured another title at the 2*-W Samorin meeting in Slovakia with HK Stakkata. “She’s a compact, really powerful mare with a lot of energy and scope and it was great to...
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