Tag: Jumper News Great Britain

Jessica Mendoza Wins $37,000 Restylane® Welcome at Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Columbus International I CSI 2*

Columbus, Ohio, USA – September 25, 2020 – Jessica Mendoza (GBR) rode Dublin to victory in the $37,000 Restylane® 1.45m Welcome class at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Columbus International I CSI 2*. Operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Columbus International I CSI2* is being heldat the Brave […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim €26,100 Summa Prize CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga had great results last week competing at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Before winning the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, she teamed up with her faithful partner to claim top honors […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Victorius in €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga pulled out all the aces up their sleeves to win the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The second Big Tour win of the week for […]

Scott Brash Storms to Victory in Thrilling GC Valkenswaard CSI 5* Opener

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – GC Valkenswaard kicked off with a bang as Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Mr President stormed to victory in the 1.45m two-phase competition – the first CSI5* class of the weekend. There was a stellar line up of A-list combinations […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win €25,400 Speed Class CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 11, 2020 – The main grass ring, which is named after the legendary horseman, David Broom, was the location for the FEI, €25,400 Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 3* yesterday during the first day of the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite Again to Win $500,000 AIG Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2020 – There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a unique year, but that didn’t stop the top riders and horses from making their way to Hits-on-the-Hudson for the 2020 HITS Championship. The Richest Weekend in Show Jumping began at Hits […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in The Science Supplements All England Grand Prix at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – September 07, 2020 – The Grand Prix attracted a huge field of 76 starters, but the challenging course and tight time caught many combinations out, with the water in particular proving particularly influential. Only seven riders went clear in the first round, with most of […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly Higher to Win Two-Phase Challenge at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – September 04, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli were the winners of the feature class yesterday during the second day of the Science Supplements All England Jumping Championships at The All England Jumping Course – Hickstead. The Brit and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood […]

Showjumping Returns to Hickstead with ‘Socially-Distanced’ All-England Championships

Hickstead, England – August 26, 2020 – After the cancellation of both its international fixtures, Hickstead is ready to play host to its first competition of the 2020 season. The Science Supplements All England Jumping Championships will take place from the 2-6 September, offering classes from pony and […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson are Bold to Win €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – August 22, 2020 – Scott Brash (GBR) won the Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 4* for the second time in career. Currently the tenth best rider in the world, it was with Hello Jefferson that the Brit claimed the feature class of the week. A […]

Laura Renwick & Dublin V Dash for Victory in €25,500 EXIM Bank Prize at Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 21, 2020 – The most anticipated event on Friday was the semi-final of the  €25,500 Silver Tour in the Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial for the prize presented by EXIM Bank. Riders also competed for valuable Longines World Ranking points. A total of 118 rider […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Ben Maher’s Explosion W

London, Great Britain – July 31, 2020 – Explosion W needs no introduction. Ben Maher‘s (GBR) spectacular horse has helped to Ben’s consecutive LGCT Season Championship wins, finishing on the podium ten times including six LGCT Grand Prix wins. In 2019 alone, he jumping six double clears and […]

Behind the Stable Door with Sean Lynch: Daniel Deusser’s International Groom

How did your routine change during lockdown? It wasn’t as busy with no competitions that’s for sure, it was very quiet at the start. Then, in the end, we were actually still very busy at home. We had a few people off, because obviously there weren’t any shows […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Scott Brash’s Ursula

London, England – July 25, 2020 – “My horses are my family. There are not many horses like Ursula who come along in your lifetime…” – In this moving video, Scott Brash (GBR) talks about his ‘fantastic’ partnership with his stunning mare Ursula, the next horse that we […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about the Legendary Big Star

London, England – July 16, 2020 – Big Star is a horse that needs no introduction. With numerous top-level wins to his name, including Team Gold Medal at the London 2012 Olympics, and Individual Gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and podium placings in LGCT Grand Prix in […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Legend Edition with Nick Skelton

Words from Olympic Gold Medallist and Show Jumping Legend Nick Skelton What was the first Major you competed in? How did you do? Well, I first won the Grand Prix in Geneva in 1978, before it was a Rolex class Nick Skelton won 9 Majors in total. How […]

Amanda Derbyshire Makes it Back-to-Back with $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* Victory

  Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 27, 2020 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Luibanta BH sped to win the $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* last night during the third week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The Brit […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Luibanta BH Leap Towards Victory in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 25, 2020 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Luibanta BH bested the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) during Tryon Summer 3 competition, stopping the short-course timers in 37.785 seconds. The course design by Peter […]

Jessica Mendoza & Dublin Crowned in $75,000 Lexington International Grand Prix CSI 2*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – June 21, 2020 – Jessica Mendoza (GBR) rode Dublin to victory in the $75,000 FEI Grand Prix CSI 2* Presented by the Kentucky Invitational to culminate the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Lexington International CSI 2*. Mendoza’s win comes two days after placing second […]

Returning to National Shows Post COVID-19 Lockdown in England

London, England – June 01, 2020 – Following latest UK Government advice British Showjumping are now in a position to allow Training Shows to be run with immediate effect. Show Organisers have already started adding dates to the Show Calendar which can be found be visiting here. Dates […]

Tips & Tricks with Ben Maher & Emily Moffitt

London, England – May 28, 2020 – This week learn from two of show jumping’s leading riders, as Ben Maher (GBR) and Emily Moffitt (GBR) share some useful exercises on Tips & Tricks making use of grids of fences, designed to develop adaptability and balance when jumping, as […]

The Insider: At Home with the London Knights’ Ben Maher & Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 27, 2020 – This week’s episode of The Insider at Home is not to be missed, featuring two-time LGCT Champion and LGCT Super Grand Prix winner Ben Maher (GBR) and London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR). Hear about the London Knights‘ unrelenting […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Ben Maher

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 26, 2020 – Watch these two LGCT Champions in conversation this week, as Ben Maher (GBR) answers Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s. Find out which horse Ben would have loved to ride, his favourite LGCT destination, his advice for young riders, his entertaining dream […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR) takes part in Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s this week, and gives us new insights into her life and personality. In this exclusive show, find out about Emily’s hidden talent, where she sees herself […]

Bacara d’Archonfosse to be Ridden by Emily Moffitt

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 21, 2020 – Poden Farms and Neil Jones Equestrian have both confirmed that Bacara D’Archonfosse will be ridden Emily Moffitt (GBR). The 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Asca Z x Kannan) had been competed successfully by Daniel Bluman (ISR),  Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and […]

2019 LGCT Overall Prize Money Ranking Leaders

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 14, 2020 – Ben Maher (GBR) led all riders in earnings during the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour season. Powered by Explosion W, the Brit exploded to the top of the money rankings, making almost twice as much as the second-place rider Pieter […]

Behind the Stable with Cormac Kenny: Ben Maher’s Groom

Can you talk about your daily routine as a show groom? I wake up early in the morning to feed the horses, then we give them some time to rest so they are able to digest their food. We then ride them through the morning and afterwards if […]

Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting Postponed due to Coronavirus

Hickstead, England – March 24, 2020 – The Directors of the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead have released an official statement regarding their forthcoming season, in response to the current Coronavirus situation. The Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, scheduled to take place from 24 to 28 June, has […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show, Endurance & Edwardian Pageant Cancelled!

London, England – March 19, 2020 – Organizers of Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*, which includes Royal Windsor Endurance and The Edwardian Pageant, have today announced the cancellation of the 2020 events following the Government’s announcements around COVID-19. Royal Windsor Horse Show was due to be held […]

Emily Moffitt & Tipsy du Terral Claim the Jackpot in $137,000 Palm Beach Masters Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida – March 14, 2020 – When Emily Moffitt (GBR) walked the course for the $137,000 Palm Beach Masters Classic CSI 5*, she was not feeling overly confident. Alan Wade’s (IRL) 1.55m track didn’t pull any punches, and Moffitt worried it was a big step up from […]