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A whopping fourteen of the first twenty places at the 34th edition of the 5 Etoiles de Pau went to GBR riders! Having made the top three following Saturday’s epic cross-country test, Caroline Harris, Rosalind Canter and Tom McEwen all rode a clear round in the final day of the competition. The dynamic duo demonstrating once again that they totally master their discipline.   At 34 years old, Caroline Harris was competing in the second CCI5*-L of her young career, making her performance even more exceptional. After the weekend’s performance, the…

As kings and queens of extreme conditions, competitors at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau were not deterred by the weather today, which was clearly wetter than forecast by the specialists. Caroline Harris (GBR) took the lead ahead of her compatriots Rosalind Canter, Tom McEwen and Piggy March. China’s Alex Hua Tian put in a very serious cross-country performance and is lying in ambush in 5th place. Luc Château was the French No.1 (19th). It was forecast and stayed for the entire cross-country test. ‘It’ was the constant rain that poured…

While Tom McEwen (GBR) produced a fine test on the first day of dressage at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau, it was his compatriot Ros Canter, the title holder, who flew through the test riding, Izilot DHI who takes the lead. The pair achieved their second best score of their career, almost a point better than two months ago at the CCI5* in Burghley (GBR). “Dressage is never easy, I can tell you that. It’s always a challenge, have you done enough? have you done too much ? I thought…

Redwings has produced a ‘Keep Horses in Mind’ template letter for horse owners to use when asking neighbours to consider them while using fireworks this autumn. The template letter forms part of the charity’s new campaign – launched last week – to better protect horses, ponies, donkeys and mules from the fear, injury, illness and worse that fireworks can cause. The horse welfare charity, one of the biggest in the UK, is urging people to use low-noise fireworks if they intend to put on a display, which are now more available than…

The countdown to the most anticipated event of the year has begun. In just a few weeks, 15 riders will descend to the GC Playoffs in Riyadh for the ultimate clash of champions in the €1.25 million Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix, the pinnacle of the 2024 season. After a season of fierce competition across the globe, 15 riders have earned their place in this prestigious battle. Now, they stand on the precipice of greatness, each one determined to write their name into the history books and claim show…

An evening with SAS Who Dares Wins star, Colin MacLachlan, is being organised to raise vital funds for North East Wales Mountain Rescue, a charity close to the heart of Everything Horse sponsored rider Donna Harrison. Taking place on November 15th, 2024, at the Holiday Inn in Cheshire West, the evening will feature an auction, dinner, disco, and raffle to support the purchase of a new rescue stretcher for the charity. Colin, a respected military veteran, served an impressive 18 years in the Royal Scots and the 22 SAS unit.…

Written by Eleanor Kelly The Cross-Country course conditions played to the Irish strengths this weekend, as an experienced quartet claimed their second FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ win of the season. After winning their home event in Millstreet (IRL), their victory in this the final leg of the Series in Boekelo (NED), came down to some masterful jumping performances in the Cross-Country and Jumping phases. Their finishing score of 102.6 penalties put them well out in front of Team USA on a final total of 116.1, with Germany trailing in third…

In the first significant Puissance since the passing of Mr Blue Sky, it was Joe Trunkfield and Locomotion who stayed on track through five rounds of power-jumping to win the Ripon Select Foods Puissance in thrilling fashion at the Horse of the Year Show. Oakham-based Joe kept the famous red wall intact to claim a clear win after he and Paul Sims aboard Kingfisher were the only two combinations to make the final round. With the wall built at two metres fifteen centimetres (seven feet, one inch), Joe went clear…

Ben Maher marked his return to the Horse of the Year Show with a commanding victory in the Dallamires Stables Cup at Birmingham NEC on Friday, 11th October 2024. Ben (feature image), twice an Olympic team gold medal winner and the individual champion in Tokyo three years ago, guided Ginger-Blue to an impressive success. Last to go in a six-horse jump-off, a time of 31.50 seconds saw them home by a margin of 2.5 seconds from Joe Stockdale and Ebanking in second, with Sienna Charles and Valkiry de Zance taking…

Laura Tomlinson and Forest Hill lit up Thursday night at the Horse of the Year Show with an outstanding display to win the Dressage Future Elite Championship. Laura, an Olympic team gold medallist and individual bronze medallist at London 2012, showcased all her experience and quality to coax a winning score of 75.833% aboard her home-bred ride. “I enjoyed myself,” she said. “It was his first ever Freestyle to Music and it was quite a big atmosphere, so I was delighted with how well he coped and how onside he was. I…

A new mum from Cardiff, Tori Thomas, and a horse formerly trained by her Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey husband have won a national title at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show. Tori and her horse, Wonga Swinger won the 2024 SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse series finale at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at Birmingham NEC on the 9thOctober.  This series finale was a hotly contested championship with fourteen thoroughbred ex-racehorses forward for the championship. Runners-up in this championship in 2023, Tori and Wonga…

Scottish rider Jordan Thompson reflected on “a big day” for him after he completed a stylish victory in the Events Through a Lens Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-year-old championship. It concluded a busy opening day of the 75th anniversary Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Birmingham as Jordan triumphed in both elements – overall winner and best seven-year-old horse. His long journey from Renfrewshire became a double success story after just six combinations from 29 starters made the jump-off. The Talent Seekers is a highly-anticipated competition with more…

The Sport Horse Breeding of GB Working Hunter of the Year Championship has been an integral part of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) since 1951 and competition this year was as fierce as ever. 34 combinations started out over David Cole’s course of rustic fences, with marks available for both jumping and style. The testing track soon narrowed the field down to 12, who were all invited back to the Andrews Bowen International Arena for the ride and conformation judging. Ride judge Jessica Stalling, one of Australia’s most accomplished show riders,…

Livestream Horse of the Year Show 2024 from the comfort of your own home, at the stables or from the horsebox! With the 2024 Horse of the Year Show now underway (9th-13th October) the big question on everyone’s lips is where can I livestream this year’s event? Read on to find out more. There’s nowhere better to be than the iconic NEC arena; a place where audiences can be inspired by world-class international Showjumping and Dressage, alongside an exciting lineup of national Showing Championships. The energising array of equestrian displays…

The Monart Sale is set to take place between 4th – 7th November 2024.  Once again, the elite sale will take place at Monart Equestrian, with two viewing days on 4th and 5th November, followed by an online sale on 6th and 7th November. Clearance rates have been consistently above 65% for the sale, with selectors looking to improve upon that number in 2024, with a more select criteria. The sale, which is ran by riders, for riders, will once again only feature 3-year-olds, all of which have been selected based on key attributes for them to become future 4* and…

Northumberland-based Silvermoor Ltd is celebrating a significant achievement after BETA International, where their Eco Treatsies were awarded Gold in the ‘Sustainability’ category of the New Product Awards and recognised as runner-up in the ‘Feed and Treat’ section. Eco Treatsies are economical and eco-friendly, packaged in recyclable paper. These grass treats are not only delicious but also low in sugar and starch, and high in fibre, making them a nutritious option for horses, ponies, llamas, alpacas, and donkeys. Crafted from 100% homegrown grass from Silvermoor’s farm, the grass is high-temperature dried…

Lycetts and Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Award empowers eventing charity to support rider wellbeing The British Eventing Support Trust has been awarded a £15,630 grant. This grant is from leading equine and bloodstock insurance broker Lycetts. It is part of the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. The funding will help the Trust continue to provide essential support to injured British Eventing competing members or those struggling with mental health challenges. It will ensure equestrians receive the financial and emotional support they need to recover and return to the…

The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2024 in Lanaken (BEL) concluded after several days of intense competition, with entries from across the world showcasing the best of young horse breeding and talent. Held at the renowned Zangersheide, this year’s event brought out the finest five-, six-, and seven-year-old Jumping horses, with several familiar bloodlines making their mark once again.  5-Year-Olds The five-year-old final saw a strong field of competitors after two rounds of qualifiers, with 54 combinations making it to the ultimate test. Out of the…

FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final in Lier, Belgium. Excitement for the future of show jumping has grown, following the display of exceptional talent at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final in Lier, Belgium. The pony teams competing for glory were Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Great Britain, Belgium, Sweden, and The Netherlands.
Great Britain emerged victorious with an impressive performance, finishing with just one fault across the entire three rounds of jumping. This victory follows their success at the FEI Jumping European Championships for Ponies. Ireland claimed silver, and Belgium…

Win a horsey shampoo bundle for your horse Winter, we’re ready for you! And to celebrate, here’s a small bundle of shampoos you can win to help keep your muddy beasts clean! Simply read, and fill out the form below to enter. We’ve one bundle to giveaway – and it’s a free-to-enter draw. Good luck! Suzanne AshtonSuzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years…