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It’s About Time for Andrew Nicholson Written by Amy Bennett A historic win for New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson rounds off another top notch Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials after 37 attempts, with his long time equine partner, Nereo. Lying in third position overnight, the 17 year old chestnut gelding, piloted by Andrew since he was four years old, had the weakest show jumping record of all the horses in the top three. Having only managed to jump a clear round in five of the last CCI4* competitions, the odds were…

McNab Eventing Launch New Website With the competition season now underway again, eventing duo Kevin and Emma McNab have got off to a fantastic start, also finding the time to launch a new website in their busy schedules. Emma and Kevin are keen to ensure all their dedicated followers and supporters are kept informed of developments within the team, and their new website will include regular news updates and blogs on the highs and lows of eventing at top-level Said Kevin: “We have three new sponsors; Robinson Animal Healthcare providing…

FEI TV revamped for new era – watch live and on replay wherever you are – online at www.fei.tv and via the FEI TV App FEI TV has a brand new look and improved functionalities, with users now able to watch top equestrian competition action anytime, anywhere both live and on replay. The FEI has partnered with NeuLion, a leading global provider of digital live and on-demand sports content, to bring a fully redesigned user experience online at www.fei.tv and on mobile through the new FEI TV app. The new…

USA Olympian Kent Farrington debuts in Longines world number one slot Olympic silver medallist Kent Farrington (USA) has overtaken compatriot McLain Ward to jump up to the number one spot in the Longines Rankings for the first time. Farrington, a member of the US squad that took team silver at last year’s Rio Olympic Games, was lying second in the previous rankings, separated from his fellow American by just 23 points. But the 36-year-old, who has featured prominently in the rankings since 2013, has had a great run of form…

Pat Parelli UK Master Class a Resounding Success THIS year’s UK Master Class with Pat Parelli was a huge success with spectators and participants travelling from all over the country to learn from this true horseman. And it was a special occasion for Pat too who celebrated his 63rd birthday during the Friday evening welcome gathering, before the two day celebration and learning got underway. During the informative, fun and enlightening sessions Pat covered a host of topics on natural horsemanship while encouraging the audience to question their thinking and…

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Pony Club Members to Qualify for the Mini-Major at Olympia The Pony Club Mini-Major returns to Olympia, the London International Horse Show, this December, and for the first time the eight Members taking part will qualify by winning one of five competitions held throughout the UK at British Showjumping and Showjumping Ireland shows. The Mini-Major is a popular annual event which sees Pony Club Members pair up with a top international rider in a thrilling competition to each complete a Showjumping round in the quickest time, with the fewest faults.…

Author Jilly Cooper Officially Opens High Dependency Unit for Horses The Racehorse Sanctuary and Re-homing Centre, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of thoroughbred horses (Reg Charity No. 1117361) and established for over 10 years, was thrilled yesterday (Wednesday 26th April) to welcome much loved popular author and charity Patron Jilly Cooper to officially open a specialist dedicated unit for the rehabilitation of High Dependency horses, those that need extra time before being able to be rehomed. The new facility will be named The Peter O’Sullevan High Dependency Unit…

Liverpool International Horse Show 2017 Early Bird Offer 20% Off Liverpool International Horse Show 2017 release early bird ticket offer! IT’S all systems go with a feast of top class show jumping, family entertainment and new for 2017 – Dressage to Music – planned for this year’s Liverpool International Horse Show 2017 – December 29 to 31. And if that’s not all the show is running an Early Bird offer with a great 20% off for a limited period only – tickets start from as little as £13 plus booking fees. Simply…

Richard Davison Says Goodnight to Ballaseyr Royale Richard Davison’s team at Combridge this morning have announced they said goodbye and goodnight to their yard matriarch, Ballaseyr Royale, aged 27. Richard reported that ‘she looked very well but old age had recently started to take its toll’.   Owned by Gwendolyn Sontheim, ‘ With David in the saddle, Ballaseyr Royale, represented Great Britain at The Olympic Games, World and European Championships as well as FEI World Cup Finals and was the 2003 National champion. Richard said; “Today is a very sad day…

Paralympic Champion Opens New Hoof Club Facility Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Anne Dunham OBE officially opened the Hoof Club CIC Building in Braydon, Wiltshire, this April 2017. The new facility has been converted from a disused farm building into a training centre to get more of the local community involved in horse riding and horse care. The centre comprises an accessible classroom, clubroom and office thanks to £68,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund. The restroom facilities have also been upgraded. Joining Anne to mark the event…

Tryon International Equestrian Center Announces $2 Million in Prize Money Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) has released the 2017 Summer Series Prize List, which is now available for viewing at www.tryon.com. The eight-week series will begin on Wednesday, May 31, and continue through Sunday, July 23, featuring hunter, jumper, and equitation competition, offering almost $2,000,000 in prize money throughout the duration of the summer. “We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors and spectators for a competitive and successful summer series featuring both national and international competition,” said Sharon Decker, Chief Operating Officer…

Matthew Sampson’s Exclusive Masterclass for Stubbing Court Training International showjumper Matthew Sampson has always been a great supporter of Stubbing Court Training Ltd (SCT)’s equine Apprenticeship programme, and is currently employing two SCT apprentices at his own yard. His exclusive Masterclass for SCT apprentices and employers at Parklands EC, Sheffield on 31 March was another huge success. Sampson said: “It was another great day working with Stubbing Court Training Ltd. It’s fantastic to be involved in a team that specialise in training and working with young, up-and-coming apprentices. Today is…

Charity Appeals for Information after Third Horse Found Dumped in Less than Two Weeks Three horses found dumped in the Swaffham area of Norfolk World Horse Welfar is calling for anyone with information to come forward after three horses have been found dumped on separate occasions in the Swaffham area of Norfolk over the last few weeks. A young colt named Jimmy was the first to be discovered in the Castle Acre area on 1st April, followed by another in Necton a couple of days later and then another young…

Valegro The Early Years Valegro The Early Years, is the second book in the popular children’s series ‘The Blueberry Stories’ about the world famous dressage horse Valegro. The book will be available from 26th April as an illustrated paperback and e-book. This book sees Valegro, Blueberry – as he is known at home – begin his schooling under the experienced eye of his owner and trainer Carl Hester. The little brown horse has to learn his craft and it isn’t long before Carl has him entered for some important competitions.…

The Colorado Horse Park Congratulates Winners and Participants of the 2017 Snowflake Series The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) would like to congratulate all of the participants and competitors who helped to make the 2017 Snowflake Series a success. The series, which began in January, will conclude in May, wherein circuit champion awards will be distributed at the final competition of the series. The Snowflake Series offers competitors based in the Colorado and Rocky Mountain region the opportunity to compete indoors at CHP during the winter and spring months, as preparation…

Roberto Teran, Jr. and Il Rubacouri Rise to Top of $25,000 Accuhorsemat Grand Prix at ESP Spring III Roberto Teran, Jr. of Wellington, FL, and Il Rubacouri earned top honors in the $25,000 Accuhorsemat Grand Prix at ESP Spring III hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The pair dashed through the jump-off timers in 34.56 seconds to take the lead ahead of Emauel Andrade and Boy IV, who took second place with a time of 34.788 seconds. Andrade also guided Bon Jovi to a top three finish, stopping…

Bumper entries for FEI Rockingham International Horse Trials With just three weeks to go until this year’s Rockingham International Horse Trials (19th-21st May), just shy of 1,000 horses have been entered to compete in the eventing classes and around 700 more are expected for the Pony Club and Riding Club team showjumping, Arena eventing, British Showjumping and Burghley Young Event Horse classes. Many of the biggest names in the sport of eventing will be galloping around Rockingham Castle’s Great Park. British number one Oliver Townend has 10 horses entered, while…

Pony Club Eventing Sees Support from NFU Mutual The Pony Club is delighted to announce that long-term supporters NFU Mutual are the new headline sponsor of Pony Club Eventing. Now in their 20th year of association with The Pony Club, NFU Mutual will sponsor the three levels of Pony Club Eventing for the 2017 season, as well as an Elite level direct entry competition at The Pony Club Championships. Pony Club Eventers riding at PC90, PC100 and PC Open levels can qualify for The NFU Mutual Eventing Championships at The…

Bolesworth International Horse Show Welcomes International Water Festival New International Water Festival Ever-expanding, the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show, has launched the brand new Bolesworth International Water Festival. The official launch saw stunts and tricks from international wakeboarding star Nick Davies, all taking place on the lake at the foot of the breath-taking Bolesworth Castle. The wakeboarding display included demonstrations from the showjumping and dressage team alongside it, highlighting the sports that remain central to the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. Leading showjumper Trevor Breen was on hand to show…

Choose a Charity this Summer that’s Full of Love CHARITY WELCOMES A ‘SUMMER OF LOVE’ The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund (www.mdirf.co.uk) is asking all equestrians to consider their charity via their new campaign ‘MDIRF Summer Of Love.’ Supported by high profile names including top riders Spencer Wilton, Nick Skelton and equestrian TV presenter Steven Wilde, the #mdirfsummeroflove campaign aims to raise awareness of the charity’s invaluable work and encourage riders to do what they can to help support them, as Charlotte Ennor from the charity explains: “Our charity is…

FEI and SAP Develop New App! Equestrian fans taken to next level as SAP becomes new FEI sponsor  The FEI and SAP SE, the world’s largest enterprise application software company, have joined forces to push forward the FEI’s global fan engagement strategy for equestrian sport. SAP, which has now become the Official Analytics Sponsor of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage series, will be using its long experience of reinventing fan experiences to work with the FEI on engagement opportunities that will bring equestrian and dressage audiences closer to the action and their passion. An immediate key benefit…

Danielle Dunn To Make First Senior Team Debut At Nations Cup Wiltshire rider Danielle Dunn, 24, is one of three British Senior team debutants receiving a call up for the first leg of the 2017 Eventing Nations Cup to be held at Strzegom, Poland from the 17-21st May. Alongside Alexander Bragg, Olivia Craddock and Franky Reid-Warrilow, the young rider will head to Poland with her own and Mr Stuart Hodder’s 12-year-old gelding, Grandslam. “This is such an exciting time, I am absolutely delighted to have been selected for the Nations…

Charlotte Dujardin to Compete at Bolesworth International THE golden girl of British Dressage, Charlotte Dujardin is to compete at this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. But that’s not all, spectators will also get the rare chance to see her training and producing her young horses during a masterclass with her mentor, trainer and great friend Carl Hester. Famed for her legendary partnership with Valegro who helped launch the new Bolesworth International CDI*** at Carl’s yard in Gloucestershire earlier this year, Charlotte has a team of young horses showing huge…