Alnwick Ford International Horse Trials (21-25 June) has received its highest-ever number of entries, with nine different countries represented in its international CCI3*-S and CCI2*-S classes. Among them are former world number one Oliver Townend, Irish championship rider Joseph Murphy, former European champion and multiple Olympic medallist Ian Stark, New Zealand CCI5* winner Caroline Powell and rising star of the sport, 21-year-old Alice Casburn. Alnwick Ford has quickly become renowned for its excellent conditions in all phases for horses and riders, its friendly atmosphere and its exciting, educational cross-country courses,…

Millie Juleff, from St Breward in Cornwall, took the honours at Nunney International Horse Trials this weekend (16-18 June), winning the CCI-S3* riding Viktor Krum. The celebration proved even more victorious as she had only acquired the gelding four days before the start of the event. Millie explained: I’m really lucky that my dad was able to buy him from Joy Jackson who had him with Bubby Upton. We picked him on Monday and went straight to Caroline Moore’s for a lesson. On Tuesday I had a dressage lesson with…

The stage is set for the 11th running of Nunney International Horse Trials which takes place on June 16, 17 and 18 at Whatley near Frome in Somerset. The competition is set in the grounds of Southfield House with Nunney Castle providing a picturesque backdrop for the event. The event’s principal sponsors are Hopkins Estates, Kingsland Property & Land Agents, and Bellevue Veterinary Clinic. It has attracted nearly 600 horse and rider combinations with some of the sports leading competitors heading to the idyllic south Somerset venue. Competitors showcase their…

Eventers from Australia and The People’s Republic of China were suitably euphoric after claiming the two Olympic places up for grabs at Millstreet (IRL) this weekend. Australia were the decisive overall winners of the FEI Eventing Designated Qualifier for Groups F and G on a score of 100.8, whilst China made history by qualifying for a team spot in second place on 122.1.  British-based Alex Hua Tian (fourth individually on Chicko) first rode at the Olympics in 2008 but, until now, he has been China’s sole representative.They finished a painfully…

FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2023 – Millstreet (IRL), by Eleanore Kelly Team New Zealand are setting themselves up to be strong contenders for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games next year, and results at Millstreet this weekend further reinforced that. An experienced quartet led from start to finish at the Irish event, to leave them on an impressive final score of 114.6. This is one of the best team finishing scores seen in this popular eight-leg series in recent years, perhaps unsurprising given World number one and two riders Tim and…

FEI Eventing Nations Cup 2023 Chatsworth (GBR), written by Eleanore Kelly Strong cross-country performances in testing conditions gave France the winning edge in the second leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™, which took place in the stunning setting of Chatsworth Park (GBR). All four French riders scored clear cross-country performances around a demanding course, with some of the fastest times of the day. Their final team score of 140.3 penalties put them just ahead of Great Britain who had led the first two phases but eventually finished on 148.9…

BRITISH HORSE FEEDS CONTINUES THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THE TROT UP AND MORE AT BRAMHAM INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS British Horse Feeds (BHF) will continue their support of Bramham International Horse Trials (6th – 11th June) by sponsoring the horse inspections and judging the best turned-out prize.   Yorkshire-based BHF has enjoyed a long-standing association with their local horse trials for many years. The BHF stall will be set out at the event, alongside their sister company who specialise in natural supplements, The Golden Paste Company on stand 2 opposite the main arena.…

After a day of thrills and spills across the country today at the Badminton Horse Trials presented by Mars Equestrian, Ros Canter remains in pole position with Lordships Gruffalo whilst the rest of the leader board shuffles around beneath her. Amy Powell reports on the cross country action. With the heavy rain yesterday, the soft ground combined with the longest Badminton track we’ve seen in a number of years, it was always going to be influential, and boy did today’s results reflect that. Only 30 horse and rider combinations made…

The Eventing Spring Carnival, without a doubt, is one of the most exciting eventing fixtures that each year helps start the British Eventing season. Preceding 5* MARS Badminton Horse Trials, this go-to event helps riders get a good start to the season on a selection of their best rides. This year the event will take place over the weekend, Friday 31st March, until Sunday 2nd April on the usual grounds of Thoresby Park. Each year, spectators get to enjoy seeing a host of their favourite horse and rider combinations, so…

Bloomfields Horseboxes Ltd to be the Official Horsebox sponsor of Badminton Horse Trials 2023 Bloomfields Horseboxes Ltd will be the official horsebox partner at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, on May 4-8.   A family run business, with its large Worksop based factory, supplies equestrian clients world wide while still retaining the personal touch. During the Badminton weekend, former dual winner and international rider William Fox-Pitt will take delivery of his new lorry. Olympic gold medallist and reigning Badminton champion Laura Collett is an ambassador for Bloomfields and recently…

Olympic event rider, Jonty Evans, has announced his Para-Dressage debut after re-evaluating his career following his fall in 2018. Admitting the process to change from an event rider to para-dressage was a mental challenge, the rider is looking forward making his debut at Solihull, March 30. “I can’t pretend that the mental process involved in coming to terms with this decision has been smooth, it hasn’t”. A social media statement read. Riding his Olympic horse, Cooley Rorkes Drift, stable name Art, Evans is hopeful he’ll do the 16.1hh bay gelding…

5* event rider, Georgie Goss (nee Spence) has announced that her return to competing this summer will be under the Irish flag, a decision that was made after years of consideration. In what has already been a big year of change for the Wiltshire-based rider, Georgie and her husband Toby are also looking forward to welcoming their first child in a matter of weeks. On moving away from riding for British teams to support the Irish federations, Georgie commented; I’m excited to announce the change to Irish nationality from the…

The Pony Club is excited to launch a brand-new eventing class, named the EQUIDRY Chairmans Cup, that will take place during The JCB Pony Club Championships this August. Sponsored by EQUIDRY, The Chairmans Cup will offer members a new Pony Club Eventing experience. This format will put forward an additional challenge to existing classes featuring a Trot Up prior to The Dressage Phase, followed by the Cross Country and finally on the last day, Show Jumping in reverse order.  The Chairmans Cup will be a team and individual competition which…

Team Belgium are decisive winners the opening leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™, by Eleanore Kelly It was a clean sweep for Team Belgium, who claimed the first leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™, held in Montelibretti (ITA). With consistent three-phase performances by all four of their riders, they finished on a score of 93.7 penalties. The home nation Italy lagged some way behind in second on a score of 152.3, whilst Switzerland finished third on 192.1.  Three of the four Belgian riders finished inside the top ten…

A new British Eventing League has been announced for 2023, which will run across six of the BEDE Event competitions, sponsored by Agria Lifetime Equine. Read on to find out more on what to expect, when. BE100 competitors will reap the rewards of a brand-new competitive league across the 2023 season, with points earned towards major prizes at the end of the year. Sponsored by the world’s oldest pet insurer, who last year launched the UK’s only lifetime insurance for horses, The Agria Lifetime Equine BE100 League will take place…