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Sergio Alvarez Moya and Quadrado claimed their first CSI4* Grand Prix victory together as the Longines Global Future Champions concluded at Valkenswaard.
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Monty Roberts, the pioneering horseman whose compassionate Join-Up® method transformed modern horsemanship and inspired millions around the world, has died aged 91, leaving behind a legacy built on trust, understanding and an unwavering belief in the horse.
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Former racehorses are set to gain an even stronger voice within the wider equestrian community after Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) became an associate member of British Equestrian, strengthening collaboration on welfare, education and opportunities for Thoroughbreds after racing. For thousands of Thoroughbreds, retirement from racing is not the end of their story. Many go on to excel in dressage, eventing, showjumping, showing and a host of other equestrian pursuits, proving time and again just how versatile the breed can be. From 1 August 2026, those horses will have an even stronger voice as Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) officially joins British
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A dramatic late call-up, an impressive podium finish for American debutant Zoey Schorsch and a strong performance from Gemma Owen made the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup one of the most memorable editions yet, as the annual charity race once again showcased the courage, commitment and camaraderie behind one of Goodwood’s most inspiring events. Just a week after learning she would take her place in the line-up, racing industry employee Imaan Rasul-Healer produced the ride of her life to win the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup aboard Khor Al Adaid. Initially named as first reserve, Rasul-Healer only secured her place in the
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The world’s best horses and riders are heading to Aachen, Germany, for the FEI World Championships. Here’s everything you need to know, including dates, disciplines, British medal hopes and how to watch the action live. The FEI World Championships return The FEI World Championships represent the pinnacle of international equestrian sport, bringing together the world’s leading horse-and-rider combinations to compete for individual and team titles. Held every four years, the championships return to Aachen, Germany, from 11 to 23 August 2026, with six FEI disciplines competing across one of the sport’s most iconic venues. Alongside world championship honours, the event
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A heartwarming bond between a donkey and horse in Ethiopia is being celebrated this International Day of Friendship, showing that companionship can sometimes transcend species. Marked annually on 30 July, International Day of Friendship celebrates the connections that bring individuals and communities together. This year, Working Animals International is sharing the story of Beletu and Donsa, two four-year-old animals who have formed an unexpected friendship. While donkeys are highly social animals, they typically form their closest bonds with other donkeys. Beletu, however, found companionship in Donsa, a male horse, after arriving at an animal health and welfare centre in Bishoftu,
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The next generation of British event horses took centre stage at Aston-le-Walls as The Howden Way Young Horse Series continued, with Will Rawlin, Jack Pinkney and Max Warburton securing impressive victories in the six and seven-year-old classes.
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International dressage rider Gemma Owen and equestrian Nermina Pieters-Mekic are among 12 amateur jockeys preparing to race in the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood.
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Holly Smith and Fruselli secured an emotional Queen Elizabeth II Cup victory at Hickstead as the 16-year-old stallion continued his remarkable comeback with a fourth consecutive win.
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Robert Whitaker and Vermento wrote their names into the Hickstead history books with a record-equalling third victory in the Al Shira’aa King George V Gold Cup.
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Great Britain’s rising eventing stars secured team gold at the inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships in Millstreet, Ireland, with Cerys Macaulay and Kananaskis also claiming individual silver. The British squad produced an impressive week of performances across the three phases of competition, finishing on a team total of 149.7 penalties. Germany took team silver on 168.6, while host nation Ireland secured bronze with 180.0. Macaulay completed the championships on 45.3 penalties to finish behind Germany’s individual gold medallist Calvin Böckmann. Olivia Dutton of the USA took bronze. Britain moves into gold-medal position Great Britain sat third following the opening
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Great Britain returned to the top of the podium at Hickstead after winning the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain for the third time in four years. The host nation led from the Hickstead opening round before holding off a determined Irish team to lift the Edward, Prince of Wales Trophy at the Agria Royal International Horse Show on Twelve months after finishing runners-up to Germany, Great Britain reclaimed the title with a team comprising Jessica Mendoza, Tim Gredley, Adrian Whiteway and Ben Maher, under chef d’équipe Di Lampard. “Congratulations to Di and her team,” said Hickstead Director Edward Bunn.
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A tiny foal who arrived at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in need of urgent care is now thriving after being given a second chance at life. Filly foal Mika arrived at the The Mare and Foal Sanctuary just a few weeks old after concerns were raised about her welfare. She was not receiving the essential nutrition she needed to grow and was living in an unsafe environment. Now settled at Beech Trees, one of the Sanctuary’s specialist care sites near Newton Abbot, Mika is growing stronger every day and has already captured the hearts of the team caring for
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Eleven-year-old Anya Dewey Clarke created a piece of history at the Agria Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, becoming the first rider to win both the Pro Ponies UK Winter 128cm Championship and the Pony of the Year BS Winter 138cm Championship in the same year. The talented young rider also became the first competitor to claim the 128cm title three times, completing a remarkable achievement during her final year eligible for the class. Anya produced a brilliant one-two finish in the 128cm championship, with stablemates Kilcreene Snapdragon and Jim filling the top two places. While Jim had won the
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Visitors will have the chance to ride a mechanical horse capable of simulating jumps, meet recently rescued ponies and watch live horse rescue demonstrations when HorseWorld throws open its gates later this month. HorseWorld’s annual Horse Fest returns to the Bristol charity’s 180-acre site in Whitchurch on Saturday 25 July, marking the welcome return of its biggest fundraising event after last year’s cancellation due to a disease outbreak. The family-friendly event promises a packed programme of equestrian activities, behind-the-scenes experiences and opportunities to meet some of the rescue centre’s best-known residents. Ride RoboCob – the Mechanical Horse One of this
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Cornbury House Horse Trials has strengthened its commercial partnerships ahead of this year’s event with Premier Equine as its Official Apparel Partner for 2026. The British equestrian clothing and horsewear brand will provide premium apparel for the event team when Cornbury House Horse Trials returns to the Cornbury Park estate near Charlbury, Oxfordshire, from 9–13 September 2026. The partnership comes as the event continues to cement its reputation as one of Britain’s standout fixtures on the eventing calendar, combining international competition with hospitality, shopping and countryside entertainment, while also building towards hosting the U25 FEI Eventing World Championships in 2027.
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British Equestrian has confirmed the 23 athlete and horse combinations selected as definite entries for the FEI World Championships 2026, which will take place in Aachen, Germany, from 11–23 August. The British squad will compete across six disciplines; The championships will be a major target for British Equestrian, with the event providing the first opportunity for nations to secure qualification for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. British Eventing Squad The British Eventing team features five combinations heading to Aachen: Rosalind Canter & Lordships Graffalo – Based in Hallington, Lincolnshire, Ros Canter will compete with Lordships Graffalo, the 14-year-old gelding
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Families, horse lovers and animal welfare supporters are being invited to spend an afternoon meeting some of Essex’s most inspiring rescue animals when Remus Horse Sanctuary opens its gates for its Summer Open Day on Sunday 2 August. The event offers visitors far more than simply a chance to see horses. Guests will be able to meet rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and a variety of other animals while learning about the daily work involved in caring for more than 100 residents, many of whom have been rescued from neglect, abuse or abandonment. Why events like this matter Running an equine
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The FEI Youth Rankings are the official world rankings for young equestrian athletes competing across international sport. Published monthly by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), they recognise the leading riders, horses and combinations across youth categories including Under 25, Young Riders, Juniors, Ponies, Children, Para Dressage and Endurance. The rankings provide an insight into the future stars of equestrian sport, highlighting riders who are achieving consistent international results and progressing towards senior championship competition. In the July 2026 update, British riders continue to feature prominently across several disciplines, with leading names maintaining world-class positions in Eventing, Dressage, Jumping and Para
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Horse owners may need to prepare for another challenging year as experts warn that rising forage costs, supply uncertainty and the effects of climate change are becoming long-term issues for the equestrian industry. Those were among the key messages from the British Equestrian Trade Association’s (BETA) annual Feed and NOPS Conference, where veterinary specialists, nutritionists, feed manufacturers and sustainability experts came together to discuss the future of feeding horses in an increasingly unpredictable climate. The conference follows a difficult period for many horse owners. Extreme weather conditions throughout 2025 affected forage production across parts of the UK, leaving some owners
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British Eventing has expressed its deepest condolences following the deaths of two riders in separate cross-country accidents at affiliated events on Saturday 18 July 2026. The governing body confirmed that Sophie Fouracre, 34, died after sustaining fatal injuries while riding Rhubarbsfox Brittania during the cross-country phase at Swalcliffe Park Horse Trials in Oxfordshire. Hours later, Kerry Donoghue, 42, died following a separate cross-country accident while riding Carneyhaugh Rua at Penrith Horse Trials in Cumbria. Swalcliffe Park Horse Trials, held near Banbury in Oxfordshire, is a long-established fixture on the British Eventing calendar, attracting competitors across a range of national classes.
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The future of Dartmoor’s iconic semi-wild hill ponies has been given a significant boost after the UK Government confirmed changes to its farming schemes that campaigners say will help protect one of Britain’s most recognisable native pony populations. The announcement follows weeks of campaigning by the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association, the Countryside Alliance, local graziers and rural organisations, who warned that proposed Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) rules could have led to a sharp decline in pony numbers across the moor. Why Were Dartmoor Ponies At Risk? Campaigners argued that the previous approach to Environmental Land Management (ELMS) agreements risked
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Defending champion Gemma Stevens will return to the Ashby Underwriting Eventers’ Challenge at the Agria Royal International Horse Show, where she will bid to retain one of Hickstead’s most popular titles against a field packed with Olympic medallists, former winners and international challengers. Stevens claimed victory in 2025 aboard Cooley Park Muze, delivering a polished performance in the International Arena. The pair return this year in excellent form after winning at Thoresby International at four-star level and finishing inside the top six in every international outing this season. One of the biggest talking points ahead of this year’s class is
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Great Britain has the highest number of FEI-registered Eventing athletes and horses of any National Federation, according to newly published figures in the FEI Annual Report 2025. The latest data also highlights the continued global growth of the discipline, with the number of international FEI Eventing competitions increasing significantly over the past 16 years. Great Britain leads FEI Eventing participation The FEI’s latest statistics show Great Britain recorded the largest number of registered Eventing athletes and horses competing in FEI international competition during 2025. Top nations by registered FEI Eventing athletes Top nations by registered FEI Eventing horses Meanwhile, the
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Nearly 100 people from across the British racing industry came together in South Wales to complete Racing Welfare’s annual Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge, raising more than £42,000 to support the charity’s work with racing’s workforce and retirees. The fundraising event, held on 5 July, saw participants tackle a demanding 22-mile route across the Brecon Beacons National Park, climbing 10 peaks including Pen y Fan and Corn Du. Racing industry unites for annual charity challenge Teams representing training yards, racecourses, studs, media organisations and racing businesses took part in the annual challenge, demonstrating widespread support for Racing Welfare, the industry’s
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