Swiss team prove age is no barrier in Eventing with Nations Cup win by Eleanore Kelly It was a double victory for the Swiss, when Robin Godel’s Jumping clear round clinched the individual prize and a win for Team Switzerland. This was the first leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup and took place in Pratoni del Vivaro (ITA). France,…
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Laura Collett leads after the dressage at Badminton
Laura Collett leads after the dressage at Badminton Friday evening concluded the dressage phase at Badminton Horse Trials, presented by MARS Equestrian, with British rider, Laura Collett, securing top spot on the leader board with London 52, on a mere 21 penalties. Collett’s winning test was posted during the morning’s session, which meant the Olympic Gold Medallist had to be…
Read MoreDesign a jubilee jump for Nunney International Horse TrialsÂ
Design a jubilee jump for Nunney International Horse Trials All too often, as spectators, we stand in awe of a cross country fence, especially those seen at events such as Nunney International Horse Trials! But, could you imagine seeing your own jump standing on the track of the cross country course leaving not only you gasping with surprise, but top…
Read MoreDavid Doel on Ice cream, truck driving and British Team ambitions.
David Doel on Ice cream, truck driving and British Team ambitions. David Doel is going to his first Badminton Horse Trials with a plan, and from there has ambitions to make the British Team. His CV says it all, and this charmingly modest, mild-mannered farmer’s son sees Badminton as the next logical step in his hopes for team glory with……...
Read MoreDoughnuts and Olympic dreams for Falco and Tim Price
Doughnuts and Olympic dreams for Falco and Tim Price Written by Niki Hinman In this article equine journalist, Niki Hinman is joined by Marlborough-based eventing legend Tim Price who talks eagerly about emerging superstar, Falco. Falco is fast becoming a super star, and tipped for the Olympic team in Paris. He’s now the number one ride of Marlborough-based New Zealand event……...
Read MoreMichael Jung on top at Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials following the dressage phase
Michael Jung on top at Land Rover Kentucky Horse Trials following the dressage phase In a surprise to absolutely no one, a familiar name, Germany’s Michael Jung, sits atop the leaderboard in the CCI5*-L at the conclusion of the dressage phase at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN. Jung has already won this competition three times…
Read MoreSun shines on the Eventing Spring Carnival with familiar faces gracing the turf
Sun shines on the Eventing Spring Carnival with familiar faces gracing the turf The who’s who of the eventing world turned up last weekend to take part in the Eventing Spring Carnival on the magnificent Thoresby Estate, in Nottinghamshire. With a spectacular array of classes taking place over three days, it was definitely worth basking in the sunshine that filled…
Read MoreBadminton attracts the very best horse and rider combinations
Badminton attracts the very best horse and rider combinations Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, has attracted a top-class field of entries which is headed by Great Britain’s reigning Olympic, World and European champions and includes 14 of the top 20 riders in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings. The Olympic team gold medallists will be competing against each other…
Read MoreA successful Oasby Horse Trials helps welcome riders back to the sport after a turbulent two years
A successful Oasby Horse Trials helps welcome riders back to the sport after a turbulent two years Many of the country’s leading event riders converged on Oasby Horse Trials (1) last weekend (10th-13th March 2022), with Olympic and European medallists keen to give their horses both young and established an established team early-season run at this much loved Lincolnshire fixture.…
Read MoreNew Match Play Concept to take centre stage at 2022 Eventing Spring Carnival
New Match Play Concept to take centre stage at 2022 Eventing Spring Carnival A NEW innovative Match Play competition will take centre stage at this year’s The Eventing Spring Carnival – April 1 to 3 at Thoresby Park in Nottinghamshire. This is a new team competition concept – The Lycetts Eventing Match Play – running across the Lycetts Grantham Cup…
Read MoreAll Systems Go For Oasby Horse Trials
All Systems Go For Oasby Horse Trials 2022 Many of the country’s leading event riders are set to converge on Oasby (1) Horse Trials – March 10 to 13 – with Horse & Country live streaming the cross-country on Friday, March 11. Major stars making their way to the Lincolnshire venue, organised by the team at BEDE Events, include Oliver…
Read More“I wholeheartedly apologise” says Mark Todd After Video Emerges of him Whipping a Horse
“I wholeheartedly apologise,” says Mark Todd After a Video Emerges of him Whipping a Horse Sir Mark Todd CBE has issued an apology after a video of him continually whipping a horse on its quarters during what appears to be a cross country schooling session has emerged. The incident occurred when a group of horses and riders were cross country…
Read MoreBadminton Horse Trials Tickets NOW ON SALE!
Badminton Horse Trials Tickets NOW ON SALE! Badminton Horse Trials 2022 – the countdown is officially on! UPDATE ** Saturday’s tickets are sold out! With open arms, we welcome back Badminton Horse Trials for 2022, and the even better news is organisers have now announced the Badminton Box Office has officially opened! Tickets are now on sale! The promise of a thrilling…
Read MoreINTERVIEW Emily King on Bouncing Back
INTERVIEW Emily King on Bouncing Back We were thrilled to interview Emily King who kindly found time in her very busy schedule to speak to us at Everything Horse. We chatted about big changes to her life and career and how she has coped through them. Talking about the everyday and into the future, we get to know more about…...
Read MoreTeam Price lead after dressage in Pau
Team Price lead after dressage in Pau, with Fox-Pitt and Little Fire hot on the chase It’s a first and second place hold for Tim and Jonelle Price following the dressage at the CSI5* Les 5 étoiles de Pau as competitors head into the cross country phase of the event. Tim Price and Falco set the leading score of 22.1,…
Read MoreWays to make eventing safer identified in new study
Ways to make eventing safer identified in new study Ways to make eventing safer have been identified in a new study by University of Bristol academics. In the first study of horse falls for over 20 years, Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to make eventing safer. Â The new data hopes to guide the reduction of injury and falls.…
Read MoreMaryland 5 Star and Les 5 Étoiles de Pau live and exclusive on H&C+
Every phase of The Maryland 5 Star and Les 5 Étoiles de Pau live and exclusive on H&C+ There’s a real treat in store for eventing fans coming up on Horse & Country (H&C) with two five-star events in quick succession. From the 13th to the 17th October every phase of the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, including…
Read MoreKevin McNab Takes Centre-Stage at Osberton International
Kevin McNab Takes Centre-Stage at Osberton International Kevin McNab galloped to success in the main BEDE CCI3*-L at Osberton International Horse Trials with Scuderia 1918 Humphreys. The Guildford-based rider has been in great form this year and his championship run continued at the Nottinghamshire-venue. Kevin and the grey stallion, battled to the end with a superb clear in the showjumping…
Read MoreA Fantastic Day of Top Class Competition at Osberton International
A Fantastic Day of Top Class Competition at Osberton International The crowds came out in their droves to enjoy an action packed third day at Osberton International. John-Paul Sheffield and the talented chestnut, Cathmore Fusion owned by Vanessa Garfoot started the day well when heading a fantastic line up in the British Eventing 5YO Championship. “I was delighted with him…
Read MoreOsberton International Four-Year-Old Showcase Proves a Hit
Osberton International Four-Year-Old Showcase Proves a Hit THE new British Eventing 4YO Showcase at this year’s Osberton International Horse Trials proved a resounding success with 41 entered in this innovative addition to the schedule. The Four-year-old Showcase includes a new dressage test, with the showjumping and cross-country all in one arena incorporating a water jump, bank and ditch. After a…
Read MoreZara Tindall heads to United States for inaugural 5 star event
Zara Tindall heads to United States for inaugural 5 star event Granddaughter to Queen Elizabeth II, Zara Tindall, will head to the states alongside Olympic medalist, France’s Astier Nicolas to compete in the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, this October (2021). Held between the 14-17 October, Tindal and Nicolas will meet with a field of top class event…
Read MoreBritain battle it out like heroes in Avenches
Britain battle it out like heroes in Avenches Britain’s eventers hold team and individual gold position in Avenches With a true championship cross-country test set by designer Mike Etherington-Smith, today’s action was always going to be compelling viewing – and it didn’t disappoint – at the FEI Eventing European Championships in Avenches, Switzerland. By the end of 67 riders, the…
Read MoreEventing superstar Andrew Nicholson hangs up his boots
Eventing superstar Andrew Nicholson hangs up his boots Eventing superstar Andrew Nicholson (60) this week announced his retirement from top competition in favour of producing younger horses for 2* and 3* level, and sale. The notice of retirement came after he competed at Blenheim Palace International Horse trails last weekend. His outstanding commitment to equestrian sport has been second to…
Read MoreIt’s a wrap for the Dressage at the FEI European Championships in Avenches
It’s a wrap for the Dressage at the FEI European Championships in Avenches Britain tops the team rankings with two individuals on the podium after dressage Sarah Ballimore’s and 15.2hh pocket rocket, Corouet wow judges to finish on only 22.8 Only a score of 0.4 separates the top two in the individual rankings making it a close call going into…
Read MoreFantastic start for GB at FEI Eventing European Championships 2021
Britain’s Event riders off to the perfect start at Avenches Piggy March and Brookfield Inocent ride best ever test at a championship First and second overnight lead for Team GB Nicola Wilson, terrified (but in good spirits) over the cross-country test to come after posting career best score in dressage Britain’s eventing team got off to the perfect start today…
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