Tag: British Equestrian

Charlie Jones & Capitale 5 Conquer Another Victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2024 – Charlie Jones (GBR) and Capitale 6 could not be caught on Saturday night, November 2, as they cruised to victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix at National Sunshine Series I in Thermal, CA. A starting field of 43 entries took on […]

Winning Is In the Air! Jessica Mendoza Marvels at the Washington International Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 25, 2024 – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. In a new class added to the FEI division for international […]

Matthew Sampson Battles Fellow Countryman to Win Big at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – October 18, 2024 – Two British riders battled it out for top honors on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. In the end it was Matthew Sampson (GBR) and William Funnell (GBR) who galloped head-to-head all the way to the wire […]

One Step Higher: Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 4*

Ascona, Switzerland – September 15, 2024 – Robert Whitaker (GBR) had great performances at the 2024 edition of the CSI Ascona. After finishing second with Vermento in the €55,500 Kataltherm Service Prize CSI 4*, Whitaker and the 11-year-old black stallion climbed one step higher on the podium. The dynamic duo claimed […]

Mark Edwards Gets off to the Perfect Start at Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4*

Warsaw, Poland – September 05, 2024 – The first major competition at the 2024 Warsaw Jumping CSIO 4* saw 55 competitors entering. The course comprising 12 obstacles, reaching 150 cm did not turn out to be an easy one. Despite that, as many as 22 of them, 3 […]

Matthew Sampson & Fabrice Fly to First in the Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada — September 04, 2024 — Two Europeans rose to stardom on opening day of the 2024 Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows, topping the two main contests there. Before going on to finish 11th in the $62,500 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*, the feature […]

A “Capital” Performance by Charlie Jones Tops the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*

Del Mar, California, USA – August 31, 2024 – All eyes were on the Grand Prix Field at Hits Del Mar in Del Mar, California, on Saturday, for the $100,000 SummitMax Grand Prix CSI 2*. The international field of athletes featured riders representing eight countries, including the United […]

Amanda Derbyshire Slices & Dices to Win the Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 27, 2024 – Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) posted the fastest of 19 clear rounds in the $10,000 Stomp Capital Open Jumper at the 49th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show on Tuesday, slicing and dicing her way to top honors aboard Onermie Van Het Weyenshof. The pair finished […]

Olympic Déjà Vu! Harry Charles Secures More Gold Winning the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 18, 2024 – Everything Harry Charles (GBR) touches at the moment turns to gold as he declares “no better place to come this weekend” than the Longines Global Champions Tour of London. Taking the win of the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London […]

All Four Gold Medallists Head Straight to Longines Global Champions Tour of London

London, England – August 12, 2024 – The world’s most elite equestrians are set to descend upon the iconic city of London for the 12th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series, promising an unparalleled display of world-class show jumping. This year’s event, hosted in […]

Robert Murphy’s Marvelous Performance Tops Speed Challenge in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 10, 2024 – The sun was shining for day two of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions in Valkenswaard. An impressive lineup of 29 riders took to the expansive grass arena to battle it out for top honors in the […]

Amanda Derbyshire Dashes for the Cash in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 31, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Otto BH got off to the perfect start last Wednesday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). The dynamic duo dashed for the cash, the lion’s share of the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at […]

Brilliant British Gallop for Gold in Team Final at the Olympics!

Versailles, France – August 02, 2024 – Great Britain claimed Jumping team gold in fine style today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles (FRA) with spectacular performances from Ben Maher (GBR) & Dallas Vegas Batilly, Harry Charles (GBR) & Romeo 88 and Scott Brash (GBR) & Jefferson. […]

It’s Another Whitaker Win at Hickstead! Donald Heads All-British Podium in the King George V Gold Cup CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 28, 2024 – Riding the grey mare Millfield Colette, Donald Whitaker (GBR) delivered a blisteringly-quick jump-off round to win the same title that cousin Robert Whitaker (GBR) had won 12 months earlier. Once again, Hickstead proved happy hunting ground for the Whitaker family dynasty, with […]

Mark Edwards & James Smith Share Top Honors in the Equine Giveaways Royal International Stakes CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England –July 26, 2024 – Two British riders both had their first five-star victories on Friday at the 2024 Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* when they shared the win in the €10,000 Equine Giveaways Royal International Stakes CSIO 5*. Both Mark Edwards (GBR) aboard Royale Tale and […]

Robert Murphy & Hulde G Triumphant in Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 27, 2024 – Saturday’s €28,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* – 1.45m was won by Britain’s Robert Murphy (GBR) and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare Hulde G (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Warrant). They rode a smooth clear round in a time of 67.54 […]

James Smith & Juno Rose 23 Charge to Victory in the €28,200 Unex Group Speed Classic CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – It was a very busy Saturday at the 2024 Agria Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5*. Three important competitions kept spectators on the edge of their seats. In the €28,200 Unex Group Speed Classic CSIO 5*, James Smith (GBR) the win […]

Sameh El Dahan & WKD Aimez Moi Soar to Win the ClipMyHorse.TV Salver CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2024 – Great Britain’s Sameh El Dahan (GBR) had been relegated to second place in the opening five-star class of the show on Thursday, but on Saturday he gained retribution when he triumphed in the €28,200 ClipMyHorse.TV Salver CSIO 5*, riding the experienced WKD Aimez […]

Great Britain Wins the €200,000 Agria Nations Cup CSIO 5* on Home Soil at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 26, 2024 – At the halfway stage, first-drawn Great Britain was the only team to still have a clean sheet, with pathfinder Ben Maher (GBR) with Exit Remo, Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc De Toxandria and anchorman John Whitaker (GBR) with Equine America Unick Du […]

Jessica Mendoza & In the Air Soar to Victory in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2024 – International competition during the fourth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, commenced on Thursday afternoon in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*. GLEF IV represents the fourth in six consecutive weeks of FEI […]

British Team Named for the €200,000 Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 11, 2024  – Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) – who heads to Paris straight after the Agria Royal International Horse Show – has been selected with Exit Remo, alongside his 2023 team-mates John Whitaker (GBR) with Unick Du Francport and Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc […]

British Riders Hoping for Back-to-Back Nations Cup Victories at Hickstead this Week

Hickstead, England – July 25, 2024 – The Brits will be hoping to secure victory in the upcoming €200,000 Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO 5*, to give them a second consecutive win in this prestigious team showjumping competition. Held on the Friday of the Agria Royal International […]

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 […]

Partnership Pays off for Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 28, 2024 – A large field of 49 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. John Doyle (IRL) set the intricate tracks for 17 different nations, but it was […]