Category: Jumper News Great Britain

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 […]

Scott Brash`s Brilliant & Bold Performance Tops €53,000 Mercedes-Benz Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Mexico City, Mexico – April 22, 2023 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr President secured top spot in the €53,000 Mercedes-Benz Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Saturday during the third day of the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Campo Marte. Going up against […]

John Whitaker Ages Like Fine Wine in France Winning the €52,600 CWD Prix CSI 4* at Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau, France – April 21, 2023 – Rolling back the years, the British rider John Whitaker (GBR), 68 years old, won the main class of the day in the CSI 4* competition, the Prix CWD. Riding his Selle Français Equine America Unick du Francport (Zandor Z x Helios […]

Joseph Stockdale Shows the Finest Form on Spanish Soil

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 15, 2023 – Joseph Stockdale (GBR) is one of the rising stars of the noble sport and the young rider was on top form yesterday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*, teaming up with Equine Services Rescue Kandleford for the win […]

Déjà vu! Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop to Another Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2023 – Lightning does strike the same place twice! After winning the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2* last week, Izac Ketteridge (GBR) and Galerius were back on top, this time in the €26,600 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* […]

Hickstead Announces International Show Dates for 2023 

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – April 10, 2023 – Hickstead has announced the dates for showjumping events at the All England Jumping Course this year. The Al Shira`aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 22-25, 2023 Hickstead’s June fixture is centred around one of the most popular and iconic showjumping classes in the world […]

Another British One-Two! Joseph Clayton & Baloubelle are the Best at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 07, 2023 – British riders were at their best once again on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*, climbing onto the highest steps of the podium in the €26,200 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*. After securing […]

Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop for the Gold in the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 07, 2023 – FEI-level showjumping and a nice jackpot were once again an attraction at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday as the event hosted the €26,200 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 2*. As many times before, it was Great Britain […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show Celebrates its 80th Edition with Thrilling Acts & Additional Classes

London, England – March 23, 2023 – The 80th edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show will feature top-class international equestrian sport, alongside traditional favourites and a range of spectacular new acts and events. Unique entertainment will come from the Equestrian Federation of Azerbaijan, with their performance ‘Land of […]

James Smith & Arkuga Ride Victoriously in the €97,880 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – The top 50 riders from this week took part in the €97,880 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*, a Longines Ranking class and qualifier for both this year’s European Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The stands […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Back on Top in the Schelstraete Equine Law Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2023 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ebolensky had an impressive round today in the €27,300 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The class was sponsored by Schelstraete Equine Law, an international firm specialising in equestrian  law, with branches in Amsterdam, […]

Youth Prevails as Jodie Hall McAteer Outshines World Champions at the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 04, 2023 – Jodie Hall-McAteer (GBR) has been one of the young rising stars of showjumping and British showjumper once again shone bright under the spotlights on one of the biggest stages of the noble sport on Saturday during the opening leg of the […]

Sixth Win at the Sunshine Tour! Nicole Anderson & Emerald Irish Cruise Top €26,600 Small Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 26, 2023 – Once again, the Super Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour did not disappoint. Held in the Milton Arena, the €26,600 Small Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* featured 61 combinations, facing obstacles at  1.45 meters in the first round. There […]

Henry Turrell Overcomes All Challenges to Fly High at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Another Super Sunday took at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4* with three grands prix being the highlight of the final day of the second week of competition there. Held in the Hickstead Arena, the €26,500 Small Tour Gran Prix […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Soar to the Top in €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 12, 2023 – Top British rider, Matthew Sampson (GBR) had a superb win today with the lovely grey mare, Ebolensky in the €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*. The first one of this XXIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour. ‘Ebolensky’ is a 14-year-old grey […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Claim the Jackpot in the $216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 28, 2023 – Reigning Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) claimed victory in the CHF$216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4* in front of a packed Wellington International during “Saturday Night Lights” on January 28. The Wellington Equestrian Festival (WEF) welcomed forty-five international combinations to vie for […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Continue to Defy Time Winning $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2023 – Tic Tac felt right at home on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village to kick off week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Thursday. Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) piloted Tic Tac, a 2003 Belgian Sport Horse […]

Joe Whitaker & Hulahupe “Prance & Dance” to Victory in the €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2023 – Joe Whitaker (GER) stole the spotlight last Sunday at the Al Forsan International Resort & Equestrian Club. Riding Hulahupe, the British rider €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Diamond Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*-W to conclude a great week […]

Ellen Whitaker’s Spacecake to Khaled Al Mobty

London, England – December 29, 2022 – The Saudi Arabia Equestrian Team has announced that Ellen Whitaker‘s (GBR) Spacecake was bought by the Saudi Arabia Equestrian Federation to be ridden by new team rider Khaled Al Mobty (KSA). The 10-year-old Oldenburg mare (Stakkatol x Kannan) had been brought […]