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NZ team named for World Equestrian Games

CAROLINE POWELL has been named as part of the New Zealand’s eventing team alongside Mark Todd and Andrew Nicholson at this month’s World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky, United States.

Scottish novice title for Nicky at Scone

For once Central Scotland horse trials autumn fixture was bathed in sunshine rather than showers.

Hendersyde showjumping track proves taxing

The Agnew family played host to the Scottish BE100 and BE90 Championships at Hendersyde horse trials.

Individual bronze for Tim Rogers

TIM ROGERS, riding his own home-bred horse Corrieview Owen, won the individual bronze medal at the junior eventing european championships, held at Bad Segeberg, in Germany.

GB pony squad take team gold and individual silver on home turf

IN an exciting finish to the 2010 Pony European Championships at Bishop Burton College, the Charles Owen British pony team have won team gold on home soil, some 43.1 points ahead of their nearest rivals, Germany.

Clea snaps up third win in a row at Eglinton

CLEA PHILIPPS and Lead the Way stamped their authority on the advanced class at Eglinton horse trials with their third win in a row, at the 52nd running of the event, and also lifted the Polly Philipps memorial trophy at the same time.

Hows Racesafe British junior team announced

After a campaign of spring trials and the Hows Racesafe national under-18 championships at Glanusk, the Junior Selectors are pleased to announce the squad of six for the Junior European Championships, taking place at Bad Segeberg in Germany (August 19-22).

Hopetoun wins repeated

IN STARK contrast to the drenching competitors suffered last year at the Hopetoun Horse Trials, the 2010 event was held last weekend in glorious sunshine.

GB eventing team picked for the World Equestrian Games

The Great Briatian eventing team has been selected for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky (September 25- October 10):

New event course in Lanarkshire

HAVING BEEN widely recognised throughout central and west of Scotland as a training venue, Greenfields of Avondale has made the step up to running a British Eventing horse trial.

Short list for pony championships

Following a closely fought Charles Owen British Pony Championships at Brand Hall in Shropshire recently, British Eventing’s pony selectors have announced a shortlist of nine riders who are in contention for selection for this year’s European Championships at Bishop Burton (July 29 – August 1 2010).

Subaru Houghton International Europe’s biggest event

It’s official!

British Under 25 Championships at Bramham

In her last year of being eligible, 25-year-old Gemma Tattersall from Horsham, West Sussex, was crowned the British Under-25 Champion at Bramham International Horse Trials CCI*** last weekend.

Oliver Townend is back on top at Tattersalls

OLIVER TOWNEND showed all the toughness for which event riders are renowned when he gave Ashdale Cruise Master a positive ride to score a convincing pillar-to-post victory at Tattersalls (IRL), the sixth leg of the 2010 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing series.

Local rider wins at Auchinleck

Local rider Mandy McConechy headed the intermediate section at Auchinleck horse trials, where over 500 horses competed over the two days.

Event Riders Association to appoint area reps

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Lochrannus heads Brechin

Brechin Castle hosted its annual BE horse trials a week later this year, having swapped dates with Central Scotland.

Royal Festival of the Horse announces express eventing competitors

The Royal Festival of the Horse, to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, (July 9-11) has announced the riders who will be competing in the express eventing competition on Sunday, July 11.

Shop, snap and spree at Bramham in 2010

Bramham International Horse Trials, (June 3-6 2010), is legendary for world-class equine action.

Happy times for Australia again

British-based Australian Sam Griffiths kept his country at the forefront of the HSBC FEI World Cup eventing rankings with a superb win at Chatsworth, his first ever victory in this series.

Alltech renews commitment to equestrian sport

Global animal health company and title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™, Alltech has further strengthened its commitment to British equestrian events.

Exciting finish to the inaugural Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Grassroots Championship

British Eventing teamed up with Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in order to take the existing grassroots series, which had been running for five years, to a new level and create something enjoyable that many riders entering the sport would want to aspire to, and also to recognise the growth of the sport at this recreational level.

Paul Tapner wins Badminton 2010

Paul Tapner has won his first Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.

Testing conditions at Central Scotland Horse Trials

The team at Central Scotland Horse Trials were tested to the maximum at this year’s event with the awful weather playing havoc with the ground on the second day in particular.

Blair winner William Fox-Pitt and Cool Mountain win at Kentucky

William Fox-Pitt and Cool Mountain won the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** at the weekend following on from last summer’s great victory in the three-star at Blair Castle International Horse Trials.

Point Two Equine to sponsor Spinal Research Stand and Be Counted appeal

Last year’s Stand and Be Counted appeal raised over £30,000 and has seen fantastic support from the BEF (British Equestrian Federation) as well as a number of Britain’s top riders from all disciplines.

Badminton recognises Grassroots riders

For the first time in the history of eventing, the world famous Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is opening its gates to a new level of rider.

New venue for Pony Club event

Fife Hunt Pony Club will hosting their annual one-day event in the prestigious grounds of Scone Palace parklands, which is set to take place on Sunday, May 2.

Fox-Pitt remains flawless to win Kentucky

WILLIAM FOX-Pitt said he did not come to the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event with the expectation of winning, but, once in the driving seat, he was clearly not going to relinquish the golden opportunity without a fight and he now has his first Rolex watch to complement his seven other 4-star wins.

Fox-Pitt keeps cool at first of 2010 HSBC FEI Classics

WILLIAM FOX-Pitt gave a masterclass in Cross Country riding at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, the first leg of the 2010 HSBC FEI Classics™, and has maintained his overnight lead.

Kirriemuir opens eventing season

The Scottish eventing season kicked off in fine style at Kirriemuir Horse Trials.

Alex Hua Tian helps World Horse Welfare get ‘Hands On’ against horse cruelty

World Horse Welfare, the official charity at the 2010 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, has partnered with the horse world’s hottest new star; Chinese Olympic event rider Alex Hua Tian in its latest drive to stamp out horse cruelty and abuse.

Foundation points now available for BE90 and BE100 level eventing

British Eventing have introduced a new foundation points system.

Badminton bonanza on Horse & Country TV

From April 16 to May 8, Horse & Country TV bring a round-up of Badminton 2010 coverage, culminating in a Badminton Bonanza on Saturday, May 8, from 12 noon to 9pm.

Former Olympic judge appointed as dressage technical delegate for championships

Former Olympic dressage judge Gotthilf Riexinger has been appointed as dressage technical delegate for the FEI European Pony Championships 2010, due to take place at Bishop Burton College (July 27 to August 1).

New eventing fixture in Cumbria

There’s good news for eventing fans in Cumbria with the announcement of a new fixture to be held at Hutton-in-the-Forest this year.

Ian Stark honoured in Scottish Sports Hall of Fame

Ian Stark OBE was recently one of six Scottish sportsmen inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame at the City Chambers in Glasgow.

New leadership for the British Eventing Sports Committee

Taking over from BE Chief Executive, Mike Etherington-Smith, Chris Hunnable will be chairing the Sports Committee as from the beginning of March 2010.

Bolesworth bowls over eventers with new class!

SET WITHIN the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Cheshire, the Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic and Country Fair (July 15-18) is rapidly becoming the highlight of the equestrian calendar for both competitors and visitors.

NAF announce new associate sponsorship

British Eventing are pleased to announce that leading equine supplement company, NAF (Natural Animal Feeds) are set to become associate sponsors of the Mitsubushi Motors Grassroots Championships in 2010.

Kristina Cook signs with Jumper’s Horse Line

KRISTINA COOK is the latest top rider to receive sponsorship from equestrian distributor Westgate EFI.

Central Scotland Horse Trials hosts quiz night and silent auction

CENTRAL SCOTLAND Horse Trials are hosting a quiz night and silent auction in order to raise money to contribute towards the running costs of the prestigious horse trials which take place at Scone Palace, Perth.

World-class line up at British Open!

Visitors to this year’s British Open Show Jumping Championships on Thursday, April 8, will have the unique opportunity to see top event riders competing at a prestigious show jumping event.

Team GB fundraising auction

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SCONE (2) – One-two for Mark

The organisers at the second Central Scotland horse trials, held at Scone Palace, really had their work cut out for them as weather conditions deteriorated in the lead up to the event.

STRATHALLAN – Hard work pays off for all

WITH THE recent weather conditions and cancellation of Auchinleck for the third year in succession, there was a lot of speculation as to whether or not Strathallan would run.

SCONE (1) – Marathon event

SCONE PALACE hosted the first of its two fixtures this year.

FLOORS CASTLE – Ruth dominates

FLOORS CASTLE was the magnificent backdrop to the latest fixture on the Scottish eventing calendar.

HOPETOUN – Oh Deer!

HARD GROUND which had taken a hammering from heavy rain the day before competition made for some very slippy conditions at Hopetoun House horse trials last weekend, with organisers only able to advise competitors, during the first prize giving of the day, that in future years they should each take a long hard look at the ground and how its riding, and “stud accordingly”.

EGLINTON – Clea leads the way

CLEA PHILLIPPS, once again, dominated the advanced class at the 51st Eglinton horse trials with Lead The Way when posting the best dressage and despite being stopped across country for over one hour was unfazed to record the fastest round, winning with five penalties in hand.

British Eventing Scottish fixtures released for 2010

The following dates have been provisionally released for the Scottish BE calendar for 2010:

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