Tag: British Equestrian Federation

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 […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Put on a Dynamite Performance to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The return of Explosion W set the Longines Global Champions Tour on fire today with a formidable win for Ben Maher (GBR) and the superstar gelding in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Nichiho.  Maher […]

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 […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Ride for the Win in $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 23, 2021 – The Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3* concluded on Sunday with the second grand prix of the week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Forty-four international athletes tried their shot at the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* and a chance 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 […]

Magic Maher & Ginger Blue are the Performers of the Day – Win €150,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 09, 2021 – The opening event of the season at Tops International Arena was received with great enthusiasm by the riders and it offered top-class sport to the viewers at home. The highlight of the first Spring Event, the €150,000 Grand Prix CSI […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Storm to First in €25,400 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 06, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr. President turned on the afterburner to win the €25,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* on Thursday during the second week of the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 5*, 4* & 2*. Brash was bold aboard the […]

Jack Whitaker & Scenletha Jump to First in €40,000 Audi Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 24, 2021 – Forty one horse and rider combinations from 15 nations made up the start list for the feature class on Day 2 of the 2021 Dutch Masters – the 1m55 Audi Prize. The star-studded line-up – which included former Rolex Grand […]

Meet the Next Generation with Jack Whitaker

Geneva, Switzerland, April 23, 2021 – The latest elite talent to emerge from the Whitaker show jumping dynasty, 19-year-old Jack explains his excitement to be competing at his first Rolex Grand Slam Major in ‘s-Hertogenbosch; what he’d love to achieve in 2021; and the form he and his horses are […]

Laura Renwick & Galerius Gallop to Win Moon Hotel Prize CSI 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 23, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) was back in the winner’s circle again for the second time in as many weeks. The British rider Galerius galloped to win the feature class of the day, the €5,000 Moon Hotel Prize CSI 2* on Friday […]

Olympia – The London International Horse Show 2021 Moves To ExCeL London

London, England – April 22, 2021 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021, organizers announced today. The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show […]

Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show to Run in Reduced Format in 2021

Hickstead, England – April 21, 2021 – The organisers at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, have made the difficult decision to run the Royal International Horse Show under a new format for this season, due to the ongoing Covid situation and restrictions on international travel. The July […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga are the Aces in €25,600 Equipe Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 17, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga were back on top form to win the €25,600 Equipe Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* last Saturday during the CSI 3* of Gorla Minore at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre. The Brit guided the 10-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse (AES) gelding (Arko […]

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh – An Equestrian Tribute

London, England, UK – April 16, 2021 – Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April, the horse world is coming together to commemorate his life. He was a huge force for good in the equestrian world and his […]

Breeding Uncovered: Willy Wijnen – Breeder of Ben Maher’s Explosion W

Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]

In Memoriam: FEI Pays Tribute to Prince Philip – Longest FEI President

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 10, 2021 – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at Windsor Castle in England. His death, at the age of 99, was announced according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. He was the longest serving FEI President (1964-1986) […]

Hickstead to Host New Science Supplements September Tour with over £70,000 in Prize!

Hickstead, England – April 01, 2021 – The Science Supplements All England September Tour will take place from the 1-5 and the 8-12 September, giving riders the chance to stay and compete at Hickstead for two consecutive weeks. Increased prize money will make it one of the UK’s […]

Ellen Whitaker & Atevla Ride for the Win in $37,000 CabanaCoast CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 27 , 2021 – The two-star division continued on Friday in the Global International Arena with the $37,000 CabanaCoast CSI2* Qualifier with 55 entries. There were seven that found the key to a clear round and advanced to the jump-off as riders were aiming to […]

National Fixture to Replace Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting

Hickstead, England – March 25, 2021 – The international fixture will be replaced by a national show, the Al Shira’aa Jumping Championships, to run on the same dates (23-27 June). While there will be no international showjumping, there will be a range of jumping classes from British Novice […]

Top Prospect Schugga Tschei to Ellen Whitaker

Wellington, Florida, USA – Mar. 19, 2021 – M. Michael Meller, Spencer Smith (USA) and Ashland Farms are pleased to congratulate Ellen Whitaker (GBR) on the purchase of Schugga Tschei, a talented 9-year-old Oldenburg mare (Stalypso x Fara IV).   Schugga Tschei was successful at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Ben Maher & Ginger-Blue Claim Gold in $37,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Ginger-Blue, owned by Jane Forbes Clark, moved masterfully across the 1.50m course to win the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 CSI 3* on Friday, March 19, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Mendoza Makes Her Mark by Winning the $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – Jessica Mendoza (GBR) topped the day’s $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty 1.45m CSI 2* with Dublin, a 2007 German Sport Horse gelding (Cobra x Calido), owned by Windsor Farms. The pair rode to victory in the class of 73 entries, with […]

Brilliant Brash & Hello Jefferson Jump to Victory on the Final Day of the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – After winning the €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* the day before aboard Hello Vincent, Scott Brash (GBR) came back to register a win on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab Equestrian […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim Gold Again in €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Same event, same combination on a special Sunday and no surprise winners! Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga closed out their participation in the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour adding the €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* to their long list of victories at the Vilamoura […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show Postponed to Later Date this Year

Windsor, Berkshire, England – February 26, 2021 – The Organizers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have today confirmed that Royal Windsor Horse Show will take place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of July this year. “We are looking forward to running a near as normal Show at Windsor […]

Blazing Brash Clinches the Win in €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at the LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 5, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) pulled off a mind-blowing feat of speed in the headline 1.55m competition at the magnificent Longines Arena at Al Shaqab’s magnificent. It was a blistering jump-off featuring eight of the world’s best horse and rider combinations and it […]

John Whitaker Turns Back the Time aboard Unick du Francport with Win in €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 28, 2021 – The fifth week of the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and one of the all-time legends of the sport stole the spotlight, proving once again that he still has plenty of gas in his tank […]

Lily Attwood & Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z Stun Favorites to Win €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 21, 2021 – Youth beat experience to conclude the fourth week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour last Sunday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre with a British victory. Lily Attwood (GBR) and Cor-Leon Vd Vlierbeek Z overcame renowned names of the sport and […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Accelerate to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 13, 2021 – After having won the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* two days before, Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga teamed up for another victory last Saturday, claiming victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura […]