Author: Abby Dickinson

British Olympic Dressage Team For Tokyo 2020 The British Olympic Dressage 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 Dressage squad is one to watch! British Olympic Dressage Team For Tokyo 2020 Charlotte Dujardin and Gio View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Charlotte Dujardin (@charlotte_dujardincbe) Charlotte Dujardin Double Olympic Champion, Charlotte Dujardin once again joins the squad for Tokyo 2020. Based with team-mate, Carl Hester, at their yard in Newent,…

How To Watch The Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Events Live Watch the Tokyo Olympic equestrian events live from the comfort of your own home! Here is how to watch the Olympic dressage, eventing, and showjumping live from the Tokyo, in the UK. Tokyo is eight hours ahead of the UK and the majority of the action will take place from around midnight to 15:00 BST, with some events such as the marathons, race walks and triathlons starting earlier. Equestrian events at Tokyo will take place between 24 July and 7 August.…

A change to the Team GB Olympic Eventing Squad for Tokyo 2020 has been made, after careful consideration. Following consideration and a full collaboration between Performance Director, Richard Waygood and the owners of Brookfield Inocent, Alison Swinburn, and John and Chloe Perry, it has been decided that ‘Arthur’ will not travel to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. This decision has been made with the understanding and support of their rider, Piggy March. Alison Swinburn, on behalf of the owners, commented; The chance to represent your country on the Olympic stage…

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…

Leading Vet, Dr. Sue Dyson Struck Off After “Moment of Madness” Leading Vet, Dr. Sue Dyson, has been struck off after a “moment of madness”. Last week (9 July), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) disciplinary committee heard Ms. Dyson admit how she had falsified a letter from the Home Office regarding the licensing of her research. On 19 December 2018, Ms. Dyson had sent a letter to the Animal Health Trust’s (AHT) Equine Research Group claiming to be a Home Office inspector by the name of Dr. Butler.…

Olympic British Dressage Rider, Laura Tomlinson Announces Pregnancy Olympic British Dressage rider, Laura Tomlinson announces her pregnancy ahead of this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Taking to social media to share the news, Laura revealed the news sharing a picture of herself, husband, and growing family.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by laurabtomlinson (@laurabtomlinson) Laura and her husband Mark, an international polo player, explained the were “nervously and excitedly” expecting their fourth child later in 2021. Despite the pregnancy news, the Olympic gold and bronze medallist…

European Eventing Championship 2021 fundraiser launched to prevent event cancellation A European Eventing Championship 2021 fundraiser has been launched to prevent cancellation of the upcoming fixture. Earlier this year, the FEI announced that the European Eventing Championship will take place in Avenches, Switzerland. The venue took on the challenge of hosting the major show as the original stage, Haras du Pin, France, pulled out due to scheduling clashes and the event risked cancellation. The last-minute change in venue means it will allow eventing Olympians and Paralympians to partake in the championship…

Shaz Quigley, Sport Horse Producer in critical condition after freak accident Shaz Quigley is in critical condition after being involved in a freak accident at a horse show on Saturday (3 July). Sport horse producer and director of a bespoke horse box company, Shaz Quigley sustained a traumatic injury after being kicked in the head whilst attending the Summer Masters Show at SouthView Equestrian Centre, Cheshire. She was immediately taken to Leighton Hospital, Crewe. Due to the extent of her injuries, Shaz was quickly transferred to the Royal Stoke Hospital…

World’s Tallest Horse Dies Aged 20 The world’s tallest horse, Big Jake, dies aged 20. The 20-year-old Belgian Draft lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette, Wisconsin. Measuring in at 6ft 10 (2.1m) and weighing a massive 1,136kg, Big Jake was named to world tallest horse in 2010. Valicia Gilbert, wife of the farm’s owner, Jerry Gilbert, said Big Jake died two weeks ago but declined to give the exact date of death when press reached out to her. Valicia explained; We would rather not remember him by a date…

Team GB Showjumping Team Announced For Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games The Team GB Showjumping Team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been announced. Today (2 July), the British Olympic Association announced the three horse and rider combinations, plus the travelling reserve who will be competing at this year’s Olympics. Coming a day after the announcement of dressage and eventing teams for Tokyo, the news has been eagerly anticipated. London 2012 team gold medallists, Scott Brash and Ben Maher make the squad along with debutant Holly Smith, and Harry Charles…

Gracie Spinks Donations Surpass £10,000 After Tragic Death Gracie Spinks donations surpass £10,000 after her tragic death. It has been little over a week since the GoFundMe page for Gracie Spinks was been set up. Launched to raise funds to help family look after Gracie’s horse, Paddy, the original target has been smashed. Aiming for £2,500, the fundraising pot now stands at over £12,000! Along with donations, some heart felt messages have been left in memory of the equestrian starlight. Dronfield Swimming Club, where she swam from a young age,…

Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Team GBR Nomination Change The Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Team GBR nominations have changed with just one week to go until the final line-up is announced. British Equestrian (BEF) announced some final changes to the eventing nominated entries, originally published on 21 May. The sporting body also released an updated list for the Team GBR show jumping team, which was released on 3 June. Combinations for dressage and Paralympic combinations remain unchanged. Team GBR Eventing Following the completion of the three Olympic selection competitions, the British Eventing Selectors…

Tiggy Hancock: Tributes Paid After Younger Eventer’s Death Tiggy Hancock, a younger eventer, died following a horse riding accident earlier this week. A 15-year old eventer rising the ranks, Tiggy was seriously injured during squad training in Greenogue, Dublin. She was taken to hospital, where she later died.  Marks of respect for Tiggy have been demonstrated across the equestrian competition scene. Irish competitor’s payed their respects to the rising star at the LGCT Grand Prix in Stockholm. The Irish team each wore an armband in Tiggy’s favourite colour, yellow. Eventing…

Horse Rider, Gracie Spinks Found Dead In Suspected Murder Horse rider, Gracie Spinks has been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide. Gracie Spinks, 23, was an avid horse rider and model. On Friday (18 June) she was found dead after being fatally injured in an attack, in a field near Duckmanton, Derbyshire. Paramedics fought to save her life but she died at the scene. Derbyshire Police have confirmed that they are linking the deaths of the Gracie and a man whose body was found nearby soon after. A spokesperson for Derbyshire…

Thelwell Movie Sets To Bring Cartoon To Life A Thelwell movie sets to bring the cartoon to life, and the franchise are now on the hunt for the starring roles! Norman Thelwell is best known for his hilarious cartoons of little girls on plump ponies. First featured in Punch Magazine in the 1960’s, the cartoon is now making its way to the silver screen. Striking a deal to transform the cartoon into a live-action feature film, the Thelwell family hope that the deal will breathe life into the beloved cartoon…

Tokyo Olympic Dressage Teams Switch Up Tokyo Olympic dressage teams switch up just month before the games are set to go ahead. With just over one month to go until the Tokyo Olympic Games begin, dressage teams have withdrawn and late invitations sent to lucky nations. Both Norway and New Zealand have withdrawn their dressage quads from this year’s Olympics. Norway’s only qualified rider, Ellen Birgitte Farbrot, announced her withdrawal from the Olympic Games, late last week (3 June). The announcement came following consultation with the owner of her ride,…

Ingrid Klimke Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics Ingrid Klimke withdraws from the Tokyo Olympics 2021, following an announcement on her social media. After sustaining a serious injury at Baborówko a serious injury at Baborówko, in Poland, last weekend, Germany’s Ingrid Klimke will not be partaking in the up-coming Olympic Games. A statement released by Ingrid on her Facebook page read; After falling in the grounds of Equestrian Festival Baborówko 2021, I suffered a serious injury to the rib cage! The surgery in Münster went well and now I need peace and time to…

Mason Phelps Jr Dies Aged 72: An “Unimaginable Loss” of Former Team US Eventer Mason Phelps Jr dies aged 72 years old. The former Team US eventer suffered from a heart attack, dying at home on 19 May 2021. Mason’s passion for horses and equestrian sport started at the age of 16. Invited to join a training clinic with the US equestrian team, it ignited a lifelong spark for horses. In 1967, he competed at the European Eventing Championships in Punchestown, Ireland, riding Gladstone. Then, in 1968 he was reserve for the…

Khadijah Mellah Scholarship Launches To Support Talented Young Riders The Khadijah Mellah Scholarship launches to support talented young riders. Pioneering jockey, Khadijah Mellah, has become the face behind a brand new scholarship. Built to support young talent in under-represented communities, it hopes built diversity within racing. Khadijah hopes the scholarship, inspired by her historic success, will help “change the narrative” in racing. Khadijah became the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race. Riding Haverland in the 2019 Magnolia Cup at Goodwood, she was also the first to race in a hijab.…

Badminton Champion Paulank Brockagh Welcomes First Foal Badminton champion, Paulank Brockagh, welcomes her first foal into the world! Paulank Brockagh, otherwise known as ‘Brocks’, won Badminton in 2014 with Australia’s Sam Griffiths. Now adding another accolade to her belt, she safely delivered a her first filly on Wednesday (19 May). A filly destined to walk in footsteps of success, she was born in the exact same stable as her mother was 18-years ago. The filly was sired by thoroughbred, Centennial (Dalakhani x Lure), who ran successfully on the Flat for British racehorse…

Gemma Tattersall Announces Retirement of Olympic Ride Gemma Tattersall announces the retirement of her Olympic ride, Pebbles Syndicate Quicklook V. The 16-year-old grey mare, otherwise known as ‘Pebbles’, scored major wins at Chatsworth CIC4*-S in 2017 and Bramham CCI4*-S in 2019. However, most notably, Pebbles and Gemma were part of the British team at the Rio 2016 Olympics. They also took to the 2017 Europeans, finishing eighth individually. A “very, very special horse” to Gemma, an early retirement was owed due to a small soundness issue. However, for a horse who loves…