Tag: Great Britain

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Speed to Victory at the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Portugal – October 14, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga sped to another victory on Thursday at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The Brit and the 2011 bay Anglo-European gelding (Arko III x Heartbreaker) overcame 26 other combinations in the €10,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4*, clearing all […]

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 […]

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 & […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Conquer €335,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 19, 2021 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) delivered a nail-biting climax to the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm Presented by Fabege with a sensational jump-off in the City’s stunning and historic Olympic Stadium. Scott (GBR) and Hello Jefferson […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Ride for the Win in $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 23, 2021 – The Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3* concluded on Sunday with the second grand prix of the week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Forty-four international athletes tried their shot at the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* and a chance to […]

Meet the Next Generation with Jack Whitaker

Geneva, Switzerland, April 23, 2021 – The latest elite talent to emerge from the Whitaker show jumping dynasty, 19-year-old Jack explains his excitement to be competing at his first Rolex Grand Slam Major in ‘s-Hertogenbosch; what he’d love to achieve in 2021; and the form he and his horses are […]

Olympia – The London International Horse Show 2021 Moves To ExCeL London

London, England – April 22, 2021 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021, organizers announced today. The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show […]

Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show to Run in Reduced Format in 2021

Hickstead, England – April 21, 2021 – The organisers at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, have made the difficult decision to run the Royal International Horse Show under a new format for this season, due to the ongoing Covid situation and restrictions on international travel. The July […]

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh – An Equestrian Tribute

London, England, UK – April 16, 2021 – Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April, the horse world is coming together to commemorate his life. He was a huge force for good in the equestrian world and his […]

Breeding Uncovered: Willy Wijnen – Breeder of Ben Maher’s Explosion W

Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]

In Memoriam: FEI Pays Tribute to Prince Philip – Longest FEI President

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 10, 2021 – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at Windsor Castle in England. His death, at the age of 99, was announced according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. He was the longest serving FEI President (1964-1986) […]

Ellen Whitaker & Atevla Ride for the Win in $37,000 CabanaCoast CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 27 , 2021 – The two-star division continued on Friday in the Global International Arena with the $37,000 CabanaCoast CSI2* Qualifier with 55 entries. There were seven that found the key to a clear round and advanced to the jump-off as riders were aiming to […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim Gold Again in €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Same event, same combination on a special Sunday and no surprise winners! Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga closed out their participation in the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour adding the €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* to their long list of victories at the Vilamoura […]

Emily Moffitt & Tipsy du Terral Win $37,000 Adequan Challenge Cup VIII CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 5, 2021 – Scoring a morning win on Thursday, March 4, in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 were Emily Moffitt (GBR) and Poden Farms’ Tipsy du Terral during CSIO4* week at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €25,000 Horseware Ireland Prize CSI 4* at Liverpool International Horse Show

Liverpool, England – December 30, 2019 – British Nations Cup star Holly Smith (GBR) showcased the quality of new ride Denver to end a thrilling day’s action at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show CSI 4*. Leicestershire-based Holly, a major candidate to make the Great Britain team […]

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 […]

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 […]

Keith Shore & Iron Lady Van’T Meulenhof Victorious in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Bolesworth

Tattenhall, Chester, England – August 15, 2019 – Keith Shore (GBR) held on to his early lead in the Bolesworth Two-Phase CSI 2*class, the first one of the day during the Equitop Bolesworth Young Horse Championships at the International Arena. Having a successful season with the bay mare, Iron […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite to Win €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 03, 2019 – British superstar Ben Maher (GBR) scored an emphatic victory on home turf today to claim the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*, presented by Tennor, in front of an enthusiastic sell-out crowd at the unique venue of the […]

Ellen Whitaker & Diola Dash for the Win in €25,000 Bemer Speed Classic CSI 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2019 – Ellen Whitaker (GBR) and Diola won the €25,000 Bemer Speed Classic CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* at the All England Jumping Course – Hickstead in England. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay mare […]

Jamie Wingrove & Happydam Earn Top Honors in €25,375 Respect Prize CSI 4* at X-Bionic Summer Tour

  Samorin, Slovakia – July 19, 2019 – Jamie Wingrove (GBR) and Happydam won the €25,375 Respect Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the X-Bionic Summer Tour CSI 4*/2* in Samorin, Slovakia. Jamie Wingrove (GBR) & Happydam The Brit and the 12-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood stallion (Quidam de Revel x […]

It’s On! Don’t Miss a Moment of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Viewers will be able to watch four days of action from the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (20-23 June 2019) streamed live on ClipMyHorse.TV. The popular streaming platform will be showing all the action from the Longines International Arena from Thursday onwards, including the Bunn Leisure Derby Trial, […]

Laura Renwick & Dublin V Light Up to Win the €344,000 Glock’s Grand Prix CSI 5*

Treffen, Austria – June 16, 2019 – As three-times Glock’s Grand Prix winner and number three in the world, Martin Fuchs (SUI) was of course in the shortlist of favourites for the Glock’s Grand Prix CSI 5* with €344,000 euros of prize money for Horses and Stars at […]

London Knights Fight Back to Another Win – Triumph in Global Champions League of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 15, 2019 – The London Knights duo of U25 Emily Moffitt (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR) defeated pole sitters New York Empire in a dramatic gladiatorial battle at the inaugural GCL Stockholm. In a sell-out Saturday, spectators were packed to the rafters of Sweden’s historic Olympic […]

Holly Smith & Hearts Destiny Fly High to Win €25,000 Lord & Lady Equestrian Prize CSI 4* at Bolesworth International

Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, England – June 13, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Hearts Destiny won the €25,000 Lord & Lady Equestrian Prize CSI 4* yesterday. Being one of the most exciting partnerships in British showjumping –  the duo took centre-stage on day three at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show […]

Keith Shore & Iron Lady Van’T Meulenhof Hit Top Form at Bolesworth International Horse Show CSI 4*

Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, England – June 13, 2019 – Keith Shore (GBR) ensured British success in the feature jumping class on day two of the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. Keith, who is based just 20 miles from Bolesworth, won the Bloomfields Horseboxes Prize CSI 4*, a four-star class, aboard Iron […]

Holly Smith & Hearts Destiny Crowned in €62,000 Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes for the King’s Cup CSI 5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 12, 2019 – Day four of the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* welcomed the international circuit’s finest Show Jumpers, with Friday’s Manama Stakes‘ winner, Holly Smith (GBR) making it a double. With 13 of the world’s current top 20-ranked Show Jumpers competing in […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in Manama Speed Stakes CSI 5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor, Berkshire, England – Great Britain’s star Jumper, Holly Smith (GBR) scored a memorable victory against some of the world’s best riders on day three of the CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show 5*. Sixteen of the world’s top 20-ranked riders entered a beautifully sunny Castle Arena for the […]

Showjumping’s Elite to Clash at Windsor Castle’s Showgrounds!

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 07, 2019– From 8–12 May, more than 55,000 spectators will enter Windsor Castle’s stunning private grounds – an opportunity available to the public just once a year – to witness five days of spectacular equestrian competition. The CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show will climax […]