Category: horse News

LGCT Expands to Canada with Stunning Montreal Event in 2019 In a further strategic expansion, the Longines Global Champions Tour will stage a spectacular new event in the Canadian city of Montreal next year. The global circuit, which stretches from The Americas to Europe and Asia, will include Canada for the first time. The stunning new venue will be at the Old Port of Montreal which boasts dramatic views of the City skyline. Montreal, in Quebec province, is set on an island in the St Lawrence River and will be…

Kristen Vanderveen Owns the Podium at Tryon Summer VI Tryon Summer VI saw Kristen Vanderveen (USA) take first and second-place honors in the $35,000 1.45m Classic Stake CSI 2* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Guiding Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili, she stopped the clock on 35.528 seconds and steering Bull Run’s Prince of Peace to second, putting in a clear jump-off round of 36.664 seconds. Vanderveen shared the podium with Manuel Torres (COL) for his efforts aboard Christofolini H, a 2007 Rheinlander gelding (Canto 16 x Balou Du Rouet)…

Marcus Ehning Claims Victory in the Rolex Grand Prix at Chio Aachen for the Second Time   The second Major of 2018 has been won by Germany’s Marcus Ehning riding Pret A Tout, producing three exceptional clear rounds in the highlight of CHIO Aachen, the Rolex Grand Prix. Second place went to Luciana Diniz (POR) riding Fit For Fun 13 and third place to Pedro Veniss (BRA) riding Quabri De l’Isle. The sun streamed through the clouds to light up the main arena, as 40,000 passionate equestrian fans waited for…

Equestrian photographer Embarks on Worldwide Photographic Project Scottish photographer Lindsay Robertson is on a mission: to capture every horse breed in its home territory – a project which will see her travel the world, from the Highlands of Scotland to the vast open plains of North America and beyond. But Lindsay is no stranger to life on the road. Having already travelled across five continents, she is eager to embark on her next adventure. My passion for photography was first ignited on my overseas travels,” said Lindsay. “I spent seven…

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Make Away with $70,000 Minikus and Quality Girl Make Away with $70,000 Ingles Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tryon Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl claimed top honors in the $70,000 Ingles Grand Prix CSI 2*, the highlight competition for Tryon Summer VI at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), stopping the short-course timers in 38.541 seconds to top the podium. Brian Moggre (USA) and MTM Vivre Le Reve, a 2009 Westphalian gelding (Ustinov x Chello II) owned by Major Wager, LLC, were awarded reserve honors…

AUTHOR [avatar user=”AbbyDickinson” size=”medium” align=”center” link=”file”]Everything Horse News Reporter, Abby Dickinson[/avatar] BEF Search For Tokyo 2020 Leader The BEF has launched the search for a director who will lead team GBR “to success at Tokyo 2020 and beyond”. The role, formally titled as ‘BEF Performance Director’, is designed to support riders in every discipline, and their journey to success. Applications for the role will be taken from 19th July – 26th September 2018, with confirmation of the successful candidate taking on the role expected before Christmas 2018. The new BEF…

AUTHOR [avatar user=”AbbyDickinson” size=”medium” align=”center” link=”file”]Everything Horse News Reporter, Abby Dickinson[/avatar] RSPCA Launch Investigation Into Neglected ‘Sanctuary’ Horses The RSPCA has launched an investigation into the neglected horses found at Team Thor Rescue, in Worcestershire. Distressing footage showed emaciated horses in horrific conditions, without food or water. Some of the horses experienced further suffering in the hot conditions due to having rugs on. The footage, filmed by a local horse-owner and one of the first people to the scene, also showed the revolting conditions the horses had been left in.…

British Horse Feeds Continue Support of Red Dragon Festival of Endurance British Horse Feeds is delighted to announce their continued support and title sponsorship of the prestigious Red Dragon Festival of Endurance. Running from September 28 to 30, 2018 the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells is always a hugely popular event. This year the event will feature the second year of the Endurance GB National Championships which will include Novice, Open, Advanced and National Championship classes. The event will also host the…

EQUIGLO Horse Feeds has announced its first brand ambassadors, giving support to riders across the country – from those happy to continue at grassroots level to others with their sights fixed firmly on greater things. Each has a passion for equine nutrition and ensuring their horses and ponies benefit from a healthy, fibre-based diet – including EQUIGLO Quick Soak 10 MINUTE BEET. They are riders who enjoy their life in the saddle, take part in a wide range of equestrian activities and kick on for a place in the ribbons.…

Intricacy and Style at Society of Master Saddlers’ National Competition THE 2019 Society of Master Saddlers’ National Saddlery Competition will see a classic and innovative President’s Choice class. Master Saddler Chris Taylor will take up the reins as President at this year’s Annual General Meeting in September and has come up with the concept of entrants designing and making any leather item incorporating traditional hand stitched Box Work techniques. This could be demonstrated on a hunting flask, hard gun case or hat box to name a few. Said Chris: As…

Liverpool International Horse Show Group Offer 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…

Equine Apprenticeships – Hard Work Brings Rewards say Stubbing Court Training Equine apprenticeships, could one be right for you? There’s no doubt that people learn in different ways. It is very common, however, to find it much easier to absorb information and properly understand it through practical experience. If you are one of those people, and want to work in the busy, exciting equestrian industry, then an equine apprenticeship with Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT) is for you. It’s certainly working out well for Jordan Bock. After passing her Level 2…

NEWS Longines FEI European Championships 2018 for Children: Six-time gold for The Netherlands at Fontainebleau France scoops all four Eventing titles during a week of sensational sport By Louise Parkes Young Dutch athletes proved the dominant force at the Longines FEI European Championships 2018 for Children, Juniors and Young Riders which drew to a close at Le Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau, France yesterday. However the host nation claimed all the top honours in Eventing while Germany, Ireland, Great Britain and Belgium also grabbed gold. Children The Dutch gold-rush began with…

International Equestrian Group Announces Postponement of 2018 Rolex Central Park Horse Show; Will Welcome Inaugural CSI 5* Jumping Competition in 2019 The International Equestrian Group (IEG), managing entity of the Rolex Central Park Horse Show (RCPHS), has announced the postponement of the 2018 edition of the show due to competition conflicts slated during the event’s time frame. IEG has also confirmed the 2019 Rolex Central Park Horse Show will welcome FEI CSI 5* competition for the first time in the event’s history. The fifth annual RCPHS was initially scheduled to…

Philippaerts pulls of blazing win in Chantilly with second LGCT GP victory of 2018 Belgian star Nicola Philippaerts pulled off a stunning second LGCT Grand Prix win of 2018 with a blazing victory in magical Chantilly, only hours after winning the GCL team class. Nicola (BEL) is already qualified for the GC Playoffs at Prague’s O2 area in December so second place rider Daniel Deusser (GER) now qualifies for the LGCT Super Grand Prix adding to a superstar show jumping line up. Nicola Philippaerts, 1st place: I am very happy…

New sponsorship unveiled by Mountain Horse for talented Oxfordshire-based international event rider Mountain Horse is delighted to announce sponsorship of four star event rider Imogen Gloag. The 23-year-old rider from Chipping Norton will be supported by the family-owned Swedish company with clothing, boots and leatherwork. The company’s head of international marketing Catherina Brolund, said: “We’ve been looking for another UK-rider to support and Imogen ticks all the right boxes, especially as she already wears and loves our Mountain Horse boots. She’s hugely talented and it is a joy to watch…

London Knights Charge Ahead in Captivating GCL Chantilly London Knights have finished a furlong ahead of closest rivals Valkenswaard United in today’s race for position, with Nicola Philippaerts on H&M Chilli Willi and Ben Maher with Winning Good delivering foot perfect performances in the first round of GCL Chantilly. London Knights and Valkenswaard United – the two leaders – take the top two positions today, both on a zero score but with the Knights just ahead on time of United’s duo of Alberto Zorzi with Contanga and Marcus Ehning with…

Household Cavalry at Royal Hospital Chelsea for LGCT London Spectacular The spectacular Household Cavalry Musical Ride will be a star attraction at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London next month at the historic venue of Royal Hospital Chelsea. Three performances of the Household Cavalry Musical Ride will complement an exhilirating weekend of top-level show jumping, featuring the world’s best riders and horses, including Great Britain’s Olympic champions. Once again this year the Chelsea Pensioners will take part in prize-giving ceremonies after the LGCT and GCL competitions adding to the…

Book review, The Sureness of Horses – Kevin Arnold This month we review the book, The Sureness of Horses, by author Kevin Arnold. A story of second chances, romance and a love of horses, The Sureness of Horses is sure to captivate and entertain not only horse enthusiasts but fiction fans looking for an exciting new voice in fiction this spring. The review This is not a book solely about horses. It is a story of how two people come together and find love, despite differences in the American class system and…

Ten out of Ten Top Ranked Riders at LGCT Chantilly The 11th leg of the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour season will feature all ten of the LGCT top ranked riders heading to the majestic destination of Chantilly in a flat out race for the Championship. Leading the charge is British Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (GBR), the only rider to win two LGCT Grand Prix events so far this season (Madrid and Saint Tropez). Following another phenomenal weekend of success in Paris – where he won three classes and…

RSPCA Four-hour rescue of pony from sinking bog The RSPCA, fire services and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust all worked together to rescue a pony who had become stuck and was sinking fast in a bog in North Yorkshire.     The Exmoor pony was submerged in a ditch in the middle of the bog, with the water up to her shoulders. Two passersby spotted her in distress and contacted Yorkshire Wildlife Trust which owns the Askham Bog Nature Reserve. Animal Collection Officer (ACO) Leanne Honess-Heather attended the scene yesterday (Monday, July…

Olympic Gold Medallists Prepare for Longines Global Champions Tour London Watch the Longines Global Champions Tour London video below to hear from Ben Maher and Scott Brash… With just under a month until the spectacular Longines Global Champions Tour of London kicks off at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, an exclusive film featuring British Olympic Gold Medallists Ben Maher and Scott Brash, can be revealed. Speaking about the special leg of the Championship, Ben Maher (GBR) said: The London GCT is one of my favourites – it’s an amazing show. It’s one of…

British Eventing announce Charles Owen Pony squad for 2018 European Championships for Ponies British Eventing is pleased to announce the six combinations selected to represent Great Britain on the Charles Owen Pony squad at this year’s FEI European Championships for Ponies. The riders will head to the championships – which are this year hosted on home soil at Bishop Burton College, East Yorkshire – on 7th to 12th August. The pony squad, in alphabetical order, are: Connie Gill and her own 10 year old mare Movie Star II Hattie Grace…