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Horse News From Around the World Today: 1 November 2026

British riders have enjoyed further international success this weekend, with Chloe Winchester winning in Spain and Charlotte Fry producing a promising Grand Prix performance with Nalegro in Belgium. Elsewhere, Martin Fuchs has claimed victory in Lyon, Ireland’s Ciaran Nallon has impressed in Morocco, and the eventing world has paid tribute to the remarkable Neville Bardos. Chloe Winchester wins at Vejer as British riders continue strong form Great Britain’s Chloe Winchester secured victory in Saturday’s CSI2* 1.35m competition at Vejer de la Frontera, partnering ABC Saving Grace to a clear second phase in 31.26 seconds. She also finished second in the

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William Fox-Pitt to Lead Retraining of Racehorses Masterclass at London International Horse Show

Former world No.1 event rider William Fox-Pitt will lead a new Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Masterclass at the London International Horse Show this December, showcasing the versatility and potential of Thoroughbreds after racing. Taking place on Sunday 20 December in the Thomas Family London Arena, the session will bring together riders and former racehorses from different backgrounds to demonstrate the opportunities available to horses transitioning from the racecourse to new equestrian careers. Fox-Pitt, who has enjoyed an illustrious career at the highest level of eventing, will share his training knowledge and experience, offering practical advice and insight into developing former

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 30 October 2026

British showjumpers have made an impressive start to the Nations Cup meeting in Spain, with Matt Sampson claiming victory and several riders collecting podium finishes ahead of today’s team competition. Meanwhile, Lewis Carrier has completed his opening Dressage World Cup test in Lyon, where Belgium’s Justin Verboomen continues his remarkable partnership with Zonik Plus. Elsewhere, the Global Champions Tour reaches its final regular-season stage in Morocco, Germany’s Richard Vogel has shared a health update on United Touch S, and a new British veterinary initiative aims to support the next generation of equine specialists. British showjumpers impress at Vejer ahead of

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Simon Grieve and Meg Elphick to share eventing training tips at London International Horse Show

Event rider and coach Simon Grieve will join grassroots competitor and content creator Meg Elphick for a new ridden masterclass at London International Horse Show this December. The session, titled Perfecting Lines, will explore how riders can develop accuracy and confidence when introducing horses to the technical questions they might encounter on a cross-country course. It is due to take place on Saturday 19 December in the Thomas Family London Arena at ExCeL London. From young horse to experienced eventer Simon, who coaches Meg, will ride one of his established competition horses, while Meg will be aboard one of her

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Scottish SPCA calls for UK-wide fireworks ban to protect animals

The charity is urging an end to the private sale and use of fireworks, warning of the risks to horses, livestock, pets and wildlife ahead of Bonfire Night. The Scottish SPCA is calling for a UK-wide ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, warning that unpredictable displays can cause animals significant distress and put them at risk of injury. The charity is urging the public to support professionally organised displays in controlled environments, arguing that advance notice would give farmers, horse owners and animal carers more time to prepare. A recent survey of 1,625 Scottish SPCA members found

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Animal welfare costs approach £1bn as RSPCA calls for government support

New research estimates that tackling animal abuse and neglect costs Great Britain up to £991 million annually, prompting calls for greater support for pet owners and animal welfare charities. The UK Government must do more to support pet owners and animal welfare charities, the RSPCA has urged, following research estimating that responding to illegal animal abuse and neglect costs society almost £1 billion each year. The report, The Cost of Reported Illegal Animal Abuse and Neglect in Great Britain, was prepared by WPI Economics for the independent Animal Welfare Evidence Centre. It estimates annual costs of between £830 million and

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 27 October 2026

An independent review of horse and rider safety in British eventing leads today’s international equestrian news, while British showjumping and dressage riders prepare for World Cup competition in Lyon. Elsewhere, a five-year welfare programme has been announced for working horses in Egypt, and Ireland’s Conor Swail has celebrated another five-star Grand Prix victory with a promising Irish Sport Horse. British Eventing launches independent review of horse and rider safety British Eventing has announced an independent review of safety across the sport, bringing together specialists in eventing, veterinary care, welfare, research and risk management to examine how risks to horses and

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 26 October 2026

British event riders have concluded the European five-star season with an impressive collection of results at Pau, including a career-best runner-up finish for Bubby Upton and three British combinations among the leading seven. Meanwhile, British-born event rider James Alliston has enjoyed double championship success in California, winning both the four- and five-year-old divisions at the US Eventing Young Event Horse West Coast Championships. Elsewhere, Spain’s Pilar Lucrecia Cordon has secured a home victory in a closely fought four-star Grand Prix, while attention turns to France, where the next FEI World Cup competitions begin later this week. Here are the international

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Tim Price Makes Pau History as Britain’s Bubby Upton Takes Second

New Zealand’s Tim Price has become the first rider to win the Pau CCI5-L in consecutive years, completing a historic double aboard Jarillo, while Britain’s Bubby Upton secured an impressive runner-up finish with Its Cooley Time. The final day of the 2026 Pau Horse Trials delivered a memorable conclusion to the international eventing season, with the leading combinations producing exceptional performances in Sunday’s show jumping. Price entered the arena under considerable pressure after clear rounds from his closest challengers, Bubby Upton and Jonelle Price. However, the world number one held his nerve to secure victory and become the first rider

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Tim Price Leads Pau Five-Star After Cross-Country as Bubby Upton Moves into Second

Britain’s Bubby Upton, Tom McEwen and Izzy Taylor are among the leading contenders heading into Sunday’s showjumping finale, following an influential day of cross-country at Pau Horse Trials 2026. Defending champion Tim Price (NZL) holds the overnight lead at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau after producing a clear jumping round aboard Jarillo on Saturday, 24 October. The New Zealand rider added 5.2 time penalties to his dressage score, finishing on 30.9. However, the competition remains wide open. Britain’s Bubby Upton and Its Cooley Time sit just two penalties behind on 32.9, while Jonelle Price occupies third with Senor Crocodillo on

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Ego des Cabanes Fatally Injured at Pau Horse Trials 2026

Our thoughts are with French rider Luc Château, owner Laure Sudreau and everyone connected with Ego des Cabanes following the tragic loss of the 12-year-old gelding during Saturday’s cross-country competition at Pau. The 2014 gelding sustained a serious injury after striking obstacle 9B on the cross-country course at approximately 5pm local time on Saturday, 24 October. The incident prompted Château to dismount immediately. Sadly, the nature of the injury meant that Ego des Cabanes had to be humanely put down. The loss brings a sombre note to the day’s competition at the five-star event in France. Everyone at Everything Horse

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Emily King Leads Pau Five-Star After Dressage as British Riders Dominate Top 20

Eleven British combinations finish inside the top 20 at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau, setting up a closely contested cross-country phase on Saturday. Friday’s dressage competition at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau CCI5*-L brought significant changes to the leaderboard, with Emily King and Valmy Biats producing the standout performance of the day to move ahead of overnight leader Yasmin Ingham. King and the 17-year-old French-bred gelding earned 75.48% from the judges, finishing on 24.5 penalties. Defending champions Tim Price (NZL) and Jarillo sit just 1.2 penalties behind in second place on 25.7, while France’s Sébastien Cavaillon occupies third with Elipso

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Everything Horse Magazine Moves to Monthly Publication from January 2027

More stories, more insight, every month: Everything Horse moves to monthly print for 2027 Everything Horse magazine is moving to monthly publication from January 2027, following fantastic growth throughout 2025 and 2026 and an expanding programme of equestrian features, interviews and expert advice. It’s an exciting next step for the magazine, made possible by the support of our readers, contributors and advertisers. With so much quality content to share, publishing every month will give us the space to explore subjects more closely and bring you more of the people, horses and stories at the heart of our industry. More of

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 23 October 2026

British event riders have made an impressive start to the final five-star competition of the season, with Yasmin Ingham leading the opening dressage standings at Pau and six British combinations occupying places inside the provisional top ten. Meanwhile, Germany’s Riesenbeck International have secured the 2026 Global Champions League team championship following a decisive victory beneath Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza. British showjumper Jack Whitaker also contributed to a top-five team finish. Elsewhere, Jessica Mendoza is preparing for World Cup competition in Washington, while research involving three British institutions has raised interesting questions about how breast support affects rider comfort and position.

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Yasmin Ingham Leads Pau Five-Star Dressage as Six British Riders Make Top Ten

Yasmin Ingham and Gypsie du Loir lead the opening day of dressage at the 2026 5 Étoiles de Pau, with four British combinations in the top five and six inside the provisional top ten. British eventing star Yasmin Ingham has taken the provisional lead at the 2026 5 Étoiles de Pau in France, producing an impressive dressage test aboard Gypsie du Loir on Thursday, 22 October. The 2022 Individual World Champion scored 28.9 penalties with the ten-year-old French-bred mare, who is making her five-star debut. Their performance was the only one to break the 30-penalty barrier during the opening session,

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 22 October 2026

British riders are firmly in the spotlight in today’s international horse news, with a strong contingent preparing to contest the final five-star eventing competition of the season in France. Meanwhile, Ben Maher and Jack Whitaker are among the leading showjumpers competing for major prize money beneath Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza. Elsewhere, American dressage rider Devon Kane has celebrated a personal-best World Cup performance, while a new season of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing gets underway this weekend. Here are the equestrian stories making headlines on Thursday 22 October 2026. British riders target Pau five-star glory as Izzy Taylor makes

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 21 October 2026

The latest horse news from around the world today includes the opening of public voting for the 2026 FEI Awards, the retirement of a five-star Grand Prix-winning showjumper and new welfare measures for working horses near Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza. Elsewhere, leading international riders are preparing for World Cup competition in Washington, while organisers of the London International Horse Show have announced changes to this year’s timetable. Here are the equestrian stories making headlines on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Public voting opens for the 2026 FEI Awards Equestrian fans around the world can now have their say in the 2026

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Horse News From Around the World Today: 20 October 2026

The latest horse news from around the world today includes preparations for the Longines Global Champions Tour’s debut in front of Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza, a landmark showjumping victory in Morocco and a record-breaking season for British event rider Tom McEwen. Elsewhere, Australian showjumper Edwina Tops-Alexander has confirmed an early end to her season following an injury, while equine biosecurity is back in focus as international competition continues across Europe and beyond. Here are the international equestrian stories making headlines on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Ben Maher and Jack Whitaker among stars heading to Global Champions Tour in Cairo Two-time

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World Horse Welfare launches new series of free horse care webinars

World Horse Welfare’s free Welfare Wednesday webinars return on 28 October, offering horse owners and equestrian professionals expert advice on training, behaviour, health and equine welfare. The seventh World Horse Welfare series will cover a range of topics affecting horses and their carers, from separation anxiety and itchy skin to hoof care, climate change and responsible breeding decisions. The sessions aim to give viewers practical, evidence-based guidance to help them better understand their horses’ needs and make informed decisions about their care. Liberty training to launch new series The first webinar, How to Train Your Horse at Liberty, takes place

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Mare and Foal Sanctuary wins national equine welfare award

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has received four accolades at the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026, recognising its work to improve equine welfare, support carers and strengthen collaboration across the sector. The South West-based charity won the Advocacy and Policy Influence award for its External Veterinary Project, with three further areas of its work Highly Commended at the national awards. Sanctuary team members Jenna Goldby and Rachael Blackler received the award for the project, which has improved care for 434 equines supported through the charity’s Sanctuary at Home scheme. The initiative has focused on building

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Pau Horse Trials 2026: British riders target success at France’s five-star finale

A strong British contingent heads to Pau Horse Trials this week, where established five-star partnerships and emerging horses will contest the final major prize of the international eventing season. Taking place at the Domaine de Sers from 22–25 October, the French fixture has attracted an expected 53 horses and 44 riders from 10 countries, according to the organiser’s latest update. Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Yasmin Ingham are among the British names entered for four days of competition culminating in Sunday’s showjumping finale. More than three decades of eventing at Pau Now in its 36th edition, Pau’s Horse Trials international

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Hector Payne and Bueno Claim World Championship Silver at Le Lion d’Angers

EVENTING NEWS | 18 October 2026 British event rider Hector Payne secured an impressive second-place finish with seven-year-old Bueno at the FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Le Lion d’Angers, France, on Sunday (18 October). The British combination completed the CCI3*-L competition on their dressage score of 29.0 penalties, producing clear rounds across both the cross-country and showjumping phases to claim the silver medal. Payne and Bueno, an AES gelding by Dante’s Junior out of Florina (by Alicante), owned by Caroline Primrose, moved up from third place following a fault-free cross-country performance. A further clear round

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Rescue Pony and Young Rider Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

Teenager Theo Charnley and his beloved rescue pony, RSPCA George, are celebrating another milestone after being shortlisted for the Horse & Hound Awards 2026 Unsung Partnership of the Year. The remarkable pair have come a long way since first meeting six years ago, building a special bond that has taken them from dressage championships to international success in carriage driving. Theo, 14, from Shropshire, was just eight when his family adopted George from the RSPCA’s Gonsal Farm Equine Centre in Dorrington, near Shrewsbury. Born in RSPCA care, George was only three years old when the pair first met. At the

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Mare and Foal Sanctuary opens new Devon barn in tribute to founder

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has officially opened a new welfare and education centre at its Coombe Park site near Totnes, Devon, providing 13 stables for rescued horses and ponies with complex needs. Around 100 guests attended the opening of the Rosemary Kind Barn, named after the charity’s founder, who died in 2022. Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon Grania Phillips cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. The opening follows five years of planning and construction and marks a significant development for the equine welfare charity, which cares for around 550 horses, ponies and foals across four sites in Devon.

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