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Satono Reve to Carry Hopes of a Nation at Royal Ascot

Leading sprinter Satono Reve will carry the hopes of a nation as he looks to provide Japan with an historic first victory at Royal Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Gold Cup ninth Ingrandire was Japan’s first runner at the meeting in 2004, with 2022 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes fourth Shahryar faring best of a further nine Japanese raiders since then. Satono Reve arrives at the top of his game, having landed the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen at Chukyo and finished second to Ka Ying Rising in Hong Kong’s G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize. With trainer Noriyuki Hori in attendance, the

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Valkenswaard United stood on the podium claiming their second victory of the 2025 Global Champions League - June 2025
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Valkenswaard United Strike Back in St. Tropez for Second GCL Win of 2025

Valkenswaard United stole the spotlight, charging to a decisive win in Ramatuelle, St. Tropez as the 2025 Global Champions League (GCL) returned to the glamorous shores of the French Riviera this week for Stage 6 of the Championship. Emerging as the fastest team to finish on four faults, Valkenswaard United delivered a clinical performance to secure their second victory of the 2025 season. This victory bolstered their position in the overall standings and intensified the race to the title. It was the formidable Madrid-winning duo, Hans-Dieter Dreher and Gilles Thomas, who once again found themselves on top of the podium—this

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Olympian Heath Ryan Provisionally Suspended Over Whipping Footage

Equestrian Australia and FEI take swift action as sponsors withdraw support Australian Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan has been provisionally suspended from national and international competition following the release of a disturbing video showing him striking a six‑year‑old horse named Nico around 42 times during a training session The footage, believed to be two years old, surfaced on the Dressage Hub Facebook page and sparked immediate backlash. Equestrian Australia confirmed it had received a formal complaint, described the video as “extremely alarmed and concerned,” and imposed an immediate suspension under its integrity policies. This move was mirrored by the Fédération

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Heath Ryan Under Fire Over Horse Whipping Incident—Stirs Painful Memories for UK Dressage

Video of dressage rider Heath Ryan striking a horse 42 times prompts global backlash, evoking comparisons to Charlotte Dujardin’s 2024 scandal A disturbing video showing Australian Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan whipping a horse 42 times during a training session has triggered international outrage—and for many in Britain’s equestrian community, the scandal hits alarmingly close to home. The footage, which went viral on social media earlier this week, shows Ryan repeatedly striking a six-year-old horse named Nico while the animal resists movement in a training arena. The incident has prompted an investigation by Equestrian Australia, and Ryan has been provisionally

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Team France - winners of the Longines League of Nations™ 2024 - Rotterdam (NED) ©FEI/Leanjo de Koster
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Teams for Longines League of Nations penultimate leg in Rotterdam Announced

The equestrian athletes who will battle for supremacy in leg three of the Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam (NED) in just over a week’s time have been named. Five of the top 20 athletes on the current Longines World Rankings will line up for their nations in Rotterdam with Olympic, World and European Champions amongst them. The series sees teams of four athletes from 10 nations – the nine highest ranked nations in the world (as per the Longines League of Nations™ Ranking list) and the reigning Longines League of Nations Champions. All teams compete across four qualifying legs,

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Annabella Pidgley. Image credit Łukasz Kowalski / British Dressage
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Annabella Pidgley’s Champion Mare Espe Sold to Australia

British dressage rider Annabella Pidgley has confirmed the sale of her exceptional mare Espe to a young rider in Australia, drawing to a close one of the most successful partnerships in recent youth dressage history. The 11-year-old Westphalian mare by Escolar x Dimaggio, bred in Germany by Hedda Droege, has been sold to 14-year-old Abby Weel, who will now campaign her in junior ranks under the guidance of Australian rider and trainer Matthew Dowsley. Espe played a central role in Pidgley’s meteoric rise through the youth ranks. Together, they claimed six European Championship medals across two seasons: team bronze, individual bronze and freestyle silver at the 2022 Junior Europeans, followed by team

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King Charles to Step Back from Mounted Role at Trooping the Colour

King Charles III will not ride on horseback during this year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, marking a notable shift in royal tradition as the monarch continues his cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that His Majesty, 76, will attend the annual celebration of the Sovereign’s official birthday in a horse-drawn carriage rather than on horseback. The change reflects ongoing health considerations, as the King receives weekly cancer treatments. He had returned to the saddle for the occasion in 2023 — the first monarch to do so since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last rode in the parade in 1986 —

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Returning competitors qualify in SEIB Search for a Star 2025

The second qualifier of the 2025 running of SEIB Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse took place at tStoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 25th May. Over 200 competitors came forward amid blustery conditions on the day. The qualifier ran over the 19 SEIB Search for a Star classes offering qualification opportunities for both Horse of the Year Show and Your Horse Live. The Stoneleigh Park SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifying class ran as an amateur only competition. The judging team at Stoneleigh included, Richard Ramsay, Samantha DeCaprio, Nicki Taylor, Louise Gaunt, Jordan Cook and Hannah Horton. Working

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Festival of the Horse Hosted by HAPPA

Lancashire’s equine welfare charity Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) are holding the first ever Burnley Festival of the Horse at Shores Hey Farm, Burnley on Saturday 16th August 2025.  The event, held from 11am-4pm, will offer visitors a sensory sensation of horse themed activities, displays, demonstrations and shopping throughout the grounds of the established Farm What’s on Highlights include a captivating dressage demonstration by Sam Gorman BHSAI with Porridge, the long-haired Lipizzaner, little gypsy cob, with dreams of dancing. Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt Pony Club Team will be there with Gymkhana Games. Rhiann Donnelly and Bentley, the coloured

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Brushing Boots: A Complete Guide
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Brushing Boots: A Complete Guide

Discover our brushing boots guide, including why they are a must-have accessory for your horse. Learn how they protect the legs and ensure optimal comfort during equestrian activities. Brushing boots for horses are a staple accessory. The equestrian world is constantly developing new products, replacing old and out-of-date equipment with new, multifunctional accessories. But why have brushing boots remained a staple in our horse’s wardrobe, should your horse be wearing them, and if they are, do they fit correctly? We’ve run down a quick guide on everything you need to know about the staple accessory. *article contains affiliate links –

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The 10 Best Pubs & Venues in the UK to Watch Horse Racing in 2025

The thunder of hooves, the roar of the crowd, the glint of silks – there’s nothing quite like the thrill of horse racing. And while being trackside is an experience like no other, sometimes you just want to soak up the atmosphere with a pint in hand, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts. Luckily, the UK is brimming with fantastic pubs and venues that offer the perfect setting to watch all the major racing events in 2025, from the Cheltenham Festival to the Grand National and Royal Ascot. Forget squinting at a tiny screen in the corner; these are establishments that truly

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Martin Fuchs (SUI) riding Leone Jei during the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup - Second Final Competition at the FEI World Cup Final 2025 Photo Credit: FEI/Benjamin Clark
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Martin Fuchs and Leone Jei light up the competition on day two of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final

Written by Alice Watson Martin Fuchs (SUI) and his faithful friend, the 14-year-old gelding Leone Jei, took the honours on day two of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel (SUI) after a thrilling jump-off. Max Kühner (AUT) and his long-term partner, the also 14-year-old Elektric Blue P, took second ahead of Alessandra Volpi (USA) with her sensational 11-year-old mare Gypsy Love. Day two of the competition saw athletes battle for supremacy in a 1.60m Table A Jump-Off class where only six of the 38 athletes came up with all the answers around an imposing first round track.

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Opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Basel won by Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Donatello d’Auge

Julien Epaillard and his homebred 12-year-old gelding Donatello d’Auge proved unbeatable once again as they stormed to the top of the leaderboard in the opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel (SUI) on Thursday evening. The flying Frenchman has evidently mastered the technical requirements of Basel’s St. Jakobshalle arena as he topped the podium here for the second time this year having taken victory of the cities’ Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifying leg in January. Gérard Lachat (SUI) set a strong but delicate track for the first of the three competitions that comprise the

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Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) and Blue Hors Zepter - winners of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ - Neumünster (GER) Copyright © FEI/Stefan Lafrenz
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Nanna Skodborg Merrald Clinches Qualifier in Neumünster

Written by Bettine Van Harselaar Nanna Skodborg Merrald brought a sense of déjà vu to Neumünster (GER), clinching the FEI Dressage World Cup qualifier victory with Blue Hors Zepter, just as she did two years ago. It was a thrilling showdown with Isabel Freese (NOR) and Total Hope OLD. Freese narrowly won the Grand Prix, but Merrald had the final word in the Freestyle, with 81.465% she secured victory by a mere 0.2%. Completing the podium, Corentin Pottier (FRA) impressed with Gotilas du Feuillard to take third place. With only two legs remaining in the Western European League before the

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