Tag: British Showjumping

Matthew Sampson & MGH Candy Girl Soar to Make Countrymen Proud in the Defender Challenge Stakes CSI 5*

Windsor, England – May 04, 2024 – The second day of international Show Jumping got underway with 26 starters tackling Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) technical 1.50m course in the €28,200 Defender Challenge Stakes CSI 5*. The competition consisted of two rounds, with the top ten going through to […]

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 […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show: Spectacular International Entries Including 8 of the Top 10 Showjumpers!

Windsor, England – May 02, 2024 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* is on this week a host of sensational international entries for the 2024 edition, including a thrilling line-up of eight of the World’s top 10 showjumpers. The Show, which this year runs over five days from 1–5 May, will prove […]

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 Opens Nations Cup Week in Winning Form at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – The world collides at Wellington International this week as the Nations Cup CSIO 4* takes up the spotlight during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 8, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. Opening the prestigious week, Ben Maher (GBR) clinched the $32,000 Adequan® WEF […]

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 […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Race to Victory in the €46,500 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 02, 2023 – Great Britain got off to a great start at the 2024 Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W as Harry Charles (GBR) and Billabong du Roumois raced towards victory in the €46,500 FFE Generali Prize CSI 5*-W, edging crowd favorite Roger-Yves Bost […]

Matthew Sampson & MHG Candy Girl Charge to Victory in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 27, 2023 – Matthew Sampson (GBR) took his second victory with the 11-year-old mare MGH Candy Girl (by Sligo Candy Boy) at Jumping Amsterdam Saturday evening. In the €28,700 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W over 1.45m, the British rider rushed to victory as […]

Amanda Derbyshire Matches Abigail McArdle Stride for Stride in the Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2024 – Jumper action continued at the Equestrian Village Derby Field on Friday with the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3* . A competitive field of sixty-two riders took to the course designed by Germany’s Olaf Petersen Jr., with fifteen pairs […]

Scott Brash & Hello Mr. President Power to First in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain –January 14, 2024 â€“ The 2024-edition of Spring MET kicked off this week in Oliva Nova, Spain, and it was Great Britain’s former world number one and Olympic team champion Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr President who concluded the first week with a win […]

Ben Maher & Enjeu de Grisien Excel in the $140,000 Southern Archers Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2024 – British Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu de Grisien wowed the crowd in the first ‘Saturday Night Lights’ grand prix of the season at Wellington International on the evening of January 13. The pair won the $140,000 Southern Arches […]

Joseph Stockdale & Ebanking Cash In Top Prize at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 12, 2024 – Great Britain emerged victorious in the €58,400 Equitrans Logistics Diamond Tour CSI 4*-W, with Joseph Stockdale (GBR) and Ebanking taking top honors in this 1.50cm class in 66.04 seconds. Joseph had flown in for the event, with Equitrans […]

Ben Maher Leads the Leaderboard of the World Cup – Western European League Standings

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – With five more qualifiers to go, highlighted by the leg in Basel (SUI) next Sunday, soon followed by Leipzig (GER) and Amsterdam (NED) still in January, then Bordeaux (FRA) and Gothenburg (SWE) in February, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – […]

Jodie Hall-McAteer & Mimosa VH Kritrahof Marvel in the €26,200 Mistletoe Speed Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2023 – The final day of the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W provided a fitting conclusion to what has been a six-day exhibition of equestrian excellence. Notable victories in Show Jumping were achieved by the esteemed John Whitaker (GBR) in the Six […]

John Whitaker Takes Home the Biggest Present in the €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – The €37,000 Santa Stakes CSI 5*-W continued the world-class action at ExCeL London following the afternoon’s FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢. With four of the six riders through to the jump-off representing Great Britain, the expectant crowd was hopeful of a home […]

Magical World Cup Win for Maher & Enjeu de Grisien at London!

London, England – December 17, 2023 – For a very long time the London International Horse Show has been one of the most popular events on the European indoor circuit, and today almost 10,000 spectators nearly lifted the roof off the ExCel arena in the London (GBR) Docklands […]

Ben Maher Tastes the Champagne after Winning the €37,000 Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]