Eventing News

Hearts were stopped all around the nation at Badminton Horse Trials on Saturday, as GBR hopeful Jeanette Breakwell’s superb round came to a shocking conclusion at the second to last obstacle. Jeanette Brakewell and the 13-year-old Thoroughbred cross mare Lets Dance, affectionately known as Bella, produced a gutsy and otherwise foot perfect round. However, the combination fell foul of the first element at the Rolex crossing, the same fence which sealed the fate of Emily King’s extremely promising début Badminton effort. Jeanette came into the Cross Country with everything still to play for off a Dressage score of 65.22, placing

After a day of intense cross country action here at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, the leader board has seen a lot of change…apart from the leader. Michael Jung of Germany – part man, part eventing machine is in the lead going into tomorrow’s show jumping phase with nine penalties in hand to try and clinch the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, a trophy not won since Pippa Funnel took the title some 13 years ago. The course took some beating today, and those that were lacking were left wanting whilst those with grit and determination, along with some experience made

Michael Jung set himself up in the best possible position today at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, to not only take the lead after the dressage phase, but also to give himself a fighting chance of claiming the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing that he is chasing this week. Posting the first sub-40 dressage score of the day directly after lunch, Jung of Germany gave his usual masterclass in how to ride for every point on board La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Despite a less than usual preparation having been in Kentucky until this Tuesday, the pair produced a faultless and accurate test, “I have

Competitors were woken to another day of glorious sunshine and what was to be an exciting climax to the inaugural Mitsubishi Motors Cup (Wednesday 4th May). BE100 Mitsubishi Motors Cup results Claiming the winners title in the Mitsubishi Motors Cup, previously known as the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships, 33 year old Katie Hancock lead from pillar to post in the BE100 section with Sophie Walker aged 22 taking the BE90. Hailing from St. Columb, a village on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall, Katie Hancock riding her own Kilcandra Rambo Ray stepped out in front of the BE100 section after

Andrew Nicholson has announced his withdrawal from Badminton Horse Trials a day ahead of the start to this year’s event. The New Zealand rider who has competed in six Olympic Games is no stranger to the turf at Badminton and will no doubt be missed along with Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt. Yet another rider fresh from Withington Manor Horse Trials, Nicholson commented he felt unsure over his level of fitness following his serious injury last season. He followed by assuring horse, Nero, was fit and ready for competition. Nicholson, who is based in the UK, was almost left paralysed

euro-star Sponsor Event Riders Tim and Jonelle Price Euro-star sponsor update Euro-star Reitmoden GmbH are pleased to announce their sponsorship of event riders Tim and Jonelle Price. Euro-star will provide the UK based pair, Tim and Jonelle, with clothing for competition and training. The news comes ahead of the pair competing at The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials next month. The eventers, from New Zealand, are well known for their success at the top level of the sport and they are based in the UK near Marlbourough. “euro-star look forward to working with these two talented riders and to building a

Mitsubishi Motors 25th year as sponsors of the Badminton Horse Trials is marked by one of the strongest ever fields of competitors. The highlight is undoubtedly the return of both William Fox-Pitt (Parklane Hawk) and Andrew Nicholson (Nereo and multiple Burghley winner Avebury); the German presence is headed by Olympic Champion Michael Jung with La Biosthetique Sam, accompanied by Ingrid Klimke, twice 2nd at Badminton. Others such as Andreas Dibowski, Bettina Hoy and Andreas Ostholt will also compete. Michael Jung also plans to take one horse to Rolex Kentucky, which after his Burghley win in 2015 gives him a shot

After arriving back on UK turf less than a week ago, William Fox-Pitt has been discharged from Hospital to continue his recovery within the comfort of his own four walls. The rider has made good progress since his fall at Le Lion D’Angers, France, in October 2015, one month ago today (17/11/2015) where he sustained a head trauma. As a result, he was in a coma for two weeks. He is expected to take the remaining season off. A world renowned event rider, known for his elegance and ability in the saddle, William Fox-Pitt will no doubt be back in the