Category: horse News

Francisco José Mesquita Musa wins Big Tour D Class at the Sunshine Tour Show Jumping News :: Everything Horse The Big Tour D at this year’s Sunshine Tour was kicked off with a smashing win from Francisco José Mesquita Musa, following a week of classy jumping from the Young Horse Class at this year’s event. With the youngsters now enjoying a well-deserved rest, the more experienced horses started off the Big Tour with three classes, thus opening the week’s CSI3* action at Montenmedio. The Brazilian rider Francisco José Mesquita Musa,…

British Eventing Team Challenge for Adult Riders, NEW for the 2020 Season following Successful Pilot Season Eventing News :: Everything Horse British Eventing Team Challenge launches following successful pilot season Riders now able to choose own groups following feedback Day passes available for qualifiers British Eventing has announced the full details of a new team competition, British Eventing Team Challenge, for adult riders at BE80(T) and BE90 Open level for the 2020 season. Teams that will take part will have the opportunity to compete in any of the ten Team…

Nicholls happy out of spotlight for Cheltenham Festival The final preparations are in full swing for the Cheltenham Festival 2020 which runs from March 10th to 13th. Hopes are rising that the coronavirus outbreak will not force a late postponement for the best four days of National Hunt racing anywhere in the world. Trainer Paul Nicholls has not been the leading trainer at the meeting since 2009 and is adopting a low key approach to this year’s festival. He believes that his best chances are on the closing day so…

Grand National, Jockey Club, The Most Interesting Races to Bet on in Europe The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race which is famous for its thrilling horse race in the world. It is held every year at Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool, England. This year it’s going to start from Saturday, April 4th, 2020. It is the most exciting race where you will love to bet. The track where It is going to happen is the longest of any National Hunt race in Britain ever; this is what so…

NAF Boosts Hartpury Title Sponsorship Ahead of 2020 Equestrian Events NAF has renewed and expanded its sponsorship deal with Hartpury, taking up the title sponsorship role at the Hartpury Festival of Dressage (1-5 July), Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular (14-16 July) and International Hartpury Horse Trials (12-16 August). The supplement company has sponsored the annual International Horse Trials since 2011 but will add the NAF Five Star name to the titles of all three major equestrian events for the first time this summer. Taking place just weeks before the Tokyo Olympic &…

BHS Launch Video Promoting Respectful use of Multi-User Rights of Way Equestrian News :: Everything Horse The British Horse Society (BHS) and Experience Community CIC have joined forces to launch an educational video highlighting and promoting the respectful use of multi-user rights of way. Video: ‘Sound On’ needed The video, aimed at those accessing countryside routes by foot, wheelchair, mobility aids, bicycle or horseback, features a wheelchair user and horse rider and details the safe and appropriate ways for the two user groups to pass one another on a multi-user…

The entries are in, and top riders and drivers are set to compete at Live Oak International (LOI) this week. Notable competitors include Ireland’s world-ranked Bertram Allen, USA rider Jennifer Gates, USA driver Mary Phelps and Ocala’s own 16-time USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Champion, Chester Weber. The only international combined driving and show jumping tournament in the U.S. returns to Live Oak Stud, March 5-8, 2020. Live Oak International, now in its 30th year, attracts equestrian athletes and horses from more than 20 countries to Ocala to compete at this…

In this guide to Royal Ascot, you will learn what days are best to visit and what enclosures are the ones to You’d be hard-pressed to find an event more prestigious than the Royal Ascot. It is an amalgamation of history, culture, and tradition that gathers people from all over the world for a five-day celebration that consists of delicious food and wine, riveting races, and the chance to be a part of a century-old tradition. Considering this celebration is all about grandeur and prestige, some may find it rather…

Tabitha Kyle Joins the Zebra Products Herd Tabitha Kyle has secured a new sponsorship with well-known equestrian distributors, Zebra Products and the popular brand Bucas. At just 12-years-old, Tabitha competes both nationally and internationally and 2019 proved extremely successful for the young International showjumper. Her highlights include being selected for the Children on Horses European Championships on her 17.1hh horse, Bart. The duo finished in an individual place of fifth and brought home GBR Team European bronze medal, along with creating history by winning both the 128cm and 138cm Championships…

The 2020 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL were officially declared open today (03/03/2020) in Doha as top rider Nicola Philippaerts and local organisers hailed the ‘amazing, prestigious’ circuit and predicted an epic battle for the individual and team titles. Al Shaqab is the launchpad for the new season with 50 riders from 15 different countries heading to Qatar’s capital city from 5-7 March. Horse and rider combinations will take part in high-stakes competitions under the stunning soaring architecture of the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The best riders in…

Dubai International Arabian Races Announce Prize Fund Increase Horse Racing News :: Everything Horse The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) warmly welcomed the announcement from the Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) Committee the news of increasing investment in the DIAR programme for 2020. Five of the eight races at DIAR on July 26, at Newbury racecourse, will receive an increase in prize money, which brings the total value of the card to £212,500. The most significant increase of £10,000 is to the feature race, the Shadwell Dubai International Stakes (Gr1PA), which…

Top 8 U.K. Racecourses And What Makes Them Special Horse Racing :: Everything Horse :: Top U.K. Racecourses Revealed The horse racing events in the U.K. are celebrated all-year-round, and most of them are huge and grand. Some areas in the U.K. that commemorate horse racing shows include England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. These places have the most number of horse racing events that you can witness. In line with that, there are around 60 National and racecourses found in Great Britain. All of them…

‘80% chance’ Cheltenham Festival now goes AHEAD amid Coronavirus concerns    Racing News :: Everything Horse :: Cheltenham Festival, 2020 It’s now 1/4 racing goes ahead on March 10th at Cheltenham Festival, Oddschecker reports With just a week until the Cheltenham Festival gets underway, odds on the four-day event going ahead have shortened dramatically over the last 24 hours. Odds have shortened from 4/6 into 1/4 that racing goes ahead on March 10th, which in percentages, is a jump from 60% to 80%. On the other side, odds on the Festival…

Canadian Rider and Horse Die in Rotational Fall Canadian event rider, Katharine Morel and her horse, Kerry On, endured a rotational fall during the cross country phase of the Rocking Horse Stables Winter III Horse Trials, which proved fatal to both on Saturday, February 29th. The 8-year-old thoroughbred mare died shortly after the incident while Katharine, 33, was transported to Waterman Hospital in Tavares where she received treatment but was unfortunately unable to be saved. The pair were taking part in the Florida based Open Intermediate B division of the…

New Luxury Upgrades and VIP Hospitality at Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show 2020 VISITING this year’s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show and want to enjoy the very best experience throughout the day? This year for the first time, spectators can start the day in style with a mouth-watering champagne breakfast at Bolesworth Castle. With private access to the estate and valet parking, once you are fully satisfied after breakfast, and ready to watch some of the world’s leading riders in action you will enjoy a luxury transfer service to the showground to…

2020 Says Farewell to International Eventing Forum The 2020 International Eventing Forum has been the last, bringing to an end nearly two decades of world-class education. Since the inaugural date in 2004, the International Eventing Forum has grown into a ‘must attend’ pre-season fixture for both Eventing coaches and riders. However, they say that all good things must come to an end, and after 17 years of world class education, and one of the most successful IEF’s yet – the organising committee has decided to call it a day, with…

SEIB Redwings Show Comes to Trinity Park The SEIB Redwings Show is returning in 2020 with a new date, venue and even more classes. The popular event, organised by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and kindly sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers, will be held on Sunday 12th July (a move from its usual May date) and at the new location of Trinity Park, outside Ipswich – and with the addition of a new Fun Dog Show! All proceeds from the day will be donated to Redwings to support the 1,500 rescued horses,…

Daniel Deusser clinches 2020 Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines Grand Prix in thrilling Doha finale   Daniel Deusser rode to victory in a gripping Grand Prix finale at the 2020 Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, at Al Shaqab, in Doha, Qatar. Riding Killer Queen Vdm, the German reigned supreme in the CSI5*1.6m Two rounds + Jump off Grand Prix in a time of 38.90 secs, winning €135.300 in prize money. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Al-Thani, Chairman, Supreme Organizing Committee, Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB…

Epaillard wins again on Day 2 of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines Excitement and action combined to keep fans on the edge of their seats on the second day of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, at Al Shaqab. Showjumping France’s Julian Epaillard, astride Virtuose Champeix, put in a masterful round to finish first in the CSI 5* 1.55m/1.60m event with Jump-off. The successful pair cleared their obstacles in 33.41 secs. Austrian Max Kuhner, on Elektric Blue P, placed second with a time of 33.81…

Scott Brash takes Second in the CSI5* Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Class while there’s a Double Delight for France’s Epaillard The seventh edition of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB, Presented by Longines, got off to an exciting start at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab for Day 1 of competition. With 88 riders from 23 countries competing in the Olympic disciplines of showjumping, dressage, and para-dressage, fans can expect to enjoy a mixed array of equestrian action and family entertainment during the three-day event. Showjumping Julian Epaillard, of France,…

Odds shorten further on Cheltenham Festival being CANCELLED due to Coronavirus The chances of it being the Cheltenham Festival being cancelled have risen from 28% to 42% Odds have been further shortened on Cheltenham Festival not going ahead on March 10th, following severe concerns over Coronavirus, Oddschecker have reported. The market ‘Will racing go ahead?’ has seen a hive of activity since it went live, with over £283,000 already matched on the Betfair Exchange. ‘No’ is now 11/8, which is an implied probability of 41.7%. This is a 14% rise…