Tag: British Equestrian

Questions & Answers with Derren Lake: Ben Maher’s Top Groom Tells it All!

Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your job? I am the travelling groom for Ben Maher (GBR). I travel with his top horses across the world – from national to international competitions – but most of the big shows are abroad nowadays. Wherever they go, I go.  This […]

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

Hickstead, England – June 22, 2024  â€“ 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  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 & 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 […]

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 […]

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 & 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 […]

Amanda Derbyshire Bookends the Podium in the $65,000 Galati Yacht Sales Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 17, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) stole the spotlight throughout the first week of the TerraNova Winter Series at the TerraNova Equestrian Center. After securing first place in the $32,000 Estates at TerraNova Welcome Speed CSI 2* with the same mount one day […]

Ben Maher & Point Break Power to the Top in the $62,500 Hermès Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2024 – Five-star competition rounded out on Sunday with the $62,500 Hermès 1.50m Classic CSI 5*. The Hermès 1.50m series returned for a fifth week in the International Arena, this time with fifty-two riders challenging the track designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA).  Keeping it […]

Stars Align for Grace Debney & Jesprit H.S. in the $62,500 1/st Racing Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2024 – A year of diligent work for 20-year-old British rider Grace Debney paid off in Sunday’s $62,500 1/ST Racing Grand Prix CSI 2* with Jesprit H.S. The culmination of two-star competition during the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Scott Brash & Hello Valentino Show their Class in the €105,675 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2024 – Currently, the number 32 in the Longines Ranking of the International Equestrian Federation and one of the most important British riders, Scott Brash (GBR) won the €105,675 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine […]

Nitro-Charged Performance by Nicole Lockhead Anderson & I Am Harley Tops the Pavo Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 08, 2024 – British rider Nicole Lockhead Anderson (GBR) is on a winning streak, after being top of the podium yesterday in the eight year old class, and third in that same class today with Mecoblue PS. On Thursday, she flew […]

Grace Debney & Zarina de Vidau Ride Triumphantly in the $62,500 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2024 – Competition during Week 4 of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday with back-to-back international events on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village. Sunday’s featured events saw Grace Debney (GBR) take the first win of the day aboard […]