Eloise Squibb Continues Top Form at British Showjumping National Championships

Eloise Squibb Credit; 1st Class Images-1

Eloise Squibb piloting twelve year old grey gelding Rudgeway Maestro continued their winning streak and were the well-deserved winners of the Pony Foxhunter Masters on Day 3 of the British Showjumping National Championships 2019, after winning the Pony Newcomers Masters yesterday. At just fourteen years of age, Eloise showed experience beyond her years navigating her way around the jump off accomplishing a quick time of 35.92 seconds out of the fifteen competitors who made it through to the jump off. Commenting on her win, she said: I didn’t think I…

British Showjumping National Championships, Day 1 Round-Up

BD and BS Announce Joint Statement on Update to Coronavirus Impact

British Showjumping National Championships, Day 1 Round-Up Here’s a quick round-up of the first day’s action at the 2018 British Showjumping National Championships. 2018 Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Champion Honor Redhouse takes the spoils in the Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship The British Showjumping National Championships 2018 got underway yesterday at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Taking the first win of the Show in Championship Arena 1 was Honor Redhouse aboard her beautiful 11 year old grey mare, Zara Queen of Hearts, who was crowned the 2018 Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m…

Entries Now Open – British Showjumping National Championships & Stoneleigh Horse Show 7th – 12th August 2018

British Showjumping National Championships

Entries Now Open – British Showjumping National Championships & Stoneleigh Horse Show 7th – 12th August 2018 Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) & Stoneleigh Horse Show (SHS) at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire are now open. The schedule is live and available for download for what will be an exciting fourth year of running the prestigious national championships. The BSNC 2018 will take place between 7th – 12th August 2018, featuring many national titles and daily warm up classes. BSNC is…

HOYS Wild Card Qualifier Final – British Showjumping National Championships

Class 8C British Showjumping National Champion 2017 Annabel Shields with Wet Wet Wet

Horse of the Year Show International Wild Card Qualifier Inc the British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final HOYS Wild Card Qualifier results – After an incredible array of talent over the six days of the British Showjumping National Championships, it came down to the nail-biting final leg of the HOYS International Wild Card Series which incorporated the British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final. The course was up to height and proved difficult for the 49 competitors who entered the class. There were just four riders clear after the…

Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters Results British Showjumping National Championships

Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters

Nicole Lockhead Anderson takes the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters Nicole Lockhead Anderson made a nine-hour road journey from Aberdeen spectacularly worthwhile as she was crowned the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Masters on the first day of the British Showjumping National Championships which takes place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 15 year old Nicole has already had some spectacular wins under her belt, making this the fourth consecutive year to have qualified for Horse of the Year Show at the NEC in October. Speaking of her win with Gangnam Style…

Final qualifiers in the run up to the British Showjumping National Championships

British Showjumping National Championships

Final qualifiers in the run up to the British Showjumping National Championships With so many competitors who have already picked up their qualifying tickets to the British Showjumping National Championships set to take place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th – 13th August, there is still time for many more to qualify. Summer shows are well underway and for those who are eligible there are still a number of second round competitions available to contest. Second round competitions are open to those who have qualified through from…

Riders around the UK qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships

British Showjumping National Championships - ROR Champion Rachel Dorrell

Riders around the UK qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships With only five weeks left before the start of the British Showjumping National Championships, hundreds of riders around the UK have secured their place at the highly coveted finals held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th– 13th August. Sophie Huntley, age 15, from Salisbury has qualified for the National Championships across three classes with her two horses; Jumping Jazz Flass and Little Miss BlackBerry. After originally taking Jazz on as an apparently ‘un-rideable horse’, Sophie and…

The Final Days of the 2016 British Showjumping National Championships

2016 British Showjumping National Championships Nissi Ladell riding six year old mare Exclusive Vant Scaaphof

The Final Days of the 2016 British Showjumping National Championships The 2016 British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show was one of the busiest to date! With over 60 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers and a HOYS Wildcard at stake there was certainly a lot to work towards! With some serious horse power and game play in hand, the first few days got underway without delay. Here is the report on the final three days of action at one of the most anticipated equestrian showjumping events of 2016!…

Day 1: British Showjumping National Championships

Kings of Wessex black team, winners of the 1m BS Just For Schools Championship.

Day 1: British Showjumping National Championships The first day of competition here at the British Showjumping National Championships, we welcomed the brand new for 2016, British Showjumping – Just for Schools National Championship classes. This exciting new Championship allows schools and colleges across the UK to submit teams of three or four riders and individuals within a specific height category: 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1.00m or 1.10m. There are two qualifying routes for the final; either by being within the top eight of the British Showjumping – just for schools team…

British Showjumping National Championships Entries Now Open

British Showjumping National Championships image copyright Grandstand Media

British Showjumping National Championships Entries Now Open British Showjumping National Championships 9th– 14th August 2016  Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire are Open. The schedule is live with entries open for what will be an exciting BSNC 2016. For information on the event, view the schedule and make entries, please visit www.bsnationalchampionships.co.uk. The BSNC 2016 will take place between 9th – 14th August 2016, featuring many National titles and daily supporting classes. Richard Todd Show Director…

London International Horse Show Welcome Showjumping Stars of the Future

Portia Taylor-Wilson riding Ballybur Oh Jessie at London International Horse Show 2022 (London International Horse Show/Peter Nixon)

In addition to hosting the world’s best international Show Jumping competitors, London International Horse Show will also welcome some of the sport’s rising stars at ExCeL London from 13–18 December. Yeti Under-25 British Show Jumping Championship The Yeti Under-25 British Show Jumping Championship will kick-off the Jumping action at the 2023 Show on Thursday 14 December, featuring some of the country’s top young riders. Oliver Fletcher – the son of former London International Horse Show Grand Prix winner, Graham Flether – heads an impressive start list. Fletcher was part of…

RDA Virtual National Championships Get Ready 402 Competitors

RDA VIRTUAL Champs

This year, The RDA Virtual National Championships sees 402 entries from 63 RDA Groups across the UK competing in a total of 81 classes. A packed schedule on both days covers a huge variety of competitions including dressage, vaulting, musical rides, carriage driving, the countryside challenge, showing and showjumping with live commentary by dressage rider, Lauren O’Hagan and presenter Rosie Russell. These two hard working commentators will be joined by Sky Sports Racing Presenter and Howden Racing Ambassador, Vanessa Ryle. Georgia Halliwell-Paget, from the Cavalier Centre Riding for the Disabled…

Bolesworth Announce FREE Entry to Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships

Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships image of horse and rider jumping a tall upright fence.

BOLESWORTH CASTLE in Cheshire announce FREE entry into this year’s Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships where guests will witness the celebration of young showjumping talent and enjoy a host of family fun. Taking place over five days, from Wednesday 16th August to Sunday 20th August, the Young Horse Championships feature a packed programme of competition, alongside a host of other family fun making it the perfect day out this August. Alongside showjumping there’s an equestrian shopping village, food and drink outlets, dog training and agility sessions, family dog shows,…

Definite entries for FEI Jumping European Championships

Harry CHARLES (GBR) & CASQUO BLUE - LONGINES FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain - Hickstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom - 29 July 2022. Photos © FEI/Jon Stroud

British Equestrian and the British Showjumping have confirmed the five horse and rider combinations who will form their definite entries ahead of the FEI Jumping European Championships 2023. The Definite entries for the FEI Championships due to take place in Italy, 29th August – 3rd September are: Harry Charles (24) from Alton, Hampshire, with Stall Zet’s Casquo Blue (bay, gelding, 13yrs, Chacco-Blue x Carthago Z, Breeder: Gestuet Lewitz GER, Groom: Georgia Ellwood). Ann Thompson’s Aralyn Blue (bay, mare, 12yrs, Chacco-Blue x Ludwig AS, Breeder: Franjo Udovc SLO) is a direct reserve. Tim Gredley (37) from Newmarket, Suffolk,…

British Equestrian announces nominated entries for FEI Jumping European Championships

Harry CHARLES (GBR) & CASQUO BLUE - LONGINES FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain - Hickstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom - 29 July 2022. Photos © FEI/Jon Stroud

British Equestrian and the British Showjumping selectors have today confirmed the 10 horse and rider combinations that will form their list of nominated entries ahead of the FEI Showjumping European Championship, set to take place in Milan, Italy, from 29 August – 3 September this year. Nominated entries for the FEI Jumping European Championships: Harry Charles (24) from Alton, Hampshire, with Ann Thompson’s Aralyn Blue (bay, mare, 12yrs, Chacco-Blue x Ludwig AS, Breeder: Franjo Udovc SLO) and Stall Zet’s Casquo Blue (bay, gelding, 13yrs, Chacco-Blue x Carthago Z, Breeder: Gestuet Lewitz GER) Tim Gredley (37) from…

Entries open for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships 2023

Entries open for the jockey club for national championships

Entries are now open for The Jockey Club RoR National Championships, held at Aintree International Equestrian Centre on 23rd – 26th August 2023, featuring classes for showing, dressage, arena eventing and showjumping, culminating with the crowning of The RoR Elite Performance Award for Dressage and The Tattersalls RoR Ridden Showing Series Supreme Champion during Saturday’s evening performance. Generously sponsored by The Jockey Club, the annual extravaganza has previously attracted thousands of former racehorses to enter throughout the years and is the biggest event in Great Britain for showcasing the versatility of the thoroughbred together with…

London International: World Champs Hit the Ground Running on Day 2

London International Day 2 Lottie Fry and Glamourdale

World Champions hit the ground running on day 2 of the London International Horse Show 2022. Eager to find out who rose and prospered under the glittering lights of the ExCel arena? Read on to find out more. A double delight for Lottie Great Britain’s double world championship winning combination, Lottie Fry and the 11-year-old black stallion Glamourdale completed another double, winning the FEI Dressage World Cup Freestyle supported by Horse & Hound, to follow up on her Grand Prix victory last night. Their score of 90.995%, the best FEI World Cup…

ECCO FEI World Championships Herning Overview

Stutteri Ask Stadium Photo credit: Ridehesten

With less than 10 days to go until the ECCO FEI World Championships in Herning, Denmark here’s a round-up of what you need to know, and who you can expect to see compete. The event will take place between the 6th – 14th of August and will host four disciplines; showjumping, dressage, para-dressage and vaulting within EquiPark, an exhibition area built aside the Stutteri Ask Stadium. The Eventing and Driving championships will take place between the 15th – 25th of September, in Pratoni Del Vivaro, Italy. Finally, Endurance will take…

Fourteen-year-old Ruby Thompson joins British Horse Feeds

Ruby Thompson

Fourteen-year-old Ruby Thompson joins British Horse Feeds Fourteen-year-old Ruby Thompson is the newest member to join the British Horse Feeds team as a brand ambassador. Competing in various disciplines, Ruby mainly focuses on eventing and working hunter pony classes. Said Ruby: I am delighted to become part of the British Horse Feeds team and have used their feeds for many years. The horses have always thrived on their feeds and it keeps them in great condition throughout all the seasons.” In 2019 Ruby finished fourth in the HOYS 133cm working…

British Olympic Showjumping Team For Tokyo 2020

Team GB Showjumping Team Announced For Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

British Olympic Showjumping Team For Tokyo 2020 The British Olympic Showjumping Team for Tokyo 2020 are gearing up for the Games. With seasoned Olympic champions on the squad, and fresh faces, this year’s Team GB Showjumping squad is one to watch! British Olympic Showjumping Team For Tokyo 2020 Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Scott Brash (@scott.brash) Scott Brash Scott Brash MBE was born and raised in Peebles, Scotland and is now based in Horsham, West Sussex. Scott has been…

Tokyo Showjumping looks set to be a testing thriller….

Tokyo Showjumping - image Nick Skelton - Photographie Eric KNOLL. Jeux Olympiques de Rio 2016. Olympic Games Rio 2016. Jumping. Remise des prix

Tokyo Showjumping looks set to be a testing thriller…. by Louise Parkes Tokyo Showjumping is set to get underway at the beginning of August, find out the one’s to watch, and what to expect! Tokyo 2020 is one of the most talked-about Olympic Games of all time, and as it arrives on our doorsteps a year late and filled with challenges, for the stars of international Showjumping the questions are clear. How will the three-rider no-drop-score format play out in the battle for the Team medals? And is there anyone to…

British Olympic Eventing Team For Tokyo 2020

(L-R) Oliver Townend, Piggy March, Laura Collett and Tom McEwen - Great Britain selected Equestrian Eventing athletes - Tokyo2020

British Olympic Eventing Team For Tokyo 2020 The British Olympic Eventing Team for Tokyo 2020 are gearing up for the Games. The eventing team are predicted to achieve top results in this year’s games. Tokyo 2020 will also be the Olympics where the entire squad make their debut Olympic appearances. British Olympic Eventing Team For Tokyo 2020 Laura Collett and London 52 Laura Collett Laura Collett is the only female on the British Olympic Eventing Team for Tokyo 2020. Based in Salperton, Gloustershire, Laura (31) produces and competes to 5* international…

Dates for Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2022 confirmed

The dates for the FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2022 at Hartpury have been confirmed.

Dates for Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2022 confirmed The dates for the FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2022 at Hartpury have been confirmed. The high-profile equestrian event will take place at Hartpury on 23-31 July 2022 following confirmation from both British Equestrian (BEF) and the FEI Dressage and FEI Eventing Committee. Phillip Cheetham, Equine Director at Hartpury, said: “It’s extremely exciting that the dates for the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors…

Izzy Takes Centre-Stage at Thoresberton International

Thoresberton International Horse Trials

Izzy Takes Centre-Stage at Thoresberton International Izzy Taylor galloped to success in the main BEDE CCI3*-L section at Thoresberton International Horse Trials, a first-time venue event and one that met with great approval from riders and their support teams. The Oxfordshire-rider and her ride, Hartacker, battled to the end with a superb clear in the showjumping to maintain their lead over Piggy French and Sportsfield Topnotch. Eighteen-year-old, Oliver Jackson and Viktor Krum showed their class and potential to claim third against stiff competition. Said Izzy: He is a very exciting young…

Great Start at Thoresberton International Horse Trials

Sarah Holmes

Great Start at Thoresberton International Horse Trials The weather dried up and competition certainly hotted up on the second day of Thoresberton International Horse Trials. With dressage in the BEDE CCI2*-L and CCI3*-L taking centre stage in the Oakham Veterinary Hospital Arenas competitors vied for the top places in front of the ground jury, Anne-Marie Taylor, Adrian Buzzard, Linda Pearce and Agnieszka Mossakowska. The first phase also got underway in the British Eventing Six-Year-Old Championships with dressage held on the lawn in the magnificent backdrop of Thoresby Hall. Heading the…