Category: Horse News

Strategy brings Kent Farrington to the top in Lexington Kent Farrington and Gazelle cruise in star-studded jump-off with sole double-clear Written by Catie Staszak As a thrilling nine-horse jump-off unfolded in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lexington (USA), Kent Farrington (USA) changed his plan. The World No. 7 had put the pressure on his competitors before he had even entered the arena. Knowing he, along with championship athletes Daniel Bluman (ISR), McLain Ward (USA), Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Margie Engle (USA) made up the final half of the lineup…

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Martin Fuchs seals second-leg win with cracking performance from Chaplin Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League – Written by Louise Parkes “My horse gave me his all today – he has such a big heart!”, said Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs after winning the second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League in Lyon, France partnering the 14-year-old stallion Chaplin. Spectators were treated to a real edge-of-the-seat thriller, with an 11-horse jump-off that saw Brazil’s Eduardo De Menezes finish second with H5 Chaganus while…

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Tiffany Foster’s patience pays off with 11-year-old Figor Written by Catie Staszak When Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor topped the CSI4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington (USA) on Saturday night at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, it marked the successful execution of a long-term plan. Foster wanted the competition to be her horse’s first big test following his recovery from an injury sustained at the end of the winter season. The 11-year-old gelding exceeded expectations, topping a four-horse jump-off that was not lacking surprises. Foster’s winning time was 35.73…

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A horse has been killed, while another sustained minor injuries in Chippenham, Wiltshire. A horse owner was leading a group of three horses along the B4069 close to the railway bridge in Dauntsey Lock, at around 7.30am on Tuesday 26th October, when a lorry driving down the road caused a crash. While one of the horses suffered minor injuries, unfortunately, the other died at the scene. The lady walking the horses was taken to Great Western Hospital with trauma to her shoulder. The female handler is believed to have been moving…

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Great Britain Scoop  Cup in Spain Team GB were thrilled with the result on Friday after winning the CSIO3* Nations Cup during the October (Sunshine) Tour held at Dehesa Montenmedio showground, Spain. The Nations Cup team consisted of Joseph (Joe) Clayton riding Gentleman VH Veldhof; Alex Thompson riding Cathalina S; Karl Robins riding Equine America G Camille HBF and Matthew Sampson riding Geneve R. at It was Joe Clayton’s first round which closed on 8 from two poles that ended him on the team’s discard score. The remaining GB combinations…

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Isabell Werth steps back into the Lyon limelight FEI Dressage World Cup 2021/2022 Western European League Written by Louise Parkes For the fifth time in a row, German supremo Isabell Werth won the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League qualifier in Lyon, France on Friday evening. And she did it with the 16-year-old mare Weihegold OLD with whom she claimed the last three series titles. Twelfth to go in an exciting 15-strong field filled with many rising stars, the pair earned a score of 84.910 and that couldn’t be…

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Queen ‘extremely disappointed’ after being told not to ride Her Majesty The Queen has been told not to ride horses after experiencing discomfort following a trip to Scotland late summer. The latest concern comes alongside several announcements over the past week, including news of an overnight stay in hospital and the withdrawal of attendance at the Cop26 Climate in Glasgow, where she will instead record a video to address the delegates. The Queen, who has enjoyed horse riding for over 90 years, will undoubtedly be eager to be given the…

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Ways to make eventing safer have been identified in a new study by University of Bristol academics. In the first study of horse falls for over 20 years, Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to make eventing safer.  The new data hopes to guide the reduction of injury and falls. The study pinpointed characteristics associated with an increased risk of falls in eventing. This included higher-level events, longer courses, more starters at cross-country phase and less experienced horses and athletes. Identifying these risk factors allows riders and event organisers…

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Saracen Horse Feeds celebrate 20-year partnership with Kentucky Equine Research Celebrations include exclusive series of seminars co-hosted with Kentucky Equine Research Saracen Horse Feeds remain at the forefront of global performance nutrition Scientific findings support move for cereal-free feeds Saracen Horse Feeds are proudly celebrating an exclusive 20-year partnership with Kentucky Equine Research, World Leaders in Equine Research and Nutrition. Bridging the gap between the research community, the feed mill and the horse, Kentucky Equine Research delivers the very latest equine nutrition research and product development to every sack in the…

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BEDE Events announce exciting plans for Catton Park Horse Trials Catton Park Horse Trials on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders will return in 2022 under the portfolio of BEDE Events. Having taken a short hiatus in production, the event will once again be held in the 250 acre parkland estate where it has been ran since 1993. With owners, Robin and Katie Nielson retiring, next year’s horse trials will be managed by the team at BEDE Events, working alongside the Nielson’s son, Oliver. An event at Catton Park was last held…

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Melbourne Cup Horses: Profiles And Predictions For 2021 Every first Tuesday of November, the top-of-the-range Melbourne Cup horses meet at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to display their running skills. The winner takes home a handsome AUD$4.4 million, in addition to AUD$250,000 worth of trophies. Thus, you can understand why the race is so hotly contested. Melbourne Cup horses list 2021 The official Melbourne Cup horses list for 2021 will be released closer to the race day. But before that happens, there are several notable nominated horses whose…

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‘This is not a sport for the faint hearted’ Charlotte Dujardin’s parting words as she announces shock sale of Gio Charlotte Dujardin has announced her Tokyo Olympic ride, Gio has been sold. The 2011 KWPN Apache x Tango gelding, known as Pumpkin at home, has been sold to 16-year-old British Junior Dressage rider Annabella Pidgley, daughter of Tony Pidgley, avid equestrian and benefactor of the sport who sadly passed away in 2020.    An emotional Charlotte took to social media to announce the unexpected yet “bittersweet” news: It is with…

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How Sealiway earned a memorable victory in the Champion Stakes With all the attention on the bigger names, Sealiway stole away to snatch victory. The 12/1 shot produced a fine performance, expertly guided by jockey Mickael Barzalona, to win the Champion Stakes. The British Champions Day showpiece is one of the biggest races of the season, and it was a memorable moment for the French-bred three-year-old, and for trainer Cedric Rossi. “He recovered really well from the Arc because that was a mid-seasonal reappearance and we came here with the…

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Liverpool International Horse Show announces cancellation of 2021 event Yesterday evening, the Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show organisers announced the cancellation of the 2021 event, which was scheduled to go ahead between Christmas and New Year, 2021. The annual equestrian extravaganza, hosted by the Bolesworth Estate, Cheshire, features a feast of top sporting action culminating in a celebration like no other, as the event sees in the new year spectacularly. However, sadly this year, it was not meant to be due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic. The following statement…

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A ‘very very happy’ Peder Fredricson scoops the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Title It was ‘game, set and match’ on Saturday after Peder Fredricson wrote his name in history taking his first Longines Global Champions Tour title just hours after helping to secure the GCL team series crown for Valkenswaard United. The championship battle turned out to be a superlative showdown with a script that sporting dreams are made of. Spectators filled the arena positioned in every inch of space as the equestrian world watched on as the knife-edge…

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French produce perfect prelude to LGCT Tour Finals Under the bright lights of the spectacular indoor arena at the X-Bionic Sphere, Samorin, Olivier Robert claimed his second win of the week as he proved his flying form ahead of the super Saturday showdown. The French champion’s win was a perfect prelude to the dramatic and tense Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL Finals, where the 2021 season champions of champions will be crowned. Robert smiled: I think Bosty helped me a lot as at the beginning, I didn’t want to…

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October Tour Big Class sees last minute podium shake-up The La Equine Longines Ranking Big Class, set at 1.45m and run under table A (FT), at this week’s October Tour was designed by Cédric Longis and consisted of 12 fences with 14 jumping efforts. Overall, the course rode well with faults spread throughout and with many riders using the class as a preparation for next weeks Nations Cup round. Early to go in this class was Laura Kraut, who was part of the Silver medal winning USA team in this year’s Tokyo Olympics.  It was…

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Elite equestrian sport and family thrills, it’s Liverpool International Horse Show 2021! Bringing the best names in showjumping along with a whole host of family entertainment to the heart of the city, the Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show is back. Returning to the M&S Bank Arena for the ultimate new year celebration (31st December 2021 to 3rd January 2022), the world-class event will stage a fusion of elite level showjumping, captivating displays and performances to thrill the whole family. Headlining the incredible line up of sport, the highly competitive…

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Domestic horse origins have been revealed in a new study. For thousands of years, domestic horses have played a critical role in humans lives. From farming land, to war efforts and transportation, horses still remain in our lives today for sport and pleasure. However, experts have long been puzzled about where domestic horses origins came from! After consultations among hundreds of scientists, it has been agreed that the domestic horses originates from Southern Russia. The discovery provides strong evidence that of three main locations in contention that was the last…

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Chilly Breeze takes SEIB Search for a Star title Lucy Hopkins from Shropshire, took the coveted top title in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 8th of October. Lucy and her steel grey show hunter, Chilly Breeze were announced champions under the spotlight in the HOYS International Arena on Friday afternoon. The Search for a Star finals are the pinnacle of the season for amateur showing enthusiasts and celebrate giving people an opportunity to see their dreams…

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In review: Baaeed’s amazing season Baaeed, jockey Jim Crowley and trainer William Haggas have had a sensational season together this year — which was actually the horse’s maiden campaign! The season concluded with a victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot’s prestigious British Champions Day early this month — crowning the three-year-old the best one miler in the country ahead of the likes of John Gosden’s five-time Group 1 winner Palace Pier and The Revenant, who was attempting to defend his Champion Mile crown. The curtain may have…

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LGCT Two of the world’s greatest set to go head to head It’s Ben Maher vs Peder Fredricson as the Longines Global Champions Tour heads into Championship decider at Šamorín This weekend from 21 – 23 October the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions will be crowned at the X-Bionic Sphere, Šamorín. The season Finals are set to be an unmissable showdown with Peder Fredricson and Ben Maher battling it out one last time this year. The fight for the LGCT crown is on a knife-edge in one…

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Sainsbury’s confirm ban on firework sales for 2021 Sainsbury’s have confirmed their current ban on ‘the sale of fireworks to the general public’ will remain in place for 2021. The news follows several years where the supermarket giant has refused to retail the goods in their 2,300 stores. The move strengthens a recent petition that campaigned to ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to protect the young, vulnerable, pets and other livestock that over 307,000 people signed. One of many, the petition highlights the ongoing mass appeal…

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Boyd Martin steals win and makes history at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Three-time Olympian Boyd Martin became the first American to win a CCI5*-L since 2008 when he piloted On Cue to victory at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Boyd Martin and On Cue are the first winners of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. © Shannon Brinkman Oliver Townend (GBR) and Cooley Master Class seemed unbeatable throughout the four days of competition with their dressage score of 21.1 and a clear…

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