Category: Jumper News Great Britain

Stellar List of Brits Hoping for Home Glory at Hickstead this Week

Hickstead, England – July 18, 2024  – Now the home nation will be hoping they can replicate that feat, with a strong line-up of British riders due to compete at the Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* (24-28 July). Robert Whitaker (GBR) became the first British rider in […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Blaze Past the Competition in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2024 – The sun came out for day two of the Summer Classic as show jumping’s top talent went head to head at the Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. It was blue skies for the €56,800 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* […]

Claudia Rothermere Claims Overall Constance Hotels & Resorts Challenge Title

Monte Carlo, Monaco, France – July 06, 2024 – For a second consecutive year, Longines Global Champions Tour partnered with Constance Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel chain with properties in Mauritius, Maldives, and Seychelles, for the exciting Constance Hotels & Resorts Challenge. The French Riviera challenge dedicated […]

Grace Debney Dazzles Again in the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont, USA – July 07, 2024 – A stunning scene was set below the picturesque mountains of Manchester, Vermont, on July 7, 2024, as the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix, the first grand prix of the six-week HITS Vermont Summer Festival, got underway. The class did not disappoint, […]

Robert Whitaker & Evert Excel in the Mystic Rose Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – July 07, 2024 – His father has won the Rolex Grand Prix in Aachen and his uncle. This year is Robert Whitaker’s (GBR) premiere appearance at the CHIO Aachen. His victory in the €28,200 Mystic Rose Prize CSIO 5* was good preparation for his first Grand […]

Ben Maher Secures the Victory in the €90,000 Allianz-Prize CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 06, 2024 – For the show-jumpers it is one of the highlights of the entire CHIO Aachen week: the €90,000 Allianz Prize CSIO 5*. Ben Maher (GBR) made sure on Saturday that the Union Jack could also be hoisted in the afternoon after the […]

Olympic Gold Medallist & His “Next Star” Shine the Brightest in the Sparkassen Youngsters Cup

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2024 –If anyone can judge what distinguishes a four-legged star, then definitely Ben Maher (GBR). The British Olympic gold medallist hopes to have found one in the OS Stallion, Corlander, whom he won the opening round of the Sparkassen-Youngsters-Cup with on Tuesday. Philipp […]

Matthew Sampson & Daniel Make it a Great Day Winning the $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — June 30, 2024  — Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Daniel ruled the day for Great Britain, taking the 1.60m $339,460 Pan-American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. There were tears of joy ringside as Sampson, from Sheffield, hailed the 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Daniel […]

British Equestrian Federation Annnounces Team for the Olympic Games in Paris

London, England – June 27, 2024 – The British Olympic Association (BOA) and British Equestrian Federation have announced the three squads of riders who will travel to France this summer to represent Team GB in the equestrian competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Paris 2024 will be […]

Five Derby Wins! William Funnell Becomes the Greatest Topping the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 23, 2024 – William Funnell (GBR) became the first five-time winner of the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead on Sunday, following a masterclass display of jumping with Dublon. The Surrey-based showjumper had come close to beating the record 12 months […]

Elliott Rowe Races towards €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* Victory at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 22, 2024  – A new name was added to the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy on Saturday at Hickstead, when Elliott Rowe (GBR) landed the €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* with the 11-year-old stallion Hyperion VP Wisbecq. Drawn 19th out of 26, Elliott scorched round the […]

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  – 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 […]