Tag: British Showjumping

William Whitaker & Michael Pender Clear 7’2″ Wall to Share the Win in the €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* at Olympia

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Two of the most stylish young riders on the circuit topped the results list in equal first place after a quality €27,000 Cayenne Puissance CSI 5* which, for the second year running, went to a thrilling fifth and final round. The […]

One Last Goodbye to the Rings for Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was an emotional Saturday evening at the CHI of Geneva 5* as the show jumping world bid goodbye to Scott Brash’s (GBR) legendary horse, Hello Sanctos, in a special retirement service. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went […]

Robert Whitaker & Dekato Dash for the Cash in €25,250 NH Collection Prize CSI 5* at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 13, 2019 – Great Britain won in style and power in class yesterday afternoon during the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña CSI 5*-W/2* at the Casas Novas Indoor Arena.  It was double podium for Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Guy Williams (GBR)  in […]

Hello Sanctos’ Retirement Ceremony To Be Held at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos will be retired next Saturday during a special ceremony at the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went on to team up with the 17-year-old […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite for a Dynamite Performance to Win €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix CSI 5*

Prague, Czech Republic – November 23, 2019 – It was a phenomenal climax to a magical season for Explosion W and Ben Maher (GBR) as they pulled off the win in last night’s €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix making a hat trick of titles this season. […]

Rolex Grand Slam Youth Edition: Interview with Harry Charles

When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in show jumping? When I was about 14 years-old, I won a big pony class in England, which at the time was probably the biggest class you could win at 16 years of age and younger, so I […]

Harry Charles & Bambina are the Best in €50,200 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 17, 2019 – The third and last week of the 2019 Autumn MET II in Oliva Nova concluded on Sunday with the Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas SA. A total of 60 horse-and-rider combinations had qualified to take […]

William Funnell & Billy McCain Ride to Win €31,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 10, 2019 – In a hotly contested jump-off, it was  William Funnell (GBR) and Billy McCain that went off with the win in Sunday’s €31,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s 2019 Autumn MET II in Spain. […]

Scott Brash & Hello M’Lady are Bold to Win €190,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Verona CSI 5*-W

Verona, Italy – November 10, 2019 – The saying “it’s never over until the fat lady sings” rang loud and true at today’s fourth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Verona, Italy where Scott Brash (GBR) posted a spectacular last-to-go victory with […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Win the Battle in $85,000 Big Ben International Challenge CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – It was a true battle of excellence as Olympic team gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) nudged Canadian Olympic individual gold medalist Eric Lamaze (CAN) for victory in the $85,000 Big Ben International Challenge CSI 4* on Thursday night, November 7, at the […]

Holly Smith & Denver Team Up for Third Major Victory at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 07, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Denver won the €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* today during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. After winning the €50,200 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 3* almost two weeks ago and the €25,040 Jump-off Class CSI […]

Poden Farms Welcomes Cameron Hanley as Rider & Trainer

Evesham, England – November 06, 2019 – Poden Farms released an announcement yesterday stating that renowned Irish rider and trainer Cameron Hanley (IRL) is the newest member of their team, serving both as a rider and as Emily Moffit‘s (GBR) trainer. The renowned English stables issued the following […]

Emily Moffitt & Copain du Perchet CH Supreme in €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 03, 2019 – Emily Moffitt (GBR) and Copain du Perchet CH won the €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Bodegas Hispano+Suizas yesterday during the CES Valencia Autumn Tour CSI 2* in Spain. Emily Moffitt (GBR) & Copain du Perchet CH The Brit and the 14-year-old […]

Holly Smith & Denver Claim Gold Again in €25,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 02, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Denver won the €25,040 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. After winning the Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the same tour, […]

Scott Brash & Hello Shelby Crowned the Masters at Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 02, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Shelby won the €100,000 Equita Masters CSI 5*, presented by Hermès Sellier yesterday during the Longines Equita Lyon – Le Salon du Cheval de Lyon CSI 5*-W/2* in France. It was  full house for the Equita Masters […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli are First Again Winning €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 31, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli won the €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* today during the fifth and final week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Brit and the 9-year-old chestnut Dutch […]

Robert Whitaker & Catwalk IV Soar to Win €103,000 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – October 26, 2019 – The world’s top riders took the center stage in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon when it was time for €103,000 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. Seven riders made it to a jump-off and despite a very challenging and fast course, the jump-off […]

Scott Brash Strikes Gold Again at the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Senator won the €25,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 4*/2* at the Golfe de St. Tropez in Grimaud, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Carambole x […]

Chloe Aston & Amigo T Supreme in €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 03, 2019 – Chloe Aston (GBR) and Amigo T won the €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Brit and the 14-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Padinus x Achill) […]

Magic Maher Rides Explosion W to Win LGCT Grand Prix of New York CSI 5* & Season Title

New York, New York, USA – September 29, 2019 – It was ‘game, set and match’ today after Ben Maher (GBR) wrote history aboard Explosion W in an extraordinary Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of New York CSI 5*, taking the LGCT Grand Prix win and the […]

Julie Andrews & Ayrton IV Top €25,000 Auchan Prize CSI 3* at Mâcon Chaintré

Mâcon Chaintré, France – September 13, 2019 – Julie Andrews (GBR) and Ayrton IV won the €25,000 Auchan Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the Mâcon Chaintré Jumping International CSI 3* in France. The Brit and the 14-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Cantos x Burggraaf) galloped to victory in […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Rule in €62,000 First GCL Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of St. Tropez

St. Tropez, France – September 12, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr. President won the €62,000 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez CSI 5*/2* in St. Tropez, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Anglo-European […]

One Point Difference Separating London Knights & St. Tropez Pirates Before Saturday’s Showdown

One point is all that separates the London Knights and St. Tropez Pirates in the race for the 2019 Global Champions League title heading to tomorrow’s penultimate leg of the season. With four victories this year, the team from Great Britain leads with a total of 288 points, […]

A Dolce Repeat for Ben Maher & Explosion W in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – The world class combination of Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W took Rome by storm winning their second LGCT Grand Prix in a row in the Eternal City. Victory propelled the British Olympic gold medallist into the lead in the overall […]

Over Two Meters! Laura Renwick & Top Dollar Jump for the Jackpot in €20,000 Six-Bar Prize CSI 4* at Jumping de Valence

Ratières, France – August 31, 2019 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Top Dollar VI won the €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Prize CSI 4* last Saturday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 4*/3* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France. Laura Renwick (GBR) & Top Dollar VI The Brit and the […]

Jemma Kirk & Quelisto Win €25,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Brussels Stephex Masters

Meise, Belgium – August 31, 2019 – Jemma Kirk (GBR) and Quelisto won Saturday’s €25,000 Super Cup Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by Artemide during the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*/3*/2* at Stephex Stables in Meise, Belgium. A total of 42 horse-and-rider combinations lined up for the 1.45m challenge, and […]

Ellen Whitaker & Jack van’t Kattenheye Victorious in €25,375 EMA Prize CSI 5* at Gijón

Gijón, Spain – August 28, 2019 – Ellen Whitaker (GBR) and Jack van’T Kattenheye won the €25,375 EMA Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the CSIO 5* of Gijón in Spain. The Brit and Max Kuehner’s 10-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Diabeau x Canadian River) were supreme in the […]

Ben Maher in Pole Position on Super Sunday for Individual Gold at FEI European Championships

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 24, 2019 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W ignited once again towards another penalty-free performance to retain their lead in pursuit of individual gold at the 2019 Longines FEI European Championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. After three performances, only four combinations have left […]

Annabel Shields & Creevagh Carisma Cruise to Win €25,200 Bolesworth Grand Prix CSI 2*

Tattenhall, Chester, England – August 18, 2019 – The €25,200 Bolesworth Grand Prix CSI 2* brought the curtain down on the first and hugely successful Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships CSI 2* yesterday at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. With 50 starters over the Rafael Suarez course […]

Jake Saywell & Touch of Chilli Jump to Victory in Bolesworth Two-Phase Class CSI 2*

Tattenhall, Chester, England – August 16, 2019 – Jake Saywell (GBR) and Touch of Chilli claimed first place in the Bolesworth Two-Phase Class CSI 2* yesterday during the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Chester, England. The Brit and the 15-year-old chestnut Irish Sport […]