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The 2024 edition of the London International Horse Show opened with the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix, presented by Bret Willson and supported by Horse & Hound. The competition featured 14 of the most elite dressage combinations, all vying for the top spot. Proving hard work really does pay off, it was Becky Moody and Jagerbomb who took the late lead to win the class. Speaking on her win, Moody commented: “This Show last year was when I really realised how amazing my horse was, and the whole of this…

Written by Sarah Dance It’s been three years since Boyd Exell (AUS) last appeared in Geneva (SUI), but he returned triumphant to see off stiff competition demonstrating again, why he is a multiple champion. Having now completed his four qualifying rounds of the 2024-2025 series, he sits at the top of the ranking table with three wins and a second. Winning both competitions in this fifth leg of the series in front of a packed Palexpo Arena, the Australian felt the pressure from a measured but strong Bram Chardon (NED)…

History will be made this Sunday in Berkshire as National Hunt racing returns to Windsor racecourse for the first time since 2005. A total of 56 horses have been declared from stables including the likes of Nicky Henderson, Dan Skelton and Ben Pauling on a card where there are two Class 3 Handicap Chases which catch the eye, both worth over £20,000. Helnwein will attempt to go one better on his second start over fences in the Fitzdares Royal Windsor Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at 12:45pm. The Alan King-trained 6yo was…

London International Horse Show has announced its extensive broadcast and streaming schedule for both national and international audiences. Returning to Excel London from December Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22, the Show will present five days of world-class international equestrian sport and spectacular displays. Over nine hours of equestrian action will be available to UK viewers on BBC Sport. Coverage on BBC iPlayer includes the LeMieux Puissance on the evening of Wednesday 18 December, and the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle to Music, presented by Bret Willson Ltd and supported by Horse &…

Feature Image credit Julian Portch. Over £250,000 has been raised for the British Eventing Support Trust, a charity supporting the physical and mental health wellbeing of event riders of all levels. The annual Winter Ball, hosted by the Charity, surpassed all expectations while raising valuable funds for members of the British Eventing community. The charity is dedicated to supporting the welfare and recovery of individuals within the British Eventing community. It provides essential assistance to riders, grooms, and others involved in the sport who face challenges such as injuries, accidents,…

Much-loved equestrian brand LeMieux has been announced as the title sponsor of next year’s Badminton Grassroots Championships, held on the grounds of the stunning Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. In 2025, the LeMieux Grassroots Championships will take place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May, ahead of the international 5* action at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The Grassroots Championships represent the pinnacle for event riders competing at BE90 and BE100 levels and have been hosted by the estate since 2010. Badminton Horse Trials Event Director, Jane Tuckwell, remarked: “The Championships…

HPower Group, the organisers behind equestrian events such as The London International Horse Show and Royal Windsor have today, Tuesday 3rd December 2024, announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, James Shaw LVO.  James (feature image) joins HPower with an extensive background in leadership and national event organisation after 20 years’ service in the British Army. He led the team that delivered the military elements of Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee and Funeral, and His Majesty King Charles’s Coronation. Handling such high-profile and complex events, James was later recognised…

Whether you’re a horse owner or a yard owner the responsibility of horse care doesn’t pause for the Christmas celebrations. Making plans to care for your horses, whilst spending time with loved ones, over the Christmas period can be a bit of a juggle. Here we look at some useful tips to ease the workload. Ask the Yard to Cover This can be a simple solution if your yard offers assisted services, although its worth bearing in mind these may come with a premium cost over Christmas and the New…

The Henry Cecil Open Weekend event raised a record £89,196, a remarkable 68% increase on the amount raised last year. The money will be distributed to the main charity beneficiary of the annual open weekend, The Newmarket Housing Trust, as well as the long-standing charity partner, Racing Welfare.  Charlie Fellowes, Chairman of the Henry Cecil Open Weekend, expressed his delight with the amount raised from this year’s event: “My sincere thanks go to all those who make this wonderful event possible. It is a huge team effort and without the support of…

Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to announce the opening of the public vote to determine the winners of two prestigious awards: the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust RoR Community Impact Award and The Jockey Club RoR Horse of the Year Award.  Public voting is now open until 5pm 10 January 2025 After receiving nominations from across the racing and equestrian communities, an independent RoR judging panel faced the difficult task of selecting the top three finalists for each award. The panel, made up of industry experts, carefully reviewed the…

Equine Rehab: You won’t want to miss this if your horse suffers from back issues! Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist, Wendy Vaughan returns for Part II of her column this month to discuss how Ori is getting on in rehab, alongside giving valuable insight into the horse’s back following recovery of a back injury and/or ongoing issues. Rehab can be tough. Let’s face it, we are usually in a situation where we are trying to rehab our animals because something bad has happened such as recovering from an injury surgery.   It’s…

Organisers of Mars Badminton Horse Trials and the team at ClipMyHorse.TV has announced an exclusive streaming partnership for the forthcoming 2025 event. Leading broadcasters of equestrian sport, ClipMyHorse.TV streams over 2000 events from around the globe including some of the most prestigious FEI Championships, Grand Prix in both dressage and showjumping as well as several fellow 5* events including the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event and Maryland Five Star at Fair Hill. “We are thrilled to be partnering with ClipMyHorse.TV, who will enhance the Badminton TV experience. Eventing fans worldwide will have the ability…

Germany’s Isabell Werth added another prestigious victory to her record in Stuttgart, taking home top honours on Wendy de Fontaine on Saturday, 16 November 2024. Scoring an impressive 86.745%, Werth claimed the third leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League 2024/25, finishing over 6% ahead of her closest competitor. Just two weeks earlier, Werth triumphed in Lyon with her other mount, DSP Quantaz. Werth remained well ahead of the competition in Stuttgart with Wendy dancing through the arena and excelling in the piaffe. The judges unanimously saw…

BETA International, the premier event for the equestrian trade industry, is already generating excitement for its 2025 show. There has already been a strong onsite rebooking of 92% at this year’s event, with exhibitors clearly demonstrating their confidence in BETA Internationals future with Raccoon Media Group.  The 2025 event will return to its roots at Hall 2, NEC Birmingham on 28 – 29 September 2025. This shift is in response to exhibitor feedback highlighting the NEC’s accessibility by road, rail, and air, which benefits both national and international exhibitors and attendees.  Now under Raccoon Media Group’s ownership, an experienced global event organiser, BETA International 2025 will…

The spirit of world-renowned cartoonist Norman Thelwell lives on through its sponsorship and support for well-known and beloved charitable organisation, the Shetland Pony Grand National. After a very successful 2024 racing season for Cherhill Shetlands, where jockeys also adorned Thelwell breeches, pony Oldeworlde Daniel has been selected as one of the nine chosen runners to feature in the prestigious London International Horse Show this December. Only those ponies who have ridden a certain number of podium finishes during the season are chosen to ride in what is widely considered the highlight…

Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating and complex disease, striking horses and ponies anywhere in the UK, where sadly up to 80% of those suffering, will die. Three years ago, the Equine Grass Sickness Fund (EGSF) and Moredun Research Institute (MRI) launched a new project, designed to widen the research approach, engage with vets and horse owners and, importantly, establish a sample biobank and online case reporting system to improve disease surveillance. Now, with considerable progress being made in all areas, a new, real-time case reporting system and associated…

If you love horse racing, racehorse ownership might be a great investment opportunity for you. Being part of an ownership group comes with high reward potential, from prize money and increased market value to breeding opportunities. Additionally, the emotional reward of doing something you genuinely enjoy while earning from it is priceless to many horse racing enthusiasts. Keep reading this article to learn more about what to consider when investing in racehorse ownership. Types of Ownership When it comes to owning a racehorse, there are several models, each offering different…

MPs pledge support for changes to fireworks legislation at event in Westminster A dozen MPs pledged their support to a campaign for changes to fireworks legislation in Westminster on 30th October 2024. The drop-in event, organised by The Fireworks Working Group (FWG), forms part of a wider campaign raising awareness surrounding the adverse effects of fireworks on not only animals, but people too. The FWG features a strong line-up of well-respected charities such as Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Help for Heroes, Blue Cross for Pets, Dogs Trust, The British Horse Society,…

Ben Maher and Point Break were victorious during Saturday (2 November, 2024) evening’s Equita Masters presented by Hermès Sellier in Lyon, France. The pair were the only combination to produce a double clear, stealing the win from Victor Bettendorf (LUX) on Cancun Torel Z. Defending champion Steve Guerdat came third with Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte. The prestigious evening came with an exceptional line-up, including 6 of the world’s top 10 riders. French course designer Grégory Bodo had to draw on all his expertise to come up with a worthy course. Nine…

Aria Grace Law CIC, the UK’s only not-for-profit corporate law firm, has been recognised by Chambers and Partners as one of the leading equine law advisory practices in the UK for 2024. Additionally, Partner Jodie Seddon has received a Tier 1 individual ranking. Chambers is renowned for identifying the best legal talent globally; Aria Grace Equine Law is one of only a handful of departments to achieve this recognition. Jodie is now one of five top-tier equine lawyers in the UK. Jodie commented “We are very honoured by the rankings…

A whopping fourteen of the first twenty places at the 34th edition of the 5 Etoiles de Pau went to GBR riders! Having made the top three following Saturday’s epic cross-country test, Caroline Harris, Rosalind Canter and Tom McEwen all rode a clear round in the final day of the competition. The dynamic duo demonstrating once again that they totally master their discipline.   At 34 years old, Caroline Harris was competing in the second CCI5*-L of her young career, making her performance even more exceptional. After the weekend’s performance, the…