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UAE Team members on the podium
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Suzanne Ashton

UAE wins Asian Games showjumping team silver as Saudi Arabia retains gold

The UAE claimed showjumping team silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Tokyo on Thursday 1 October, delivering five clear rounds as Saudi Arabia retained its title in a contest decided by the final rider. The Emirates Jumping Team finished on four faults across two rounds at JRA Equestrian Park, taking silver ahead of host nation Japan. Saudi Arabia completed the competition without adding a fault to secure gold. Representing the UAE were Sheikha Latifah Bint Ahmed Al Maktoum with Cornet XL, Humaid Abdulla Khalifa Al Muhairi with Mentos, Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi with Hudson de Vains, and Omar Abdul

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UAE's Emirates Jumping Team
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Suzanne Ashton

UAE riders claim five wins at Sentower Park ahead of Asian Games

UAE show jumping riders claimed five victories at Sentower Park in Belgium, with four Emirati riders winning across young-horse and CSI1* classes during the four-day international fixture. Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi began the winning run on Thursday with Biarritz Z, taking the seven and eight-year-old international class ahead of 78 other combinations. Salim Ahmed Al Suwaidi and SS Ourania added another UAE podium finish in third, while Humaid Abdulla Khalifa Al Muhairi and Villon WH finished second in the six-year-old division. Friday brought Humaid two victories and a clean sweep of the seven and eight-year-old podium for the UAE.

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William Rekert competing at last year's Al Shira'aa British Young Horse Championships (c) Boots and Hooves Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

Britain’s top young showjumping horses head to Hickstead with World Championship places at stake

Some of the country’s most promising young showjumping horses will take centre stage at Hickstead next week, with British titles, more than £80,000 in prize money and bonuses, and places at the FEI World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at stake. The Al Shira’aa British Young Horse Championships return to the West Sussex showground from 13-16 August, bringing together four-, five-, six- and seven-year-old horses for four days of competition. The Championships host the British qualifiers for the FEI World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium, giving combinations the opportunity to earn their place on the international stage.

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The Individual Jumping Medal Ceremony. GOLD: Sophia Rogers (GBR) and Neil 55. 2026 FEI European Championship for Ponies | Le Mans. Pôle Européen du Cheval, Le Mans, France. Sunday 2 2026. Copyright Photo: FEI / Libby Law Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

“I’m quite ecstatic,” Sophia Rogers completes golden double as Great Britain reigns supreme at Pony European Championships

Great Britain’s Sophia Rogers capped a memorable week at the FEI Jumping European Championships for Ponies by adding Individual gold to the Team title she helped secure earlier in the competition, becoming the first British rider in a decade to achieve the coveted golden double. The 15-year-old and her talented pony Neil 55 produced five faultless rounds across four days of competition in Le Mans, France, leaving every fence standing before claiming the Individual title with just 3.63 penalties carried forward under the championship’s new competition format. Ireland’s Ted Fagan and Ballyfore Rosie claimed silver, while another British combination, Lucia

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 The host team won the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain today at Hickstead, making it a third British win in four years (c) Pauline Ullman
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Suzanne Ashton

“Football doesn’t need to come home because showjumping definitely has!” Great Britain win Agria Nations Cup at Hickstead

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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Stephan de Freitas Barcha lifting the grand prix trophy on the winners podium
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Suzanne Ashton

Stephan de Freitas Barcha Claims First Five-Star Grand Prix Victory in Monaco Thriller

Brazil’s Stephan de Freitas Barcha produced the performance of his career to win the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco, securing his first five-star Grand Prix victory and a coveted place in this year’s Super Grand Prix. Highlights Competing beneath the lights at Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule, de Freitas Barcha and Dinozo Imperio Egipcio held their nerve during a thrilling nine-horse jump-off to claim victory by just two-tenths of a second. The Brazilian pair stopped the clock in 35.40 seconds, edging out Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci aboard Pallieter vd N.Ranch, who finished second in 35.60 seconds. Germany’s

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Suzanne Ashton

Holly Smith completes Longines ranking class double at Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International

Holly Smith continued her outstanding run of form at the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International after producing the only double clear performance to win Thursday’s CSI4* 1.50m Longines Ranking Grand Prix Qualifier. Partnering the eight-year-old Nike van het Singraven, Smith topped a high-quality field of 48 combinations from six nations to secure her second Longines Ranking class victory of the meeting, strengthening the young horse’s growing reputation on the international stage. The CG Professional-sponsored qualifier attracted an elite line-up featuring world number nine Laura Kraut, reigning CSI4* Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Grand Prix champion Laura Renwick, Billy Twomey, John Whitaker and a

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Suzanne Ashton

Matt Sampson Claims CSI3* Feature as Week One Concludes at Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International

The opening week of international competition at the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International concluded with a full schedule of CSI3* finals on Sunday, as championship honours were decided across amateur, young horse, Under-25 and international classes. The feature class of the day, the CSI3 1.45m Jump Off Ranking Class, sponsored by Hird and Partners, attracted 68 combinations from six nations. Eight riders produced clear first rounds to qualify for the jump-off, where competitors from Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal and Sweden battled for the final Longines Ranking class of CSI3* week. Great Britain’s Matt Sampson emerged victorious after producing the fastest clear

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Scott Brash riding Hello Mango at Royal Windsor Horse Show @RWHS/Peter Nixon
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Suzanne Ashton

British Equestrian Announces Jumping Nominated Entries for FEI World Championships 2026

British Equestrian and British Showjumping have confirmed the 15 athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as Britain’s nominated entries for the FEI Jumping World Championship 2026, taking place in Aachen, Germany, from 11–23 August. The longlist combines Olympic and championship experience with several riders who continue to impress on the international stage. The final squad of five horse-and-rider combinations, along with non-travelling reserves, will be announced closer to the championships, subject to each athlete and horse maintaining the required levels of fitness and performance. British Jumping Nominated Entries At the time of

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The eight teams heading to Hickstead for this year's Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain have been named (c) Boots and Hooves Photography
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Suzanne Ashton

Great Britain to Face Eight Nations at Hickstead as Canada Returns After 44 Years

Eight of the world’s leading showjumping nations have been confirmed for the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain, taking place on Friday 24 July during the Agria Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Host nation Great Britain will take on a strong field including Belgium, France, Germany and Ireland, alongside a returning Canadian team competing at Hickstead for the first time in 44 years. Brazil also returns to the line-up, while the United Arab Emirates complete the eight-nation field following their team debut at the show last summer. The UAE impressed on their first appearance in 2025, producing consistent performances

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Jack Whitaker Miami Beach LGCT 2026 takes second place
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Suzanne Ashton

jack whitaker claims breakthrough lgct miami beach podium as eckermann takes third title

LGCT of Miami Beach | Grand Prix CSI5 Jack Whitaker delivered a standout performance to secure his first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix podium in Miami Beach, finishing second behind Germany’s Katrin Eckermann in the 2026 season opener. Riding Izara des Dames, Whitaker came closest to challenging the eventual winner in a 13-horse jump-off, stopping the clock in 45.68 seconds. It marked a significant result for the British Showjumping rider and his relatively inexperienced mare at five-star level, underlining their growing partnership on one of the sport’s biggest – and most glamorous – stages. Eckermann ultimately proved untouchable, guiding

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Longines League of Nations™ 2026 - Ocala (USA) Team Germany - Rene Dittmer, Richard Vogel, Otto Becker, Christian Kukuk and Andre Thieme - winners of the Longines League of Nations™ 2026 - Ocala (USA) Copyright © FEI/Shannon Brinkman
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Suzanne Ashton

Germany Take Victory in Longines League of Nations Ocala Thriller as Ireland Finish Second

Germany secured a decisive victory in the second leg of the Longines League of Nations at World Equestrian Center in Ocala on Saturday night, delivering a composed and clinical performance under pressure to finish on just four faults. In a competition defined by shifting leaderboards and costly mistakes, Ireland pushed hard to take second place on eight faults, while Belgium completed the podium in third on 12. The result marks a significant step forward for Germany, who improve on their runner-up finish at the same venue in 2025. Germany Deliver When It Matters Led by Chef d’Equipe Otto Becker, the

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Suzanne Ashton

Steve Guerdat storms to victory in Helsinki decider

By Kirsty Pasto A thrilling finale to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025/2026 Western European League unfolded in Helsinki (FIN) on Sunday, as the sport’s biggest names went head-to-head in the 13th and final qualifying leg. When the final combination crossed the beam, it was Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat and the outstanding chestnut gelding Albfuehren’s Iashin Sitte who emerged victorious, sealing their second win of the season after previously taking top honours in Leipzig (GER). Crucially, the result also delivered the series points Guerdat needed to secure his place at this season’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in April.

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Jessica Burke (IRL) and Good Star du Bary - winners of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025/26 - Bordeaux (FRA)
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Suzanne Ashton

Jessica Burke makes history in Bordeaux

Ireland’s Jessica Burke delivered a career-defining performance yesterday evening at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in Bordeaux, claiming a fairytale victory aboard the impressive grey Good Star du Bary and writing her name into the history books. In doing so, Burke became the first female athlete ever to win the Bordeaux World Cup, producing the only double-clear performance of the competition with the 10-year-old gelding. The result was all the more remarkable given the partnership’s relative inexperience at this level. Burke and Good Star du Bary have made just six World Cup appearances together, with yesterday’s round marking their

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Suzanne Ashton

Luis Alejandro Plascencia stands alone with rare double-clear in Puebla World Cup thriller

Mexico’s Luis Alejandro Plascencia produced a performance of real authority to secure victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Puebla, delivering the only double-clear round of the competition in front of a passionate home crowd on Saturday 7 February. Riding the experienced 14-year-old gelding Huberth B, Plascencia was one of just two riders to negotiate a demanding first-round showjumping track without penalty. He then returned to jump clear again in the jump-off, stopping the clock at 47.36 seconds to decisively claim the win. Course designer Anderson Lima, who will also build the tracks for the FEI World Cup Finals

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Longines League of Nations™Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Suzanne Ashton

Longines League of Nations: everything you need to know

The Longines League of Nations (LLN) is the modern evolution of international Nations Cup showjumping, bringing together the world’s top teams in a streamlined, global series. While nation-versus-nation competition in equestrian sport dates back to 1909, the Longines League of Nations introduces a unified format designed to deliver consistent, high-quality team competition across a season, culminating in a single Final. What is the Longines League of Nations? How the competition works Each Longines League of Nations competition is run over: Team penalties from both rounds are combined to determine the final placings at each qualifier and at the Final. Starting

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Suzanne Ashton

Shane Breen claims FEI World Cup Grand Prix victory at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show

Ireland’s Shane Breen secured a standout victory at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, claiming the Al Shira’aa Longines CSI4*-W Diamond Tour FEI World Cup Grand Prix on the final day of competition at Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi. The five-day international show concluded in dramatic fashion on Sunday 25 January, as a world-class field assembled for the headline class of the week, contested over two demanding rounds at heights of 1.55m–1.60m and offering a €320,000 prize fund. Spectacular finale at Al Forsan Ahead of the Grand Prix, spectators were treated to a visually striking opening ceremony

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Ben Maher's 'horse of a lifetime' Explosion W retires at London. Credit London International Horse Show/Peter Nixon
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Suzanne Ashton

Explosion W retires: London crowd honours Ben Maher’s Olympic gold medal partner

There were emotional scenes in the International Arena at the London International Horse Show on Sunday, 21 December, as Ben Maher officially retired Explosion W, the Olympic gold medal-winning showjumper who helped deliver some of Britain’s biggest moments in the sport. In front of a sellout crowd, spectators waved 6,000 glow sticks as the legendary 16-year-old gelding entered the arena for his retirement celebration — a fitting tribute to a horse widely regarded as one of the standout performers of modern showjumping. A special farewell in the International Arena Explosion W, owned by Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright, was presented

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