Tag: British Showjumping

Brilliant Young Guns Propel Great Britain to Gold in Longines FEI Nations Cup™ – Challenge Cup CSIO 5* at Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – October 02, 2021 – It was a night for the next generation at the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain tonight when a team filled with fresh young faces claimed the Challenge Cup trophy for Great […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in €25,700 Negrita Cup CSIO 5*

Barcelona, Spain – October 01, 2021 – The British rider Holly Smith (GBR), riding Fruselli, won the Negrita Cup CSIO 5*, a table A against the clock competition, which opened the 109th CSIO Barcelona edition at the Olympic track of the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. Holly […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Race towards Gold in €30,000 at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 25, 2021 – Do the British want to take over Grimaud? After Holly Smith’s double the day before, it was Guy Williams (GBR) this afternoon who was flying the Union Jack in the ring. He won the €30,000 Hubside Special Two Phase CSI 5* […]

Holly Smith & Denver Do it Again! Supreme in €65,000 Hubside Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 24, 2021 – Holly Smith (GBR) widens the gap at the Hubside Jumping Grimaud – Golfe de St Tropez CSI 5* and sees hers odds increase before Sunday’s Grand Prix! Under the sun and the Mediterranean heat, the British rider, riding Denver, left her […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash for the Cash in €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 23, 2021 – Lined up on the start with the World’s best, Daniel Deusser (GER), Kevin Staut (FRA), Mark McAuley (IRL) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), it was Great Britain’s Holly Smith (GBR) who finally came out on top in the big class on […]

Emily Moffitt & Tipsy du Terral Top €25,500 Coldiretti Speed Challenge CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy -September 21 ,2021 – Emily Moffit (GBR) and Tipsy du Terral put Great Britain on top of the podium in the €25,500 Coldiretti Speed Challenge CSI 5* last Friday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5* & 2* at the historic Circus Maximus […]

Harry Charles & Aralyn Blue Ace the Course to Win €51,400 Hubside Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 18, 2021 – The sound of the God Save the Queen was heard in honour of the 22-year-old Harry Charles (GBR) following the CSI 5*  big class of the day (a 1.50m with a jump-off). However, the son of Peter Charles (a member of Great […]

A Soar towards Victory for Scott Brash & Hello Vincent in €70,000 Allianz-Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 18, 2021 – The most important jumping class at the Aachen Soers today was the Allianz-Prize CSIO 5*, a jumping competition with a winning round, which the best ten pairs qualified for. How to master the tasks set by the Course Designer, Frank Rothenberger […]

Grace Debney & Boheme de la Roque Race to First in $36,600 Malvern Bank Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – September 09, 2021 – Competition during Week II of the Tournament of Champions continued Thursday, September 9, with the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, presented by The Davis McCullough Foundation. A field of 31 decorated international athletes stepped foot in the Turtle Creek Casino & […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Supreme in $36,900 AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – The fourth day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with a gripping speed event in the International Ring. Spirits were high this morning, thanks to some beautiful weather and good competition, as athletes took to the field to challenge FEI […]

Lily Attwood & I’m Emerone Fly the Highest in €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2*

Valence, France – August 28, 2021 – Thirteen combinations had an appointment Saturday night to meet the stars in the impressive €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2* that wrapped up the sports day at the Hubside Jumping de Valence CSI 4* & 2*. After a first passage at […]

A Whitaker Win as Michael Rides Parkmore Rowan to First in €25,400 MMA Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valence, France – August 22, 2021 – Michael Whitaker (GBR) and Parkmore Rowan put Great Britain on top of the podium last Sunday during the Hubside Jumping de Valence CSI 5* & 2*. The dynamic duo raced to first palce in the €25,400 MMA Grand Prix CSI 2* […]

Golden Duo Ben Maher & Explosion W To Be Honoured at Longines Global Champions Tour of London

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – August 12, 2021 – Longines Global Champions Tour will congratulate Ben Maher (GBR), Explosion W and the 5 gold, silver and bronze Olympic Medalists who are competing at the Royal Hospital Chelsea this weekend in a special ceremony on Sunday 15 August. The celebration in […]

Great Britain Forced to Make a Change Ahead of Team Jumping Final

Tokyo, Japan – August 05, 2021 – Ahead of Friday’s Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Jumping team event at the Equestrian Park at Bajikoen, Team GB has made a pre-competition change in accordance with the FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events at the Olympic Games (article 609). Harry Charles (GBR), riding […]

It’s Gold for Great Britain! Ben Maher & Explosion W are Olympic Champions!

Tokyo, Japan – August 04, 2021 – “I don’t know what was more pressure, this or getting married in two weeks!”, said Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) as he clutched the Individual Jumping gold medal he just won at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at the Baji Koen […]

Team Great Britain Makes Last Minute Change in Starting Line-Up before Jumping Individual Competition

Tokyo, Japan – August 02, 2021 – Ahead of Tuesday’s Tokyo Olympic Equestrian Jumping individual event at the Equestrian Park at Bajikoen, Team Great Britain has issued a statement announcing a change in the starting line-up for the first individual competition at the Olympic Games. Acting in accordance […]

Charlie Jones & Gerko III van de Zeilhoek Gallop for Gold in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California – July 24, 2021 – The first of three festival weeks kicked off with newcomer Charlie Jones jumping to the top of the leaderboard taking both first and third on Gerko III Van De Zeilhoek and Charismo Z respectively in the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.45m Grand Prix […]

Amy Inglis & Wishes Make the Dream Come True in €51,100 L’Eperon Charles de Cazanove Grand Prix CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2021 – British showjumping did not go back home empty handed in the 2021 edition of the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & 3*. Amy Inglis (GBR) shone the brightest in the L’Eperon Charles de Cazanove Grand Prix CSI 3*.The 2021 edition […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Soar to First in €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 11, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and the powerful bay gelding Hello Jefferson made it the perfect setup for the Olympics winning the €300,000 Tops International Arena Grand Prix CSI 3* in blistering style. Pieter Devos (BEL) took second place on his super […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest at Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 3*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – July 09, 2021 – With the sun shining on day two of the Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 3*, the well-planned schedule of both International & Amateur Classes, a thrilling Ride & Drive sponsored by Bentley, plus a phenomenal win […]

Two Shades of Grey: Guy Williams & Joseph Stockdale Fly the Highest in Puissance at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 01, 2021 – The Puissance rounded off a spectacular day of national Show Jumping action in Windsor’s famous Castle Arena, with a duo of greys out-jumping their rivals in the five-round competition. From the six starters, four made it through to the fourth […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby are Bold & Brash to Be the Best in Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 04, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR), recently announced as part of the British team heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games, landed the spoils in the €25,400 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5*. Both horse and rider looked calm and collected in what was […]

Kings of the Day! Ben Maher & Explosion W Reign in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – The 2021 edition of the Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* closed in spectacular style, with champions crowned across the disciplines of Show Jumping, Driving and Showing. Once again, the enthusiastic and informed spectators were treated to the very best displays of world-class equestrian talent […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in €25,400 Pearl Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 02, 2021 – On a day that the British Olympic Show Jumping team was announced for the Tokyo Olympics, the close of the second day in the Castle Arena at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* was a real showcase with all four of the confirmed squad taking part; Holly […]

James Wilson & Imagine de Muze Jump to Win €60,000 Casino de Monte-Carlo Trophy CSI 5* at Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – July 02, 2021 – James Wilson (GBR) faced down some of the biggest stars in show jumping to reign supreme in today’s Trophy Casino de Monte-Carlo CSI5* class, eclipsing Belgian star Pieter Devos (BEL) by just tenths of a second. In an exhilarating jump-off, […]

British Equestrian Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 02, 2021 – The British Olympic Association can today announce the three horse and rider combinations and travelling reserve for the equestrian jumping competition at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. London 2012 team gold medallists Scott Brash (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Major Attractions To Look Out For at the 2021 Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

Windsor, Berkshire, England – June 30, 2021 – The 78th edition of CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from 1-4 July, is set to be a remarkable spectacle, with top-class international equestrian sport alongside a range of display acts and a luxury […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]