Tag: British Showjumping

John Whitaker Ages Like Fine Wine in France Winning the €52,600 CWD Prix CSI 4* at Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau, France – April 21, 2023 – Rolling back the years, the British rider John Whitaker (GBR), 68 years old, won the main class of the day in the CSI 4* competition, the Prix CWD. Riding his Selle Français Equine America Unick du Francport (Zandor Z x Helios […]

Joseph Stockdale Shows the Finest Form on Spanish Soil

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 15, 2023 – Joseph Stockdale (GBR) is one of the rising stars of the noble sport and the young rider was on top form yesterday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*, teaming up with Equine Services Rescue Kandleford for the win […]

Déjà vu! Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop to Another Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2023 – Lightning does strike the same place twice! After winning the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2* last week, Izac Ketteridge (GBR) and Galerius were back on top, this time in the €26,600 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* […]

Another British One-Two! Joseph Clayton & Baloubelle are the Best at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 07, 2023 – British riders were at their best once again on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*, climbing onto the highest steps of the podium in the €26,200 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 2*. After securing […]

Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop for the Gold in the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 07, 2023 – FEI-level showjumping and a nice jackpot were once again an attraction at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday as the event hosted the €26,200 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 2*. As many times before, it was Great Britain […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show Celebrates its 80th Edition with Thrilling Acts & Additional Classes

London, England – March 23, 2023 – The 80th edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show will feature top-class international equestrian sport, alongside traditional favourites and a range of spectacular new acts and events. Unique entertainment will come from the Equestrian Federation of Azerbaijan, with their performance ‘Land of […]

Sixth Win at the Sunshine Tour! Nicole Anderson & Emerald Irish Cruise Top €26,600 Small Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 26, 2023 – Once again, the Super Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour did not disappoint. Held in the Milton Arena, the €26,600 Small Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* featured 61 combinations, facing obstacles at  1.45 meters in the first round. There […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Soar to the Top in €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 12, 2023 – Top British rider, Matthew Sampson (GBR) had a superb win today with the lovely grey mare, Ebolensky in the €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*. The first one of this XXIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour. ‘Ebolensky’ is a 14-year-old grey […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Claim the Jackpot in the $216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 28, 2023 – Reigning Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) claimed victory in the CHF$216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4* in front of a packed Wellington International during “Saturday Night Lights” on January 28. The Wellington Equestrian Festival (WEF) welcomed forty-five international combinations to vie for […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Continue to Defy Time Winning $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2023 – Tic Tac felt right at home on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village to kick off week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Thursday. Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) piloted Tic Tac, a 2003 Belgian Sport Horse […]

Joe Whitaker & Hulahupe “Prance & Dance” to Victory in the €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2023 – Joe Whitaker (GER) stole the spotlight last Sunday at the Al Forsan International Resort & Equestrian Club. Riding Hulahupe, the British rider €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Diamond Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*-W to conclude a great week […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Take off to Win €125,000 Turkish Arlines London Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

London, England  – December 19, 2022 – The final day of The London International Horse Show featured some of the world’s best equestrian athletes, drawing to a close with The Turkish Airlines London Grand Prix. The 1.60m competition produced a series of spell-binding performances as the riders vied […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Race to the Top in the €37,000 Champagne-Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 16, 2022 – The opening 5* Jumping class, the €37,000 Champagne-Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W, was won by Harry Charles (GBR), riding Billabong du Roumois. A total of 14 of the 34 starters jumped clear in the first round, paving the way for a […]

Riders & Horses for the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 14, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 edition of the London International Horse Show (LIHS) CSI 5*-W and Great Britain’s stellar showjumpers are ready to go head-to-head against the very best of Europe and the world throughout the week there. Olympic […]

Adrian Whiteway & Floris Fly to First in €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 11, 2022 – Adrian Whiteway (GBR) and Floris flew to first in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3* on Saturday during the final week of the Autumn Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Riding the 2010 Dutch […]

James Smith & Arkuga Back on Top of the Podium at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 09, 2022 –James Smith (GBR) continued to shine at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday, teaming with Arkuga to claim top honors in the Grand Prix qualifier for the €26,600 Dammann Reitplatz – u. Sportplatzbau GmbH Trophy CSI 3*. The Brit and the […]

Harry Charles Edges Out World Champion to Win the €100,000 CaixaBank Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 02, 2022 – The great participation of the CSI5 * W A Coruña was reflected in a spectacular €100,000 CaixaBank Trophy CSI 5*-W, the highlight class of the first day. The world number one, Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) , was edged out in […]

Seven of the World’s Top 10 Set to Compete at The London International Horse Show

London, England – November 28, 2022 – The London International Horse Show, taking place at ExCeL London from 15-19 of December, has received a stellar list of entries for the international five-star Show Jumping and is set to welcome reigning World and Olympic Champions, as well as seven former […]

British Victory in France! Joe Whitaker & Icaterina Reign Supreme at Equiseine CSI 4*

Rouen, France – November 26, 2022 – It was Great Britain who prevailed on French soil on Saturday at Equiseine CSI 4* & 2* as Joe Whitaker (GBR) rode Icaterina to victory in the €25,875 Prix de La Métropole de Rouen CSI 4*. A member of the most […]

James Smith & Arkuga Supreme in €100,000 Crédito Agricola Grand Prix CSI 3* at VillaMoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 06, 2022 – Another chapter of the seesaw battle between Ireland and Great Britain was written on Sunday at the VillaMoura Equestrian Centre and it was James Smith (GBR) and Arkuga who came out on top in the €100,000 Crédito Agricola Grand Prix […]

The 2022 Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* – July 26-31

Hickstead, England – July 16, 2022 – Home to some of the most prestigious showjumping classes in the world, the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead is one of the pinnacles of the summer season. Thousands of equestrian fans flock to the All England Jumping Course each […]

Riders & Horses for the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5*

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 11, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the Falsterbo International Horse Show CSIO 5* is on this week, hosting one of the legs of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup – Europe Division 1 Series. Belgium, Denmark, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden […]

Sienna Charles Soars to First in Protexin Equine Premium U-25 at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 15, 2022 – Showjumping got off to an early start at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday with the Protexin Equine Under-25 Jumping Competition featuring Great Britain’s top up-and-coming young riders. Of the seven combinations who went through to the second round, […]

Harry Charles & Billabong du Roumois Race to First in Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 15, 2022 – The €25,500 Manama Rose Show Stakes CSI 5* was a speed class with riders jumping one round of 12 fences against the clock. Home favorite, John Whitaker (GBR) took an early lead, setting the standard with an impressive display of […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Charge to Claim the Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes CSI 5* for the King’s Cup

Windsor, England – May 14, 2022– The top class international competition continued on day three of Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*, with the world’s best show jumpers in action. Other action included the Inter Schools Show Jumping Competition supported by Mochara, which was won by Seaford College. There […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH Save the Best for Last in $37,000 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Ketucky – May 12, 2022 – International show jumping competition at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show (KSHS) returned to the Rolex Arena Thursday for an exciting evening of competition. Out of an impressive field of 66 talented athletes and their horses entered in the $37,000 Kentucky Spring Classic […]

Grace Debney Dashes to Share the Win in $37,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 12, 2022 –  With a star-studded field of competitors in the $37,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on Thursday, the last thing anyone expected was to have the fastest riders tie for top honors. Going early […]

Seven of the World’s Top Ten Take to the Skies at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*!

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 11, 2022 – An outstanding selection of top international riders are set to compete in the CSI5* Show Jumping at CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show 2022, taking place from 12-15 May, including seven of the top 10 ranked riders in the world. The stellar […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

London, England – May 12, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and a “royal week” as two of the most traditional horse shows of equestrian sports take center stage in England and Spain. Having the Royal Family’s Windsor Castle as the perfect backdrop and seven out of the […]

Riders & Horses for the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 11, 2022 – The best of the noble equestrian sports are on display this week during the 2022 edition of the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* at the showgrounds of Windsor Castle. Seven out of the top 10 ranked riders in the […]