Category: horse News

Jonty Evans moved to high dependency unit It was announced yesterday that event rider, Jonty Evans, has been moved from intensive care at Beaumont Hospital to a high dependency ward at Connolly Hospital, West Dublin. His condition remains serious but stable, having not yet regained consciousness. The North Wales raised rider fell from his horse, Cooley Rorkes Drift, sustaining a serious head injury a little over two weeks ago during the CIC 3 star Tattersall International Horse Trials, in Ireland. Well wishes from fans, are pouring into the riders Facebook page; some…

Annual Pony Spectacular Returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center The Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) Summer Series is excited to present the return of the second annual Pony Spectacular as part of Tryon Summer III competition hosted June 27 through July 1 at the venue, which will include fun entertainment and events for competitors and their families, as well as spectators and fans. The week is a fantastic way for riders to prepare for competition at the USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm in a big arena atmosphere.…

London International Horse Show, Olympia, Olympia Announce The Brooke as Event’s Official Charity for 2018 Olympia, The London International Horse Show, is delighted to announce international animal welfare charity, Brooke, as the event’s official charity for 2018. Brooke is dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. With around 900 staff, including vets, animal welfare experts and development specialists, the charity reaches over two million working horses, donkeys and mules across the world each year. The 2018 edition…

The Search is on for Likit Brand Ambassadors The search is on for the next batch of Likit Brand Ambassadors. Updated 17/07/2018 Campaign launched 16th July, 2018 Five lucky winners will be chosen Likit fans to create video to apply Open to riders of all ages and abilities Important information you’ll need for entry below Brand Ambassador Search – The Details The hugely popular social media campaign that launched yesterday, on 16th July, invites genuine Likit fans to create video entries explaining why they and their horse or pony should…

A total of 72 horse and rider combinations rode into the CSI4 star 1m45 Horseware Ireland class here at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show today. The winning round was posted by Belgium’s Pedro Junqueira Muylaert, riding ChieF Tibri Z Mfs. It was Ireland’s Equitop Myoplast Puissance winner from Friday evening, Shane Breen, who first set the pace on board Can Ye Makan, stopping the clock on 55.02. Harry Charles riding the first of his two horses, Victor, followed shortly after to take the lead on a clock time of…

Bolesworth Elite Sport Horse Auction Round-Up Grey Filly, Up in the Air Z, was the top lot during this year’s Bolesworth Elite Sport Horse Auction on Thursday evening. The straight moving foal who is sired by Untouchable, out of Telysette, made a final sale price of £24,500, £500 ahead of Bolesworth stable mates; chestnut filly, Funky Zoetendaele Z and brown colt, Carrera GT3 VH Reukenis Z who both made £24,000. Sourced from the best show jumping horse breeders and producers in Europe, the 17 lots presented, made £280,500 averaging £16,500 on the…

Belgium’s Francois Mathy made a winning return to the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show’s speed class in the International Arena today on stallion, Casanova de L’Herse The 1.45-metre class, sponsored by Voltaire Design, saw the top four combinations separated by just 44 hundredths of a second with Francois claiming a top prize of £7,100. First out into the arena was Robert Smith who set a scorching early pace, clocking 54.86 seconds aboard his consistent campaigner Ilton. Robert held the lead until after the first break when it was the turn…

The BHS has launched it’s new virtual reality film at Parliament this week (13 June 2018). The BHS states that the film’s purpose is to “raise awareness of the issues horse riders face on Britain’s roads”. The video supports the Dead Slow Campaign, which the BHS debuted in 2016. The campaign works with driving organisations across the UK to bring about education to drivers about passing horses and therefore hopes to influence safer road-riding conditions. The initiation of the Dead Slow Campaign was influenced by the BHS’s Horse Accidents website.…

Gregory Wathelet Wows With Second CSI5* Win in Cascais The in-form Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Qualido took a second win of the weekend at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cascais, Estoril, battling against the elements to triumph in the CSI5* evening class. Under the bright floodlights, Wathelet delivered the only double clear in the picturesque grass arena, finishing ahead of Julien Epaillard (FRA) with Safari D Auge and Simon Delestre (FRA) with Filou Carlo Zimequest in front of thrilled VIPs and spectators. Speaking after his win, Wathelet said “I…

Irish Contingent Final Makes Way for Shane Breen’s Puissance Win Shane Breen produces record-breaking performance All male final line-up in 5 stage round Ireland’s Shane Breen produced a record-breaking performance making it a memorable Equerry Bolesworth International Puissance on Friday night. Bolesworth’s International Arena was at its majestic best in glorious sunshine as a capacity crowd witnessed a truly outstanding exhibition of power and precision jumping. Shane and 18-year-old puissance specialist Acorad 3, were immaculate across all five rounds of the Equitop Myoplast-sponsored showpiece, clinching victory by jumping a Bolesworth…

Oxfordshire Based Jessie Kirby Enjoys Success at Bolesworth International Fifteen-year-old international dressage rider, Jessie Kirby from Nettlebed, in Oxfordshire, wowed the crowds at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show, in Cheshire, on her pony Grayswood Orlando. She was third in the PRB Horseboxes Pony Dressage Invitational competition which featured 10 riders, all from Great Britain.  Jessie, who goes to Cranford House School, in Wallingford, is one of the future stars of British dressage.  She is currently trained by Giles Carradine and also receives coaching from Britain’s golden girl, Charlotte Dujardin.…

Panthers Prowl to GCL Cascais Pole The first round of GCL Cascais, Estoril got off to a flying start with a record five teams scoring an impressive double clear. Paris Panthers’ formidable duo of Gregory Wathelet and Darragh Kenny pounced on pole position for the second time this season, with a phenomenally quick combined time shooting them to the top of the leaderboard. The Panthers lead the way into Saturday night’s showdown, with the teams starting in reverse order following today’s result. Slotting into second were the Scandinavian Vikings, with…

Andrew Hoy and Beth Vernon Prove a Dream Team Triple Olympic gold medallist eventer Andrew Hoy and showjumper Beth Vernon proved a dream team combination as they won a thrilling Bolesworth International Eventing Grand Prix, sponsored by Cazenove Capital. The competition saw 13 teams contest the relay-style event, which was started by the showjumper in Bolesworth’s International Arena before the eventer headed into the grounds of Bolesworth Castle to tackle a short cross-country course, then returned to the main arena for the final showjumping fences. All against the clock –…

Matthew Sampson and Django Blue Clinch Victory for Two Phase CSI4* at Bolesworth Matthew Sampson won the CSI4* two-phase Naylors sponsored class here at Bolesworth yesterday evening on board the bay gelding, Django Blue. 55 riders rode out into the international arena for the opening 1.45 meter four star showjumping class. Following the dressage, spectators looked on in awe at the demanding course that lay ahead for competitors and their horses. The two phase class saw riders who cleared the first round of the jumps continue through to the second round jump…

Carl Hester Crowned Grand Prix Freestyle to Music Champion Carl Hester concluded a memorable dressage programme at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show by being crowned grand prix freestyle to music champion. Carl, winner of 10 major championship medals and a British dressage statesman during his illustrious career, thrilled a capacity crowd that basked in the Thursday afternoon sunshine with 10-year-old gelding Hawtins Delicato. He gave me a great feeling,” Carl said. “I am beginning to understand him, and it is getting to know him. The feeling on him is…

Elite Sport Horse Auction Preview Crowds gathered around the viewing paddock at Bolesworth International this afternoon for the Elite Sport Horse Auction Preview ahead of tonight’s sale. 21 foals will be available during this evening’s auction that takes place at 9.00pm following the day’s competition. The auction offers an exclusive opportunity to purchase youngstock from leading breeders; Harthill Stud, Dutch Sport Horse Sales, Shaw Farm Stud and Millfield Stud. A clear crowd favourite was the brown colt, Mazzeltov by Cape Coral RBF Z, out of Wiske O. The striking good…

Charlotte Makes it a Triple at Bolesworth International Watch the interview below. Charlotte Dujardin rose victorious once again with a third win of the day during the CDI3* Grand Prix at Bolesworth International this afternoon. Riding a spine-tingling test, Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle, glided across the arena as spectators gazed in awe at the beauty that unfolded before of them. The nine-year-old Hannovarian mare, with Charlotte on board, has been nicknamed Mrs Valegro for her excellent trainability and work ethic. ‘I’m absolutely over the moon with her’ boasted Charlotte who…

It’s a First and Third for Charlotte in the Seven Year Old Championship class at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. Charlotte Dujardin claimed another victory this morning in the Seven Year Old Championship class at The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. First in was Charlotte who rode the first of her two horses in this class, River Rise Nisa, who she co-owns with Sarah Tyler Evans. The judges made comment on the horse’s ‘super self-carriage’ which was complimented by the suppleness throughout the test. The final confirmed score was 79.9%. Fiona Bigwood (feature image) was…

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ClipMyHorse.TV to show the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, 21-24 June 2018 The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting will be broadcast live for the first time on ClipMyHorse.TV. This international streaming platform already shows many of the world’s top equestrian events, and Hickstead’s famous Derby Meeting is the latest to join its prestigious line up. ClipMyHorse.TV will be showing all the action from the International Arena from Thursday onwards, including the Bunn Leisure Derby Trial, the British Speed Derby and the iconic Al Shira’aa Derby itself.…

ENTRIES now open for Horse of the Year Show Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for the Platinum Jubilee Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are now open! This year’s Show marks a celebration of 70 years as it once again descends on the Genting Arena, Birmingham’s NEC from the 3rd – 7th October. Hosting a line-up of national and international showjumping classes, as well as 29 showing championships throughout the week, two supreme championship titles, the Dressage Future Elite Championship, the Prince Philip Cup Final and…