Tamra Smith had a long trip from California to make it to Kentucky, but Fleeceworks Royal made it worth her while by stepping out as the early leader in the CCI5*-L competition at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™. The gray Holsteiner mare, owned by Judith McSwain took the lead with a score of 32.9, but she’s less than a point in front of second-placed Colleen Rutledge on Covert Rights who scored 33.8. Doug Payne on his 2020 Tokyo Olympic mount Vandiver stand third with 34.9.…

Sun shines on the Eventing Spring Carnival with familiar faces gracing the turf The who’s who of the eventing world turned up last weekend to take part in the Eventing Spring Carnival on the magnificent Thoresby Estate, in Nottinghamshire. With a spectacular array of classes taking place over three days, it was definitely worth basking in the sunshine that filled the estate to watch more of this year’s eventing circuit get underway. Warner Hotels Friday Friday started with three novice sections, followed by the CCI-2*S and the Intermediate, all coming…

Team Price lead after dressage in Pau, with Fox-Pitt and Little Fire hot on the chase It’s a first and second place hold for Tim and Jonelle Price following the dressage at the CSI5* Les 5 étoiles de Pau as competitors head into the cross country phase of the event. Tim Price and Falco set the leading score of 22.1, with wife Jonelle Price and McClaren only 2.3 penalties behind him on 24.4. For Great Britain, it’s William Fox-Pitt on one of his two 5* entries, Little Fire, in third,…

Zara Tindall heads to United States for inaugural 5 star event Granddaughter to Queen Elizabeth II, Zara Tindall, will head to the states alongside Olympic medalist, France’s Astier Nicolas to compete in the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, this October (2021). Held between the 14-17 October, Tindal and Nicolas will meet with a field of top class event riders including Oliver Townend, Tim and Jonelle Price, Harry Meade, Maxime Livio and Boyd Martin. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill now forms one of only two 5 Star…

Britain battle it out like heroes in Avenches Britain’s eventers hold team and individual gold position in Avenches With a true championship cross-country test set by designer Mike Etherington-Smith, today’s action was always going to be compelling viewing – and it didn’t disappoint – at the FEI Eventing European Championships in Avenches, Switzerland. By the end of 67 riders, the leaderboard had a true shake-up in both the team and individual competitions, but skillful riding from the British mean they hold the ascendency in both. Piggy March and Brookfield Inocent…

It’s a wrap for the Dressage at the FEI European Championships in Avenches Britain tops the team rankings with two individuals on the podium after dressage Sarah Ballimore’s and 15.2hh pocket rocket, Corouet wow judges to finish on only 22.8 Only a score of 0.4 separates the top two in the individual rankings making it a close call going into tomorrow’s cross country Uninterrupted sunshine greeted everyone in Avenches for day two of dressage at the FEI European Championships in Switzerland. As competition got underway, Britain had the advantage in…

FEI Eventing European Championship Avenches 2021 gets underway Dutch first out of the starting blocks, Swiss get last-to-go draw – Written by Louise Parkes The Netherlands got the number one slot when the draw for order-of-go was made at the FEI Eventing European Championships 2021 in Avenches, Switzerland. Horse and athlete combinations from 17 nations will line out at this 35th edition which will take place at the Institut Equestre National d’Avenches, with Dressage getting the action underway this morning. A total of 67 combinations will compete for the team and…

British jumping team finish amongst Europe’s ten best In a thrilling climax to the team competition at the LONGINES FEI Jumping European Championships in Riesenbeck, Germany, Britain’s young quartet of Emily Moffitt, Joe Stockdale, Georgia Tame and William Whitaker secured ninth in Europe’s toughest company. The final course set by Frank Rothenberger was a true championship test; many fences full up 1.60m, a range of new bright fences, technically demanding lines and it used every inch of the beautiful green grass carpeted arena. First in once again for Britain was…

Science Supplements Area Festival at Firle Place Proves a Great Success It was a busy two days at the new Science Supplements Area Festival at Firle Place with 17 sections running over the weekend. The first of the exciting new Area Festivals to run this season, Firle Place was the most southern of all four venues, held in the South Downs National Park in the village of Firle, Sussex. The Firle Estate sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park and is just 60 miles from the centre…

Huge congratulations to everyone who competed in this year’s Kentucky Three-Day Event, with special ‘hats-off’ honours to Mr Townend! Find out who else made the top three here.

Oliver Townend is in the lead in both the Newton Hall CCI4*-S class and the Howard Russell CCI3*-S class at Northumberland’s premier equestrian event, Burgham International Horse Trials, after the first day of dressage. Oliver has brought his top two horses – 2017 Burghley CCI5* winner Ballaghmor Class, and Cooley Master Class, winner of Kentucky CCI5* in both 2018 and 2019. He won the CCI4*-S last year on Ballaghmor Class and the CCI3*-S on Tregilder. Today in the Audi On Demand International Arena, he scored 25.1 on 12-year-old Ballaghmor Class…

Day 2 roundup from FEI Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Four Star, including FEI Nations Cup Germany has increased her lead in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup, following the test of new overnight leader, reigning European Champion Ingrid Klimke. Ingrid rode Asha P to a score of 23.2, 1.6 points ahead of her team mate, yesterday’s leader, Christoph Wahler. Team standings are as follows, ahead of tomorrow’s final riders: Germany 78.2 Sweden 87.4 Switzerland 94.9 Belgium 97.2 Great Britain 99.5 France 103.6 Italy 114.1 Spain 118.4 The Dutch only have a…

Hurray for Piggy! But Why Will Badminton Horse Trials 2019 Be One to Remember? #mmbht On Sunday 5th May 2019, Piggy French (GBR) riding Vanir Kamira lifted the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials trophy to finish what is a memorable year for the Gloucestershire based CCI5* event. Despite a close battle between the Northamptonshire based rider and Kentucky back to back winner Oliver Townend (GBR), an emotional French cried and cheered in happiness, with fans in the main arena roaring with excitement over her victory, which was also her first…

Townend Snatches a Late Cross Country Lead from Fellow Brit, Piggy French Oliver Townend (GBR) snatched a late lead during the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials to once again reign supreme following the cross country, riding the 12-year-old ISH, Ballaghmor Class. Piggy French (GBR) and 14-year-old ISH Vanir Kamira, held the leaderboard ‘top spot’ from early afternoon, finishing on a clear with 0.4 time faults. Initially produced by French, the mare has since been under the saddle of top event riders; Paul Tapner and Izzy Taylor. French took back the…

Townend Dominates Badminton Horse Trials Following Two Days of Dressage Oliver Townend has once again secured the top spot following the final day’s Dressage phase at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. Not content with holding on to his overnight lead with the beautiful black gelding, Cillnabradden Evo, Townend went on to secure second place during today’s round of dressage on board the tall grey ISH, Ballaghmor Class to finish on 78.91%, a mere 1.4% behind his previous best. None of the day’s contenders could beat yesterday’s best and new…