Tag: British Equestrian Federation

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win the $80,000 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Toronto “Lead the Herd” at the Pan American CSI 5* in Calgary

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2023 – Meadows on the Green was ready to welcome equine athletes back to the turf to kick off the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. Over 40 horse/rider combinations tackled the one round competition over the […]

Ella Dalton & Quality Rubies ‘n Diamonds Sparkle for Speed Derby Victory

Twenty-one Year-old Ella Dalton Wins Saturday’s British Speed Derby at Hickstead, Riding Quality Rubies N Diamonds Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 24, 2023 – It was Kent-based Ella Dalton’s (GBR) first ever attempt at the 1.45m world-ranking speed class, which features many of Hickstead’s unique obstacles. Drawn 11th to go out of […]

Nifty Nicole Nabs The ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4* Win on New Ride

Hickstead, West Sussex, England – June 22, 2023 – A total of 27 combinations came forward for the 1.50m world ranking class, with nine riders producing that crucial first round clear to go into the jump-off. Nicole Lockhead Anderson (GBR) was last to go with Catino 10, and she produced a perfectly-timed […]

Riders & Horses for The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 – It`s Derby time this week at the All England Jumping Course and stars of the noble sport from the United Kingdom go head-to-head against some of the best in the world highlighted by the likes of William Funnell (GBR), Robert Whitaker […]

Riders Line-up for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting 

A Strong Line-up of Riders will be Heading to Hickstead in West Sussex this week for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4* Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 –Some of showjumping’s biggest names, including reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen (IRL), his brother Trevor, four-time winner William Funnell (GBR), and […]

Guy Williams “Feels the High” of Winning the Evet Drug Puissance CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 – Against the beautiful backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, a nine-strong field of horses and riders each came forward to take on the challenge of the big red wall in the eVet Drug Puissance CSI 3* . Firm favourites from the beginning, Puissance Specialists […]

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 â€“ 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). […]

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, […]

John Whitaker & Emilio Bicocchi Share the Win in the €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2023 – In a truly entertaining conclusion to the third day of competition at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena 2023, British legend John Whitaker (GBR) and Italian star Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) shared the honours in this evening’s €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*. From the outset this was no walk-in-the-park, […]

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 […]

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* […]

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 […]

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 & 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 […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Take off to Win €125,000 Turkish Arlines London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England  – December 19, 2022 – The final day of The London International Horse Show featured some of the world’s best equestrian athletes, drawing to a close with The Turkish Airlines London Grand Prix. The 1.60m competition produced a series of spell-binding performances as the riders vied […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Race to the Top in the €37,000 Champagne-Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 16, 2022 – The opening 5* Jumping class, the €37,000 Champagne-Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W, was won by Harry Charles (GBR), riding Billabong du Roumois. A total of 14 of the 34 starters jumped clear in the first round, paving the way for a […]

James Smith & Arkuga Back on Top of the Podium at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 09, 2022 –James Smith (GBR) continued to shine at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday, teaming with Arkuga to claim top honors in the Grand Prix qualifier for the €26,600 Dammann Reitplatz – u. Sportplatzbau GmbH Trophy CSI 3*. The Brit and the […]

Seven of the World’s Top 10 Set to Compete at The London International Horse Show

London, England – November 28, 2022 – The London International Horse Show, taking place at ExCeL London from 15-19 of December, has received a stellar list of entries for the international five-star Show Jumping and is set to welcome reigning World and Olympic Champions, as well as seven former […]