Category: Jumper News Great Britain

William Fletcher Flies for the Win in the Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024  – It was a busy day on Saturday at Hickstead – The All England Jumping Course. William Fletcher (GBR) enjoyed his first Hickstead International Arena win, beating 56 rivals to claim top honors in the €28,360 Hickstead Master’s Trophy with the 11-year-old grey […]

Three Riders Share the Agria Derby Trial Honors at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2024  – Last year’s Agria Derby Trial winners Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Carlos Ribas (BRA) once again shared the honours in today’s class – and they were joined by 2022 winner William Funnell in a three-way split for first place. Theirs were the only […]

Will Edwards Wins the ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4* with SHW Candies B

 Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024  â€“ British rider Will Edwards (GBR) won the feature class on Thursday at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*, the €12,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4*. Riding the 14-year-old mare SHW Candies B, Will produced a speedy round in the six-strong […]

Top Derby Horse to Retire this Weekend at Hickstead

Hickstead, England — June 21, 2024 — The Hickstead stalwart will have an official retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 23. One of Hickstead’s most popular and consistent horses will be retired shortly before the 62nd Al Shira’aa Derby. Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – Harriet Biddick’s (GER) horse A […]

Biddick Bidding for Record Fourth British Speed Derby Victory at Hickstead after Viral Mishap

Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – Twelve months ago, Somerset showjumper Harriet Biddick (GBR) was poised to set a new record in the British Speed Derby at Hickstead. Riding her seasoned campaigner Silver Lift, Harriet was nearing the end of the lengthy course and looking like she […]

Who Will Win the 62nd Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby?

Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 – The leading contender for this Sunday’s Al Shira’aa Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead has been ruled out of this year’s class. Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 –Reigning champion David Simpson (IRL) will miss the Derby after his nine-year-old stallion Pjotr […]

Amanda Derbyshire Delivers the Winning Ride with Otto BH in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 16, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) was knocking on the door of a win all week long during the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) Hunter Jumper II CSI 3* as she stood on the podium of every FEI class, but never at the […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to the Top in the $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 16, 2024 — Spruce Meadows veteran Matthew Sampson (GBR) came first in today’s $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*, the final competition of this week’s ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Britain’s Sampson, with One Whisper, beat 34 other starting riders, and five jump-off rivals, […]

William Whitaker Wins the €30,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2* at Bolesworth

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 09, 2024 –In a nail biting conclusion to the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* , sponsored by LeMieux, British showjumper William Whitaker (GBR), riding the exceptional Chacco’s Lando, triumphed with two impeccably fast and clear rounds. Whitaker, as the final competitor to go, […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH Conquer the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 08, 2024 – Continuing to capitalize on multiple wins and top placings in Tryon Stadium, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) saw the top of the podium in the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out the The Tryon Spring […]

Matthew Sampson Wins By a Whisper at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 08, 2024 — Matthew Sampson (GBR) leapt to victory today in the $62,500 AON Cup CSI 5*, the only CSI5* event on day three of the The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. He and One Whisper beat yesterday’s top rider, […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Impress in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 06, 2024 – The second week of international competition got underway on Wednesday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) with the running of the $32,000 Two Phase CSI 3*. The highlights of the class were three double-clear rounds by […]

Grace Debney Goes All Out with Zarina de Vidau to Win the Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed Derby CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Switching up the country on the leaderboard tonight it was Great Britain’s Grace Debney (GBR) and Temple Equestrian Zarina de Vidau (Diamant de Semilly x Carina) who took the win in the $38,700 Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed […]

Michael Whitaker “Goes Back in Time” Winning the Lotto-Hessen Prize CSI 4* at Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 18, 2024 – When he was still a little boy, Michael Whitaker (GBR) was already successful and an idol, said Daniel Deußer (GER). At the international four-star jumping competition, the €28,200 Lotto-Hessen Prize CSI 4*, on Saturday at the Longines PfingstTurnier Tournament in Wiesbaden, […]

Amanda Derbyshire Dazzles for the Top Two Placings in the $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 02, 2024 – The Tryon Spring Series, presented by Main Street Insurance kicked off this week with Tryon Spring 1, hosted April 30-May 5. Coming off their reserve honors in Wednesday’s Open Jumper Classic, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Otto BH (Norton D’eole x […]

Matthew Sampson & MGH Candy Girl Soar to Make Countrymen Proud in the Defender Challenge Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 04, 2024 – The second day of international Show Jumping got underway with 26 starters tackling Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) technical 1.50m course in the €28,200 Defender Challenge Stakes CSI 5*. The competition consisted of two rounds, with the top ten going through to […]

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

Windsor, England – May 02, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* with eight of the top 10 ranked riders in the world set to compete at the historic showgrounds of Windsor Castle. John Whitaker (GBR), Ben Maher (GBR), Scott Brash (GBR), Harry Charles […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show: Spectacular International Entries Including 8 of the Top 10 Showjumpers!

Windsor, England – May 02, 2024 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* is on this week a host of sensational international entries for the 2024 edition, including a thrilling line-up of eight of the World’s top 10 showjumpers. The Show, which this year runs over five days from 1–5 May, will prove […]

Donald Whitaker & Millfield Colette Claim the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 24, 2024 – The third and final week of Spring MET III 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the  €57,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. A total of 44 horse-and-rider combinations […]

Graham Gillespie & Veneno Victorious in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2* 

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 10, 2024 – The first week of Spring MET III 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded on Sunday with the presented by €30,150 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Grand Prix CSI 2* and it was Great Britain’s Graham Gillespie (GBR) and Veneno […]

Harry Charles & Aralyn Blue Blaze to the Top in the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 08, 2024 – A fantastic day of top sport took place on Friday during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. In the international ranks, Great Britain’s Harry Charles (GBR) made his way to Wellington this week and […]

Ellen Whitaker & Korlenski Command the Show in the Ashford Farm Trophy CSI 4*!

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 08, 2024 – Top British rider, Ellen Whitaker (GBR) had an impressive win with Korlenski, her lovely 9-year-old mare (Cornet Obolensky) €28,800 Ashford Farm Trophy CSI 4*, a Longines Ranking speed class held in the Milton arena.  There were 69 horses […]

Ben Maher’s Winning Ways Continue at the Wellington International CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) celebrated a banner week at Wellington International during Week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He capped the final day on Sunday with a victory in the $200,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli on Fast & Furious Mode to Win ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 03, 2024 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli were on fast & furious mode on Sunday closing out the week in grand fashion by claiming victory in the €28,600 ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 2*. In fact, it was the second victory […]

Guy Williams & Ernie Of Greenhill Z Gallop to Claim the Catunambú Trophy CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 29, 2024 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Ernie of Greenhill Z stole the spotlight on Thursday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 2*. The British rider and the 12-year-old Zangersheide stallion (Emerald x Caretino) were supreme in the €28,600 Catunambú Trophy […]

Pieces Fall into Place for Jamie Gornall & Nordic van de Fruitkof in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 29, 2024 – Jamie Gornall (GBR) hails from England, but he feels like a true Californian. He began calling California home only a few years ago, but already the place has him hooked. At his favorite winter circuit, specifically Desert Circuit 8, presented […]

Ben Maher Opens Nations Cup Week in Winning Form at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – The world collides at Wellington International this week as the Nations Cup CSIO 4* takes up the spotlight during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 8, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. Opening the prestigious week, Ben Maher (GBR) clinched the $32,000 Adequan® WEF […]

Longines EEF Series Back for Fourth Season – Calendar of Events Announced

Zaventem, Belgium – February 29, 2024 – The Longines EEF Series is back for its fourth edition, offering a summer-long Nations Cup competition and a dazzling final in Warsaw. Gorla once again kicks things off for the 8 regional qualifiers, in which two new events enter the calendar. […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Marvel in the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher was able to stake his claim on the week 7 round of the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup riding Dallas Vegas Batilly on Thursday at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The Lugano Diamonds-sponsored week brought […]