Category: Jumper News Great Britain

Flying Tinker II Propels Mark Edwards to First in the £25,300 eVet Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – August 20, 2023 – The last day of competition at the 2023 Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships came to an end last Sunday at Bolesworth Castle. Besides the classes for young horses, the event was highlighted by CSI 2* competition too, especially with the running […]

Gentle Giant Propels Matthew Sampson to Win the $100,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thunderbird

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 20, 2023 – Following the awards presentation for the $100,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m on Sunday at Thunderbird Show Park, you might not have recognized the class winner. Equine America Ivanhoe GPH could be found standing still as a statue […]

Victorious Reunion for Sampson & Curraghgraigue Obos Flight in the Tbird Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 17, 2023 — Matt Sampson (GBR) couldn’t quite call his partner in the CSI3* tbird Challenge a “catch ride.” But it had been a while since he’d shown the 11-year-old Curraghgraigue Obos Flight. Flying in from Europe for the Summer Fort Classic CSI3*, Sampson […]

Rolex Grand Prix Summer Season Sizzles as it Sets off to the Stephex Masters

London, England – August 18, 2023 – Beyond the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex is the title partner of a number of coveted summer Grands Prix. Over the course of four months, beginning in May, and drawing to a close in August, the world’s best horse […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* 

London, England – August 10, 2023 – The 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour is underway at Royal Hospital Chelsea but the five-star classes are still to come. National pride is on the line as Scott Brash (GBR), John Whitaker (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR), Jack Whitaker lead […]

Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Longines King George V Gold Cup CSIO 5*

Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker Won Sunday’s Longines King George V Gold Cup after Delivering the only Double Clear of the Competition on Vermento.  Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 30, 2023 – The win came two days after the Brits won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, with Robert’s father John part […]

Jack Whitaker Leads All-British Podium in The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – It was a British clean sweep in Saturday morning’s €26,200 The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*, with the host nation taking eight of the top nine placings. The win went to 21-year-old Jack Whitaker (GBR) on Equine America Valmy de La Lande, […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2023 – It`s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5*, held at the historic The All England Jumping Course – Hickstead. Great Britain`s finest take on some of the best in the world as John Whitaker (GBR), Ben […]

Great Britain Hoping for a Home Win in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 26, 2023 –It’s been 13 years since the Brits last won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead – and on Friday 28 July they will be going all out to land victory on home turf in this prestigious team […]

Ben Maher Denies German Top Three on Opening Day of LGCT of Riesenbeck CSI 5*

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 21, 2023 – The long-awaited €26,200 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5* , CSI 3* & CSI 2* has kicked off in spectacular fashion, captivating equestrian enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Amidst an electric atmosphere and the scenic beauty of […]

Jodie Hall McAteer Wins the €60,000 Grand Prix van het Vechtdal CSI 3* with a Bit of Dutch Touch from Twente

Ommen, The Netherlands – July 09, 2023 – Happy faces at the showgrounds and a relieved face of the organization of CSI Ommen. British rider Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) gave jump-off lessons and won the main class and the winner`s jackpot of the €60,000 jackpot. Michael Greeve (NED) from […]

Jackie Potts: What Horsemanship Means to Me

London, England – July 05, 2023 – New for this year, the EEF are launching a Horsemanship series, delving into what the term means to different people. Throughout the series we will be speaking to equestrian professionals from a variety of sectors and disciplines across the industry – from grooms […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win the $80,000 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Toronto “Lead the Herd” at the Pan American CSI 5* in Calgary

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2023 – Meadows on the Green was ready to welcome equine athletes back to the turf to kick off the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Over 40 horse/rider combinations tackled the one round competition over the […]

Ella Dalton & Quality Rubies ‘n Diamonds Sparkle for Speed Derby Victory

Twenty-one Year-old Ella Dalton Wins Saturday’s British Speed Derby at Hickstead, Riding Quality Rubies N Diamonds Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – It was Kent-based Ella Dalton’s (GBR) first ever attempt at the 1.45m world-ranking speed class, which features many of Hickstead’s unique obstacles. Drawn 11th to go out of […]

Nifty Nicole Nabs The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4* Win on New Ride

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 22, 2023 – A total of 27 combinations came forward for the 1.50m world ranking class, with nine riders producing that crucial first round clear to go into the jump-off. Nicole Lockhead Anderson (GBR) was last to go with Catino 10, and she produced a perfectly-timed […]

Riders & Horses for The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 – It`s Derby time this week at the All England Jumping Course and stars of the noble sport from the United Kingdom go head-to-head against some of the best in the world highlighted by the likes of William Funnell (GBR), Robert Whitaker […]

Guy Williams “Feels the High” of Winning the Evet Drug Puissance CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 – Against the beautiful backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, a nine-strong field of horses and riders each came forward to take on the challenge of the big red wall in the eVet Drug Puissance CSI 3* . Firm favourites from the beginning, Puissance Specialists […]

Graham Gillespie Gallops for the Gold in the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 16, 2023 – Having the stunning Bolesworth Castle as the backdrop, the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell 1.50m jump off took place Saturday afternoon as the second qualifier for Sunday’s Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Bolesworth International Horse Show. An exciting jump […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Earn Impressive Win in the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 – Friday’s final competition on the International Ring was the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* 1.50m. Thirty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) that was 455m in length and featured 12 obstacles (15 efforts). […]

Harry Charles & Aralyn Blue Accelerate to the Top in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 01, 2023 – Great Britain got off to a great start on the opening day of the 2023 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* as Harry Charles (GBR) and Aralyn Blue blazed towards victory in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The competition […]

And It All Started With a Girl… Young Brit Charlie Jones Tops the $15,000 MarBill Hill Grand Prix CSI U-25

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 – Charlie Jones (GBR) claimed top honours in Sunday’s $15,000 MarBill Hill U251.40m Grand Prix to cap the U-25 division during the 2023 Canadian Premier week at Thunderbird Show Park. When asked how he came to be here, from […]

Rolex Grand Slam 10th Year Anniversary: Questions & Answers with Nick Skelton

How special was it winning the very first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013? It was incredible winning the first Rolex Grand Slam Major at CHIO Aachen in 2013. I had been lucky enough to win this Grand Prix three times before, […]

Jodie Hall McAteer Shines the Brightest in €30,000 ENI Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2023 – A super-fast round from young British star Jodie Hall McAteer (GBR) and Kimosa van het Kritrahof in the 1.50m ENI Speed class brought the first day the 90th edition of CSIO Rome – Piazza di Siena 2023 to a thrilling close this […]

A Victory on Home Soil by Lily Attwood in the €26,200 Pearl Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, England – May 12, 2023 – Day Three of Royal Windsor Horse Show continued with an action-packed schedule. Showing classes continued with multiple Championships taking place, the International Show Jumping commenced with two CSI 5* classes. Later in the day, attention turned to the CSI5* Pearl Stakes. Once again, […]

Riders & Horses for the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

Windsor Castle, England – May 10, 2023 – Showjumping is a all about tradition and the noble with England being the birthplace of the modern sport, deriving from the hunting of foxes. Once again, the sport is back to its roots at Windsor Castle with the running of […]

80 Years of Royal Windsor Horse Show: Tradition from Then to Now

Windsor Castle, England – May 10, 2023 – The 2023 edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show, from 10–14 May, has a packed schedule, featuring world-class international equestrian sport, alongside traditional favourites and a range of spectacular acts and events. The Show started life in 1943 as part of […]

World’s Top Showumpers Hoping to Be Crowned Champions at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 08, 2023 – We’re hugely excited to release the stellar list of international Show Jumping entries for the 2023 Show! All four members of the British World Championship team to win a bronze medal in 2022 – Ben Maher (GBR), Joseph Stockdale (GBR), Harry Charles (GBR) and Scott Brash (GBR) […]

The Royal Windsor Horse Show Team Putting Together a Spectacular Edition for 80th Year Anniversary 

Returning to the private grounds of Windsor Castle from 12 – 15 May 2022, we’re looking forward to hosting 5* International Jumping, 4* International Driving, 3* Endurance, over 120 Showing classes and amazing equestrian displays, PLUS we are delighted to be welcoming back 4* Dressage after a two-year hiatus.As […]

World’s Top Showjumpers Hoping to Be Crowned Champions at The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

London, England April –  27, 2023 – Royal Windsor Horse Show has received a stellar list of international Show Jumping entries for the 2023 edition, taking place from 10–14 May. Leading the way will be last year’s Rolex Grand Prix winner, Gregory Wathelet, who will be hoping to retain his […]