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Great Britain’s dressage World Equestrian Games team announced The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has today confirmed the dressage team, selected by the British Dressage selection panel, for this year’s World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina (USA), 11-23 September 2018. The athletes selected are (in alphabetical order); Charlotte Dujardin CBE from Gloucestershire, with the Mount St John Stud’s Mount St John Freestyle Emile Faurie from Oxfordshire, with Hof Kasselmann KG’s Dono Di Maggio Carl Hester MBE from Gloucestershire, with Lady Anne Evans, Ann Cory and his own Hawtins Delicato Spencer…

Maternity Leave Introduced for The FEI Dressage World Ranking List The FEI has ruled that maternity leave will be awarded to riders on the FEI Dressage World Ranking List, effective from 1st January 2019. Riders will be able to apply for maternity or ill-health leave allowing them to keep some of their points on the world ranking list, bringing the discipline in line with showjumping. Dressage riders will need the reason for their leave certified by a doctor, in writing. Leave will be able to be taken for a period…

Tokyo 2020 Hopeful Funds Dream with Book Launch Multi medal-winning Finnish equestrian, Pauliina (Polly) Swindells, is hoping to fund her dream of competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics from her ‘Kickstarter’ book launch. Polly has written and launched a wacky, semi-autobiographical kids book about Ferro S, her competition horse. The book – which is available in English and Finnish – tells the story of a horse that qualifies for the Olympics but has no means of travelling from his home on the moon to the Japanese capital. With the help…

Beat The Bugs With Ruggle-it Fast! NEW from Ruggles & Stopitall is Ruggle-it Fast – an environmentally friendly fly and bug repellent that really works! Quick and easy to use, Ruggle-it Fast comes in a concentrated formula and a free sponge to apply it with. All you have to do is simply add tap water, shake and it’s ready to use instantly, next week or next month! Ruggle-it Fast will make up to two full litres so is very cost effective and will see off horse flies, flies, midges, mosquitoes,…

Captain Mark Philips Brings Innovative Change to the Burghley Horse Trials Cross Country Course By Ryan Walters, Sportsbeat CAPTAIN Mark Phillips, the mastermind behind the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cross country course, believes an innovative change to the design this year will ensure only the cream rises to the top. The prestigious three-day international event will see many of the world’s finest horse and rider combinations descend on the Burghley Estate in Stamford, Lincolnshire from August 30 looking to follow in the footsteps of 2017 winner Oliver Townend as…

Great Britain’s World Equestrian Games eventing squad announced The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has today confirmed the eventing squad, selected by the British Eventing senior selectors, for this year’s World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina (USA), 11-23 September 2018. The selected athletes are (in alphabetical order); Ros Canter from Lincolnshire, with Caroline Moore and her own Allstar B Tina Cook from West Sussex, with Elisabeth Murdoch and Keith Tyson’s Billy The Red Piggy French from Northampton, with Jayne McGivern’s Quarrycrest Echo Tom McEwen from Gloucestershire, with Jane Inns, Ali…

Zoetis Supports Veterinary Extramural Studies With Recognition Awards  Zoetis Ltd has shown its support for the extramural studies programme at the University of Bristol by providing awards in recognition of the contribution practices make and the commitment shown by vet students and vet nurses. The awards, comprising academic book vouchers, were presented at the University’s RCVS ceremony after graduation earlier this month. Student Awards – The RCVS requires vet students to spend 26 weeks in a clinical setting alongside vets as an integral part of their education. Placements are assessed in…

FEI European Championships Bishop Burton 2018 Fairytale result for the pony that was given a second chance By Louise Parkes Germany claimed all gold in Dressage while Great Britain dominated Eventing and took the Jumping team title. However, the Swedish flag also flew high on the final day of the FEI European Pony Championships 2018 at Bishop Burton College in Yorkshire (GBR) yesterday when Ingemar Hammarstrom stood top of the individual Jumping podium. Dressage The German Dressage whitewash began in the Team event in which Moritz Treffinger (Top Queen), Jana…

The official 2018 ESP Summer Series will reconvene on Friday, August 17, after a break in competition during the month of July. The ESP Summer Series, which began in June, will continue through August and is set to finish on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Equestrian Village, located at 13500 South Shore Boulevard in Wellington, FL. The 2018 ESP Summer Series will continue to feature a $5,000 DeNiroBootCo 1.35m Welcome Stake, as well as M&S and NAL Classics. Pony, Child, and Adult Classics will also be offered each week. The…

Imogen Murray Claims International 2* Victory in France Imogen Murray, 24 from Leicestershire, has claimed an emotional victory in the CCI** Le Grand Complet, Haras du Pin, France. Riding, the 10-year-old mare, Roheryn Ruby owned by Miss Fran Reeve and M.S Team, the pair finished on their 28.8 dressage to take the win ahead of a strong French contingent. It was a big ask for a horse at her current level of training and Imogen really helped bring the good side out of her and gave her the confidence that…

Niels Bruynseels and Lady Cracotte Power to Victory in the Last Class of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard In a thrilling final showdown at the Tops International Arena, Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Lady Cracotte powered to victory in the last class of the weekend in the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard. The last day of competition at the venue – which celebrates 25 years of show jumping competition- saw plenty of drama, but it was the lightning fast Belgian rider Bruynseels who denied home hero Eric van…

BHS Call for Lobbying of MP’s for Off Road Access The BHS have asked equestrians to lobby their local MPs regarding off road access provisions for horses. The plea for support comes before the forthcoming Agriculture Bill, which sets the agenda for the future of the UK’s countryside. The new bill should “provide stability” to farmers and secure an “effective system” of support, replacing the Common Agricultural Policy, Parliament has stated. The Agriculture Bill will also concern wildlife and footpaths, as well as bridlepaths. The BHS believe that an integral…

Championship Fever Intensifies as Valkenswaard United Claim Top Spot ahead of Saturday’s Showdown A dramatic first round of GCL Valkenswaard saw home team United’s Marcus Ehning and Alberto Zorzi, claim the top spot and pole position ahead of today’s showdown. For more information about the teams, visit the Global Champions League – Teams page. Valkenswaard United have their strongest chance of the season to close the gap between themselves and overall leaders London Knights. United delivered a flawless double clear while the Knights scored their lowest result of the season…

Mexicans live the dream in Dublin Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland They arrived as complete underdogs to take on many of the best nations in the world, but Team Mexico turned the sport on its head today when winning the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland in Dublin (IRL). This last leg of the Europe Division 1 series was electrifying from beginning to end, and incredibly tense in the closing stages with the home crowd willing their own boys to win it. But Eugenio Garza Perez (22)…

Plastic pollution could stop horse riders in their tracks Plastic granulate, sold as an alternative surface for equestrian centres, could place horses and riders at risk, present a pollution hazard and lead to owners falling foul of the law. Plastic granulate is a waste material derived from the recycling of cable sheathing and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It’s being marketed by some waste producers and brokers as a base material for horse manages and track surfaces. However, there is no legal route available for its use, or waste…

AUTHOR [avatar user=”AbbyDickinson” size=”medium” align=”center” link=”file”]Everything Horse News Reporter, Abby Dickinson[/avatar] ‘Gold-Standard’ Painkiller Restriction Relaxed Restriction on the sale of flunixin, a ‘gold-standard’ painkiller used for horses, has now been relaxed by Britain’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). In July, the VMD suspended all sales of injectable flunixin and other equine medicines, due to them containing diethanolamine. The suspension of drugs containing diethanolamine occurred as the International Agency for Research on Cancer identified the chemical as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Worries of disruption to medical practice were heightened.  The suspension of…

British Showjumping National Championships, Day 1 Round-Up Here’s a quick round-up of the first day’s action at the 2018 British Showjumping National Championships. 2018 Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Champion Honor Redhouse takes the spoils in the Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m Championship The British Showjumping National Championships 2018 got underway yesterday at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Taking the first win of the Show in Championship Arena 1 was Honor Redhouse aboard her beautiful 11 year old grey mare, Zara Queen of Hearts, who was crowned the 2018 Pony Restricted Rider 1.00m…

Liverpool International Horse Show A Festive Spectacular  THE organisers of this year’s spectacular Liverpool International Horse Show, December 28 to 31 have launched an exciting new initiative for clubs and associations or even just a group of friends. When groups, clubs and associations get together to buy 10 or more tickets in one transaction, they will receive 10% off as well as a ‘BUY 10 get 1 FREE’ offer. Show President Nina Barbour said: Whether you are a group of friends, Riding Club or Pony Club, livery yard, stables or RDA…

Team dominance and three double-gold medalists highlight rebranded youth championships By Catie Stazsak Rebranded with a new title after more than four decades as the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, the 2018 FEI North American Youth Championships brought together some of the brightest young stars in the sports of show jumping and dressage. With numerous zones and regions represented, the United States dominated the podium, but a new division proved that Canada has an incredibly strong group of youth competitors coming up through the ranks. Children For the…

Equine Locomotor Research Course at the Royal Veterinary College RVC Call for Farriers to Apply for Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is seeking applicants for its Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), commencing January 2019. This exciting course offers farriers the opportunity to build on their skills and produce original research that will increase the evidence base behind farriery to help enhance equine welfare. The deadline for applications is 30th September 2018 and the course begins in January 2019 and will…

Vets applaud new method for equine performance assessment A new method for equine performance assessment has been tested on vets. Conducted by Dr Sue Dyson, Head of Clinical Orthopaedics at the Centre for Equine Studies at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, the study assessed how accurately vets may be able to use an ethogram, developed by Dr. Dyson, to assess pain in ridden horses. The participating vets collectively commended the value of the ethogram, which defines 24 ridden behaviours that may reflect pain and lameness. The study was conducted…

Christopher Burton Takes Second British Open Championships Title at Gatcombe Park Gatcombe’s Festival of British Eventing 2018, report by Amy Powel In the sweltering heat more befitting his team nation than the British countryside, Australia’s Christopher Burton won his second Open Championships title at the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing on board Trisha Richards’ Polystar I. After a testing morning of show jumping where the demanding track conquered all but 8 combinations who jumped clear, overnight leader, Oliver Townend riding Cillnabradden Evo, had two fences down to add eight…

The Next Generation of Dressage Superstars Emerge at Ermelo by Louise Parkes The Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses 2018 certainly didn’t disappoint as 22,000 visitors from all across the globe enjoyed five days of spectacular sport. This was the third time for the event to take place in Ermelo (NED), and a total of 180 horses from 19 studbooks lined out in the three age categories. The Westphalian stallion, Revolution, claimed the Five-Year-Old title, the Hannoverian, d’Avie, topped the Six-Year-Olds and the KWPN, Glamourdale, clinched pole…

World Number 1 Harrie Smolders Sizzles in LGCT London Final Salute World Number 1 Harrie Smolders (NED) finished the Longines Global Champions Tour of London on top with his second win of the weekend, piloting the lightning fast Zinius to victory and winning it on an edge-of-the-seat gallop to the last. Escorted by the scarlet-coated Chelsea Pensioners, Smolders stood proudly in front of the Royal Hospital of Chelsea for the prize giving, taking the win ahead of Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) with Dana Blue and Bertram Allen (IRL) in…