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FEI agree multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery

Suzanne Ashton
FEI agree multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. image of Martin Fuchs from Switzerland jumping Leone Jei during Longines League of Nations™ in Ocala USA on 23 March 2024. ©FEI/Richard Juilliart

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) that will see major events on the international equestrian circuit screened in 75 markets across Europe and Asia. These include the entire Longines FEI League of Nations season until at least 2027; the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League until at least the 2027/2028 season; the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League (NAL) until at least 2027/2028; and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals until at least 2028. Live and…

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‘Milestone’ win for Denmark in CDIO5* Nations Cup, Compiegne

Suzanne Ashton
Carina Cassoe Krüth riding Heiline's Dancierab waving at the crods

Denmark captured an impressive win Saturday in the CDIO5* Nations Cup event, a key component in Danish chef d’equipe Anne-Mette Binder “milestone plan” ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (FRA). Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Vayron), Nanna Skodborg Merrald (Blue Hors St. Schufro), and Carina Cassoe Krüth (Heiline’s Danciera) bested a competitive field of nine teams with a winning point total of 225.500. Sweden finished second (218.239), with the home nation third (215.261). “It’s a very important competition here for us. This is in our ‘milestone plan’—so we call it—where we…

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Showing classes shine at a sunny RWHS

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Justine Armstrong riding Rosemore Midnight Rendezvous at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Essex-based producer Justine Armstrong celebrated after Jane O’Keeffe’s mannerly gelding, Rosemore Midnight Rendezvous, gave her a Championship win at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday, 4th May 2024. Winning the Small Riding Horse sponsored by Mr and Mrs Phil Swallow in the morning, the combination later went on to stand as Champion. “Apart from on Working Hunters, the last time I had a championship here was in 2002 on a Haflinger pony,” Armstrong-Small recalled, laughing. “But Rendezvous has been Champion on each of his three previous outings this season so we…

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“You can only dream of this!” Gilles Thomas Wins LGCT GP of Shanghai 

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Gilles Thomas riding a victory lap on Luna van het Dennehof in Shanghai

Gilles Thomas and Luna van het Dennehof raised the roof in the sold-out Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre when taking victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Shanghai on Sunday, 6th May 2024. For the third time this season, the Belgium National anthem rang out in the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT). Gilles stated he could only dream of winning an LGCT Grand Prix, and now he has written his name in history books.  An emotional Gilles Thomas, who won the lion’s share of €600,000, said: “The Longines…

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Oliver Townend as he rides to Badminton as Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Contender

Suzanne Ashton
Oliver Townend riding Swallow Springs for GREAT BRITAIN at the RDA Fund Raiser,

Fresh from success at Kentucky, World no.1 event rider Oliver Townend will arrive at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by MARS, next week (May 9-12th) as a live contender for the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing title. Shropshire-based Townend, 41, won Defender Burghley last autumn on Karyn Shuter, Val Ryan, and Angela Hislop’s Ballaghmor Class. Last weekend, he took Defender Kentucky on Paul and Diana Ridgeon’s Cooley Rosalent. Ballaghmor Class is Townend’s ride at MARS Badminton, and the 17-year-old grey, who was part of Britain’s gold medal-winning team at the…

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Dynamic duo head to Hickstead ahead of British team selections

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Carl Hester riding a horse at Hickstead

Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin will both ride in the upcoming I.C.E Horseboxes All England Dressage Festival which take place at Hickstead from the 7th – 12th May, 2024. Both riders are hopeful for selection onto the British teams for the Paris Games which is fast approaching, so Hickstead will no doubt prove to be a very important outing for the Gloucestershire-based pair. Carl made his Olympic debut in 1992 and has competed at six Games in total, winning team gold at London 2012, team silver in Rio 2016, and…

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Pony Club announce LeMieux as title sponsor of 2024 HOYS Mounted Games

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A HOYS Pony Club Mountain Games rider and her horse dropping a ball intoa bucket

As the countdown continues to the 75th Anniversary of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) the Pony Club Mounted Games has announced LeMieux as a new title sponsor for 2024. Globally recognised for its stunning seasonal collections of unique, compelling colour-match stories, LeMieux extended their sponsorship to include the Pony Club Mounted Games as well as continuing being the Official Champion Rug Supplier for a second year. “We support equestrian sport at every level and for every age, so we’re delighted to partner with HOYS on the Pony Club mounted games…

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“He just steps up and delivers”, Gareth Hughes and Classic Goldstrike dance to victory at Royal Windsor Horse Show

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Gareth Hughes riding Classic Goldstrike at Windsor Horse Show in the Dressage arena

Gareth Hughes and Classic Goldstrike danced to victory today in The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Grand Prix at the Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS), helping open the show in style. Four-time Olympian Richard Davison was on hand to assist with the proceedings. Wearing a headset, he gave spectators a full running commentary throughout his stunning ride, showcasing invaluable insight and knowledge to dressage fans.  A total of twelve combinations from seven different nations came forward for the class. With a strong British contingent, it was perhaps to no one’s surprise…

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Quaker, one of the horses injured in London, is not doing well

Jan Hughes

The Army has released a statement advising that black horse, Quaker, one the Household Cavalry horses injured in London on Wednesday last is “not doing well”.  The other significantly injured horse, Vida, has now been returned to her stable after undergoing a surgical procedure.  The Army has confirmed that the remainder of the horses who did not sustain serious injury after they bolted through London are expected to return to normal duties in due course.   There are no further updates about the service personnel who were thrown in this terrible…

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It’s another win for Oliver Townend as GBR Riders steal the limelight in Kentucky

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Oliver Townend takes the win in the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event 2024. image of Award ceremony

Marking his 100th CCI5*-L competition, Oliver Townend and mare Cooley Rosalent claimed top honours finishing with a score of 31.8 to take the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian on Sunday 28th April, 2024. As the World #1 ranked rider, Great Britain’s Townend is no stranger to the CCI5*-L level, nor is he a stranger to winning at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (K3DE). This year marked Townend’s eighth CCI5*-L win and his fourth victory in Kentucky. “I can’t tell you how proud I am…

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British riders sit at the top in Kentucky after day one of Dressage

Suzanne Ashton
Yasmin Ingham for Great Britain at the Defender Kentucky three-day-event.

British rider, Yasmin Ingham sits at the top of the leaderboard following the first day of dressage at the CCI5*-L Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). Ingham’s score of 26, gives her a solid advantage over fellow British rider Kirsty Chabert with Classic VI, who sit in second on 31. Overnight third position went to Germany’s Malin Hansen-Hotopp on Carlitos Quidditch K who finished .1 penalty behind Chabert. Following the day’s dressage, Ingham commented: “I think his test overall had some brilliant highlights,” she said of The Sue…

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Royal Windsor Horse Show: 10 Unmissable Moments for 2024

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Royal Windsor Horse Show 2024 - unmissable moments. Image of a pony and rider winning a red ribbon

Royal Windsor Horse Show, returns to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 May with a spectacular, action-packed schedule. The Show, which this year takes place over the May bank holiday weekend, provides entertainment for all the family. Here we take a look at 10 moments you won’t want to miss at the upcoming event. 1. Scintillating Show Jumping – CSI5* Show Jumping action commences with the Pearl Stakes on Friday 3 May and concludes on Sunday 5 May with the €500k Rolex Grand Prix, providing…

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BETA International announce Medical Detection Dogs as official Charity for 2024

Suzanne Ashton
Image - Medical Detection Dogs

BETA International has chosen its official charity for 2024 to be Medical Detection Dogs, a charity that’s close to the hearts of many members of the equestrian community. About Medical Detection Dogs Medical Detection Dogs started in 2008, utilising a dog’s incredible sense of smell to help support humans, whether this is in detecting cancer, neurological diseases, specific bacteria, and even malaria; or supporting people with complex medical conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, PoTS, Addison’s Disease and more. Working with the Detection Dogs in this way is hoped to…

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HRH Princess Anne joins The Pony Club Centre Memberships Scheme Celebrations

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Princess Anne Pony Club visiting at Wrea Green Equitation Centre near Preston

A highlight of The Pony Club’s Centre Membership Scheme 25th anniversary celebrations was the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Pony Club, at Wrea Green Equitation Centre near Preston recently. The flagship grassroots riding centre supports the local community and the broader Lancashire region with a range of opportunities and experiences. During her visit, Her Royal Highness interacted with Pony Club Members, observing their diverse activities, which included bandaging, grooming, and horse and rider fitness demonstrations. HRH presented commemorative plaques to centre proprietors in recognition of 25…

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Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the King do it all over again

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Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 - Riyadh (KSA) Copyright FEI/Martin Dokoupil

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2024 – Riyadh, written by Louise Parkes For the second year in a row, Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann and the extraordinary King Edward reigned supreme at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday 20th April 2024. In Wednesday’s opening competition, they threw down the gauntlet when taking the early lead, and then they left the rest in their wake once again with a brilliant jump-off performance in Thursday’s second competition. On Saturday evening, however, it turned into a whole…

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Touchdown lands the World Cup title for Sweden’s Patrik Kittel

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Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown - FEI Dressage World Cup Champions - winners of the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024 - Riyadh (KSA) - Freestyle Copyright © FEI/Martin Dokoupil

FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024, Riyadh (KSA), Written by Louise Parkes Patrik Kittel made history on Friday 19th April, as only the second Swedish rider to stand on the top step of the podium at the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Partnering the 12-year-old gelding Touchdown he was the very last athlete into the arena on a night when the sport had plenty of twists and turns. And he nailed it with the performance of a lifetime, pinning Denmark’s Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors…

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Owners urged to vaccinate horses against strangles as SAW approaches

Suzanne Ashton
image of a shire horse as owners are urged to vaccinate horses against strangles

Horse owners are being urged by vets to vaccinate their horses against strangles to provide the BEST protection against the disease. The move follows the launch of practical guidance on preventing a strangles outbreak in the run-up to Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) held 6-12 May 2024, to provide the BEST protection against the disease: Redwings and the British Horse Society have also put together a detailed document for those who want to learn more about preventing strangles, called the Strategy to Eradicate and Prevent Strangles (STEPS). Jonathan Cleaver, co-owner of…

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Fontainebleau gears up for spectacular equestrian showcase

Suzanne Ashton
Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau

With the official selections for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few weeks away, Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will be playing host to the world’s show jumping and dressage elite at the Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau in a few days’ time. Let’s take a closer look at those competing. Dressage For its second edition, the CDI 5* at Le Printemps des Sports Équestres will play host to sixteen of the world’s best combinations. The headliner of this CDI5*, Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry, reigning World champion and…

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Redwings’ Katie Fulcher receives outstanding achievement award

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Redwings' Katie Fulcher sat at her office desk.

Redwings’ Legacy Manager, Katie Fulcher, has been awarded a Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Award, recognising and celebrating outstanding achievement and skill in the sector. Katie, who celebrated 10 years at Redwings last year, was announced as the winner of the Legacy Administrator of the Year Award at a private ceremony at Hilton Bankside, London on the 18th April 2024 after being nominated by her colleagues at the biggest horse welfare charity in the UK. Katie said: “I’m so honoured to have been given this award. It is a wonderful, independent validation…

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Strangles Awareness Week 2024 announces competition bundle and celebrity support

Suzanne Ashton
Strangles awareness week banner

Strangles Awareness Week 2024 (SAW) (6-12th May, 2024) has announced a host of celebrity support for this year’s week of action against the infectious disease, plus an incredible opportunity to win a horse and rider prize bundle worth over £6000.  Event riders William Fox-Pitt and Lucinda Green, dressage rider Richard Davison and equestrian influencer Riding with Rhi are working with the SAW collaboration this year to help inspire horse owners to adopt practical, routine steps that offer their horses effective protection against Strangles. Protect your horse SAW is co-ordinated by…

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Veterinary costs come under scrutiny

Suzanne Ashton
Veterinary fees come under scrutiny. Image of a horse in a headcollar eating hay

The Countryside Alliance is calling for an investigation into UK veterinary services, as costs of veterinary care are rising, and independent practices are disappearing. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) undertook a market review of the veterinary sector last September (2023), which identified that pet owners are finding it difficult to access basic information like price lists and prescription costs, and are potentially overpaying for medicines. It also found weak competition driven by sector consolidation and incentives for large corporate veterinary groups to act in ways which may reduce choice…

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Hobby Horse competition to be hosted by BSPS

Jan Hughes
Hobby Horse competition to get underway. Image of a hobby horse

On April 1st this year, the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) announced that it would ‘embrace’ the new hobby horse craze by the introduction of a competition where competitors could win prizes of up to £300! Initially considered by some to be an April Fools Day prank, which appeared on the pages of H&H website, this is actually a genuine, bona fide competition. After publishing the article, H&H had to release a separate statement confirming that this was not an April Fool’s day prank and clarifying that this was a…

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Aria Grace Equine Law partner with Spinal Research

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Aria Grace Equine Law is delighted to be partnering with Spinal Research in 2024. Image of lady riding a grey horse

Aria Grace Equine Law is delighted to be partnering with Spinal Research in 2024. As a Community Interest Company, Aria Grace Law CIC donates all firm profits to charity – and for the Equine Law team this means that 5% of all equine law fees will be donated to Spinal Research at our year end. In addition to contributing financially, we are excited to work with Spinal Research to grow their profile with both our equine and broader commercial and corporate clientele at Aria Grace Law CIC. Research into a…

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Tickets on sale for Cornbury House Horse Trials

Suzanne Ashton
image of horse and rider jumping a cross country fence

This year’s Cornbury House Horse Trials takes place from 11-15 September – and tickets are now on sale, starting at just £5. In just four years, Cornbury House Horse Trials in Oxfordshire has gained a reputation as eventing’s most special showcase. The very top British-based riders and the most exciting young horses provide superb sport in a truly beautiful country-house setting, and owners, spectators and guests can relax and watch them in unparalleled style with premium hospitality. Cornbury House hosts the British Eventing Young Horse Championships, featuring Olympic stars of…

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WHW announces birth of first foal from ‘smuggled’ horses

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World Horse Welfare mare and foal from smuggled horses

World Horse Welfare’s (WHW) Norfolk Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton has not only welcomed its first foal of the year but the birth marks the firstborn to one of five pregnant mares that were rescued from being smuggled out of the UK and is believed to be heading to a European slaughterhouse. The skewbald (brown and white) mare named Daisy gave birth to a healthy foal on Friday 12 April and the colt has been named Pompey after the British port of Portsmouth to highlight the charity’s ongoing efforts…

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