Category: Jumper News Great Britain

Lily Attwood & I’m Emerone Fly the Highest in €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2*

Valence, France – August 28, 2021 – Thirteen combinations had an appointment Saturday night to meet the stars in the impressive €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2* that wrapped up the sports day at the Hubside Jumping de Valence CSI 4* & 2*. After a first passage at […]

A Whitaker Win as Michael Rides Parkmore Rowan to First in €25,400 MMA Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valence, France – August 22, 2021 – Michael Whitaker (GBR) and Parkmore Rowan put Great Britain on top of the podium last Sunday during the Hubside Jumping de Valence CSI 5* & 2*. The dynamic duo raced to first palce in the €25,400 MMA Grand Prix CSI 2* […]

Shanghai Swans in Pole Position at Global Champions League of London

London, England – August 13, 2021 – The heavyweight duo from the Shanghai Swans dominated at the magnificent Royal Hospital Chelsea for today’s GCL London, with Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Max Kühner (AUT) taking pole position for Saturday’s showdown. The Swans are currently in second of the overall […]

Golden Duo Ben Maher & Explosion W To Be Honoured at Longines Global Champions Tour of London

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – August 12, 2021 – Longines Global Champions Tour will congratulate Ben Maher (GBR), Explosion W and the 5 gold, silver and bronze Olympic Medalists who are competing at the Royal Hospital Chelsea this weekend in a special ceremony on Sunday 15 August. The celebration in […]

Ben Maher Brings Golden Moments to the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 11, 2021 – Wow, what an absolute world-class performance by Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W in the Olympic Games of Tokyo 2020 last week, winning the individual gold medal. With Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Maikel van Vleuten claiming silver and bronze, it became […]

Six Medalists Ready to Fly High at the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 11, 2021 – The world’s premier horses and riders will soon start arriving in one of the world’s great capital cities, London, for the 9th round of action on the Longines Global Champions Tour. Set in the grounds of the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea […]

Great Britain Forced to Make a Change Ahead of Team Jumping Final

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – Ahead of Friday’s Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Jumping team event at the Equestrian Park at Bajikoen, Team GB has made a pre-competition change in accordance with the FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events at the Olympic Games (article 609). Harry Charles (GBR), riding […]

It’s Gold for Great Britain! Ben Maher & Explosion W are Olympic Champions!

Tokyo, Japan – August 04, 2021 – “I don’t know what was more pressure, this or getting married in two weeks!”, said Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) as he clutched the Individual Jumping gold medal he just won at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at the Baji Koen […]

Team Great Britain Makes Last Minute Change in Starting Line-Up before Jumping Individual Competition

Tokyo, Japan – August 02, 2021 – Ahead of Tuesday’s Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Jumping individual event at the Equestrian Park at Bajikoen, Team Great Britain has issued a statement announcing a change in the starting line-up for the first individual competition at the Olympic Games. Acting in accordance […]

Charlie Jones & Gerko III van de Zeilhoek Gallop for Gold in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California – July 24, 2021 – The first of three festival weeks kicked off with newcomer Charlie Jones jumping to the top of the leaderboard taking both first and third on Gerko III Van De Zeilhoek and Charismo Z respectively in the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.45m Grand Prix […]

Denis Lynch & Cristello Claim €95,000 DKB Championship CSI 5* at the LGCT of Berlin

Berlin, Germany – July 25, 2021 – It was an exhilarating climax to three days of world class sport as last to go Denis Lynch (IRL) and the dramatic stallion Cristello (Numero Uno x Voltaire) rode to a blistering victory in the week’s final class at the Longines […]

Amy Inglis & Wishes Make the Dream Come True in €51,100 L’Eperon Charles de Cazanove Grand Prix CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2021 – British showjumping did not go back home empty handed in the 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & 3*. Amy Inglis (GBR) shone the brightest in the L’Eperon Charles de Cazanove Grand Prix CSI 3*.The 2021 edition […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Soar to First in €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 11, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and the powerful bay gelding Hello Jefferson made it the perfect setup for the Olympics winning the €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 3* in blistering style. Pieter Devos (BEL) took second place on his super […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest at Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 3*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – July 09, 2021 – With the sun shining on day two of the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 3*, the well-planned schedule of both International & Amateur Classes, a thrilling Ride & Drive sponsored by Bentley, plus a phenomenal win […]

Two Shades of Grey: Guy Williams & Joseph Stockdale Fly the Highest in Puissance at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 01, 2021 – The Puissance rounded off a spectacular day of national Show Jumping action in Windsor’s famous Castle Arena, with a duo of greys out-jumping their rivals in the five-round competition. From the six starters, four made it through to the fourth […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby are Bold & Brash to Be the Best in Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 04, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR), recently announced as part of the British team heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games, landed the spoils in the €25,400 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*. Both horse and rider looked calm and collected in what was […]

Kings of the Day! Ben Maher & Explosion W Reign in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – The 2021 edition of the Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* closed in spectacular style, with champions crowned across the disciplines of Show Jumping, Driving and Showing. Once again, the enthusiastic and informed spectators were treated to the very best displays of world-class equestrian talent […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in €25,400 Pearl Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 02, 2021 – On a day that the British Olympic Show Jumping team was announced for the Tokyo Olympics, the close of the second day in the Castle Arena at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* was a real showcase with all four of the confirmed squad taking part; Holly […]

James Wilson & Imagine de Muze Jump to Win €60,000 Casino de Monte-Carlo Trophy CSI 5* at Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – July 02, 2021 – James Wilson (GBR) faced down some of the biggest stars in show jumping to reign supreme in today’s Trophy Casino de Monte-Carlo CSI5* class, eclipsing Belgian star Pieter Devos (BEL) by just tenths of a second. In an exhilarating jump-off, […]

British Equestrian Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 02, 2021 – The British Olympic Association can today announce the three horse and rider combinations and travelling reserve for the equestrian jumping competition at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. London 2012 team gold medallists Scott Brash (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Major Attractions To Look Out For at the 2021 Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

Windsor, Berkshire, England – June 30, 2021 – The 78th edition of CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from 1-4 July, is set to be a remarkable spectacle, with top-class international equestrian sport alongside a range of display acts and a luxury […]

Ben Maher & Ginger-Blue Claim the Gold in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 26, 2021 – Ben Maher (GBR) was given a standing ovation as he celebrated a breathtaking victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris Presented by the City of Paris. Maher’s victory catapulted him up the overall LGCT series ranking into […]

World’s Top Equestrian Stars Heading to Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* as Part of Final Olympic Preparation

Windsor, Berkshire, England – June 16, 2021 – CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place from 1-4 July 2021, will welcome the world’s best equestrian athletes, including six of the top 10 Show Jumping riders and internationally renowned Driving champions. The CSI5* Show Jumping, due to take place […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Conquer €335,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 19, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) delivered a nail-biting climax to the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm Presented by Fabege with a sensational jump-off in the City’s stunning and historic Olympic Stadium. Scott (GBR) and Hello Jefferson […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly Flawlessly to Win the €40,000 Region of La Loire Derby CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 12, 2021 – The Derby of the Loire Region is among the most favorite classes of the public of La Baule, fond of this long course mixing jumping poles and fixed fences. First to go, the Mexican Paola Amilibia (MEX) and V.I.P. completed […]

Jodie Hall McAteer & Kimosa van het Kritrahof Claim €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – After the win by Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W in the €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* the day before, Britain was back on top of the podium again, this time on the final day of the […]

Harry Charles & Valkiry de Zance Victorius in $60,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness Challenge CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2021 – The British rider Harry Charles (GBR) and Valkiry de Zance were victorious in the $60,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness Challenge CSIO 5* on Saturday during Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. A total of 26 combinations entered the ring […]

British Announce Jumping Team Shortlist for Upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

London, England – June 03, 2021 – British Equestrian and the British Showjumping selectors can today confirm the nine showjumping athlete and horse combinations, plus three reserves, that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our nominated entries for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Only the […]

David Will & C Vier 2 Put on a Daring Performance to Win €400,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 30, 2021 – David Will (GER) posted the eleventh German win and became the tenth German rider to clinch the coveted Rolex Grand Prix of Rome at Piazza di Siena on Sunday in Italy. This is a title every top showjumping athlete wants to […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest in €25,500 Happy Horse Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 16, 2021 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli flew the highest and were the fastest to win the €25,500 Happy Horse Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. Smith was able to navigate the course flawlessly in the […]