Category: horse News

Kent Farrington Closes the Year with Rolex Grand Prix Win The Rolex Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva, regarded as the most esteemed indoor Grand Prix on the global equestrian circuit was won by Rolex Testimonee and World Number One Kent Farrington aboard Gazelle. Sweden’s Henrik Von Eckermann was second aboard Mary Lou 194 with Gregory Wathelet from Belgium riding Coree placed third. Some 10,000 equestrian fans walked into the iconic Palexpo venue, brimming with excitement and tension as they waited for the famed curtains to open, marking the start…

Laserman Set to Light up the Stage at the Liverpool International Horse Show ALREADY well known for its cutting edge production and adrenalin fuelled displays and family entertainment – this year’s Liverpool International Horse Show brings you something truly different thanks to Laserman! From Dubai to Macau, Las Vegas to Los Angeles, and now Liverpool, Laserman’s following is global and with his support team this entertainment is one of a kind. Laserman has taken to the stage at more than 6,000 shows in more than four continents and 40 different countries. Described as ‘the most spectacular sound and visual experience…

Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander is the queen of La Coruna Eight riders from eight different nations tackle thrilling jump-off track; Austria’s Max Kuhner clinches second ahead of Spain’s Fernandez Saro in third Australian wonderwoman, Edwina Tops-Alexander (43), scorched to victory with the lovely mare California in today’s seventh leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2017/2018 Western European League at La Coruna, Spain. In an eight-rider, eight-nation jump-off against the clock the three-time Olympian simply out-raced all the others who managed to leave Santiago Varela’s track intact, and today’s result…

It takes two to tango as every top-class Dressage rider knows, and Dorothee Schneider (48) and her lovely 11-year-old gelding Sammy Davis Jr. nailed it with the harmony they showed in their tango-themed test that won today’s fourth leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League at Salzburg in Austria. “Sammy wants to present himself and he loves to dance, so he’s the perfect Freestyle horse! He’s good-looking with a character to match, and today was our best score so far – it’s exciting because we are…

Southern California Wildfires Kill Thousands of Horses as others are left Injured, Fleeing from Uncontrollable Flames Owners, grooms, stable hands and horse lovers in Southern California have raced to save thousands of horses from the wildfires that have engulfed the region. Over 141,000 acres have burned so far this past week as the fires continue to move at an astonishing rate due to the current ‘tornado’ like winds. Horses that have survived have needed considerable veterinary attention for burns and other wounds, many have perished in ranches across the region.…

BEVA’s MumsVet introduces guidance resources for employers MumsVet, the British Equine Veterinary Association’s (BEVA) online support platform for equine veterinary professionals juggling work and parenthood, has introduced important guidance resources for employers with pregnant staff. The BEVA Checklist for Employers with Pregnant Staff and the Risk Assessment form for New and Expectant Mothers are available as downloads for all working in the veterinary profession. Working as an equine veterinary professional poses significant health and safety risks, not least for new or expectant mothers. Vicki Nicholls, co-founder of MumsVet, member of…

Blue Cross Looks for Loving Home for Swift the Native Pony Swift, a nine-year-old Native pony, is in search of a new home in time for Christmas. The young mare, who looks like a Thelwell Pony, was part of a large group of horses who were rescued from a small squalid farm, where they had been shockingly abused and neglected.  The horses were put in cattle crushes and beaten and were often left to fight with other horses in the barn. Inspectors found dead horses all over the farm being…

Charlotte Dujardin to Join Carl Hester and Compete at The Liverpool International Horse Show TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist, Charlotte Dujardin will join her trainer and mentor, dressage legend Carl Hester to compete at the Liverpool International Horse Show. The two icons of British dressage, Carl and Charlotte will be bringing two of their 2020 Olympic potential horses, Hawtins Delicato and En Vogue to take part in the new Equitop Myoplast Inter 1 Freestyle (Dressage to Music) class held on the Friday evening performance, December 29. Said Charlotte: “It is just incredible…

Olympia TV Coverage 2017 – Olympia International Horse Show TV Coverage 2017 OVER 14 HOURS OF LIVE COVERAGE FOR OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW Olympia, The London International Horse Show (12-18 December 2017), will be coming to homes across the UK with extensive broadcast coverage of London’s international equestrian event on the BBC. Over fourteen hours of live action will be aired throughout the week, indicating the importance of Olympia as an international equestrian event and providing equestrian and sporting fans alike excellent access to the top-class competition. Show…

Longines and Global Champions Tour announce significant new long-term partnership Longines and Global Champions Tour have announced a significant new long-term partnership further cementing commitment to the top level of show jumping and the future growth of the sport. The global agreement will see Longines renew and extend its status as Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the Longines Global Champions Tour circuit as show jumping continues to expand its reach and popularity in the modern sporting era. In 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour will expand to new destinations. A…

Education, Collaboration and a Practical Approach Key to Protect Invisible Horses of the Future World Horse Welfare’s Annual Conference (30th November 2017) featured a host of speakers from across the equestrian sector who came together to discuss and debate how best we can protect the ‘invisible horses’ of the future. The conference was opened with the charity’s President, HRH The Princess Royal who spoke of the changes in equine care and management over the years and stressed the importance and significance of a practical approach to safeguarding welfare. The Princess…

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili Score Win in $216,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* Presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili dashed through the finish in the $216,000 on Saturday night at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Vanderveen and the 2005 Belgian Warmblood stallion (Berlin x Darco), owned by Bull Run Jumpers Five, LLC, navigated the fast track in 45.53 seconds to clinch victory. The class welcomed 43 entries at PBIEC and Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed…

British Eventing Scottish Champs to be Hosted by Blair Castle International The British Eventing Scottish BE90 and BE100 Championships will now by hosted by Blair Castle International. The event is scheduled to take place 23rd-26th August, 2018. The move to Blair Castle International will provide Scotland’s grassroots competitors with the opportunity to join international Athletes competing at Scotland’s most prestigious equestrian event. In addition, from 2018 the CCI* and CCI** at Blair will include the Scottish Novice Championship and Scottish Intermediate Championship respectively. The Blair Castle CIC** already runs as the Scottish…

Alberto Michan and Inouk P Capture $35,000 Dever Golf Cars, Inc. 1.45m Classic CSI 4* Mexico’s Alberto Michan and Inouk P took the win in the $35,000 Dever Golf Cars, Inc. 1.45m Classic CSI 4* during the first week of the ESP Holiday Series on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The Holiday & Horses CSI 4* week will continue for two more days and conclude on Sunday, December 3. Course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the day’s track for 39 entries in the…

SEVEN OF THE WORLD’S TOP TEN SHOW JUMPERS TO COMPETE AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW Seven of the world’s top 10 Show Jumpers will take to the Olympia Grand Hall as top-class sporting action returns to Olympia, The London International Horse Show. Europe’s most renowned riders, including seven former world number 1s, will take centre stage over five days of unmissable CSI5*-W competition from Thursday 14 – Monday 18 December 2017. Home heroes Scott Brash and Ben Maher, winner and runner-up in the 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™…

Jinx Plays a Starring Role For HorseHage A Decade On! Jinx, the cute grey pony that appeared in the HorseHage television advert almost a decade ago, is still playing a starring role for the company. Now a veteran at 26 years old, Jinx is the new equine model for Mollichaff HoofKind Complete and will be appearing in the latest press advert for the product. Jinx was loaned out to Sophie Blee from Susie and Beth Ford and has been with Sophie at her base in Devon for the last 11…

Rio gold medallists post second French win of Western European League series: Belgium’s Bruynseels pips rising Irish star McAuley for runner-up spot By Louise Parkes Roger Yves Bost (52) posted the second French win of the season at the sixth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2017/2018 Western European League in Madrid, Spain tonight. Riding the brilliant chestnut mare Sydney Une Prince, who he partnered to clinch team gold at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the enigmatic horseman set a super-hot target time when eighth to go in…

Liverpool International Horse Show Black Friday Offer #BlackFriday Two Black Friday offers from Liverpool International – Heading to this year’s Liverpool International Horse Show – December 29 to 31 – The Echo Arena. Take advantage of a great Black Friday offer! There is a two for one Black Friday ticket deal for the afternoon performance of Sunday, December 31 – on all tickets which starts 24/11/17 and ends 01/12/17. There is also 20% off Hospitality Boxes for all performances except December 31 – New Year’s Eve Performance.  Price £156 per…

Animal Health Trust Celebrate Dr Sue Dyson’s 35 Year Anniversary World renowned vet changing the face of equine medicine celebrates 35 years supporting horse and their health with latest research results Leading veterinary research charity, the Animal Health Trust (AHT), is celebrating the anniversary of one of their most valued members of staff, Dr Sue Dyson, with the release of her latest results of her eagerly awaited facial expressions and behaviour study. As Head of Clinical Orthopaedics at the AHT, Sue has dedicated 35 years to treating hundreds of patients…

Royal Welsh Winter Fair to Host Animals, Land and You for Animal Welfare Network Wales initiative aiming to make allies of pet owners, dogs and livestock across rural Wales A host of animal welfare organisations unite at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair to deliver a new initiative aiming to keep pet owners, dogs and livestock safe in the countryside. The two-day ‘Animals, Land & You’ (A.L.Y.) event will take place at the Royal Welsh Show’s Winter Fair, on Monday 27 November & Tuesday 28 November, aiming to help “pet owners, dogs, livestock and…

In Memoriam: FEI pays tribute to double Olympic gold medallist Gillian Rolton (AUS) Gillian Rolton (AUS), double Olympic gold medallist and former member of the FEI Eventing Committee, passed away on 18 November after a long battle with cancer. She was 61. She made a huge impact on the sport of Eventing, both as a top competitor and as a lifetime active advocate for the sport. She served on the FEI Eventing Committee from 2011 to 2015 and, as Director of the Australian International three-day event in Adelaide, developed the…

Because she’s Werth it! Unstoppable Isabell crowned 2017 best athlete at FEI Awards   Isabell Werth (GER) one of equestrian sports most decorated champions, has once again stolen the show, receiving the Best Athlete Award at the ninth edition of the FEI Awards Gala 2017 presented by Longines at the KIBON Avanza in Montevideo (URU).   The German superstar (48) was unable to attend tonight’s ceremony but spoke to guests via video message, and Soenke Lauterbach, Secretary General of the German Federation received the award on her behalf.   “To…