Category: Horse News

GCL: Roaring result for Prague Lions as they convert pole position to win in GCL Cannes Prague Lions’ Pieter Devos and Niels Bruynseels pulled out an oscar-winning performance in Friday’s GCL Cannes, converting their pole position into a second win of the season and catapulting up to second in the overall championship race on the French Riviera. GCL Cannes presented by Constance Hotels was a blockbuster, with drama right down to the final fence as Lions rose to the win. Shanghai Swans Christian Ahlmann and Max Kühner managed to hold…

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Home heroes lead the charge to Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm Halfway through the thrilling LGCT 2022 season, the Tour leaves the French Riviera and heads to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. With the Championship race now in full swing, all eyes will be on the world-famous riders who head to the Swedish capital city to take on the next leg of the 2022 series from 17 – 19 June. Elite horses and riders will battle it out in the historic Olympic Stadium that had a strong heritage in…

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HorseHage Announces The Launch of Two Exciting New Sponsorship Deals HorseHage have announced the brand will officially take preliminary sponsorship of the British Dressage Winter Championships 2023, as well as becoming a NexGen Event Partner as the Official Forage Supplier. HorseHage are well-known for their range of high fibre forages, chaffs and complete feeds, and have been the brand of choice for generations of horse owners. Mark Westaway expressed his enthusiasm for the new sponsorships, saying: We are delighted to being extending our sponsorship offering into the BD Winter Championships and…

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Martin Fuchs takes back top spot on the Longines Rankings Two and a half years after reaching the top of the Longines Rankings for the first time in his career, Martin Fuchs (SUI) is once again number one, replacing five time Olympian Peder Fredricson (SWE) who has held the spot since October 2021. The 29-year-old Swiss, who has consistently achieved top results over the past months, has topped the elite list with a total of 3156 points. “To be number one is very special and a big success for me,…

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Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 Team Germany triumphs in Sopot, written by Louise Parkes Bolstered by two of the four double-clear performances posted on the day, Team Germany won through in the second Europe Division 1 qualifier of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 series in Sopot, Poland on Sunday where France finished second and Switzerland slotted into third place. Faultless rounds from both Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann riding Messi van’t Ruytershof and Andre Thieme partnering DSP Chakaria proved pivotal to the German victory, and Thieme was under intense pressure when…

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The Importance of Supporting Gut Health in Horses The average equine diet contains limited nutrients and vitamins necessary for optimal physical strength and development. To prevent health complications caused by digestion it’s vital to understand the dietary requirements of horses. Yet, the complex nature of an equine diet is multi-faceted and quite often overlooked. Health supplements provide a practical solution to digestive conditions in horses and help promote a horse’s performance and holistic well-being. Dietary substitutes can, therefore, be used as an appropriate means to provide an adequate and long-term…

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Daniel Deusser dazzles in rollercoaster Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes It was an evening of explosive top sport as Daniel Deusser and Bingo Ste Hermelle risked it all as first to go in the jump-off and triumphed in the dazzling Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes presented by Volvo Groupe Cavallari. Deusser reigned supreme in Cannes winning a supercharged jump-off against the heavyweight stars of show jumping just 0.23s ahead of Spencer Smith and Theodore Manciais in second. Ben Maher and Faltic HB claimed the…

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Roaring result for Prague Lions as they convert pole position to win in GCL Cannes Prague Lions’ Pieter Devos and Niels Bruynseels pulled out an oscar-winning performance in tonight’s GCL Cannes, converting their pole position into a second win of the season and catapulting up to second in the overall championship race on the French Riviera. Tonight’s GCL Cannes presented by Constance Hotels was a blockbuster, with drama right down to the final fence as Lions rose to the win. Shanghai Swans Christian Ahlmann and Max Kühner managed to hold…

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Epaillard ecstatic in home win at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes In the perfect prelude to Saturday’s GCL and Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes, a high-octane race to the finish saw Julien Epaillard take another breathtaking win with his 9-year-old home bred Donatello d’Auge in the 1.50m Prix de JW Marriott Cannes jump-off class. As the floodlights came on for the second day of competition, spectators and VIPs were dazzled with top sport, as the French rider took the victory ahead of Maikel van der Vleuten in second…

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Prague Lions light up GCL Cannes Round 1 It was an A-list line-up for the first round of GCL Cannes as the spotlight shone on the Prague Lions duo of Pieter Devos and Brian Moggre in the first floodlit class of the season. The only team to jump double clear, the Lions took pole position, just ahead of Shanghai Swans’ Christian Ahlmann and Max Kühner who were the fastest of 5 teams on four faults. A thrilled Devos said: My horse Nascar is very new to this level, he is…

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Peppermill, Hickstead, Horseware and Abbey England: Daily Hoofbeat Check out why legendary stallion Peppermill, Hickstead, Horseware and Abbey England are all in the news with our Daily Hoofbeat publication There are plenty of celebrations taking place at the moment, alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations this weekend. With a sport as rich in heritage as equestrianism, it’s only fitting that we too celebrate our honours, achievements and milestones. Our Daily Hoofbeat today recognises such celebrations while highlighting the transferable skills riders have when it comes to ‘jumping’ ship, if you’ll…

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Horse racing is hugely popular across the country, and has been a staple of human civilization for centuries. Britain plays host to a number of high profile racing events, so here is a look at the cream of the crop for anyone planning a day at the races themselves. 1000’s of racegoers plan to attend horse racing events across the UK, and with a world renowned jam-packed calendar, there’s no better place to be to enjoy a day (or weekend) at the races. Here we take a look at 5…

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Hydration for Horses: Soaked Feeds with Hydration Guaranteed *sponsored   Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet from British Horse Feeds are both highly nutritious beet pulp feeds that are soaked providing your horse with guaranteed hydration throughout the summer months. Speedi-Beet is an ideal fibre source to maintain a healthy gut function and provides quality protein sources to aid muscle development and function. It is also starch free and unmolassed, making it 95% sugar free and suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis as part of a balanced diet. Speedi-Beet can be…

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The Grand National was a success The grand national has been one of the most-watched horse events across the world with millions of horse racing fans tuning in to see their favourite horses running. When it comes to the grand national many of us try and win money in the races and many of us have used casino online stranieri and more can be found online that have been providing a good selection of horse bets when it comes to the grand national and other horse racing events. How popular…

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Michael Owen Signs Exclusive Deal With Bolesworth Estate Michael Owen has signed an exclusive deal with Cheshire’s Bolesworth Estate. The partnership will see Michael attending a host of events on the Bolesworth calendar in Tattenhall throughout the forthcoming season. Michael’s daughter Gemma Owen, a dressage rider and social media influencer, was also in the news this week after she was confirmed to be taking part in Love Island 2022. Alongside his daughter, the ex-Liverpool striker has a keen eye for horses, having already established himself as an owner of many top…

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Berks & Bucks Draghounds Review Written by Russell Smith JAMES King and Will Biddick travelled to the Berks & Bucks Draghounds meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, for one ride apiece, having started Sunday locked together on 51 winners in their battle for the Men’s Championship. King nudged one ahead when Craven Bay followed up his recent course win by taking the Restricted, sponsored by Pangbourne Asphalt, for Aston Rowant trainer Alan Hill. The reigning champion sent the six-year-old into the lead at the third-last, and although his mount slowed…

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Will the Weather Dictate Who Shines in the Ascot Gold Cup? The Oceanic band Crowded House once sang ‘everywhere you go, always take the weather with you’, and for racehorse owners and trainers, they would very much like to do that with the conditions that suit their prized assets best. The outcome of some of the most prestigious races around the world can ultimately be determined by whether the sun is shining or rain is falling, and June’s Ascot Gold Cup is shaping up to join that group. There will…

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Betting on the Epsom Derby – A Beginners’ Guide Betting on the Epsom Derby is one of the highlights of the season for horse racing enthusiasts. The biggest race of the Flat campaign at Epsom Downs Racecourse rarely disappoints and is often just as exciting in the bookmakers’ ring as it is on the track. Derby betting is never an exact science, of course, but your chances of success could be boosted by following a few simple steps. This handy guide offers beginners everything they need to know about betting…

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Farmer and his shire horses to embark on fundraising trip inspired in memory of his brother Jamie Alcock, a farmer who drove his Shire horses from his Gloucestershire farm to Elgin in Scotland in 2021 is now taking on a second challenge. Jamie, his Shire horses, Willam and Millie, and Boo Boo Beithe the farm dog will start their journey at MOD St Athan in South Wales on 1 June. Traveling at an average speed of 3.2 mph, they are set to complete the 280-mile journey on Monday 20 June…

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Home hero Ahlmann dominates in Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg Christian Ahlmann secured his place in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix this weekend after a spectacular home win in Hamburg, Germany with his top stallion Dominator 2000 Z. Packed grandstands witnessed the local hero finish just ahead of young talent Michael Pender with HHS Calais and Andre Thieme on DSP Chakaria meaning for the second time this season riders finished joint second after stopping the clock in the exact same time of 51.33s.  The…

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Ban for Doncaster man after maggots were found in Shetland pony’s untreated neck wound  A man has been sentenced at Doncaster Magistrates Court on 16 May 2022 after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to ‘Alfie’, a male Shetland pony. William Brazil of Whitegate Caravan Site in Dunscroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire was sentenced to 135 hours of unpaid work in the community; a Victim Surcharge of £95; Costs of £500 and was disqualified from keeping an equine for ten years.   The case was brought after an RSPCA Inspector found a…

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Hickstead, Coal Mining Ponies and Lotus Romeo – Daily Hoofbeat What’s in the news today? Hickstead gears up for the return of 5* showjumping this July as organisers, spectators, and competitors get excited for the Longines Royal International Horse Show, Lotus Romeo celebrates its new partnership with the British Equestrian Team, while Northumberland celebrates the history of coal mining ponies. Intrigued? Read on to find out more. Five-star showjumping returns to Hickstead this summer  Top class international showjumping returns to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead this July when it…

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