Day: 14 January 2024

Pieter Devos gets the year off to a flying start

Suzanne Ashton
PIETER DEVOS of Belgium on MOM'S TOUPIE DE LA ROQUE tackles a jump in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Basel 2024 in Basel, Switzerland, January 14, 2024. Copyright © FEI/Martin Dokoupil

Pieter Devos gets the year off to a flying start with a big win in Basel Belgium’s Pieter Devos was thrilled with his victory partnering Mom’s Toupie de la Roque at the tenth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023/2024 Western European League series in Basel, Switzerland today. Moving his points tally up to 54, and now lying third on the current league leaderboard, he is well on his way to the Longines 2024 Final in Riyadh (KSA) in April and today’s success has given him the perfect…

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Riding and Road Safety Points to Consider

Suzanne Ashton
Riding and Road Safety Image courtesy Equisafety Ltd

Riding and Road Safety Points to Consider Speculation surrounding motorists not taking enough caution, or time to think, while approaching and maneuvering around horse and rider on the road is, and has been for some time, a hot topic in the industry. However, it’s not only the driver of a vehicle that holds a responsibility to keep the horse and rider safe on the road, it’s also that of the rider. So, what can we do to help make sure everyone is kept safe? Here we look at assessing the…

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Winter Horse Riding Jackets We Love

Suzanne Ashton
Winter horse riding jackets

With a cold snap imminent, we look at a selection of winter horse riding jackets suitable for wearing down the yard or when riding this winter (and we’ve picked out our favourites). LeMieux Loire Three Quarter Coat The full-length jacket is fitted with a two-way zip and quilted sides from the LeMieux Loire range. Subtle LeMieux detailing, with a Luxury Faux Fur detachable trim and detachable hood. Available to purchase online at R&R Country. Aubrion Team Padded Jacket Warm, lightweight and highly compressible, this winter jacket is filled with RDS…

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Gulfstream Park Welcomes Back the Pegasus World Cup, Featuring Headline Act Calvin Harris

Suzanne Ashton
Gulfstream Park Welcomes Back the Pegasus World Cup - images of horses racing

Get ready for an exhilarating fusion of high-stakes racing and electrifying music; the Pegasus World Cup is back at Gulfstream Park this January. Renowned as one of the world’s leading equestrian events, the Cup will once again showcase the breathtaking speed of thoroughbred horses, culminating in a thrilling afterparty headlined by the globally recognized DJ Calvin Harris. Presented by Baccarat and curated by the Palm Tree Crew in collaboration with David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality, this event epitomizes the essence of Miami – a sizzling blend of sports, lifestyle, and luxury…

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Italy and Germany win Vaulting finals with flair 

Suzanne Ashton
FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final 2024 Basel, Switzerland All medalists pose for a photo at the prize giving ceremony for the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final 2024 in Basel, Switzerland, January 14, 2024.

The FEI Vaulting World Cup™ final, Basel (SUI), culminated in an exceptional morning of extraordinary Vaulting talent today. There were twists, turns and top marks on display as Germany kept hold of the Male and Female titles. Kathrin Meyer and Jannik Heiland retained their crowns whilst Pas de Deux, Rebecca Greggio and Davide Zanella put their fashion foot forward to prevent a triple German success and return home to Italy with their first FEI Vaulting World Cup™ win.  Mens Competition The Men kicked off the final, Theo Gardies posting a…

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Four-time champion says Sunday night racing is a “step too far”

Suzanne Ashton
Richard Johnson Citrus Zest, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Four-time champion jockey Richard Johnson has said that Sunday night racing is a “step too far” after the BHA debuted its newest initiative last weekend at Wolverhampton. The Wolverhampton fixture was one of six between now and the Cheltenham Festival that will be raced on a Sunday night, the first time in racing’s history that races have started and finished so late on the final day of the weekend.  Speaking to The Winners Enclosure, Johnson said that Sunday racing will be an overload for jockeys and stable staff and disrupt any…

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