Category: Horse News

Redwings Ponies Make Their Television Debut A couple of Redwings’ ponies made a special appearance on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh just before Christmas to highlight the charity rehoming scheme and to talk more about the vital care provided to rescued horses and ponies. Shetland pony Tinkerbell and her best friend Miss Muffet had travelled from their home at Redwings’ Ada Cole Visitor Centre, outside Harlow in Essex, to meet the popular television host and gardener on Manor Farm in Hampshire. They were joined by Welsh pony Redwings…

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Conor Swail continues dominance in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Written by Catie Staszak Conor Swail (IRL) proved his Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League dominance Saturday night before a packed crowd in Fort Worth, Texas (USA), securing his third victory of the NAL season by way of an eight-horse jump-off. Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor finished second, with 24-year-old Ailish Cunniffe (USA) and Vivaldi du Theil third. Swail took victories at the league’s opening two events at Vancouver (CAN) and Sacramento (USA) with Vital Chance de la…

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Showjumping Day Three London International Horse Show This news piece forms an overview of the showjumping class results from day three of The London International Horse Show, The Longines Christmas Cracker, The Global Herbs Snowflake Stakes and The Lemieux Six Bar. With exhilarating riding, skills and determination, all riders who compete in these events deserve celebrating, including their horses’, grooms and all who work towards making showjumping at this level possible.   The Longines Christmas Cracker Nine combinations went through to the jump-off of The Longines Christmas Cracker. Eager to…

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Puissance: Guy Williams and Mr Blue Sky Fly High at London International Guy Williams and Mr Blue Sky win the 2.10m Le Mieux Puissance at London International Horse Show 2021 The grand finale on the opening night of the London International Horse show welcomed the LeMieux Puissance wall. Spectators and fans alike were treated to a spellbinding finish which saw Guy Williams and prolific winner, Mr Blue Sky, take victory where the wall reached 2.10m. Williams and his mount were the only pair to jump without fault, with French riders…

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Vote now for the charity you would like to receive support in 2022 Harry Hall are calling all horse lovers, owners, riders and enthusiasts to vote for the charity they would most like to receive support in 2022. There were over 7,000 nominations received where Harry Hall was responsible for narrowing the numbers down to the top 1o eligible for the public vote. This year the nominations have surpassed our expectations with over 7000 nominations received. The equestrian community humble us with their passion to help others”, said Managing Director…

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Martin Fuchs unbeatable on opening day of the London International Horse Show The CSI5* Show Jumping got underway at London International Horse Show yesterday afternoon. The 1.50m Santa Stakes jump-off class, was won by World No. 4, Martin Fuchs, from Switzerland, riding The Sinner. The combination picked up where they left off at the Show, returning to London following their win in the FEI Jumping World Cup in 2019. Out of a field of 26 horse and rider combinations, a total of 12 made it through for the scintillating jump-off against…

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How to watch London International Horse Show 2021 Wondering how to watch London International Horse Show 2021 from the comfort of your own home? Find out more on how and when here. As excitement for the London International Horse Show hits fever pitch, competition finally gets underway today (16 December) in a new venue for 2021, the London ExCeL. Formerly known as Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the extravaganza is visited by thousands of spectators who flock to see their equestrian heroes in action, and boy do they turn…

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“Pass Slow and Wide” signs NOT needed in Lincolnshire say Council Lincolnshire council dismisses the need for new horse safety signs, whilst Oxfordshire County Council embraces the signs as part of a joint safety initiative. Lincolnshire Country Council has rejected plans to erect road signs to alert drivers to ‘pass slow and wide’, saying that it would be “counter-productive”. The British Horse Society (BHS) has requested that signs be installed as part of an awareness campaign that is already successfully running in other parts of the country. BHS are even…

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Equestrians consider hacking out a greater risk than eventing and cross country The UK’s largest equestrian road safety study has revealed that hacking out (riding on roads), including carriage driving and in-hand walking, are considered more high risk in relation to all other disciplines such as eventing and cross country jumping activities. The study, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS), is believed to be the biggest ever equestrian safety survey involving over 7,000 participants – with ages ranging from 18 to 97…

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Request for a Restraining Order on Bob Baffert Over Medina Spirit’s Death and Baffert’s Records of Deaths and Violations Hall of Fame trainer, Bob Baffert, has been avoiding public comment since the tragic death of racehorse, Medina Spirit, winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby. 68-year-old Baffert, is responsible for training around 40 horses at Santa Anita, according to the track, and about 50 horses at Los Alamitos Race Course, another track in Southern California. Art Sherman, trainer of 2014 Kentucky Derby champion California Chrome, acknowledges that Baffert is going through…

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Martin Fuchs Crowned Rolex Grand Prix Champion at CHI Geneva Rolex Testimonee Martin Fuchs riding Leone Jei claimed the final equestrian Major of 2021, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva). An incredible feat, the 29-year-old became the first rider in the history of the competition to win consecutive editions, following his victory in Geneva in 2019. The world’s elite competitors gathered at the Palexpo arena for the Geneva International Horse Show, of which Rolex has been the Main Sponsor since 1996.…

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Equestrian sport has been proposed for inclusion in the Olympic programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Games it was announced on Friday 10 December, 2022. The FEI President has welcomed the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and goes on to talk about the inclusion and hopes for 2028 here. During the IOC Executive Board meeting (Thursday 9 December, 2021), the initial list of twenty-eight sports to be recommended the LA28 Initial Sports Programme, which includes equestrian, was agreed and is now subject to final approval at the IOC Session…

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What does COVID Plan B Mean for Equestrians in England? The government announced on Wednesday that England will move to ‘Plan B’ in response to the risks of the Omicron COVID variant. But what does it mean for equestrians and our sport? Standard COVID Plan B, for those living in England, means: From 10 December, face coverings will be required by law in most indoor settings. From 13 December, office workers who can work from home should do so. From 15 December, certain venues and events will be required by…

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Stephen Fry voices Redwings Christmas animation, as the charity launch it’s latest festive tale. Last year, Redwings released a short animation narrated by Stephen Fry, the popular broadcaster. Blind Clydesdale, Boo, was reading the story and the animation was viewed by 225,000 people online. This year’s animation takes supporters back to the beginning of Redwings. Looking back to 1984, where it all began, and taking viewers on a journey of transformation into a national charity, the animation shows how Redwings has grown to care for more than 1,500 rescued horses and…

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The Eventing Spring Carnival 2022, So Much To Look Forward To! LOOKING for a great staycation while enjoying top-class equestrian sporting action next year? Then the Eventing Spring Carnival 2022 has everything you need to get your eventing season underway in a historic and beautiful location! Save the date: The Eventing Spring Carnival – April 1 to 3, 2022 Camping and caravanning will be available at the event held at Thoresby Park on the prestigious Nottinghamshire country estate. Enjoy all the fun of the evening entertainment, while you’re able to chill out…

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Tylicki versus Gibbons: Judge hopes to deliver verdict before Christmas in case that left Jockey with catastrophic injuries. The £6million damages claim being heard in the High Court between Jockeys Frederik Tylicki and Graham Gibbons closed on Friday 3rd December with the Judge Karen Waldon-Smith to make the final verdict before Christmas break, beginning on 21st December. Tylicki claims that Gibbons’ mount was approximately 1 to 2 horse widths away from the inner rail and Gibbons must have known there that there was room for another horse to enter that…

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  Members of Horse & Country’s streaming service, H&C+, have a treat in store this Christmas, with extensive live and on-demand coverage from every day of this year’s London International Horse Show (LIHS). The live action starts on the morning of December 16th with the FEI Dressage World Cup Short Grand Prix featuring top riders including Charlotte Fry, Gareth Hughes and Charlotte Dujardin, who will be competing with her Tokyo Olympic partner, Gio. Thereafter viewers will be able to see world-class showjumping every day with Ben Maher, Scott Brash, Holly…

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Hickstead announce early bird ticket offer for 2022 Early bird ticket offer announced Celebrations will mark 60th running of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby The Box Office for Hickstead’s international shows has opened, with the organisers looking forward to a full return to competition for next summer. The Covid-19 pandemic led to Hickstead cancelling two of their major calendar events, the Derby Meeting and the five-star Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain for two years running. But now, following the return of crowds at large sporting events, the organisers are…

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Changes to the Highway Code secure safer horse riding on roads, with an amendment set to be enforced in January 2022. In the new version of the Highway Code there will be a “hierarchy of road users”. The hierarchy will be based on the principle that those who have the ability to cause the greatest harm, have the greatest responsibility. Changes to the Highway Code include pedestrians, highlighting children and the elderly, at the top of the hierarchy. This will be followed by cyclist and horse rider, with HGV’s and…

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Writtle University award honorary degrees to three outstanding members of the equestrian sector, as their 2021 graduation ceremony got underway. On October 29th, Ros Canter, Justine Harrison and Khadijah Mellah attended Writtle’s first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019. The event, held at Chelmsford’s historic Cathedral, celebrated both the success of the classes of 2020 and 2021 and highlighted Ros, Justine and Khadijah’s impressive achievements. WUC’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Middleton, explained: We were delighted to confer honorary awards as part of our graduation ceremony. Khadijah Mellah, Justine Harrison and Ros Canter…

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“Soul Destroying, But We Will Bounce Back” – devastating effects of Storm Arwen on Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation Centre A volunteer run, hardworking charity which rehabilitates sick and abandoned ponies from Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moorland has been dealt another crashing blow by last weekend’s Storm Arwen. The registered Charity, Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation Centre, lost two pony shelters during the storm on Friday 26th November 2021. The shelters had not long been rebuilt after storms last Christmas where reconstruction was delayed due to the impact of the Covid19 pandemic.…

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