Category: Horse News

French produce perfect prelude to LGCT Tour Finals Under the bright lights of the spectacular indoor arena at the X-Bionic Sphere, Samorin, Olivier Robert claimed his second win of the week as he proved his flying form ahead of the super Saturday showdown. The French champion’s win was a perfect prelude to the dramatic and tense Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL Finals, where the 2021 season champions of champions will be crowned. Robert smiled: I think Bosty helped me a lot as at the beginning, I didn’t want to…

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October Tour Big Class sees last minute podium shake-up The La Equine Longines Ranking Big Class, set at 1.45m and run under table A (FT), at this week’s October Tour was designed by Cédric Longis and consisted of 12 fences with 14 jumping efforts. Overall, the course rode well with faults spread throughout and with many riders using the class as a preparation for next weeks Nations Cup round. Early to go in this class was Laura Kraut, who was part of the Silver medal winning USA team in this year’s Tokyo Olympics.  It was…

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Elite equestrian sport and family thrills, it’s Liverpool International Horse Show 2021! Bringing the best names in showjumping along with a whole host of family entertainment to the heart of the city, the Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show is back. Returning to the M&S Bank Arena for the ultimate new year celebration (31st December 2021 to 3rd January 2022), the world-class event will stage a fusion of elite level showjumping, captivating displays and performances to thrill the whole family. Headlining the incredible line up of sport, the highly competitive…

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Domestic horse origins have been revealed in a new study. For thousands of years, domestic horses have played a critical role in humans lives. From farming land, to war efforts and transportation, horses still remain in our lives today for sport and pleasure. However, experts have long been puzzled about where domestic horses origins came from! After consultations among hundreds of scientists, it has been agreed that the domestic horses originates from Southern Russia. The discovery provides strong evidence that of three main locations in contention that was the last…

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Chilly Breeze takes SEIB Search for a Star title Lucy Hopkins from Shropshire, took the coveted top title in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) on the 8th of October. Lucy and her steel grey show hunter, Chilly Breeze were announced champions under the spotlight in the HOYS International Arena on Friday afternoon. The Search for a Star finals are the pinnacle of the season for amateur showing enthusiasts and celebrate giving people an opportunity to see their dreams…

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In review: Baaeed’s amazing season Baaeed, jockey Jim Crowley and trainer William Haggas have had a sensational season together this year — which was actually the horse’s maiden campaign! The season concluded with a victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot’s prestigious British Champions Day early this month — crowning the three-year-old the best one miler in the country ahead of the likes of John Gosden’s five-time Group 1 winner Palace Pier and The Revenant, who was attempting to defend his Champion Mile crown. The curtain may have…

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LGCT Two of the world’s greatest set to go head to head It’s Ben Maher vs Peder Fredricson as the Longines Global Champions Tour heads into Championship decider at Šamorín This weekend from 21 – 23 October the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions will be crowned at the X-Bionic Sphere, Šamorín. The season Finals are set to be an unmissable showdown with Peder Fredricson and Ben Maher battling it out one last time this year. The fight for the LGCT crown is on a knife-edge in one…

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Sainsbury’s confirm ban on firework sales for 2021 Sainsbury’s have confirmed their current ban on ‘the sale of fireworks to the general public’ will remain in place for 2021. The news follows several years where the supermarket giant has refused to retail the goods in their 2,300 stores. The move strengthens a recent petition that campaigned to ban the sale of fireworks to the general public to protect the young, vulnerable, pets and other livestock that over 307,000 people signed. One of many, the petition highlights the ongoing mass appeal…

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Boyd Martin steals win and makes history at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Three-time Olympian Boyd Martin became the first American to win a CCI5*-L since 2008 when he piloted On Cue to victory at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Boyd Martin and On Cue are the first winners of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. © Shannon Brinkman Oliver Townend (GBR) and Cooley Master Class seemed unbeatable throughout the four days of competition with their dressage score of 21.1 and a clear…

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Irish rider, Max O’ Reilly has his first International Grand Prix win! There was a great atmosphere in the stands on the last day of this week’s CSI2*, October Tour here at Dehesa Montenmedio.  Max O’Reilly (IRL) took the top of the podium in the GP, 1.45m, Longines Ranking class, with his 10yr old gelding, Babar de Bussy who has been his partner since January 2019. This is their first international GP victory and was very well earned as they beat 11 top class horses and riders in a very exciting jump off from a class that started with 52 entries. Marcos Nuñez was…

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Spencer Smith Scores In Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Šamorín While Championship Battle Will Go Down To The Wire At Next Week’s Finals In one of the most competitive jump-off’s of the 2021 season, it was Spencer Smith and Theodore Manciais who defied gravity and soared into first place claiming his first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix win under the lights in the spectacular arena of Šamorín. Smith denied Chrisitan Ahlmann of the win by 0.02s and of the penultimate prestigious golden ticket for the Longines Global…

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Irish bred horses shine at the Sunshine Tour It’s an Irish victory in the Pavo Trophy Small Grand Prix class at the Sunshine Tour with a first and second placed horses bred from the Emerald Isle. Sean Monaghan (21) may be young but this very experienced Irish rider has a great track record, which includes such events as back in 2016, he was a winning team member of the under 21 Pony Nations cup in Denmark, in May this year he won the Gain National GP in Cavan and he…

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Benoit Cernin scores at double at Hubside Jumping Friday was a day that the Frenchman Benoit Cernin will certainly remember! Together with Vitalhorse Cekanane de Ushara and Uitlanders du Ter he won, successively, the CSI 2* 1.45m Grand Prix and the CSI 5* 1.55m Grand Prix. However in the 5* speed class, it was the Brazilian national anthem that was heard in Grimaud, thanks to great performance of Eduardo Pereira De Menezes, already 2nd in the previous class. In preparation for Sunday’s big class, the World’s best riders were in…

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Oliver Townend maintains lead at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Oliver Townend Maintains Lead Going into Cross-Country at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Tim Price and Boyd Martin Round Out Friday’s CCI5*-L Top 3 World No. 1 ranked rider Oliver Townend’s (GBR) score of 21.1 remained untouchable during Friday’s final dressage phase at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. He and Cooley Master Class, Angela Hislop’s 16-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, maintain a three-point lead over the other competitors and set a new international personal…

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Enjoy The Best Seats in Liverpool with the VIP Paddock Club The Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show 2021 Lighting up the heart of Liverpool with an unrivalled line up of top level show jumping, family fun and entertainment, The Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show returns to the M&S Bank Arena from 31st December 2021 to 3rd January 2022. Tickets for the ultimate equestrian New Year celebration are now available to purchase at www.liverpoolhorseshow.com. Continuing to raise the bar in all areas, this year’s show sees the launch of…

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Party Trick Legacy launched in memory of top eventing stallion killed in RTA The Party Trick legacy has been launched in memory of a top eventing stallion killed in an RTA. Earlier this year, international event rider, Nick Gauntlett announced that he had lost four horses in a freak road traffic accident. After breaking down on the way to competition, Gauntlett’s lorry was unfortunately struck by another vehicle as he and his team watched on. Of the four horse killed, one was his top eventing and breeding stallion, Party Trick.…

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Leading horsebox and trailer manufacturer Equi-Trek is undergoing major expansion following a £5-million investment funded by parent company, the Trek Group. Not only does the investment promise an innovative new horse trailer in the new year, but the expansion in production and plant will see 50 more jobs created in the Stocksbridge manufacturing facility. The move comes as Equi-Trek, the largest producer of horseboxes and trailers in the UK and Europe and has experienced unprecedented demand in recent months. Said Trek Group Chief Executive, Tom Janion: Demand for Equi-Trek horseboxes and trailers is at…

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This Esme joins industry peers at The London International Horse Show This Esme, Erin Williams and Teddy the Shetland are among those scheduled to hit the ‘Live Zone’ at this year’s The London International Horse Show. Set in the London Excel arena for this year (16-20 December) the Live Zone presents an exciting opportunity for fans and spectators to meet and interact with their favourite equestrian influencers, riders and celebrities and this year will host talks, Q&A sessions, and interviews. Social media sensation ‘This Esme’ returns to the London International…

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Trevor Hemmings passes aged 86 Racehorse owner and football club owner, Trevor Hemmings has passed away aged 86 (1935 – 2021). Celebrated as one of National Hunt’s greatest supporters, Hemmings enjoyed considerable success on the racetrack as owner of three Grand National winners; Hedgehunter (2005), Ballabrigs (2011) and Many Clouds (2015). Jockey’s and horses were unmistakably identifiable by the yellow, green and white colours he chose to represent his success and stamp on the industry. Many victories came outside of Aintree’s infamous Grand National including wins with Albertas Run and…

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Terminally ill woman granted wish to see horse for the final time A terminally ill woman was granted a special visit when she was allowed to see her horse and two dogs from her hospice bed in Cheshire. Spending four weeks at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Jan Holman desperately missed her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Monty and Rowley, as well as piebald cob, Bob. Staff at the hospice decided to surprise her with the reunion by putting her furry friends on the guest list. Image retrieved from, and…

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RSPCA inspectors found horses standing on muck 4ft high with their heads touching the roof of their stable A couple from Tyne and Wear have been disqualified from keeping all animals after they neglected 40 horses. Following an RSPCA prosecution, Gordon Hamilton Metcalf (DOB 18/07/1962) and Denise Ann Clark (DOB 20/07/1973) both of Rutland Street, Hetton-le-Hole were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court  on Thursday (7 October). The pair were convicted of five animal welfare offences each following a trial on 7 September at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court. The court heard…

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Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 North American League Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance de la Roque establish commanding North American lead Written by Catie Staszak Conor Swail (IRL) and his mount Vital Chance de la Roque are beginning to develop a winning reputation. After opening the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League season with a victory in Vancouver (CAN), the duo recorded a second straight World Cup victory in Sacramento (USA). Swail and the enthusiastic 12-year-old gelding topped a thrilling four-horse jump-off in front of a packed…

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International Showjumper Banned For Using Spiked Boots NOTE: Images used in this article do in no way represent the type of boots used by Andre Schröder – the images are for decorative purposes only. An international showjumper has been banned for using spiked boots, in the first case of it’s kind. Ukrainian showjumper, Andre Schröder has been banned from FEI competition after sharp pressure points were found inside of the boots of his competing horse in May. Riding 13-year-old gelding, Allegro at the CSI* in Samorin, Slovakia, the points inside…

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