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Charlotte Bettendorf Claims Victory in 1m50 Horseware Class at Liverpool CSI4* 1m50 Horseware Luxemburg’s Charlotte Bettendorf claimed victory in the Horseware sponsored CSI4* class after another action packed round of show jumping at the TheraPlate Liverpool International Horse Show. After a tough first round, which saw 31 horses and riders come forward to jump the 1m50 World Ranking class, it was almost half way through before anyone broke the jump-off barrier. It was Ireland’s Billy Twomey riding his new horse, Chat Botte who he co-owns with Sue Davis, that scooped…

France’s Kevin Staut is runner-up in four-way battle of legends By Louise Parkes Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (44) clinched a thrilling last-to-go victory at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup 2018/2019 Western European League at the Nekkerhal Stadium in Mechelen, Belgium today. In a tense competition from which only four of the 39 starters emerged to battle it out against the clock, the crowd were treated to a feast of legendary proportions. Because these were four of the greatest masters of their craft, and they put on…

Mini Major Pairs Relay, sponsored by ARCHCO Developments Riding with what can only be described as ‘nerves of steel’ the younger generation of show jumping talent shone through during this afternoon’s Mini Major Pairs Relay at the Liverpool International Horse Show. In the competition where kids get to team up with international superstars, there was everything to ride for under the spotlights of the Liverpool Echo arena in this fast and furious class. Dressed only in their very best superstar outfits, 14 horse and rider combinations teamed up for a…

Glock’s Dream Boy NOP Lives up to his Name for FEI Dressage World Cup By Louise Parkes Glock’s Dream Boy NOP lived up to his name when carrying 2016 champion Hans Peter Minderhoud (45) from The Netherlands to victory at the seventh leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League in Mechelen, Belgium today. At just 10 years of age this young stallion is demonstrating colossal potential, and his score of 83.665 pinned 2013 series winner Helen Langehanenberg (36) from Germany and Damsey FRH into second, while…

Harriet Nuttall Jumps to a Memorable Win at Liverpool International Horse Show Great Britain’s Harriet Nuttall signed off day two at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show with a memorable victory yesterday evening. Somerset-based Harriet, who features prominently among an exciting group of young British showjumpers, won the CSI4* 1m50 International jump-off class, sponsored by Voltaire Design. And it meant double delight for the Voltaire brand, whose UK and Ireland general manager Matt Tarrant presented the prizes, as Harriet features among their collection of sponsored of riders. Twelve combinations from…

Charlotte Dujardin and Florentina VI Take Liverpool International Honours Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin proved the headline act on the opening day of the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show. Charlotte, who earlier in the evening paraded her multiple major championship medal-winning horse Valegro to gasps of delight at the Echo Arena, returned with Florentina VI to win the Intermediate 1 Freestyle Invitational, sponsored by Equitop Myoplast. It was another fine display by Charlotte and the eight-year-old mare, with the horse among a string of outstanding young equine talent being…

Stylish Performance from Jack Whitaker to Head Equerry Horse Feeds Under 25 Grand Prix Jack Whitaker produced a stylish performance to take centre-stage on the opening night of the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show. Jack, son of British Olympian Michael Whitaker, won the Liverpool International Under-25 Grand Prix, sponsored by Equerry Horse Feeds. And he did it with time to spare at the Echo Arena, winning the jump-off on eight-year-old mare Scenletha by more than two seconds. Oliver Fletcher, the richly promising 15-year-old from Oxfordshire, took second and third spots…

The City of Liverpool; Destination LIHS What a Destination for the Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show! So with just one day to go until the Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show running from December 28 to 31, here we take a look at what makes the city such a destination visit! 1, As we all know Liverpool is so very famous for Aintree and of course the Grand National. Former winner, the multi-garlanded AP McCoy will be at the show supporting his daughter Eve in the Mini Major class…

Gift Ideas for Christmas 2018 Equestrian Edition Here are a few last-minute Christmas gift ideas that equestrians will love. Ideal if you’re still looking for that special item or a simple stocking filler… we’ve even included a gift you may wish to buy yourself. Newmarket fitted skirts The stunning new Newmarket fitted skirts from Leger & Oaks are perfect for every day wear as well as those special occasions. Available in popular tan country check, navy wool and classic houndstooth, these skirts have been designed to deliver a touch of…

Grooms Honoured With Chance to Win a Car at the 2018 Liverpool International Horse Show Top International Horse Show to Honour Grooms Commitment alongside title sponsors, TheraPlate. Two new awards are to be presented during this year’s Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. Taking place between December 28 to 31, one lucky winner will get to drive away in a sporty new car to enjoy for 12 months! Both awards, The Golden Groom Award and the Peak Performance Award, are supported by Theraplate UK, the show’s headline sponsor. The winner of…

Scott Brash Retires Leading Horse Updated Sun 16th December Olympia, The London International Horse Show, have announced that former world number one showjumper Scott Brash MBE will be officially retiring his leading horse during this year’s event. Brash, one of Great Britain’s most successful ever showjumpers will retire Ursula XII, the 17-year-old Scottish Sports Horse during a special ceremony on Monday 23rd December following the Turkish Airlines Olympic Grand Prix. Owned by Lady Harris and Lady Kirkham, Ursula XII became the ride for Brash in 2012. Since then they have enjoyed enormous…

Dressage Anywhere Launch New BD Para-Equestrian Online Competition Dressage Anywhere have announced they will launch new opportunities for para riders to compete in dressage competitions online. The collaboration between Dressage Anywhere and British Dressage Para will help open up competitive opportunities to a wider audience, promoting inclusion for all. British Dressage Para Director Julie Frizzell is thrilled with the opportunity m, seeing it as “an outstanding step forward”. Para-Dressage competitors will be able to enter the competition without even having to leave their own yard have. The online competition website, is excited to…

British Eventing Announce Sponsorship Opportunities British Eventing (BE) currently has a selection of sponsorship opportunities available, offering the chance to become involved with all the aspects of this exciting sport. British Eventing has enjoyed significant sporting success in recent years coupled with extremely loyal and engaged following. Achievements in 2018 included Great Britain becoming both the team and individual World Champions in eventing, along with every one of the British Youth teams taking a medal from their respective European Championships. With competition built across the levels, beginners can regularly compete…

Image above for illustration only – Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund – Fun out hacking   Equestrians to be recognised as vulnerable road users in National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme courses Safety needs of equestrians and their equine when hacking out has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of our minds when taking to the roads. Whether we be riding our own horse, or watching out for others on theirs, there’s more that can be done when it comes to driving awareness to non equestrian road users on…

Nettex Frog Health – Maintain a Healthy Frog this Winter Nettex Frog Health (250ml trigger spray) is ideal for helping maintain a healthy frog over the winter months. Why the winter? As we know, during the winter horses stand in wet fields for longer periods of time which has an impact on the overall condition of the horse’s hoof and frog. An excessively wet frog will become softer than normal resulting in a higher rate of bacterial absorption from soil, at the same time as being prone to damage. Longer…

Powys duo given decade-long ban for ‘shocking’ pony neglect *images in this post may cause upset   Local rescue Totem Horses sounded the alarm after finding the pony collapsed in her own urine in a trailer back in January. Two Powys women have been banned from keeping animals for a decade after a bay mare pony was found lying in her own urine, with broken skin, and bones visible through her skin. Debra Smitherman, 54, and Sarah Rose Morris, 22 – both of Winllan, Llansantffraid ym Mechain – admitted that…

Young British Showjumper Aids Team Europe Victory in Paris British Show-jumper, Harry Charles, has claimed Gold with Team Europe, whilst competing at the Longines Masters of Paris. The competition, which was launched last year, sees Team Europe and Team USA compete head to head. Consisting of five rounds, the Grand Prix course sets up a duel between one rider from each team. The winner takes the majority of the points for their team, which contribute to the final placings. The following rounds consist of not only the need for skill,…

**Promotional Content** Feeding for Condition This Winter Feeding our horses to keep them in the best possible condition can cause a headache for many of us, especially over the colder months if we have a picky horse or one with a poor appetite. Dependant on age, breed and work load, horses will naturally tend to carry different proportions of fat and muscle and it is important we ensure our horse’s diet provides the appropriate calories (or energy) to maintain a healthy weight, whilst, alongside correct work, giving them the building…

Major 2019 Rule Changes For FEI Eventing The FEI have announced their rule changes for the coming year, with Eventing facing the most major alterations. Heavily-debated areas of the sport have come under-fire this year, leading to changes in the flag, blood and whip rules. The altered star-system, which was approved in 2017, is set to come into force with the new-year rule changes. The revised star system will now see 1.05m level as “one-star”, also getting rid of the old CIC definition in favour for “international one-day events”. The…

Simon Middleton Rewarded Ride on Gareth Hughes’ Classic Briolinca WELL-KNOWN equestrian wholesaler and the brains behind Zebra Products, Simon Middleton was recently invited to ride Gareth Hughes’ Grand Prix ride, Classic Briolinca. Simon has been a long-time supporter of Gareth and his wife Rebecca through one of the leading brands he distributes Königs riding boots. Together with Julia Hornig, Gareth and Rebecca run and own the leading retailer Classic Dressage and Simon has been doing business with the company for nearly 20 years. As a thank you for his many…

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Alastair Stewart Returns to BETA International 2019 to ‘Talk Business’ It has been announced that ITV newscaster Alastair Stewart, will for the fourth year return to the BETA International exhibition (2019) to ‘talk business’ to the eager crowds that gather. He will be joined by a selected panel of the most influential industry experts including (TopSpec Executive Chairman) Philip Tyler; Martin Balmer (Managing Director, Trilanco); Doug Walker (Director, Horse Health) and others. Said Alastair: I am delighted to be hosting Talking Business again at BETA International. This is the key…

Equestrian Community Backs Rainbow Laces Campaign Equestrian figures and organisations have announced their support of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces Campaign. Stonewall is the UK’s leading LGBT equality charity, with the Rainbow Lace Campaign being set up to celebrate and support LGBT equality and inclusivity within sports, including equestrian sport. In 2017, the campaign reached its highest level of support, distributing 75,000 pairs of rainbow laces, nationwide. However, this year the charity are challenging even more sporting fans and athletes to become ‘active allies’ and support those in the LGBT community who…