Author: Lucy Bennion

Strictly Come Dancing’s Flavia Cacace, ITV’s Dr Scott Miller, and actor Annette Badland joined forces to support working horses and donkeys at Brooke’s annual Christmas carol service in London on 8 December 2025. The event, held at the Royal Military Chapel (the Guards’ Chapel) in Westminster, saw a host of celebrity guests, including eventer Gemma Stevens and broadcaster Angela Rippon. Guests were welcomed by two donkeys, Pixie and Kiska, before enjoying a performance from the Guards’ Chapel Choir. Flavia, Scott, and Annette delivered festive readings during the concert, highlighting the vital work of Brooke, a charity dedicated to improving the

Elite equestrian sport reaches millions of American viewers through new one-hour television program featuring world’s top show jumping competitions Global Champions has announced a groundbreaking television partnership with CBS Sports Network to launch a dedicated one-hour series covering the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) team competitions. This landmark broadcasting deal represents a significant expansion in bringing elite show jumping to mainstream American television audiences. Show Jumping Comes to Prime Time Television The new CBS Sports Network series will showcase dynamic highlights from both individual LGCT competitions and team-based GCL events, offering viewers unprecedented access

Great Britain’s showjumping team seized the early advantage at the 2025 Longines FEI Jumping European Championships yesterday, taking the team lead after an impressive opening day performance in A Coruña, Spain. The British Equestrian Jumping Squad, supported by Agria, delivered four strong rounds at the Casas Novas venue to finish day one with just 3.96 penalties, ahead of Germany (4.19) and Belgium (4.61) in the team standings. Whitaker and Brash Shine Individually Donald Whitaker and his British-bred mare Millfield Colette stole the show with a blistering clear round in 75.27 seconds, securing third place individually and providing crucial momentum for

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Two influential figures in the equestrian world have been awarded MBEs in The King’s Birthday Honours List, recognising their outstanding contributions to horse welfare and industry standards. Grace Muir: Champion for Racehorse Welfare and SEN Education Grace Muir (feature image), Founder and CEO of HEROS Charity, has been appointed MBE for her lifelong commitment to retraining former racehorses and supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). HEROS, which became a registered charity in 2006, is renowned for its dual mission—offering second careers to ex-racehorses while providing a nurturing educational environment for children and teenagers who struggle in mainstream education.

The College of Policing has updated its authorised professional practice (APP) for mounted police, setting out refreshed national standards for the care, training, and deployment of police horses and their handlers across England and Wales.  Mounted police units play a vital role in policing, from crowd control and high-visibility patrols to ceremonial duties and community engagement. The updated APP reflects the evolving demands on policing and reaffirms the College’s commitment in helping police forces – and police horses – to deliver a trusted and effective service to the public, while still maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.  The updated

CVS Equine has become the first major veterinary group in the UK to make hard hats mandatory for all its vets and nurses working with horses, ponies, and donkeys. From spring 2025, staff at all 22 CVS Equine practices will wear protective headgear during every equine interaction – whether at the clinic, a stable yard, or a client’s property. The move comes in response to a landmark three-year study led by the University of Liverpool, which revealed that a staggering 90% of vets have suffered injuries at work, with head injuries being among the most common. Dr John Tulloch, the

Saudi Arabia 20 January 2025 Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo hits new heights with record attendances at unforgettable Saudi Arabia 2025 tournament AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 20 January 2025: The Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo came to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday, with the 2025 tournament attracting bigger weekend audiences than ever in the event’s history. AlFursan Equestrian Village hosted two days of top-class competition, with six teams comprising some of the world’s best professional players, Royal dignitaries, and international patrons competing to win the prestigious Desert Polo trophy. Team Richard Mille, featuring Pablo MacDonough, Mohammed AlSewedy, and Clare Milford Haven won the title on Saturday with

Willem Greve and Highway light up the competition in Leipzig in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Willem Greve and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM of Leipzig (GER) this weekend with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium, remarkably marks Greve’s first ever Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM win, in a career littered with 5* Grand Prix victories. Simon Delestre (FRA) threw everything into his round with the on-form Dexter Fontonis Z from the final draw, posing the greatest threat to Greve. Their clear round in