Author: Suzanne Ashton

Podium team final at the FEI Dressage World Championship 1. Germany, 2. Great Britain, 3. Denmark l.t.r. Darrell Scaife, Fiona Bigwood, Carl Hester, Fiona Bigwood, Charlotte Fry, Isabell Werth, Frederic Wandres, Raphael Netz, Katharina Hemmer, Susie Dannemand, Daniel Bachmann Andersen, Cathrine Laudrup Dufour, Carina Cassoe Kruth, Nadja Aaboe Sloth FEI Dressage World Championship, Aachen (GER) 2026 Grand Prix Team Final & Individual Qualifier Lambertz-Prize © FEI/Leanjo de Koster
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Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain Retain World Championship Silver and Secure LA28 Qualification in Aachen

Great Britain have successfully defended their World Championship team silver medal at the FEI Dressage World Championship Aachen 2026, finishing behind hosts Germany as the home nation claimed a record-extending 13th team title. Great Britain delivered when it mattered in Aachen, securing World Championship team silver and an early team qualification place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as Germany celebrated gold in front of their home crowd. The British team finished on 231.445%, 3.618 points behind Germany’s winning total of 235.063%, with defending champions Denmark taking bronze. It means Britain have retained the silver medal won at the

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Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain Third as Becky Moody Sits Second Individually After Opening Day in Aachen

Great Britain remain firmly in the medal hunt after the opening day of the FEI Dressage World Championship in Aachen, with Becky Moody and Jagerbomb holding provisional second place individually despite a difficult Grand Prix test. The battle for the first medals of the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 is already taking shape, with Great Britain sitting third after the opening day of Dressage competition as Germany established an early advantage on home soil. Becky Moody and Jagerbomb headed into Aachen as one of Britain’s leading combinations following a hugely successful season, which included victory at this year’s FEI Dressage

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Class 12 HOYS 1.40M JOE TRUNKFIELD (1)
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Suzanne Ashton

British Showjumping National Championships 2026: Champions crowned at Stoneleigh Park

The British Showjumping National Championships delivered six days of closely fought competition at Stoneleigh Park, where established combinations successfully defended their crowns, new partnerships announced their arrival and coveted Horse of the Year Show tickets were secured. Held from 4 to 9 August, the championships brought senior, pony, para equestrian and retrained racehorse competitors together for one of the biggest weeks in the national showjumping calendar. Emma-Jo Slater, Emma Sargeant, Joe Trunkfield and Ella Kay were among the riders to secure multiple titles, while Madison Heath and BP Millionaire emerged as one of the headline combinations after being crowned National

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William Rekert competing at last year's Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships (c) Boots and Hooves Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

Britain’s top young showjumping horses head to Hickstead with World Championship places at stake

Some of the country’s most promising young showjumping horses will take centre stage at Hickstead next week, with British titles, more than £80,000 in prize money and bonuses, and places at the FEI World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at stake. The Al Shira’aa British Young Horse Championships return to the West Sussex showground from 13-16 August, bringing together four-, five-, six- and seven-year-old horses for four days of competition. The Championships host the British qualifiers for the FEI World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium, giving combinations the opportunity to earn their place on the international stage.

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Imported horses passports should be checked against the Central Equine Database
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Suzanne Ashton

Imported horses may be missing from Central Equine Database despite passport updates

Horse owners who have imported horses from Ireland could be unaware that their animals are missing from Britain’s Central Equine Database, even after completing a change of ownership with the original passport issuer. Concerns have been raised by the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA) after checks carried out for a Search for a Star qualifying show found that a significant number of imported horses were not recorded on the national database. In many cases, the owners appeared to have followed the process they believed was required. Their details and new British address had been added to the horse’s passport by

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Newmarket Gallops with horses training
Horse Racing News
Suzanne Ashton

New Discover Newmarket website opens the door to the home of horseracing

From watching strings of racehorses sweep across the historic Gallops to stepping inside a working training yard, Newmarket offers racing enthusiasts a glimpse behind the scenes of a world that is usually hidden from public view. Now, planning that experience should be easier, with Discover Newmarket launching a new website designed to bring the town’s racing heritage, visitor attractions and wider tourism offering together in one place. The redesigned Discover Newmarket website allows visitors to explore public, private and group tours, browse upcoming events and find places to stay, eat and visit. Practical information for those planning a day trip,

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Caroline Harris (Cooley Riddle Master). Image credit Peter Nixon.
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Suzanne Ashton

Caroline Harris claims Burgham victory with exciting young prospect

Just weeks before representing Great Britain at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Caroline Harris enjoyed a confidence-boosting victory at Burgham International Horse Trials, guiding the talented Cooley Riddle Master to success in the Jack-Thomas Watson Horses CCI2-S.* Harris led from the outset after posting a dressage score of 26.3 with the six-year-old gelding, adding nothing in either the showjumping or cross-country phases to seal an impressive wire-to-wire victory. Owned by Lucy Matthews, Penelope Makins, Marie Anne Richardson and Jim Chromiak, Cooley Riddle Master was contesting his first international event and his first stay-away competition, making the performance all the

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The Individual Jumping Medal Ceremony. GOLD: Sophia Rogers (GBR) and Neil 55. 2026 FEI European Championship for Ponies | Le Mans. Pôle Européen du Cheval, Le Mans, France. Sunday 2 2026. Copyright Photo: FEI / Libby Law Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

“I’m quite ecstatic,” Sophia Rogers completes golden double as Great Britain reigns supreme at Pony European Championships

Great Britain’s Sophia Rogers capped a memorable week at the FEI Jumping European Championships for Ponies by adding Individual gold to the Team title she helped secure earlier in the competition, becoming the first British rider in a decade to achieve the coveted golden double. The 15-year-old and her talented pony Neil 55 produced five faultless rounds across four days of competition in Le Mans, France, leaving every fence standing before claiming the Individual title with just 3.63 penalties carried forward under the championship’s new competition format. Ireland’s Ted Fagan and Ballyfore Rosie claimed silver, while another British combination, Lucia

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The Pony Riders Freestyle to Music Medal Ceremony | Prix Devoucoux . GOLD: Filippa Jæger Jensen (DEN) and Sir Sansibar. SILVER: Leni-Sophie Gosmann (GER) and Diamantini EA WE. BRONZE: Steffanie Victoria Horsted Dyrlund (DEN) and Cosmo Callidus NRW. 2026 FEI European Championship for Ponies | Le Mans. Pôle Européen du Cheval, Le Mans, France. Sunday 2 2026. Copyright Photo: FEI / Libby Law Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

Germany dominates Pony Dressage as Denmark shines in Freestyle at FEI Youth Europeans

Germany completed a clean sweep of the team titles at the 2026 FEI Dressage European Championships for youth categories after adding Pony team gold in Le Mans, France, while Denmark’s Filippa Jaeger Jensen denied the Germans a perfect finish by claiming Freestyle gold. Germany once again demonstrated its strength in youth dressage, winning the Pony team title by more than four percentage points. Every member of the team scored above 73%, underlining the country’s remarkable depth of talent. Denmark secured the silver medal with another impressive team display, as all four combinations scored over 72%, while Sweden completed the podium

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Thoroughbreds rescued by Redwings
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Suzanne Ashton

From Racing to Retirement: What Happens to Racehorses After Their Careers End? 

A responsible second career can give a former racehorse many rewarding years beyond the track – but the right transition requires time, assessment and a carefully matched home.  A racehorse’s final appearance on the track is rarely the end of its working life. For many Thoroughbreds, retirement marks the beginning of an entirely new chapter – one that may involve retraining, competing in another equestrian discipline or enjoying a quieter life with a carefully selected owner.  Retiring a racehorse responsibly requires planning, patience and an honest assessment of the individual horse. There is no single route that suits every former

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RoR thoroughbreds being ridden
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Suzanne Ashton

Retraining of Racehorses Joins British Equestrian to Champion Thoroughbreds Beyond Racing

Former racehorses are set to gain an even stronger voice within the wider equestrian community after Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) became an associate member of British Equestrian, strengthening collaboration on welfare, education and opportunities for Thoroughbreds after racing. For thousands of Thoroughbreds, retirement from racing is not the end of their story. Many go on to excel in dressage, eventing, showjumping, showing and a host of other equestrian pursuits, proving time and again just how versatile the breed can be. From 1 August 2026, those horses will have an even stronger voice as Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) officially joins British

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Suzanne Ashton

Imaan Rasul-Healer’s late call-up ends in Magnolia Cup glory as Gemma Owen, Zoey Schorsch and Nermina Pieters-Mekic shine at Goodwood

A dramatic late call-up, an impressive podium finish for American debutant Zoey Schorsch and a strong performance from Gemma Owen made the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup one of the most memorable editions yet, as the annual charity race once again showcased the courage, commitment and camaraderie behind one of Goodwood’s most inspiring events. Just a week after learning she would take her place in the line-up, racing industry employee Imaan Rasul-Healer produced the ride of her life to win the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup aboard Khor Al Adaid. Initially named as first reserve, Rasul-Healer only secured her place in the

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Suzanne Ashton

FEI World Championships 2026: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Aachen

The world’s best horses and riders are heading to Aachen, Germany, for the FEI World Championships. Here’s everything you need to know, including dates, disciplines, British medal hopes and how to watch the action live. The FEI World Championships return The FEI World Championships represent the pinnacle of international equestrian sport, bringing together the world’s leading horse-and-rider combinations to compete for individual and team titles. Held every four years, the championships return to Aachen, Germany, from 11 to 23 August 2026, with six FEI disciplines competing across one of the sport’s most iconic venues. Alongside world championship honours, the event

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Beletu the donkey and Donsa the horse together in Bishoftu, Ethiopia
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Suzanne Ashton

Donkey and horse’s unlikely friendship celebrated on International Day of Friendship

A heartwarming bond between a donkey and horse in Ethiopia is being celebrated this International Day of Friendship, showing that companionship can sometimes transcend species. Marked annually on 30 July, International Day of Friendship celebrates the connections that bring individuals and communities together. This year, Working Animals International is sharing the story of Beletu and Donsa, two four-year-old animals who have formed an unexpected friendship. While donkeys are highly social animals, they typically form their closest bonds with other donkeys. Beletu, however, found companionship in Donsa, a male horse, after arriving at an animal health and welfare centre in Bishoftu,

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