Success for Black Country Saddles at Rolex Kentucky Hugely Successful Rolex Kentucky for Black Country Saddles Team Partners Rob Cullen and John Hartley have just returned from an absolutely fantastic trip to this year’s Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event having been joined and supported by a very strong team of highly qualified BCS Dealers from all over the United States. John commented that the support from the dealers said everything about the ethos of the Black Country Saddles family with each dealer sharing their extensive saddlery knowledge with the never-ending queue…
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Kent Farrington and Gazelle Race to Victory in Suncast Welcome
Kent Farrington and Gazelle Race to Victory in Suncast Welcome at Tryon Spring In his first appearance at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Kent Farrington (USA) piloted Gazelle to a win in the $35,000 FEI 1.50m Suncast® Welcome, finishing the class in 43.76 seconds. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper crossed through the timers in 47.387 seconds for second place, while Alise Oken (USA) and Hitchcock VD Broekkant collected third place with a time of 47.387 seconds. Major FEI competition continues at the venue with the $130,000 Asheville Regional Airport…
Jung in Poll Position on Day One of The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials
Michael Jung set himself up in the best possible position today at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, to not only take the lead after the dressage phase, but also to give himself a fighting chance of claiming the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing that he is chasing this week. Posting the first sub-40 dressage score of the day directly after lunch, Jung of Germany gave his usual masterclass in how to ride for every point on board La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Despite a less than usual preparation having been in Kentucky until this…
Mitsubishi Motors Cup Results
Competitors were woken to another day of glorious sunshine and what was to be an exciting climax to the inaugural Mitsubishi Motors Cup (Wednesday 4th May). BE100 Mitsubishi Motors Cup results Claiming the winners title in the Mitsubishi Motors Cup, previously known as the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships, 33 year old Katie Hancock lead from pillar to post in the BE100 section with Sophie Walker aged 22 taking the BE90. Hailing from St. Columb, a village on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall, Katie Hancock riding her own Kilcandra Rambo…
Stephen Hayes UK Dressage Tour Dates
Stephen Hayes UK Dressage Tour Dates Stephen Hayes UK Dressage Tour dates announced for 2016, be sure to book quickly as spaces are filling up fast! Sponsored rider, Stephen Hayes, has announced the official dates and venues of the his UK Dressage Tour on return to the UK in June. Stephen has, so far, been inundated with bookings for the UK Tour. We strongly recommend booking with him sooner rather than later as many dates are almost full. To secure a space please contact Stephen by visiting his Facebook page…
Andrew Nicholson Withdraws from Badminton
Andrew Nicholson Withdraws from Badminton Andrew Nicholson has announced his withdrawal from Badminton Horse Trials a day ahead of the start to this year’s event. The New Zealand rider who has competed in six Olympic Games is no stranger to the turf at Badminton and will no doubt be missed along with Pippa Funnell and William Fox-Pitt. Yet another rider fresh from Withington Manor Horse Trials, Nicholson commented he felt unsure over his level of fitness following his serious injury last season. He followed by assuring horse, Nero, was fit…
Pippa Funnell withdraws from Badminton
Pippa Funnell withdraws from Badminton Pippa Funnell withdraws from Badminton along with other top British rider Another top name on the circuit has withdrawn from this years Badminton Horse Trials. Pippa Funnell announced the news following her injuries sustained while competing at Withington. The British rider fell from Sandman 7 while competing at the Withington Manor Horse Trials on Sunday 1st May. Pippa was taken to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital and was kept in overnight for further monitoring. The horse, Sandman 7, owned jointly by Pippa Funnell, Jenny and Ruth McMullen…
Johnathan Bowman joins Team Champion as brand ambassador
Johnathan Bowman, a talented show jumper and competitor and a respected and much sought after trainer, has recently been selected to join Team Champion as brand ambassador. Johnathan Bowman comments “I’m very aware that riding, and even more so Show Jumping is a risky sport.” Johnathan commented. “Although training of horse and rider and their management is instrumental in reducing these risks, having the right equipment is paramount. My parents have always been very strict about safety and this has filtered down and is central to everything that my staff,…
Bransby Horses Summer Fayre
Bransby Horses Summer Fayre Sunday 5th June, 2016. Lincolnshire-based equine welfare charity, Bransby Horses, will be holding their annual Summer Fayre on Sunday 5th June 2016. A great day out for the whole family, highlights of the event include; equine demonstrations and resident parades, falconry, shopping, the kids zone, craft activities, a second hand rug and tack sale and a delicious selection of food. With more than 350 horses, ponies and donkeys to care for, the Summer Fayre is an important fundraiser for the charity and also a chance for…
Dance the Night Away at Bolesworth International this June
Dance the Night Away at Bolesworth International this June Bolesworth International Line Up Popular Pop Bands to Make it One to Remember Make every evening a night to remember at Bolesworth International with show-stopping performances from leading pop bands Atomic Kitten, 5ive and Retake That. Held on Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 June, 2016 at Bolesworth Castle near Chester, Bolesworth International is a spectacular extravaganza, with fun for all the family, all day long. Join Bolesworth International visitors for an evening of entertainment and song while enjoying the historic and…
NEW TopChop Zero Low-Calorie Forage from TopSpec
NEW TopChop Zero Low-Calorie Forage from TopSpec New TopChop Zero from TopSpec is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage. By doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stables. This will be of…
Michael Jung widens the gap after Cross Country at Kentucky
Michael Jung widens the gap after Cross Country at Kentucky by Kate Green Michael Jung (GER) and FischerRocana FST were breathtaking to watch across country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA), third leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016, and now hold a commanding lead. The seemingly unstoppable Olympic and European champion has three Jumping fences in hand over Phillip Dutton (USA), who is in second and third places on Fernhill Fugitive and Mighty Nice. The world number one gave a masterclass in brave, accurate riding in difficult conditions, as pouring rain and wind made Derek…
Stoneleigh Horse Show 2016 Entries Now Open
Stoneleigh Horse Show 2016 Entries Now Open NAEC, Stoneleigh Park Horse Show 2016 in Warwickshire from 12th to 14th August 2016 Grandstand Media Ltd. are delighted to announce that entries are now open for Stoneleigh Horse Show 2016. This year’s show will be offering more Horse of the Year Show showing qualifiers than any other event, with 60 in total, there is plenty of opportunity for competitors to gain that elusive qualifying place. Unchanged from last year, there will be no membership stipulations for Horse of the Year…
Brussels Court denies FEI appeal in GCL case
Brussels Court denies FEI appeal in GCL case The Brussels Court of Appeal has today denied the FEI appeal on the interim measures imposed by the Belgian Competition Authority which prevent the FEI from imposing its unsanctioned event rule on athletes and horses competing in the Global Champions League. “We are of course disappointed that the Brussels Court of Appeal has denied the FEI’s request for a full annulment of the Belgian Competition Authority decision, but this is only a phase in the process”, FEI President Ingmar De Vos said…
Ride for Retraining Success Calls for More Charity Rides
Ride for Retraining Success Calls for More Charity Rides MORE THAN sixty riders took part in Ride for Retraining, a unique challenge to Britain’s equestrian community that was launched in the beautiful Holker Hall Estate in the heart of the Lake District, April 24. BRITISH THOROUGHBRED RETRAINING CENTRE LAUNCHES CHALLENGE TO RIDE ROUND UK Ride for Retraining’ is a nationwide initiative to mark the 25th Anniversary of The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre, Britain’s original and biggest Centre dedicated to the retraining and rehoming of racehorses for new careers after racing. To celebrate the BTRC’s Silver Jubilee, the Centre is hoping to raise £100,000 to…
Blue Chip All Star Academy Contestants Announced
Blue Chip All Star Academy Contestants Announced HORSE & COUNTRY TV’S BLUE CHIP ALL STAR ACADEMY FINALISTS REVEALED The eight Blue Chip All Star Academy contestants who will attend the Blue Chip All Star Academy have been selected. Our panel of selectors went through nearly 130 videos and chose just eight finalists to attend the training camp at Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire. “It was a very difficult decision, but ultimately we’re really pleased with the group of riders who will take part in this innovative new television series,”…
FEI Nations Cup Update – Britain makes it a hat-trick at Ballindenisk
FEI Nations Cup Update – Britain makes it a hat-trick at Ballindenisk FEI Nations Cup Eventing 2016 Great Britain made it three wins in a row at Ballindenisk (IRL), the second leg of the FEI Nations Cup Eventing 2016. The home team finished second and a valiant French quartet, who had again made the long journey to this friendly Co Cork venue, came a close third. As a result, Ireland and France, respectively third and second at Fontainebleau (FRA) last month, now jointly head the 2016 FEI Nations Cup Eventing…
Polo Season is upon us!
The British polo season is upon us and many of us are eagerly awaiting our first club chukkas and ball of the year. As of the 1st April each year the UK polo scene erupts with a mass of chukkas, tournaments, fun days and much more. After a long wet winter it’s time to begin chasing all our fabulous ponies around the field to get them fit and looking smart, shedding the woolly mammoth look they tend to adopt during the winter. It is possible to play polo all year round –…
euro-star Sponsor event riders Tim and Jonelle Price
euro-star Sponsor Event Riders Tim and Jonelle Price Euro-star sponsor update Euro-star Reitmoden GmbH are pleased to announce their sponsorship of event riders Tim and Jonelle Price. Euro-star will provide the UK based pair, Tim and Jonelle, with clothing for competition and training. The news comes ahead of the pair competing at The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials next month. The eventers, from New Zealand, are well known for their success at the top level of the sport and they are based in the UK near Marlbourough. “euro-star look forward…
Vulcanium – Dreams of Fire New equestrian extravaganza at HOYS 2016
Vulcanium – Dreams of Fire New equestrian extravaganza at HOYS 2016 Vulcanium, a new awe-inspiring act, will make their debut by taking centre stage at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2016. Gilles Fortier is bringing a never seen before performance to this year’s show. Combining athletic and agile horses with bold and gallant riders, the performance is set to be a show stopper which will astound the audience. Gilles Fortier combines dance, theatre and circus performances with fire, pyrotechnics and modern effects to “awaken emotions” in their audience. Gilles Fortier will…
Carl Hester to Host Dressage Spectacular at HOYS
Carl Hester to Host Dressage Spectacular at HOYS Carl Hester MBE among those set to make Horse of the Year Show one to remember! Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is set to bring another unforgettable five days of entertainment to the NEC in Birmingham this October. With show stopping displays, exhilarating Showjumping and outstanding Showing Championships, this year’s show is setting supreme standards by adding a London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist to the line-up. Olympic Dressage Rider Carl Hester MBE will be hosting a Dressage spectacular on Friday 7th…
William Fox-Pitt Withdraws Only Horse from Badminton
William Fox-Pitt Withdraws Only Horse from Badminton William Fox-Pitt has withdrawn his only ride, Parklane Hawk, from Badminton Horse Trials as the world-class rider feels he’s ran out of time. Announced on the 21st April, the decision to withdraw the 16-year-old gelding followed a unsuccessful outing at Weston Park earlier in the month which saw the pair fall during the cross country phase. Thankfully, both horse and rider were not hurt during the fall. Parklane Hawk was Fox-Pitt’s only ride at the CCI**** Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials…
A Fantastic Couple of Months – Stephen Hayes
A Fantastic Couple of Months – Stephen Hayes Well it’s been a fantastic couple of months in Florida and now I’m back in New Jersey running the barn of clients and horses up north for Olympic Rider Cesar Parra. We have such a lovely range of clients at Piaffe Performance and a small but mighty team here in New Jersey, including a talented Finnish rider, Merita Hagrén who has recently proven to have a great ability to teach as well Dominique Cassavetis another great rider here, who has been with…
An Evening with Top Riders at Badminton Horse Trials
An Evening with Top Riders at Badminton Horse Trials Unique Opportunity for Evening with Eventing Experts at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Cross Country Preview evening offers exclusive insight from Yogi Breisner, Harry Meade, Ian Stark and Zara Tindall (nee Phillips). An exclusive preview evening on Friday 6th May offers the chance to gain insight to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials’ iconic cross country course with some of the eventing world’s top riders and experts including Yogi Breisner, Harry Meade, Ian Stark and Zara Tindall. Hosted by the Horse…
Blue Chip All Star Academy Receives Huge Response
Blue Chip All Star Academy Receives Huge Response Blue Chip All Star Academy update Horse & Country TV is delighted to report that its new reality show, Blue Chip All Star Academy, has received a huge thumbs-up from the equestrian sector. The show, which aims to recruit a group of video bloggers for the H&C website, invited riders to submit a video audition in order to take part in the filming of the series. Eight selected participants will join top trainers and equestrian sector personalities (including Carl Hester, Pammy and…