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William Whitaker joins Shaw Farm Stud

Lisa Hales owner of the world class stallions Arko III and Russel II, is pleased to announce that William Whitaker is joining the team at Shaw Farm Stud.

British Nations Cup performance voted best

The British team’s emphatic victory in the Hickstead Nations Cup has been voted British Showjumping ‘Performance of the Month’ for July.

Foxhunter second round at Ingliston

British showjumping team announced for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010

British Showjumping have announced their selection for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.

David Broome CBE and Harvey Smith take on international ambassador roles for British Showjumping

David Broome CBE and Harvey Smith have been awarded international ambassadors for British Showjumping.

Northumberland venue wows showjumping elite!

Around 2000 people turned out to see many of the UK’s top Showjumpers battle it out for the Burgham classic grand prix last weekend.

Bolesworth Classic show finishes with exciting climax

The Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic & Country Fair was a four-day equestrian spectacular for both the watching crowds and those competing in the closely contested classes.

Irish storm to victory in Aachen

THE IRISH team claimed the Mercedes-Benz Prize, Part of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup when storming to victory in Aachen, Germany.

Whitakers sign up for Burgham Horse Festival

The competition just got hotter at Northumberland’s exciting new equestrian show with the news that three members of the UK’s favourite showjumping dynasty will be taking part.

Great Britain’s Aachen Meydan FEI Nations Cup team is announced

The sixth leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in Aachen, Germany.

Brits remain secure on the leaderboard after Falsterbo

KBIS Insurance British novice regional final at the Jays

Jonathan Egmore from Diss, Norfolk took the first qualifying ticket in the KBIS British novice regional final, held at The Jays, Suffolk, riding Michael Wade’s seven-year-old, 16.1hh bay gelding Temple Hardy.

Scots take top two in Tri-zone newcomers second round

NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD Greg Taylor from Falkirk, Stirlingshire won the Tri-zone senior newcomers second round qualifier, at the Area 15 (North Yorkshire) show, in fine style riding Denter a seven-year-old 16.2hh, bay gelding owned by Jackie Kemp.

British Open Show Jumping Championships cancelled

Grandstand Event Management have announced they will not be running the British Open Show Jumping Championships in 2011.

Tretorn Juniors take top spot in Hagen Nations Cup

ast Saturday saw teams from across the globe descend on Germany for the Hagen junior Nations Cup.

Squibb Demolition pony foxhunter at Weston Lawns is another win for Thomas

Thomas Plaster and Amilie JR Z won the Squibb Demolition pony foxhunter held at Weston Lawns, Bulkington, West Midlands by almost two seconds from the only other combination in the final jump off.

Miles Browning and Em win the KBIS British novice regional final at Bicton Arena

Twenty-year-old Miles Browning from Cowbridge, South Wales riding New Priory Stud’s Em, a five-year-old, 16hh, chestnut mare won and took the first qualifying place for the KBIS Insurance British novice regional final at Bicton Arena.

Great Britain second in Rotterdam and retains second place on leaderboard

Great Britain has finished in second place in the fourth leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Brits ready for Rotterdam

The fourth round of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup takes place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on Friday and World Class performance manager Rob Hoekstra has announced his squad which will feature the following riders:

New sponsors of Canter Banter

Lawyers2you have announced the forthcoming sponsorship of Canter Banter, the monthly round-up television programme for British Showjumping on Horse & Country TV and Sky Sports.

Good ground attracts riders at Ayr

Children’s nations cup team secure win for Great Britian

Consistent with previous years, the children’s nation cup team won the day in Bonheiden, Belgium.

Britain’s para show jumpers excel in La Baule

The squad of British para showjumping riders who made the journey to La Baule in France recently, dominated the top placings in all levels of competition.

Intertoy makes child’s play of Super League

Talented young show jumper, Scott Brash from Peebles experienced team success last weekend (May 14-16) while competing at the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in La Baule, France.

Sportjumping event a success

THE FIRST ever ‘sportjumping’ event was launched at Gleneagles EC, recently, and deemed a success by all those who attended.

Young showjumper Laura Robinson wins 2010 EquestrianClearance.com scholarship

Northallerton-based junior show jumper, Laura Robinson is celebrating after winning this year’s EquestrianClearance.com scholarship.

Great Britain share third place and France score at home in La Baule

It was a home win for France in the first round of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup in the seaside resort of La Baule last weekend.

Whitaker claims Alltech Royal Windsor grand prix win

John Whitaker won the Alltech Royal Windsor Grand Prix.

British para showjumping riders to compete in La Baule

A squad of British Para Showjumping riders will make the journey to compete in an international competition taking place during the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in La Baule, France this weekend.

Brits prepare for La Baule

World Class showjumping performance manager, Rob Hoekstra has selected his squad that will represent Great Britain at the opening leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup, taking place in La Baule, France from May 13-16.

‘Team champion’ seventh in Lummen

Great Britain finished in seventh place in the Belgian Nations Cup in Lummen last Friday.

Scott shines on Sunshine Tour

SCOTLAND’S LEADING showjumper Scott Brash, from Peebles, who is on the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) World Class Development Programme, has just returned home after triumphing on the Sunshine Tour.

Highland qualifiers attract riders at Howe

The Highland show qualifiers were competitive at Howe Country Centre’s recent three-day show where one of the youngest riders on the senior scene claimed another ticket for this year’s final.

Royal Leisure team on top of the world

Three young riders who qualified at Royal Leisure Equestrian Centre for the British Showjumping, British Riding Club and Pony Club Team competition at the British Open Championships last week won the final by a whisker with help from their mentor Tina Fletcher.

Tim Stockdale receives BEF medal of honour at British Open

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) presented Tim Stockdale with the BEF medal of honour at the British Open Show Jumping Championships.

Ellen Whitaker steals British Open crown from cousin Robert

The British Open Show Jumping Championships came to a dramatic finish with the capacity crowd enjoying one of the most exciting finals to date.

British Showjumping acknowledges 2009 achievements

British Showjumping recently acknowledged the achievements of its stars at a glittering awards ball held at the Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham.

Budding sports commentators make it through to the final stage!

Grandstand Group, the team behind Horse of the Year Show and the British Open Show Jumping Championships, is searching for a new voice in equestrian commentating.

Easter’s equestrian extravaganza

Get set for an Easter treat at the British Open Show Jumping Championships 2010!

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).

Will Robert Whitaker win again at the British Open 2010?

After making history by winning his third British Open Show Jumping Championship title at the 2009 event, the one and only Robert Whitaker, will be returning to the NEC in less than two weeks in a bid to be crowned champion for the fourth time.

Equiport launch sponsorship promotion for British Showjumping young riders

Leading UK equestrian supplier and manufacturer, Equiport, has announced they will be launching a special opportunity for a British Showjumping young rider to win sponsorship worth over £8,000.

The British Open shows support for British serviceman

The British Open Show Jumping Championships takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from April 7-10 and today announced they will be supporting British servicemen and women by providing tickets to Help for Heroes, and the Military Ward at Birmingham’s Selly Oak Hospital.

Five wins for Douglas Duffin at Kingsbarn

Six months into the new management at Kingsbarn EC, near Falkirk, the changes are obvious and positive for this centre’s future position in the events calendar.

Irish ponies dominate at Ingliston

Irelands Emma O Dwyer was in cracking form at this years 148cms Ingliston premier show, taking top spot in the first of the John Whitaker JA Classic qualifiers with Kalim De Montlieu.

Hoekstra appointed as World Class performance manager for showjumping

Timothy Wilks takes the money again at Ingliston EC

Timothy Wilks from Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire made the long trip to Ingliston Equestrian Centre, Renfrewshire, a worthwhile one when he won the John Whitaker International Winter JA Classic qualifier with his mother Caroline Wilks’ The Colour of Money, one of only two ponies to jump three clear rounds.

Sportjumping – fun in the ring for jumping fans!

It’s an ambitious prospect but Bill Alexander believes he has came up with an unique idea to interest spectators in showjumping with a new competition taking place at Gleneagles later this month.

Team GB fundraising auction

Calling all dressage and eventing fans!

Scott Brash and Intertoy Z have a convincing win

Scott Brash from Peebles, riding his father Stanley’s Intertoy Z took the British Showjumping Winter A & B Premier Grand Prix by storm at Southview Competition & Training Centre recently.

Support for RHS showjumping bucking the recession

THE ORGANISERS of the Royal Highland Show (June 24th – 27th) were delighted to announce recently that virtually all of their show jumping sponsors have remained on board for the year 2010 despite the recession – with several increasing their funding.

Howe’s Hogmanay Show goes on despite low numbers

Despite horrendous weather reports, blocked roads, blizzards and freezing conditions, quite a few riders made their way to Howe Country Centre for the Hogmanay show, where they were met with a warm friendly atmosphere for the four days of competition.

Early surge for Highland qualifiers at Rowallan

Rowallan AC had a busy pre-Christmas show tempting riders with their schedule of Highland Show qualifiers.

Two out of two for Guy at Ingliston premier

Kent-based Guy Williams made it two out of two when, following on from his win in the Winter A+B Grand Prix at Addington exactly a week beforehand, he travelled 500 miles north to do exactly the same at Ingliston EC’s first senior Premier show.

SNEC showjumping well supported

The Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Broxburn, ran one of its busiest shows to date with classes on the Saturday of around 30 to 40 horses with the competition running through to 9pm.

Four wins for Olivia

First round qualifiers in both the Winter 128cm and 138cm classes on the schedule, drew combinations from far and wide in good numbers to the Ayrshire venue, with none perhaps travelling further than Shrewsbury based Olivia Poole, who with four victories in the saddle just edged out several local riders to take the title of top jockey at the three day show.

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