Al Shira?aa to Join Bolesworth in New World Class Partnership

Join the Podium Potential Pathway

Due to popular demand and to minimise the number of competitors being balloted, two additional days of competition have been added to Aston-Le-Walls (3).

The British Equestrian World Class Programme is inviting up-and-coming athletes to put themselves forward to be part of the selection process to join the Podium Potential Pathway squad for 2021–2023.

After many months of closure the Bicton Arena team are back and ready to open the Rolle Estate gates to British Eventing competitors on 25 and 26 July 2020.

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Grote-Brogel CDI2*/CDIU25/CDIYJP in Belgium (9 – 12 July 2020).

In January 2020, British Dressage (BD) instigated a review of the development pathways for riders with international and team aspirations in order provide a clear and transparent system which makes best use of the resource and funding available. The review was headed by BD’s Chief Operating Officer with input from the Chief Executive, International Teams Director and BD Youth Director, as well as extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders.

BEF update: 02 July 2020 Lockdown changes in Scotland and Leicester

FLAMENCO?S SERENADE SECURES TOP PRICE AT BOLESWORTH ELITE YEARLING AUCTION

Grandstand Media Ltd. update regarding Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) 2020

We are pleased to confirm that a CCI4*-L and CCI4*-S for eight and nine year old horses at an additional Burnham Market Horse Trials, on 17-20 September, has been agreed by the British Eventing Fixtures Panel and approved by the FEI.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College have been allocated the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. The Gloucestershire venue had been due to host the 2020 Championships until they were cancelled in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College have been allocated the 2022 FEI Dressage and Eventing European Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. The Gloucestershire venue had been due to host the 2020 Championships until they were cancelled in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As we look ahead to eventing resuming on 10 July, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank so many of you for your unwavering support.

British Dressage lost a great supporter in Tony Pidgley last week and his passing will be felt by many in the sport. He was a generous man, never losing sight of his humble beginnings and used his own success in life to inspire and support others.

As British Eventing continues to review all areas of the business, and financial management remaining a key focus for the long-term future of the organisation, we wanted to update you on some key changes to the BE Training & Education (T&E) offering.

Everyone at British Dressage would like to offer our sincere condolences to Sarah, Annabella and Jessica following the sudden death of their beloved husband and father Tony yesterday, Friday 26 June.

BEF update: use of indoor schools permitted from 4 July

British Showjumping Member Update ? Qualifiers & Finals

Horse & Country presents Hickstead: 60 Glorious Years

VIRTUAL WINDSOR RETURNS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER ONLINE HORSE SHOW SERIES

Update from Event Director, Peter Phillips:

Statement from the Committee at Allerton Park Horse Trials.

Following the green light to resume sport in July, entries for the first events will be opening from tomorrow, 24 June on the British Eventing website. If you are planning to make an entry, please take some time to go through the checklist below and read details on some important changes to the entry process.

We were delighted to announce on Friday the fantastic news that British Eventing has been given the green light to resume British Eventing competitions from July. We know that you will have a lot of questions about what you can expect on event when the sport returns, and we hope the following will answer these.

British Equestrian COVID-19 Update - 19 June 2020

We are delighted to announce that British Eventing has received official confirmation from Sport England and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that eventing competitions can resume.

Following the latest announcements from the devolved governments, there are only limited changes for British Dressage members in Scotland and Wales, but indications are that competition activity will hopefully start just a matter of weeks behind their English counterparts.

It is with regret that we announce that Buckminster Park, Lincolnshire, due to run 4-5 July has been cancelled.

Haddon Training Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence; Equestrian Athlete 2020 (AASE 2020)

British Dressage has joined other national sport and recreation governing bodies as a co-signatory of a statement issued by the Sport and Recreational Alliance (SRA) that has pledged a sector wide commitment to tackle inequality and bring about a meaningful change.

BOLESWORTH GEARS UP FOR YOUNG HORSE CHAMPIONSHIPS BY PRESENTING THE AL SHIRA?AA SUMMER SERIES

Sport and recreation sector commit to tackling inequality

Following further advice from the government and Sport England, British Dressage is pleased to announce the resumption of affiliated competition activity in England, with effect from 1 July onwards. Further announcements from the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales are expected later this week and BD will update plans for those two regions accordingly.

British Showjumping see phased resumption of shows from 15 June 2020

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of longstanding eventing supporter and List 2A Judge, Sue Howard. Sue died peacefully on Tuesday 9 June 2020, in her 90th year.

Following our announcement on 4th June that we are hoping to resume sport on 4th July, we wanted to update you on the next steps in our planning process and answer some key questions. We know that many of you are enthusiastically awaiting the restart of eventing and we look forward to welcoming you all back shortly.  Sport in Scotland and Wales will be dependent on restrictions being eased by the devolved governments, and we will update on the position for both Scotland and Wales when we have more information.

Dressage Anywhere, the popular online dressage website, has teamed up with British Dressage to offer BD Quest Online, an additional chance to compete under the Quest banner.

British Breeding have announced plans for their renowned Futurity evaluation series to go digital this year as a result of the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

NAF COMPETITION TIME - IN SOME FARRIER DRESSING OR FARRIER SOLUTION

WIN some Farrier Dressing or Farrier Solution!

BOLESWORTH ELITE AUCTION YEARLING COLLECTION REVEALED

British Showjumping ? FEI Calendar and International Travel

Thank you for your continued patience during these uncertain and unprecedented times. As you will have seen, BE shared our draft return to eventing plan in mid-May and we continue to plan and look ahead to resuming the sport that we have all missed so much.

British Dressage is delighted to announce the launch of the new-look BD Classifieds portal. The original go-to dressage selling platform is back – and it’s better than ever before. Easy to use, with more features and new categories, the site is the ideal location to sell, buy or advertise your dressage horse, equipment or services.

RETURNING BACK TO NATIONAL TRAINING SHOWS POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND

With new lockdown measures in place for the home nations, training can now get back underway for British Dressage members, under the regional structure, with Scotland and Wales joining England in the amber ‘response’ phase of our operational plan for the resumption of activity.

New lockdown measures increase equestrian activity across Great Britain

ABRS Launch Exiting Lockdown Training Course

All the home nations in Great Britain now have revised lockdown conditions, facilitating some increased activity with horses for participants, coaches and venues. In liaison with governments, sporting bodies and member bodies, British Equestrian can now release the following update on what’s now permitted as of 1 June.

British Showjumping COVID-19 Update ? 31 May 2020

BRITISH BREEDING OFFER WEBINARS TO BRING THE EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Coronavirus Update 29 May 2020: Joint BD and BS statement

Across Great Britain, governments have made further announcements to ease the home nations out of coronavirus lockdown.  New guidelines were confirmed yesterday for England and Scotland by the Prime Minister and First Minister, while an update on the restrictions in Wales was also provided this afternoon.

Scottish Government Further Upate for Coaches

Nominations open for NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award

Subsequent to the First Minister's speech, Scottish Government continue to issue guidelines providing updated advice, we are delighted that clarification on one to one coaching has now been released following representation from sportscotland and Scottish Sports Association.

LGCT & GCL to restart in 2021

Member Information of British Showjumping Phased Return of Activity

We know that many of you are keen to get back to sport as quickly as possible, and that there is increasing pressure for us to give you a date on when this will happen.

It is with great disappointment and sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials due to the coronavirus outbreak.

British Dressage (BD) is delighted to release a calendar of training dates covering June to August, which will mark the resumption of training activity across the eight regions.  All organised activity was suspended at the end of March due to the coronavirus pandemic and extended up to and including 31 May 2020.

BEF statement 21 May 2020: current position on resumption of equestrian activity

AN EVENING WITH STALLION AI SERVICES ? WEBINAR, THURSDAY 21 MAY, 7PM

It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of this year's Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials, due to take place from 27th - 30th August.

Gold League showjumpers aged 17 ? 24 years wanted for TV docuseries

The Billy Stud Spring Online Auction ? 24 May 2020

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

With riding back on every dressage enthusiast’s agenda, the thoughts of many are already turning towards to competing.  Although trotting down the centre line at your favourite venue may be a little while off yet, now is the ideal time to get some helpful training and practice underway using online providers, such as our long-time partners at Dressage Anywhere.

Confirmed Date for Bolesworth Elite Online Auction

SADDLE UP FOR THE NHS VOLTAIRE DESIGN LAUNCHES WITH STAR STUDDED PRIZE FUND

I hope that you are all keeping safe and well.

To help everyone participate safely in the current situation, we've put to together toolkits for our stakeholders to use that provide advice and guidance on operational procedures, social distancing measures and public health and hygiene regulations, to help assist everyone in their roles.

BEF COVID-19 update 15/05/20

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) issued further guidance on 13 May regarding outdoor facilities, as a follow-on from the government’s revised policy on exercise. This advice permits venues that provide outdoor sports and physical activities to reopen.

Sport & Recreation Alliance - Statement re Latest Government Guidance

Further to the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday and subsequent release of their recovery strategy in response to the COVID-19 crisis, British Dressage is now in a position to update members on what this means for our sport.

BEF statement 12 May 2020: Stance on riding reviewed

Following the government announcement at the weekend regarding relaxation of restrictions in relation to exercise, please see attached statement from the BEF https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/news/british-equestrian-s-stance-on-riding-and-coaching-reviewed .

Following the UK Prime Minister’s broadcast on Sunday 10 May, the Board of British Equestrian (BEF) has convened to discuss their position on riding and training in the current coronavirus pandemic.  Although the crisis remains at stage four, according to the government’s COVID Alert Levels, the spread of the virus is under control and the peak has now passed.  While there has been no major relaxation of lockdown restrictions, the government did announce some changes that enable us to review our advice for the equestrian sector.

BEF Covid-19 Update 11 May 2020

FEI European Championships in Olympic & Paralympic disciplines cancelled for 2021

DIPLOMA IN SPORTING EXCELLENCE 2020-22

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on Sunday, British Equestrian, in close consultation with British Dressage, British Eventing, British Showjumping and The Pony Club, is awaiting further sport sector specific guidance from the government and DCMS.

Hartpury has announced the cancellation of the NAF Hartpury Festival of Dressage, NAF Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular, NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials and the FEI Dressage & Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Published as part of the BD Youth Inspire newsletter May edition, check your inbox for the latest news, quizzes, features and more. 

British Dressage and British Showjumping prepare for resumption of activity

Hartpury has today announced the cancellation of the NAF Hartpury Festival of Dressage, NAF Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular, NAF International Hartpury Horse Trials and the FEI Dressage & Eventing European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

As I have previously mentioned, a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes in relation to championships as we know how important championships are to many of you, and we will continue to find alternatives where we can.

British Dressage (BD) has today released a detailed operational plan to outline how it intends to manage a phased resumption of sporting activity. 

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact on all areas of life in the United Kingdom. However, recent data and a statement from the Prime Minister indicates that we have passed the peak as case numbers, hospital admissions and death rates fall. This positive news presents both British Dressage (BD) and British Showjumping (BS) with the opportunity to release outline plans for the resumption of sporting activity, when it is safe to do so.

Organisers of Virtual Windsor 2020 announce 'Show Week' programme

Self-employed invited to get ready to make their claims for coronavirus (COVID-19) support

Firstly, I hope that you continue to keep well.  There is hope that we will start to see some light at the end of the tunnel following the government’s next announcement, due this Sunday.  However, there is no doubt that we will be facing a new ‘normal’ for a long time to come.

As previously promised, we will be keeping you all up to date on I.T. developments focused around the Entries, Admin, Results and Scoring system (EARS) and the website itself.   

Henriette Andersen’s former top ride Louis D’Or has sadly passed away at the age of 23.

FEI Board approves resolutions based on Calendar Task Forces proposals

Haddon Training have today begun recruiting for a new group of talented young equestrian athletes to join the elite AASE programme for 2020. 

To help members through the lockdown period, we've introduced a new feature on the website - #WednesdayWorkout for members to take part in at home - for free. 

Haddon Training launch the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence; Equestrian Athlete 2020 (AASE 2020)

Hickstead?s 2020 season cancelled

BEF and Member Bodies in consultation for financial stability and sporting resumption

The BEF is working closely with its Olympic and Paralympic governing bodies to safeguarding equestrian sport post-lockdown

I hope you will have seen the announcement from the BEF this morning giving an overview of what we, BD and BS are all working on while our competitions are on hold. I would like to thank Malcolm Wharton and his team at the BEF for their support over the last few weeks.  As a follow up, I’d like to share with you the actions BE is taking to ensure that we look after our sport and be ready to restart.

In anticipation of the May/June issue of British Eventing Life magazine landing in the coming days, we would like to update members and subscribers of a change to the schedule pages.

SsangYong Blenheim Palace Horse Trials will sadly not be running in 2020.

Liz Edgar (28 April 1943 ? 25 April 2020)

Blue Cross supporters foster horses to help charity during lockdown

VIRTUAL WINDSOR 2020 RECEIVES THOUSANDS OF ENTRIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

While the sport still comes to terms with the sad loss of Dr Wilfried Bechtolsheimer, we asked a number of the sport’s personalities to reflect on the person he was and the extensive legacy he leaves behind.

As the foal crop of 2020 emerges into the world, breeders are left in a difficult position with many questions on their minds about the future. Breeders are asking themselves ‘Can I afford to run on my animals that make up my breeding herd until demand picks up? How many mares should I put in […]

British Dressage (BD) is delighted to announce Alexandra Phillips as the new Regional Development Officer for the busy Central region. A BD member for over 20 years, Alex started her new role on 1 April and will cover Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Update from Jude Matthews, British Eventing CEO

The para dressage world lost one of its equine legends last week as Janeiro 6 gained his passage over the rainbow bridge, aged 23. Rio, as he was known, was the memorable partner of Sophie Christiansen and they stole the nation’s hearts with triple gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Together they won a medal in every subsequent championship class they competed in together.

Major revision to Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup 2020 rules

We’ve posted an updated member frequently asked questions in the Corornavirus Hub of the website in line with some of the queries and issues we’ve received and seen on social media over the last few days.

Blue Chip receives Ethical Accreditation for the 10th year running

TEAM EVENTING WINS GOLD AS EQUESTRIAN RELIEF RAISES £250,000 FOR THE NHS COVID-19 APPEAL

Jon Doney MBE ? Funeral Details

BEF update - 14 April 2020

With news due any day from the Government on the continuation of the lockdown period, we can bring you an update containing information regarding vete...

Jude Matthews, BE CEO update 14/04/2020

The most recent update from the British Equestrian Federation including details of the British Equestrian Veterinary Association's new guidance for vets.

Event Abandonment Claim update

EXCEPTIONAL LOTS ADDED TO EQUESTRIAN RELIEF AUCTION AS TEAM EVENTING CHARGE TO TOP OF LEADERBOARD

Since the Head Office closed on 18th March, the main head office number has not been manned and staff direct line numbers were diverted where possible. However, as we are now working with a reduced number of staff, we ask that all enquiries are sent via the contact us form on the website or using one of the emails below. Calls will no longer be forwarded and all phone lines will be closed.

It is with great sadness and profound regret that we say goodbye to our husband, father, grandfather, trainer, mentor and friend.

It’s been three weeks since I last wrote to you, and what a surreal and uncertain time it has been. Our priority over this initial period has been to focus on the welfare of everyone involved in our sport, as well as making sure that we were all adhering to the government guidance and advice, which is now simple: ‘stay safe, stay at home, save lives’.

FEI Board approves Jumping Calendar Task Force resolutions

British Showjumping Cornwall Academy ? Lots of teamwork, fun and knowledge shared after a successful season!

POLO & PRESENTERS TEAMS ADDED TO THE EQUESTRIAN RELIEF TEAM LINE UP

As part of British Eventing’s commitment to continue the development of their grassroots offering, we are pleased to confirm that we will pilot a BE90 Three Day Event in 2021 and 2022.

We are really sad to announce that we are closing our April online dressage competition and training classes. Please understand that this decision has not been taken lightly.

Leading Olympic riders from across the disciplines, as well as horse racing jockeys and celebrities have shown their support for a major fundraising initiative launched by the team behind Bolesworth and Liverpool International Horse Shows.

British Showjumping Podcast launches

Equestrian Relief: horse world unites to support our NHS heroes

Please find some important updates and information on your BE membership and entry refunds.

As previously promised, we will be keeping you all up to date on I.T. developments focused around the Entries, Admin, Results and Scoring system (EARS) and the website itself. 

In light of the continuing health crisis facing the country and the advice from the UK Government around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is with great regret that we have made the inevitable decision to cancel this year’s Saracen Horse Feeds Houghton International Horse Trials.

For the third consecutive year, the Ideal Saddles Combined Training Championships returned to Fieldhouse Equestrian Centre in Staffordshire to conclude the 2019/2020 dual discipline series with a final of outstanding quality in both the dressage and jumping arena (15 March 2020).

Virtual Windsor 2020 Set to Recreate Royal Windsor Horse Show Magic Online and Unite Global Equestrian Community

BEF Update: Grant funding announcements to support businesses and charities impacted by COVID-19

BEF vaccination update

H&C launches new series ?The Check In? to share advice and help keep in touch during the lockdown

The British Equestrian Federation has approved a proposal regarding the vaccination schedule for equine influenza in competition horses

A round-up of useful information for equestrians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The British Equestrian Federation has today issued a further update of information and advice on the current coronavirus pandemic for its stakeholders.

Jon Doney (1949 ? 2020)

BD and BS update - 1 April 2020

Further grant funding opportunities have been announced which may be of benefit to equestrian businesses, community projects and charities.

It is with great sadness that British Showjumping announce the death of British Showjumping and FEI Official, Course Designer and Technical Delegate J...

Statement from the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials: It is with enormous regret that we have taken the decision to cancel this year’s Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials, 4 – 7 June, following recent UK Government advice around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

It has been another busy week at British Eventing, as the impacts of the restrictions imposed on all of us continue to be worked through.

British youth riders showed consistency across Pony, Junior and Young Rider levels at last month’s Keysoe CDIYJP (13 – 15 March 2020), the first British-based international of the year and the bittersweet last before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic put a stop to the competition calendar.  

The status of the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve in the UK and recent government briefings indicate that a longer period of lockdown is looking increasingly likely.

FEI President welcomes speedy decision on rescheduled Tokyo 2020 dates

BEF Update - Friday 27 March 2020

Advice for those who are self-employed, plus updates from BETA, BEVA and BFBA.

As previously promised, we will be keeping you all up to date on I.T. developments focused around the Entries, Admin, Results and Scoring system (EARS) and the website itself.

Following the recent advice from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to veterinary practices regarding routine treatments, British Eventing is aware that members have questions about vaccinations.

Advice for those who are self-employed, plus updates from BETA, BEVA and BFBA.

Latest update from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF)

I.T. update 27th March 2020

As previously promised, we will be keeping you all up to date on I.T. developments focused around the Entries, Admin, Results and Scoring system (EARS) and the website itself. Although our events are currently on hold, the I.T. team and wider BE office are working as hard as ever on development, enhancements and further testing.

Information from The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association regarding farriery visits during the COVID-19 pandemic

Details of how best to contact the BEF team during this difficult time.

British Dressage & British Showjumping Update - 25 March 2020

Coronavirus Update from the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead

Following the abaondonement or cancellation of upcoming events, please find below the current refund status on entries.

Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials (15-17 May 2020)  cancelled due to coronavirus

Read the latest update from Jude Matthews, British Eventing CEO

All refunds in respect of Larkhill and Norton Disney (1) Horse Trials have been processed.

Monday’s UK Government announcement to increase measures to combat the current coronavirus pandemic has effectively put the nation in lockdown until mid-April. As National Governing Bodies, British Dressage (BD) and British Showjumping (BS) continue to urge all members and stakeholders to adhere to this guidance and advice, particularly on social distancing, in order to help contain the spread of the virus and protect frontline staff in the emergency services.

The first British international of 2020 took place earlier this month at Keysoe CDI3*/CDIU25/CDIYJP in Bedfordshire (13 – 15 March 2020) before the unfortunate but necessary halt to the competition calendar due to the unprecedented situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Tokyo 2020 Postponement

BEF update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) BEF advice on caring for horses and riding in the current climate

The British Equestrian Federation urges all members of the equestrian community to strictly adhere to the Government’s directive to stay at home unless it’s absolutely necessary to travel.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and British Dressage welcome the announcement by the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee that the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has decided that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games will be postponed.

The BEF welcomes the announcement that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games will be postponed.

BEF update: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and help available for equine industry businesses and employers

The UK Government has announced an initial £330 billion of help through number of measures to help, which we’ve summarised as a guide to help those in...

All refunds in respect of Breckenbrough and Weston Park (1) Horse Trials have been processed.

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Lord Patrick Tristam de la Poer Beresford.

British Showjumping Championship Qualifiers

Cancellation of the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show 2020

Important Update: Royal Norfolk 2020

Following the Government’s COVID-19 public health restrictions and its statement that emergency services are withdrawn from supporting mass gatherings from Tuesday 17th March, we are sorry to announce it is no longer possible to stage Badminton Horse Trials between the 6th and 10th May in any capacity. This cancellation also includes the Science Supplements Cup.

All refunds in respect of Dalkeith (1) Horse Trials have been processed.

Leading businessman David Mitson whose investment company have brands including Gatehouse, Mark Todd Collection and Science Supplements under their umbrella has pledged £500,000 to support equestrian stores struggling due to the Coronavirus outbreak. 

The Organisers of the Malcolm Group Floors Castle International Horse Trials 15-17th May 2020 regret to announce that all competitions at the event are cancelled, this includes the NSEA, RoR and Arena Eventing.  It will not be rescheduled later in the year.

All British Dressage members have been emailed this evening with an update on the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic detailing our status, plans and news of an FAQ document to help stakeholders through these uncertain times. 

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is constantly changing and evolving with advice and help from the UK Government issued daily. Over the las...

ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW

In view of the Government’s advice regarding the Coronavirus, the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has taken the difficult decision to suspend all ...

Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, 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 from 13–17 May, Royal Windsor Endurance on 15 May and The Edwardian Pageant on the evenings of 14-16 May.  

Two equal firsts in the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre

The British Equestrian Federation continues to support its member bodies as they implement decisions based on this latest government advice

Joint Statement: British Dressage and British Showjumping

Sophie Hopkins from Worcestershire is crowned the NAF Shining Star for March

British Showjumping ?Just for Schools? Winter Championships 2020

RHASS announces cancellation of 2020 Royal Highland Show

British Eventing CEO Update on COVID-19

In light of yesterday’s UK Government advice on the risks to public health presented by the coronavirus, British Dressage (BD) and British Showjumping (BS) have taken a number of decisions around sporting and training activities for the next four week period, up to and including 16 April.

BE Covid-19 statement 6.50pm 16th March 2020

Dalkeith 4-5 April cancelled.

British Eventing is delighted to announce Super X Country is now an Official Supplier designing and providing bespoke cross country baselayers and accessories to the Young Rider, Junior and Pony teams in 2020.

In light of today’s briefing by the Prime Minister and the advice provided by medical experts on the public health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, British Dressage will be reviewing the immediate impact on our activities, competitions and events as an urgent priority.

This year’s BD Winter Regional Championship series reached its conclusion at Prestige Equestrian LLP in Gloucestershire (5 – 7 March 2020) where riders from across the region, and further afield, vied for final qualifying spots for the NAF Five Star Winter Championships in April.  

North & West Yorkshire (Area 15) AGM POSTPONED

British Equestrian Federation continues to monitor coronavirus outbreak

BE statement 13th March 2020

For all those members who have not made up their minds about entries, the going at Weston Park is good and the dressage area was rolled today. The new show jumping drainage has worked a treat and the team have begun to mow the cross country tracks.

All refunds in respect of Tweseldown (1) Horse Trials have been processed.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Britain and around the world.

Event Rider Masters has conducted a full risk assessment of the rapidly evolving Coronavirus Covid-19 situation in line with the recommendations of the relevant health authorities in order to evaluate whether the health and safety of all ERM Staff, Contractors, Organisers, Volunteers, Riders and Rider’s Staff can be assured.

British Dressage would like to reassure members that we are in close contact with our colleagues at UK Sport, Sport England, the Sport and Recreation Alliance and Sports Ground Safety Authority with regards to the ongoing risks and threats posed by the coronavirus outbreak. 

We continue to monitor all government guidance in relation to the running of sporting events in the face of the Covid-19 situation. It has not currently been advised that sporting events in Britain should be cancelled or restricted, and BE competitions will continue to run until the  government advises otherwise. We are aware that that Scotland have recommended that events where more than 500 people are attending should be cancelled from next week.

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Keysoe CDI3*/CDIU25/CDIYJP in Bedfordshire (13 – 15 March 2020).

The first Premier League Show of 2020 has reached its conclusion after five days of top flight competition at Myerscough College in Lancashire (4 – 8 March 2020). Amy Woodhead, Matt Frost and Becky Moody achieved multiple wins whilst Carl Hester and the British bred Hawtins Delicato delivered an outstanding Grand Prix of 80.40%. Streamed live for the first time by Horse & Country TV thanks to their new partnership with British Dressage, H&C subscribers were able to follow the action throughout the show.    

BREAKING NEWS: All classes at The Dutch Masters have been cancelled. The following horses and riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at ‘s-Hertogenbosch CDI-W/CDI3* in the Netherlands (12 – 15 March 2020). The CDI-W is the final qualifier of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2019/2020 Western European League.  

A statement regarding EARS from Fiona O’Hara, Chair of the Board and Jude Matthews, BE CEO.

Wellington Riding was the penultimate Winter Regionals (25-29 February) but fared better with the weather than some of the other regionals. Even so, competitors were faced with sleet, snow, rain, hail, cloud and sun – usually all in the same day.

Bury Farm Equestrian Centre 148cm Pony Premier Show

Due to a technical issue, the ballot information for Cirencester Park has been delayed. We are working with the team at Musketeer to get this information released as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

British Eventing is delighted to be working with sponsors NAF to bring another exciting, money can’t buy experience to BE members* with top British event rider Laura Collett. Fourty lucky members will be selected at random to attend a free yard visit day at Laura’s base in Salperton, Gloucestershire on Tuesday, 28th April 2020.

British Dressage is delighted to announce the 2020 Senior Home International will be held at Vale View Equestrian in Leicestershire, 4-6 September. Vale View is set in 200 acres in the heart of Leicestershire and run by an experienced and friendly team, led by owners Julie and Mark Hyslop.

We're delighted to release the wildcards for this year's NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, 8 - 12 April at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. 

Showjumping Members widely acknowledged by Horsescotland

The BEF is seeking applications for the position of Discipline Mentor Coach for the Para Dressage P3 Programme.

The BEF is seeking applications for the position of PA to the Chief Executive and Chair of the Board.

British Eventing is privileged to launch details of the Derek Gooden Fund in memory of one of the sports most dedicated and experienced volunteers.

All refunds in respect of Epworth Horse Trials have been processed.

Results of the rider who represented Great Britain last week at Herning CDI5* in Denmark (4 – 8 March 2020).  

Haygain hay steamers are delighted to announce their sponsorship of British Dressage Intermediate II for this year. Haygain is known for patented, science-backed products such as the hay steamer and the ComfortStall flooring system designed to help owners deal with the issues that come with domestication of horses. Haygain’s products are used and recommended by professional riders, horse owners, trainers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world.

Great Britain’s David Doel has enjoyed a successful few weeks at the Barroca d'Alva Horse Trials in Portugal with top ten placings across the two international fixtures.

Holly Smith wins the CSI 3* 1.50m Sunshine Tour Grand Prix

We have been asked by a number of members what the official British Dressage position is on coronavirus.  As things stand it continues to be business as usual, although we are in close contact with UK Sport, Sport England and the Sport & Recreation Alliance to ensure we act on the latest advice and guidance from the government.

The organising committee at Floors Castle are very pleased to welcome the Malcolm Group as their title sponsor in 2020. The Malcolm Group Floors Castle International Horse Trials will take place from 15th-17th May 2020.

Building on a long and successful relationship, British Eventing is pleased to announce that from 2020, Rosettes Direct is to become a British Eventing Official Supplier.

Statement on Coronavirus (Covid-19)

British Eventing launches new team competition at BE80(T) and BE90 Open level.

Isleham Horse Trials got the 2020 British Eventing season underway, and with it the first full run-through of the new Entries, Admin, Results and Scoring (EARS) system.  

Very sadly, all remaining competition on Friday 5 March, and all competition scheduled to take place on 6 - 8 March has been abandoned, due to adverse weather.

Myerscough College began its Winter Regionals on the 15 February and finally finished on 1 March. Storm Dennis wreaked its havoc on the schedule and many competitors paid tribute to the organisers and their team of volunteers and judges for keeping the show on the road at all.  

The following rider has been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Herning CDI5* in Denmark (4 – 8 March 2020).  

Livestreaming from Pony of the Year Show

British Eventing (BE), the National Governing Body for the sport of eventing in the UK, has an opportunity for a Training Coordinator to join the team in Abbey Park, Warwickshire, on a full-time basis.

NAF has renewed and expanded its sponsorship deal with Hartpury, taking up the title sponsorship role at the International Hartpury Horse Trials (12-16 August), along with Hartpury Festival of Dressage (1-5 July) and Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular (14-16 July).

The first competitor down the centre line this morning at Lancashire’s Myerscough College International Arena got the 2020 Premier League underway! The first of eight Premier League fixtures, Myerscough runs until Sunday 8 March with dressage action from Medium to Grand Prix. There are some great names among the strong entry alongside some of our rising stars and talented under 21 riders.

The rufund of entry fees in relaton to Stafford (1), Moreton (1) and Pontispool (1) Horse Trials, have now been processed. Please note that it may take several days for the funds to show in your account. 

Eventer Challenge returns to Blenheim even better in 2020

The hardworking team at Myerscough pulled off an historic Equissage Pulse Para Dressage Winter Championship while battling the toughest conditions thrown at them by Storm Dennis, hot on the heals of their North West Regional Championship. The bustling Lancashire college has hosted the championships for two years but this was by far the largest gathering of para competition yet. Over 175 entries were received with 160 actual starters over the four days of competition – quite a rate of growth from 40 four years ago.

Spencer Wilton and his Rio 2016 ride, Super Nova, made a winning return to international competition at Lier CDI4* in Belgium (26 February – 1 March 2020), with Great Britain largely dominating the top Big Tour placings.  

New Luxury Upgrades and VIP Hospitality at Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show 2020

John Whitaker 2nd in Vilamoura Grand Prix

Claudia Moore and Tabitha Kyle land the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at Arena UK

Jessica Hewitt wins La Equina Grand Prix

British Eventing (BE), the National Governing Body for the sport of eventing in the UK, has an opportunity for a Fixtures and Schedules Coordinator to join the team in Abbey Park, Warwickshire, on a full-time basis.

Since the inaugural date in 2004, the International Eventing Forum has grown into a ‘ must attend ’ pre-season fixture for both Eventing coaches and riders. However, they say that all good things must come to an end, and after 17 years of world class education, and one of the most successful IEF ’ s yet - the organising committee has decided to call it a day, with the 2020 Forum now being the last.

The HTSG Committee are pleased to announce that we have agreed an exciting new funding donation with Team GBR’s Performance Director and Performance Manager for Eventing, Richard Waygood, MBE.

British Dressage and Horse & Country are pleased to announce plans for extended dressage coverage thanks to a new partnership which kicks off with livestreaming of this week's Myerscough Premier League.

The UK is spoilt in the ranks of older retired show jumpers, none more so than stallions of the quality of BIG STAR. Shown under saddle he clearly enjoyed his star status. What impressed me was his natural ability to sit and collect the canter, you could imagine him doing a very good canter pirouette. […]

A mixture of young and old caught the eye in the eventing section at Addington. Any British breeders looking to breed an eventer would find a stallion with the genetic talent to breed a top level performer, without having to sacrifice ridability from the selection presented. Future Sport Horses presented three stallions. The highlight for […]

With days getting longer and spring on the horizon, equestrians are getting more active with their horses and the BEF is calling on all owners and rid...

Sadly competition due to run on Saturday 29th February at Epworth Horse Trials has been abandoned.

Record number of entry applications expected for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2020

Sadly competition due to run on Saturday 29th February at Epworth Horse Trials has been abandoned.

Saracen Horse Feeds are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new eventing series for the 2020 season.  The Saracen Horse Feeds One2One Eventing Series in association with BEDE Events, is solely aimed at grass roots riders competing one horse at BE90.

Following the announcement of the return of the BE Ball and launch of the British Eventing Personality of the Year, we are delighted to open nominations for the 2020 Award.

The National Equine Forum, 5 March 2020 will be live streamed free of charge again this year, giving everyone the opportunity to watch and participate.

In episode two of BD’s Ask the expert, we’re featuring a Twitter Hour with our Chief Executive Jason Brautigam on Tuesday 10 March at 7:00pm. Members are invited to submit questions ahead of the evening and if time allows, we’ll have live questions using the hashtag #AskBDCEO.

In line with the British Dressage Articles of Association, the position of BD Youth Director is eligible for election at the AGM on 10 September 2020. This is an ideal opportunity for a member to get more involved in developing the future strategy for BD Youth, so please do volunteer your services and help support the sport you love.

BEF to form joint working party with Olympic disciplines

The inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference which took place on February 25th, has been hailed a great success.

Times for Epworth and Isleham will be available at 12pm on Friday 28th February.

The BEF, BE, BD and BS announce the formation of a joint working party.

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF), British Dressage, British Eventing and British Showjumping are delighted to announce that they will form a joint working party to explore the potential for closer collaboration across equestrian sport.  This follows recent discussions between the BEF Interim Chair Malcolm Wharton and Interim Chief Executive Iain Graham and Boards of each of the Olympic Disciplines, where the concept was received positively.

Lois Minns from Tyne and Wear claims the February NAF Shining Star Award

Tickets are now on sale for Burgham International Horse Trials (23-26 July).

Poplar Park, Suffolk, 7-8 March is still open for entries

Great Britain’s Lottie Fry and Dark Legend impressed with an emphatic Grand Prix second and two personal best scores at the penultimate FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in Gothenburg, Sweden (19 – 23 February 2020).  

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Lier CDI in Belgium (26 February – 1 March 2020).

Results of the rider who represented Great Britain last week at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 7 at Wellington in Florida, USA (19 – 23 February 2020).  

Moreton (1) due to run this weekend has sadly been abandoned

Sadly, both Stafford (1) and Pontispool (1) have been cancelled

The fifth BD Winter Regional Championships of 2020 took place last week at Easton College in Norfolk (18 – 22 February 2020). A further 19 regional champions were crowned and many came a step closer to their goal of competing at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships in April.  

Derek Morton is victorious in the Winter Grand Prix at SouthView Competition and Training Centre

John Crippen takes a one-two in the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at SouthView Competition and Training Centre

Guy Williams claims Grand Prix win by 100th of a second

BE90Open class added to Isleham

British Eventing is delighted to announce a new partnership with Eco Voltz as the sponsor for the Foundation and Grassroot Foundation Points League s online.

Due to the prolonged adverse weather, all competition at Aston Le Walls (1) , scheduled to take place this weekend, Saturday 29th February and Sunday 1st March, has very sadly been abandoned.

Please find below the agenda for the BE Scotland AGM taking place on  Wednesday 26th February 2020  Airth Castle Hotel, Stirlingshire.

Following our update on Friday, unfortunately the Head Office connectivity issues experienced over the weekend have yet to be resolved.

The FEI have confirmed that the mouthpieces and cheek pieces as listed under Annex A of the FEI Eventing Rules for 2020, are the only ones permitted for the dressage phase of FEI competition. 

The weather was kind to competitors at Weston Lawns on Sunday 23rd February for the Baileys Horse Feeds Arena Eventing Championship. Open to both BE Members and non-members, competitors in Arena Eventing first complete a round of show jumps immediately followed by a cross country course, finishing over a show jump 'joker fence' set at 10cm higher than the rest of the course. 

We are currently experiencing drop outs in connectivity to the network in the building which may affect members trying to make entries with the validations. We are working with our suppliers to rectify the issue.

Following the recent adverse weather, British Eventing would like to reassure members that we are closely monitoring the weather and ground conditions at the early season events.

Two contractor vacancies have become available at British Eventing for Youth Regional Coaches, please find details in the job descriptions below.

British riders were on top form last week at Le Mans CDI in France (13 – 16 February 2020). Sonnar Murray-Brown made a winning return to international competition following time-out with a broken leg, whilst Laura Tomlinson stormed the Grand Prix Special with exciting prospect, Rose of Bavaria.

Tickets to this year?s Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show are now on sale

BE announce that Paul Graham, Chief Sport Officer, will be leaving on 27th February 2020 to return to consultancy work. Paul joined the team as Chief Sport Officer on 1 July 2019, having previously covered the maternity cover for Debbie Pritchard.

It has been a busy start to the 2020 season for the Stafford Horse Trials team with lots of work going into the ground ahead of the first event! The team have been really pleased with how the park has coped with the recent weather, and its position has meant that the location has been fortunate enough not to suffer from any flooding and that it is open to good drying winds. 

Hannah Barker and Elsie Jacques take the top spot in the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at Morris Equestrian Centre

Advance ticket sales are now available for the Fairfax & Favor Rockingham Castle International Horse Trials, which takes place this year from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May.

The front cover of the 2020 BE Rules and Members’ Handbook shows a rider wearing a number bib for a section sponsored by London Capital Finance.

British Eventing is pleased to announce that Equitility and D5 Design will be continuing their support with BE as Associate Sponsors of the Training and Education programme in 2020 and 2021.

Tickets now on sale for the 2020 Fairfax & Favor Rockingham Castle International Horse Trials, which takes place this year from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May.

The British contingent that crossed The Channel to contest the Youth divisions at Le Mans CDI in France enjoyed success with both Izzy Lickley and Mette Dahl raising the flag for Great Britain (13 – 16 February 2020).  

Following Storm Dennis across the weekend, the organisers of Isleham Horse Trials have just sent the latest update ahead of their event taking place on 29 February and 1 March:

SsangYong Motors UK is delighted to announce its support of the world’s premier three-day equestrian event, Badminton Horse Trials, which take place from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th May, 2020.

Louise Bell and Into the Blue continued their maiden FEI Dressage World Cup™ series with a top-ten place at Neumünster CDI-W in Germany (13 – 16 February 2020).  

The 2020 Stallion Event was held again at Addington, on a crisp and clear February day. With more stallions than ever taking part, entrants were housed across two barns, and audience numbers appeared on the increase too. In particular the eventing and show jumping stallions were popular, the crowd noticeably thinned later in the day […]

Great Britain?s Team NAF finish close second in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of USA CSIO5*

Award winning British Eventing members and their connections enjoyed lunch with sponsors at Warwick Racecourse on the 14th February.

A function of the new BE Entries System is that members can make draft entries which they can return to at a later date to complete and pay for. Here's a quick guide to using the draft function:

The team at Myerscough has taken the decision to cancel and rearrange some of the classes at their Winter Regionals due to the warnings in place for storm Dennis (15 – 19 February).

Poplar Park are gearing up for their first event of the year and conditions are looking excellent.

BE has two Youth Assistant Coordinator job opportunities available; in Scotland and Wales and West Midlands.

Storm Dennis is set to arrive with the UK through the weekend and the Met Office have issued amber rain warnings and yellow wind warnings and the team at Merrist Wood have decided to reschedule or rearrange Saturday and Sunday’s Winter Regional classes.

The following rider has been selected to represent Great Britain this week in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in the Holstenhallen Neumünster, Germany (13 – 16 February 2020).  

Olympic year adds extra zest as Wellington opens exciting new season

Arena Eventing at Mendip Plains (2) cancelled

The Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) has announced the launch of an innovative online Health and Safety Toolkit.

Did you know that in 2020 the BE80(T) Championship moves to its exciting new location of  The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials ?!

British Showjumping Bronze and Silver League Championships to be sponsored by NAF for the next three years

Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show 2020 Early Bird Ticket Offer ? 30% OFF

The Event Horse Owners Association are delighted to announce Linda Allan as their new Chairperson.

We are pleased to advise that the abandoned BE100 Science Supplements Regional Final, due to be held at Weston Park (2) in 2019, has been rescheduled to take place at Stafford (1) on Sunday 15th March 2020.

Integral to Land Rover Burghley and the start of many five star careers, the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Final will help to get the 2020 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials underway.

Timothy Davies secures the Winter Grand Prix at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe

Wishes presented with the Twemlows British Showjumping Scholarship

Dan Delsart lands the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at The College Equestrian, Centre, Keysoe

Tim Davies secures the Winter Grand Prix at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe

The 2020 Pony, Junior and Young Rider European Championship selection policies are now available online.

The exciting new BE venue is gearing up for their first event and a weekend of thrilling eventing action, family fun and fabulous food.

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Le Mans CDI3*/2*/Y/J/P/Ch-A in France (13 – 16 February 2020).  

For the safety of all of our competitors, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Arena Eventing scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday 9th February, at Keysoe Equestrian Centre. We do not take these decisions lightly and would like to thank all those involved for their efforts.

With the weather warnings for wind now escalated to amber for much of Britain, we’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s planned Young Horse Forum, due to be held at Myerscough Equestrian Centre in Lancashire (Sunday 9 February 2020).

Three weeks after entries opened for the 2020 season, it’s great to see members are successfully entering through the BE website for the events that are open.

Due to low entries, sadly the Jump Training scheduled to take place at Topthorn EC on 15th February has been cancelled.

The British Equestrian Federation, in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation Fund (BEFF), has been chosen as the official fundraising partner for this year’s Badminton Horse Trials (Wednesday 6 May – Sunday 10 May).

Three weeks after entries opened for the 2020 season, it’s great to see members are successfully entering through the BE website for the events that are open.

Competitors heading to the Scottish Winter Regional Championships at Morris Equestrian Centre over the coming days should be aware there is a weather warning in operation for much of the UK due to Storm Ciara bringing high winds and rain.

The 2020 British Breeding Stallion Event are looking forward to welcoming over 90 of the top licensed and Graded stallions in the UK.

British Dressage is incredibly proud to announce international opera sensation, Russell ‘The Voice’ Watson and his lovely wife Louise, as our guests of honour at the inaugural Para Dressage Music Gala Night, taking place at Myerscough College on Friday 21 February, during the Equissage Pulse Para Dressage Winter Championships.

British Showjumping?s Team NAF announced for Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of USA CSIO5*

Eloise Squibb and Jennifer Billington are triumphant in the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at SouthView Competition & Training Centre

Isleham Horse Trials in Cambridgeshire is gearing up to open the 2020 British Eventing season on 29 February – 1 March, with entries now being taken across their classes running from BE90 to Intermediate.

NAF renew British Showjumping team sponsorship for 2020

Fancy being part of equestrian sporting history at Tokyo 2020?

We are now six months away from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the organising committee are now recruiting volunteers to help with the running of the equestrian disciplines. 

British Eventing is pleased to announce that the end of season BE Ball is returning on the 31st October 2020 after a break of over 10 years.

Entries for the first international events of 2020 will be opening very soon, so it is time to ensure that your FEI registrations are up to date.

Do you want to be part of equestrian sporting history? The organising committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are recruiting volunteers to help with the running of the equestrian disciplines. The only requirements to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity are some equestrian experience, a commitment to hard work and great team spirit.

Equissage Pulse announced as new title sponsor of the Senior British Novice Championship

Please note the following changes, highlighted in bold , to the dressage tests as printed in the 2020 BE Rules and Members' Handbook:

It's Brexit on Friday 31 January! The British Equestrian Federation has been working closely with government departments, vets and leaders in the equine industry to ensure that riders, owners and support staff have the latest information on how to best prepare.

We're delighted to release the first group of wildcards for this year's Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships held at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, 8 - 12 April at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. 

BEF Youth Pathway Coaching Programme inducts a second cohort

Philip Miller delivers the goods in the Winter Grand Prix at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre

Zoe Smith wins the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre

With a stellar line up of top riders providing informative and entertaining training tips and exercises, the Eventing Rider Association's Australia Day lecture demo raised more than £10,000 in aid of the equestrian community affected by the Australian bush fires.

Tickets on sale now for spectacular LGCT of London!

Save the Date for TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show 2020

British Showjumping launch official Academy clothing range

The BE Scotland AGM will be taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2020  Airth Castle Hotel, Stirlingshire, and will start at 7pm.

Last week, the RAI Amsterdam set the scene for the eighth leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2019/2020 Western European League (23 – 26 January 2020). Defending World Cup Champions Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD (GER) topped the leader board, pushed to wire by Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle whilst Charlotte Fry and Everdale exhibited the makings of a world class combination.  

GCT Countdown Is On As 2020 Calendar Revealed!

Just For Schools Winter Championships 2020

In celebration of HorseQuest’s 20th anniversary year, they’ve launched a new 2020 bursary scheme to support horse and rider training and development.

Following the landmark news last month of a new home for the LeMieux National Dressage Championships at Somerford Park Farm, British Dressage can now announce exciting additional competition opportunities providing a significant boost in numbers for riders at this year’s inaugural fixture in Cheshire, which takes place from 24 – 27 September.

The first 2020 issue of the British Dressage members’ magazine is due to land any day now and there are some exciting changes inside.

Planning for the 2020 event season is well underway and whether you are aiming for a CCI5* this spring or the BE100 Science Supplements Cup, be sure to take a look at Bicton Arena’s April Horse Trials (17-19 April 2020).

British Showjumping Spring Championships 2020

With Addington Equestrian kicking off the season of Winter Regional Championships, we're releasing the qualification ratios for each level to progress to the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, 9 - 12 April 2020.

Tatiane Mauree and Madison Heath claim wins in the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at Aintree Equestrian Centre

Zebra Products to support the British Showjumping Business Partnership for a fifth year

Early Shirley shines in winning RoR?s Elite Showjumping Performance Award

British Eventing was saddened to learn of the passing of Christine Dale (née Middleton) on 8th January 2020.

Following a recruitment process at the end of 2019, we are pleased to announce Louise Jack and William Cursham as British Eventing’s two new Non-Executive Board Directors.

The Box Office is now open for the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing, Gatcombe Park 7-9 August 2020.

The Eventing Riders Association of Great Britain (ERA of GB) are delighted that Horse & Country (H&C), supported by the Cavewood Productions team, will be livestreaming the Australia Day (Sunday 26th January) fundraising event to a global equestrian audience.

EHV-1 - What can you do to improve biosecurity?

Isabelle Thomas from Northamptonshire claims the first NAF Shining Star award of 2020

British Showjumping has two exciting opportunities to join their team.

British Eventing is pleased to announce the combinations selected for the British Eventing Foundation Skills Academy 2020.

Are you passionate about design? Do you like the challenge of reaching and engaging with audiences via social media and digital channels? Do you love eventing? If the answer to all these questions is ‘yes’ then we would love to hear from you.

Firstly, a very happy New Year to you all! It seems incredible that we are now at the start of another Olympic year, and there will be many with their sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020.

British Eventing is looking for an experienced Support Analyst with strong Salesforce knowledge  to join an enthusiastic, growing and technical team of highly committed individuals. This is a great chance to join a friendly organisation, in a beautiful location.

To support our members with the British Eventing entries system, we will be extending our phone lines until 7pm on Monday evenings for the duration of the season, starting on Monday 20th January.  

The BE Scotland AGM will be taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2020  Airth Castle Hotel, Stirlingshire, and will start at 7pm.

Visit the National Judges Convention on Tuesday 14 April at Addington Equestrian, Buckinghamshire, this popular event is a must for all BD members, from judges and coaches to riders and supporters!

British Eventing is now inviting media to apply for a 2020 BE Official Car Pass.

British Eventing is delighted to announce that NAF have extended their title sponsorship of the British Eventing Junior Programme, Junior National Championships and European Championship Junior squad.

The British Equestrian Federation has been in consultation with the Animal Health Trust regarding the current outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1).

British Eventing is delighted to welcome back Saracen Horse Feeds as the title sponsor for the British Eventing Young Rider Programme, National Championships and European Championship squad in 2020.

British Dressage is proud to introduce a brand new programme for youth riders, the BD Youth Horse Care programme, sponsored by Dengie. Focusing on four key areas - nutrition, grooming, wellbeing, and tack and dress - the programme is designed to help youth riders develop and improve their horse care know-how.

Three days of high quality competition including an outstanding Grand Prix debut by Charlotte Dujardin and Gio set the domestic dressage year off to a super start at Addington High Profile Show (10 – 12 January 2020).  

Advice from the BEF and the Animal Health Trust to improve biosecurity at your yard

The lunch is a celebration for our members' successes in 2019. Some of British Eventing’s most historic silverware and trophies will be presented including the historic Calcutta Light Horse Trophy, Tony Collins Trophy and Goldman Cup.

British Eventing is delighted to be working with the team at Lion Dog Apps to create a new British Eventing Dressage app launching in February 2020.

Great Britain’s Susan Pape launched a promising start to her 2020 campaign with exciting results across the pond at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 1 held at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington in Florida, USA (8 – 12 January 2020).  

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) recently celebrated eight high-performing equestrian coaches on the completion of their BEF Level 4 Coaching Certificate qualifications.

EHV-1 outbreak update 13/01/20

EHV-1 Notification regarding ponies that competed at Crofton Manor in December 2019

On Thursday 9 January, the British Equestrian Federation issued an update following the confirmed diagnosis of EHV-1 at an equestrian centre in Hampshire, which has now been named as Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre in Fareham, Hampshire.

Eland Lodge Equestrian is delighted to announce that they are to be working exclusively with leading saddle makers Voltaire Design.

Five outstanding winners were celebrated for their achievements at the recent British Breeders Awards Dinner at the Haddon Training British Grooms Awards on 11 January 2020.

Equestrian Fire Relief Australia Fund (EFRA)

Equestrian Fire Relief Australia Fund launched to support the Australian equestrian community affected by the 2019-2020 summer bushfires.

Equestrian Fire Relief Australia Fund launched to support the Australian equestrian community affected by the 2019-2020 summer bushfires.

We are aware that some members are confused as to whether British Eventing has made a change to permitted whips. We would like to clarify that British Eventing is not introducing a new rule in relation to the type of whips that are permitted (rule 7.6), and the only change is to the use of the whip (rule 5.5).

The British Equestrian Federation acknowledges the diagnosis of a case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) at an equestrian centre in Hampshire on 8 Januar...

Badminton Horse Trials, one of the most established equestrian sporting events , is set to enter a remarkable eighth decade, with the Box Office for advance tickets opening to the public on Monday, 13th January, offering discounts for early booking.

The BE Scotland AGM will be taking place on February 27th 2020 Airth Castle Hotel, Stirlingshire, and will start at 7pm.

 

Ben Walker claims the Winter Grand Prix at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre

Allan Birch takes the top spot in the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre

The latest update on horse movements following the outcome of the General Election.

Sally Green and Jackie Seddon, Joint Organisers of Isleham One Day Event, which takes place the first weekend of the BE calendar, 29 February and 1 March 2020, are delighted to announce Rossdales LLP as the title sponsor for the competition on the Saturday.

British Eventing is delighted to announce the winner of the Virbac 3D Worming Training and Technical Merit bursary as Catherine Harrington. Catherine takes home a fantastic £500 training voucher to be spent on BE training courses or training with a BE Accredited Coach, courtesy of generous sponsors Virbac 3D Worming.

Nupafeed Supplements renew sponsorship of the Senior Discovery Championship for 2020

The 2020 BE Rules and Members’ Handbook is now available to view online.

British Eventing is delighted to announce a new partnership with John F Hunt Power and The Gemini Stud in the creation of a new league for mares competing at the highest levels of our sport.

Anthony Ffooks, organiser of Wilton Horse Trials, which take place in Wilton Park, near Salisbury, Wiltshire on Saturday July 25th and Sunday 26th 2020, is delighted to announce Wiltshire Life as the event’s new title sponsors.

Looking for the perfect way to start your 2020 competition season? Aim for the Ideal Saddles Combined Training Championship, with 12 qualifiers ready and waiting there’s plenty of opportunity to get involved.

Charlotte Fry concluded a super 2019 with top placings aboard Dark Legend at Mechelen CDI-W in Belgium (26 – 30 December 2019) – the seventh leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League.

The 2019 Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show saw success for British bred horses in some of the flagship classes of the show. The first British bred success of the show was leading event rider Padraig McCarthy who claimed a memorable victory in the John Oats Horseboxes Eventing Grand Prix, always one of the most […]

Please note that the BE Head Office is closed for Staff Training on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd January 2020.

Carl Hester saluted his "pretty clever old thing" Nip Tuck after he brought his dressage music to the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show (28 - 31 December 2019).  

Third Liverpool Grand Prix Win for Billy Twomey

Joss Claims Impressive Victory

Angel and Callumbus Take Under-16 Honours

Tatiane Celebrates Biggest Win of the Year at Liverpool

Fab Four Hit The Heights at Liverpool International

Daniel?s New Partnership Heads to Convincing Win

Brilliant Winning Double for Tabitha

Tabitha?s Prolific Run Continues at Liverpool

Melissa Races to the Finish Line

Lily Continues Run of British Success at Liverpool

Double Victory for Young Alfie

Cheshire?s Grace Takes Centre-Stage

The Sky?s the Limit for Holly and Denver

Guy has Cause for Celebration

Harriet Speeds to Second Success at Liverpool

Thrilling Victory for Harriet Nuttall to get Liverpool Underway

James Whitaker Heads Equerry Horse Feeds Under-25s Grand Prix

The British Equestrian Federation offices are now closed for the Christmas break.

The following rider has been selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in Mechelen, Belgium (26 – 30 December 2019).  

TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show providing a host of new experiences

Following the success of the first BD Youth National Academy in 2019 we would like to congratulate the successful riders who have been selected as 2020 National Academy athletes.

Holly Smith crowned Showjumper of the week at Olympia

Scott Brash claims Turkish Airlines Grand Prix victory at Olympia

Jodie Hall-McAteer crowned Voltaire Design Under 25 British Champion 2019

Saturday at Olympia, the London International Horse Show

Red Morgan wins  Voltaire Design Mince Pie Stakes

FUCHS' SINNER IS A SAINT IN THE LONGINES FEI JUMPING WORLD CUP

Friday at Olympia, the London International Horse Show

THE 2020 ELLA POPELY AWARD GIVEN TO MILLIE ALLEN WHO WILL BE MENTORED BY ANTHONY CONDON

Georgia Tame heads the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Qualifier at Olympia, The London International Horse Show

Three riders who competed at this summer’s FEI European Championships in Rotterdam were among the recipients of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF...

The 2019 British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Medal of Honour recipients were presented with their awards at this year's Olympia, The London International Horse Show.

Rising star Leilia Paske takes home the title of winner of the Gatehouse 2* league in 2019, amassing 33 points at 2* level throughout the season aboard her own Fernhill First Friend. The pair had a successful season, gaining the majority of their points in the Under 18 Regional Team Championships at Frickley Park in the 2* class, helping them stay five points ahead of their closest competitors.

BE is delighted to announce the winners of the leagues for 2019.

BE is delighted to announce the winners of the leagues for 2019.

British Dressage (BD) is delighted to announce a new venue for its flagship event, the LeMieux National Dressage Championships. After being based at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire for 20 years, the show will move to the world class venue of Somerford Park Farm in Cheshire, with the 2020 event taking place from 24 to 27 September in 2020. Title sponsors LeMieux have committed their support in a new three-year deal and will work closely with BD and Show Direct to launch a new era for everyone’s favourite annual dressage celebration.

British Dressage is delighted to launch a brand new Middle Tour Festival for 2020, giving more opportunity for riders competing at the FEI levels of Inter II, Inter A and Inter B.  

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is proud to announce exciting changes to the ‘team behind the team’ to bring leadership and stability for the sports of dressage, eventing, jumping and para-dressage ahead of next year’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Four established names, with over 70 years combined experience at Championship level, have been promoted into roles within the National Lottery and UK Sport funded Equestrian World Class Programme.

Thursday at Olympia, the London International Horse Show

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is proud to announce that four established names have been promoted to new roles ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Brits Fly High on Wednesday at Olympia

Wednesday's Action at Olympia, The London International Horse Show

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) celebrated eight high-performing equestrian coaches, who have completed their BEF Level 4 Coaching Certificate...

The accolade was awarded in acknowledgement of her efforts to improve coverage of equestrian sport in the wider media.

Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle delivered a spellbinding performance last night to win the freestyle, supported by Horse & Hound, at Olympia’s FEI World Cup™ qualifier. In the iconic Grand Hall, Olympia, in what can only be described as another epic night for British dressage, Charlotte Dujardin, Carl Hester and Charlotte (Lottie) Fry repeated their Monday night British one-two-three, with all seven home nation riders finishing top nine.    

British Showjumping Office ? 2019 Christmas Closure

On Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December 2019, British Eventing’s two new Rider Working Groups met for the first time at the BE head office in Warwickshire.

British Eventing's 2019 Annual Survey is available online and we would appreciate your feedback.

The Event Rider Masters (ERM) has today confirmed its 2020 calendar, consisting of six legs, including a brand new UK location, that brings a second ERM leg back to UK shores.

What a night to get the 2019 instalment of the London International Horse Show underway! A new innovation, ‘Dressage Unwrapped’ drew a great crowd as names like Carl Hester, Gareth Hughes, Richard Davison, Richard Waygood, Pippa Funnell and Charlotte Dujardin gave a dissection of dressage and stripped everything back to basics to impart their considerable knowledge. That set the scene for an epic evening which, for the second year, featured a new pilot shortened Grand Prix test, supported by Horse & Hound.

Max Routledge takes the top spot in the Winter Grand Prix at Hartpury University

THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MOUNTED REGIMENT ARRIVE AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Oliver Tuff lands the SEIB Winter Novice Qualifier at Hartpury University

Scott Brash 2nd in Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva

Robert Whitaker & Guy Williams enjoy success in La Coruna CSI 5* Grand Prix

Wharton?s BEF Interim Chairmanship extended

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) can announce that the term of Interim Chairman Malcolm Wharton CBE has been extended.

Rebecca Baybutt and Sara-Jane Lanning took top honours at the British Dressage Small Tour Championships, which took place last weekend alongside Keysoe High Profile Show at The College Equestrian Centre in Bedfordshire (5 – 8 December 2019).  

The minutes from British Eventing's Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 24th November 2019 are now online.

Anders Dahl dominated the Grand Prix classes at last week’s Keysoe High Profile Show in Bedfordshire (5 – 8 December 2019).    

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS YEAR?S OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Lord & Lady Equestrian announced as title sponsor of the Senior Newcomers Championship for the next three years

The Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) has announced that it will hold its inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference on February 25 2020.

Insights from Legends - top line up for 2020 International Eventing Forum

The EEA (Equestrian Employers Association) is delighted to announce that the inaugural Equestrian Employers Conference, sponsored by KBIS and Baileys Horse Feeds, will take place on February 25 2020.

British Eventing is pleased to announce the dates for Volunteer Training taking place across the country in January, February and March 2020.

Izzy Russell from Bedfordshire is awarded the NAF Shining Star award for December

Rolex Grand Slam from Geneva being broadcast on Sky and Horse & Country

British Breeding Stallion Event ? February 8th 2020

EEA Announce Inaugural Equestrian Conference

Pippa Funnell wins the BT Sport Action Woman of the Year Award

British Eventing is pleased to announce the combinations that will be joining the 2019/2020 British Eventing Youth Performance Development Squad.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join British Dressage in the important role of Regional Development Officer for the Central region. Working full-time from home, but with extensive travel, the successful candidate will cover activity throughout the Central region, promoting and developing British Dressage.

Top riders, star equines and a much-loved course-builder were among those honoured in a star-studded ceremony at Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday 4 December, as the winners of the Horse & Hound Awards in partnership with NAF were revealed. British Dressage member Olivia Robertson took one of the star awards of the evening, the Prime Stables Volunteer of the Year trophy.

Alexandra Thornton finishes 3rd in Grand Prix of Salzburg

Louise Saywell 2nd in the Paris 2* Grand Prix

Pony riders on form in Paris

Louise Simpson 2nd in the Paris 2* Grand Prix

Horse & Country to Launch New Free Streaming Channel

DON?T MISS THE ACTION: OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW ANNOUNCES LIVE TV AND STREAMING SCHEDULE

With three Young Horse Forums planned for 2020, these popular events are guaranteed to inspire your training, from all perspectives within the sport – from riding and coaching, to breeding and owning.

PIPPA FUNNELL, BOB ELLIS AND JOE STOCKDALE AMONG WINNERS AT THE HORSE & HOUND AWARDS IN PARTNERHIP WITH NAF

The BD Board has now agreed and released a process for owners of horses who experience severe reactions to their equine influenza vaccinations to apply for dispensation for the requirement of a six monthly booster.

As part of two inspirational days of training at the 2019 BD National Convention supported by Harrison Clark Rickerbys (23 – 24 November) a number of this year’s top performing riders and successful individuals in the sport were presented with trophies and awards to mark their achievements.

Top riders, star equines and a much-loved course-builder were among those honoured in a star-studded ceremony at Cheltenham racecourse last night (Wednesday 4 December), as the winners of the Horse & Hound Awards in partnership with NAF were revealed.

Twelve prizes were awarded at the prestigious annual celebration of Great Coaching – the UK Coaching Awards, which was this year held at The Tower Hotel, London.

British Horse Council issues General Election Manifesto

Box Office opens for Hickstead?s 60th anniversary show season

British Eventing was very sad to learn of the death of Bill Bruce on 25 November, after a period of ill health.

British Eventing is inviting applications for the position of Head of IT to lead an enthusiastic, growing and technical team of highly committed individuals.

Live from 7pm: Ask the expert with Dr Jane Nixon MA VETMB BSC MRCVS on Equine Influenza vaccination.

British Junior rider Jessica McConkey delivered an Individual Test PB at last week’s Aachen CDIYJP in Germany (28 November – 1 December 2019).  

Sadly, due to low entries, the BE Arena Eventing competition scheduled to take place at Speetley EC on 14th December 2019 has been cancelled.

Richard Davison was well placed in the fourth leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European league 2019/2020 at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week last week (28 November – 1 December 2019).  

Seven of the world's top ten are set to compete at Olympia

World?s Leading Showjumpers Compete at TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show

Emma-Jo Slater takes the top spot in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Arena UK

Louise Saywell lands Winter Grand Prix victory at Arena UK

In both the UK and in Germany, Autumn is a time for stallion licensing and breeders start to analyse the newly approved colts to see if they will use them in their breeding programmes the following Spring. I try and attend these when I can as seeing the young horses in the flesh and over […]

TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show Black Friday Offer

British Dressage and title sponsor Petplan Equine are delighted to announce Lincolnshire venue Arena UK as the first ever host of the Summer Area Festival Championships over 10 – 13 September. The new two-season Petplan Equine Area Festival series was announced earlier this autumn following a calendar review and feedback from BD members’ survey, and the Summer Area Festival dates have been released.

One of the projects at BDHQ this year has been a review of our eight regions. Their geography, the number of affiliated venues included within boundaries and the member levels residing in each region have all been evaluated in detail.

Due to the British Horse Society (BHS) carrying out maintenance work on the IT network at Head Office, entries and results for the BE Winter Series will be unavailable between 8am and 8pm on Saturday 30th November.

Les Harris accepts Honorary Vice President position

Please find below the BE Head Office closure details during the Christmas period, the office will close at 5pm on Friday 20th December 2019:

The following rider has been selected to represent Great Britain in the Junior divisions at Aachen CDIY/J/P in Germany (28 November – 1 December 2019).  

The following rider has been selected to represent Great Britain this week at the FEI World Cup™ qualifier in Madrid, Spain (28 November – 1 December).  

After a successful year on Apple products, Lion Dogs, creators of the Dressage TestPro app series have just released a version of the app for Android!

British Eventing is delighted to welcome Fairfax & Favor as an Official Supplier supporting our Junior and Young Rider teams at the FEI Youth European Championships in 2020.

Tinka’s de Niro (Dark Deniro x Tinka’s Boy, breeder Lynn Stageman) and Catherston Oakley (Opposition Bombshell x Dutch Gold, breeder Anne Dicker ) topped their respective age groups of six year olds and five year olds at the Equine Bridge Assessment days each earning their BE prize of a Horse Season Ticket for the 2020 season.

Emma Hindle and Romy Del Sol have continued their run of form by claiming the Grand Prix Special at Munich CDI4* in Germany (21 – 24 November 2019).  

Up-And-Coming Stars Set to Feature in the National Classes at Olympia, The London International Horse Show

Mr President, the former top horse of Steph Croxford, has been put to sleep at the age of 25. The Croxford family said their final goodbyes on Wednesday 20 November 2019.

Great Britain’s representatives, Charlotte Fry and Louise Bell, achieved excellent results amongst top company at Stuttgart German Masters in Germany (13 – 17 November 2019).

Explosion W and Ben Maher Blast into History with Supersonic LGCT Super Grand Prix Win

Six teams are set to battle the GCL Super Cup Final

The 2019 BE Annual General Meeting will take place on 24 November 2019 at 3pm at the BE Head Office, below is the agenda and minutes from last year's meeting.

High Drama and Shock Exits In GCL Super Cup Quarter Final

British Eventing is pleased to announce the BE Fixtures Calendar for 2020.

Badminton Horse Trials are pleased to announce two new Official Event Partners in MARS Equestrian™ and Science Supplements® for the 2020 Horse Trials due to take place between the 6th and 10thMay at The Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton estate in Gloucestershire.   

The 'Vardags' S outh East Eventers League shares their end of season round up from a successful 2019.

Showjumping Stars Gear Up for GC Prague Playoffs

Laura Stephenson triumphs in the Winter Grand Prix at Morris Equestrian Centre

Following the announcement   of the International and Championships Classes in April 2019, BE commissioned an independent review of the Strategic Fixtures Calendar 2020-2025 (SFC 2020), which allocated UK based international events and BE Championships classes for 2020 onwards.

Alexander Mclean seals victory in the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Morris Equestrian Centre

British Dressage has set a date for our first ever 'BD ask the expert session' – keep the evening of Wednesday 4 December free in your diary if you want to learn more on Equine Influenza Vaccinations. We’ll be joined by Dr Jane Nixon MA VETMB BSC MRCVS for a live Q&A broadcast.

The Dodson & Horrell National Amateur & Veteran Championships 2019 produces six new Champions

Claudia Moore comes second in the Pony Jumping Trophy Grand Prix in Stuttgart

The FEI has announced that its World Championships will be split across two host venues in 2022, following an in-person meeting in Moscow, Russia.

The British Equestrian Federation Fund (BEFF) has been chosen as Badminton Horse Trials’ nominated fundraising partner for 2020.

The equestrian industry is seeing a change in culture as the Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) reports creating its 1,000th written employment contract.

Results from the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur & Veteran Championships 2019

Harry Charles and Bambina win CSI3* Grand Prix at Oliva Nova

Scott Brash & Hello Senator finish third in Stuttgart leg of the World Cup

The FEI has announced Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, as the host of the FEI World Championship 2022.

The second of the Nettex Equine Associated Championships was held at Vale View Equestrian in Leicestershire (7– 10 November) attracting big entries across the levels with opportunities for all breeds and types to show off their talents.This mammoth championships, held over four full days, featured 46 classes - from Intro to Prix St Georges level – with competitors travelling from near and far to make their mark in RoRs, Thoroughbreds, CHAPS, Veteran Horse and Veteran Rider Championships.

The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe CSI 2*/1*/YH1* - Cancellation Notice

?Daisy Dines With?? Team Stockdale on Horse & Country

Sadly, the decision has been made to abandon all Arena Eventing competition at Epworth on Saturday 16th November, due to unprecedented rainfall in the area causing flooding.

A third cohort of riders has been inducted by British Equestrian Federation (BEF) into the Young Professionals Programme, funded by Sport England.

Alan Tredwell  - Memorial Service and Celebration Announcement

Blockbuster Line Up Revealed for ?12 million GC Prague Playoffs

BEF Young Professionals Programme welcomes third cohort of athletes

Please be aware that the BEF office has been closed early today due to heavy rainfall.

British Eventing is inviting applications for the new position of Event Entry Services Coordinator with the upcoming launch of the Entries, Administration, Scoring and Results system.

With just one week to go find out more about our third host, eventing and dressage maestro Chris Bartle. Read on as we delve into the cross-discipline successes of one of British equestrian’s all-time greats.

With just over one week to go until we gather at Addington Equestrian for the National Convention in association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys, we're thrilled to unveil the exhibitors joining us so you can start your Christmas shopping in style!

Members Council Nominations ? Vacant Positions 2020

Cruz Furnell-Brennan from Berkshire is crowned November?s NAF Shining Star

Keysoe CSI - Just over a week to go!

The annual Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse will this year see the British Equestrian Federation Fund join the Countryside Alliance as a fundr...

Glamis Castle Country Fair and Horse Trials was a new addition to the BE calendar for 2019, but beat off stiff competition to win the coveted  Scottish Event of the Year  title at the BE Scotland Ball on Saturday 9th November.

It’s nearly time for Cheltenham Countryside Day (15 November) the exciting opening day of The November Meeting at the world-famous racecourse, with a fabulous day of racing, countryside attractions and shopping on the card.

The Cheltenham Countryside Day is a firm favourite in many equestrian’s yearly diary – not only for the exceptional racing which kicks of ‘The November Meeting’ at the iconic racing venue but also the host of entertainment and countryside interests. This year is extra special as the day will be fundraising not only for the Countryside Alliance but also the crucial British Equestrian Federation Fund (BEFF).

Great Britain’s Emma Hindle and Romy Del Sol pulled off impressive results, together with a Grand Prix Special PB, last week at Randbøl CDI3* in Denmark (8 – 10 November 2019).  

Nominations Open for the Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award

Nominations Go Live For The Horse & Hound Outstanding Mare Award

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) today confirms that Vikki Underwood, Performance Director to the BEF’s World Class Programme, has left the org...

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) today confirms that Vikki Underwood, Performance Director to the BEF’s World Class Programme, has left the organisation.

A fantastic opportunity for a sponsor to support the entire BE Youth programme from 2020 onwards has now become available, which includes an extensive training programme, competition opportunities for under 21s and the inaugural BE Youth Regional Team Championships providing the pinnacle of the programme each summer. We now look to 2020 where the Championships will be hosted at Bishop Burton College on the 24th to 26th July.

Nominations are now open for The British Horse Foundation Stallion AI Services Meritoire Award and Horse & Hound Outstanding Mare Award, which will be presented at the British Horse Foundation Awards Dinner on 11 January 2020.

In the midst of gales, torrential winds and some very difficult conditions, the Associated Championships proved just how indomitable dressage riders are. From Intro to Prix St Georges, the competition was fierce but the camaraderie among competitors was equally as strong. There were over 500 entries for this four-day show at Bury Farm in Buckinghamshire (31 October - 3 November), with 70 championship titles up for grabs.

With just under two weeks to go until the National Convention in association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys, find out more about GB rider and trainer Michael Eilberg ahead of his appearance on Saturday 23 November at the biggest training event of the year.

Scott Brash wins Verona leg of the World Cup with stunning performance from Hello M?Lady

Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) Camp

Wilton Horse Trials is running in July 2020 and is now looking for a new title sponsor after 13 years of the previous sponsor. It attracts a truly international range of competitors and has classes from BE100 to Open Intermediate, with typically around 550 competitors attending the event each year.

 

Ahead of this month's National Convention in association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys, meet international sensation Daniel Bachmann Andersen who joins us at Addington Equestrian for his first training convention in the UK. 

Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Port Royal Equestrian Centre

The latest results for the Sport England Active Lives Adult survey have been published and reveal an impressive upturn in participation for equestrian...

British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet set to sponsor HOYS Grade C Championship for a further five years

Michael Fursedonn claims the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Addington Equestrian

Mark Edwards takes the win in the Winter Grand Prix at Addington Equestrian

British riders enjoyed success last week at Oldenburg CDI4* in Germany (31 October – 3 November 2019) with Lara Butler and Laura Tomlinson both finishing top-five in the Grand Prix.  

Leading combinations were out in force at Vale View’s popular High Profile show (31 October – 2 November) in Leicestershire where competitive entries saw strong challenges for top slots across the levels.

Charlie Jones wins the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Qualifier at Addington Equestrian

Maher Raises the Stakes Revealing Explosion W Set for GC Prague Playoffs

The refund of entry fees in respect of cancelled classes at Norton Disney (2) and Aston Le Walls (X) have now been processed.

The refund of entry fees in respect of cancelled classes at Norton Disney (2) and Aston-le-Walls (X) have now been processed.

Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle delivered a strong start to their 2019/2020 FEI World Cup™ campaign, with an emphatic Grand Prix victory at Lyon CDI-W in France (30 October – 3 November 2019).  

Claudia Moore wins the Pony Jumping Trophy Grand Prix in Lyon

The Gift of Giving This Christmas ? Olympia?s Charity Box Scheme

Brexit update 01/11/2019

As part of the ongoing development of the British Eventing Youth Performance Programme, we are delighted to announce the new coaches and selectors of the programme.

Day one of the Kent & Masters Quest Championships was all about the individual competition, with the 2019 My Quest finalists taking to the arena at Bury Farm on Friday 25 October to battle it out for individual honours.

For the first time ever, you can stream the Nettex Associated Championships LIVE on Horse & Country!

Riders selected for 2019 ?Step up to Gold? Programme

The BE membership price has remained flat since 2014, however, to keep pace with rising costs, an increase will come into effect for 2020. There will also be an increase on Entry Fees, Start Fees and Abandonment insurance.

The UK’s leading Team Quest riders gathered at the sixth annual Kent & Masters Quest Championships last week for two days of fierce yet fun competition at Bury Farm in Buckinghamshire (25 – 27 October 2019).

YOUNG RIDERS TAKE UP THE FAMILY REINS AT OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Al Shira?aa to Join Bolesworth in New World Class Partnership

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Oldenburg CDI4* in Germany (31 October – 3 November 2019).

Following an an issue with the building's internet connectivity this morning, which was impacting both our internet connection and phone lines, the issue has now been resolved and the Head Office phone lines are back open. Thank you for your patience.

Torrential rain failed to dampen spirits at Bicton Arena International Horse Trials where four days of competition concluded the 2019 British Eventing season on Sunday.

With just over three weeks to go until Daniel Bachmann Andersen, Chris Bartle and Michael Eilberg descend on Addington Equestrian for this year’s National Convention in association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys, British Dressage is delighted to announce the complete timetable and the demo combinations taking part in each ‘Develop to Perform' session.

The first AASE camp got underway last week at Vale View Equestrian Centre with 30 riders from British Showjumping, British Dressage and British Eventing taking up their place on the one year programme where they will work towards completing a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE).

Holly Smith and Denver claim the top spot in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix in Vilamoura

National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence.

CHI ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW TICKETS GO ON SALE ON 29 OCTOBER

The National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence (NDPCE) started its fourth year this month with the first two workshop s days seeing twenty-two coaches from seven BEF member bodies coming together for the first time.

Following the completion of the 2019 event season and recent spell of wet weather, resulting in the abandonment of events hosting BE90 and BE100 Science Supplement Regional Finals and the BE80(T) Championship, all classes will now be rescheduled for Spring 2020.

Robert Whitaker clinches first-ever World Cup win in nail-biter at Helsinki the day after winning the Grand Prix

Great Britain impressed at Les Étoiles de Pau in France this weekend, as Tom McEwen secured his first CCI5*-L win at on board Fred Barker, Penny Barker, Jane Inns, Ali McEwen’s Toldeo de Kerser.

Sadly all competition due to take place at Aston-le-Walls (X) on Saturday 26th October 2019 has been abandoned due to persistent heavy rain.

Following the abandonment of competition at Norton Disney (2) on Friday 25 October, regrettably all competition at Norton Disney on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October has also been abandoned.

Following the successful launch of the British Eventing Foundation Skills Academy Programme last year, BE is pleased to open applications for this year’s programme.

The South West region is celebrating after taking home the team title at the Senior Home International supported by Saracen Horse Feeds at Wellington Riding in Hampshire (18 – 20 October 2019). A total of 146 combinations and 38 teams contested this year’s episode of the annual flagship event for senior regional riders.  

James Loffet lands the top spot in the Europa Cup Grand Prix in Barcelona

New Format for Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship at Olympia, The London International Horse Show

The British Equestrian Federation is looking to recruit a Chair of the Board and a Senior Independent Director

Tickets to the 2020 International Eventing Forum are on sale now.

?Daisy Dines With?? Returns to Horse & Country

AASE Update

Chris Moyce claims the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre

British riders have returned home from a highly successful trip to Le Mans CDI in France (17 – 20 October 2019) where Louise Bell, Gareth Hughes, Jessica McConkey and Annabella Pidgley were all on winning form.  

British Dressage and event title sponsors Harrison Clark Rickerbys are delighted to announce the winners of the National Convention demo rider competition. Find out the first names to join us on Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 November here!

Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Brook Farm

Scott Brash and Hello Senator win the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix in St Tropez

The hugely popular Petplan Equine Area Festival series hosted by British Dressage (BD) is moving into a new era. The series which is the number one dressage competition in the BD calendar now offers riders all year-round competition with two Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships – a summer and winter Championship and a brand new Petplan Equine Music Area Festival series run alongside some of the summer fixtures.

Theraplate Liverpool Int'l - 20% Member Discount

PS Marsden become Official Supplier of Machinery to the British Showjumping National Training Centre

STARS CELEBRATE EQUESTRIAN EXCELLENCE WITH THE ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST UK EQUESTRIAN AWARDS

Rain, hail or shine, Saracen Horse Feeds will be flying the flag high as title Sponsor for the British Dressage Senior Home International 2019 at Wellington Riding this weekend.

The annual Animal Health Trust UK Equestrian Awards brought together British and equestrian royalty at The Landmark Hotel, London on Wednesday 16 October to raise vital funds for the charity.  

Keith Shore lands the Winter Grand Prix at Aintree Equestrian Centre

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Le Mans CDI3*, CDI2*, CDIU25, CDIY, CDIJ, CDIP in France (17 – 20 October 2019).  

Jack Whitaker wins the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Qualifier at Aintree Equestrian Centre

Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Chard Equestrian Centre

Kiarra Hulme wins the SEIB Winter Novice Championship Qualifier at Aintree International Equestrian Centre

The 2019 running of the British Breeding Futurity series saw 41 Elite awards made across 13 venues that covered the length and breadth of the country. 20 Elites were in dressage, 9 to the show jumpers, 9 in the eventing section and 3 to ponies. For the first time in many years this included assessments […]

Regrettably due to further heavy overnight rainfall all competition due to take place at Calmsden on Sunday 13th October has been abandoned. 

Sadly due to further heavy overnight rainfall all competition due to take place at Weston Park (2) on Sunday 13th October has been abandoned.

Regrettably, due to further heavy overnight rainfall and following an inspection this morning, all competition due to take place at Tweseldown on Sunday 13th October has been abandoned.

The Officials and team at Tweseldown are aware of the overnight forecast and will make a precautionary inspection at 5:00am on Sunday 13th October. Please do keep an eye out on the BE website and BE and Tweseldown social channels for any further updates.

Katy McFadyen from Roxburghshire is October?s NAF Shining Star

SEIB Insurance Brokers renew support of the Winter Novice Championship for two further years

Following an inspection by BE Officials this morning (Friday) the ground at Calmsden is currently looking good. The team are aware of the overnight forecast and a further precautionary inspection will be taking place at 5:30am on Saturday 12th October.

Emma Hindle was indomitable in the Big Tour classes at last week’s Keysoe CDI in Bedfordshire (4 – 6 October 2019). The prolific Grand Prix rider, who has Senior European team medals to her name and was highest placed Brit at the Beijing Olympic Games, won both Friday’s Grand Prix and Saturday’s Grand Prix Freestyle with her current top ride, Romy Del Sol (pictured). Emma and the Romanov x Danny De Vito 13 year old, who’ve shown consistency all year on the Continent with top placings at Lier, Nieuw en Sint Joosland, Compiègne and Wiesbaden, took the Grand Prix in convincing style. A score of 71.13% was theirs to give them a clear lead in front of Sadie Smith with Keystone Dynamite (68.91%), making their CDI debut, and Rebecca Hughes with Rubini Royale (66.17%) in third. Saturday night at Keysoe, all eyes were on the Grand Prix Freestyle. Once again, Emma and Romy Del Sol put on a show-stopping performance - this time to their Lady Gaga-inspired freestyle soundtrack. They showed good regularity, power and suppleness through piaffe turns, steep half passes and one and a half turn pirouettes, all presented with an overall picture of harmony for 73.30%, and victory, the elegant mare appearing to have matured and strengthened over recent months. Sadie Smith held her own once again to take second, and Maria Eilberg and Royal Concert put up a superb challenge with a Gary Patterson-produced Rod Stewart compilation for a very close third. In the Small Tour, Gareth Hughes so impressed with his own and Judy Firmston-Williams’ young talent, Sintano Van Hof Olympia (by Sandro Hit). The exciting partnership, who won the Saracen Horse Feeds Inter I at Stoneleigh, dominated with identically scored wins of 73.94% in the PSG and Inter I, then a cracking 76.38% in the Inter I Freestyle. “He is such a talented horse and we are excited about his future,” says Gareth. Next stop for the pair – Le Mans CDI in France. Lewis Carrier and his 2018 FEI European Championship Young Rider horse, Diego V, continued to display their U25s promise with second in the U25 Inter II, and wins in both the U25 Grand Prix and Freestyle. “After a bit of a slow start to our Keysoe CDI in the Inter II on the first day, we ironed out a few silly mistakes to come away with two out of three wins in the U25 Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle,” said Lewis on Lewis Carrier Dressage Facebook. “Almost again hitting that 70% but were denied by our 1s [one-tempi changes] today. “[I’m] Looking forward to coming out next year after a winter’s training as I know our piaffe and passage are nowhere near where they need to be to compete at the top level, but pleased to get decent scores and have a great start to our U25 campaign.” Great Britain’s Sarah Khairallah and the evergreen Dimaggio-sired mare, Darling (19), were outstanding winners of the Young Rider Team Test with 68.725%, but it was Clare Hole who rose to the top in the Individual and Freestyle, winning both with her mother Rachel Murray’s Winnetou GEP (Gribaldi x Donnerhall) with scores of 68.48% and 71.13%. British Junior, Maddy Frewin, brought a touch of Bollywood to Bedfordshire with her 72.65% winning Freestyle aboard Woodlander Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, which followed a Team Test win and second place to Jessie Kirby and Belle Amie who scored 68.77% to win the Individual. In the Pony riders’ tournament, BD Northern Region rider Martha Jobling-Purser, representing Ireland, was victorious in the Team and Individual Tests with Yorkie Jobling-Purser’s Valido’s Starlight. Martha and ‘Star’, who competed as individuals for Ireland at this year’s FEI Pony European Championships, delivered two winning tests with 69.381% and 70.76%. British combinations, Gracie Morgan and Ella, and Betsy Smetham with Amber were in hot pursuit in the Pony Team Test, but each day, Syrah Van De Rovaart and Donna Daria 8 made up ground to ultimately top the Freestyle podium for the Netherlands on a score of 71.16%. Results of the British riders: CDI3* Big Tour Grand Prix 1. Emma Hindle and Romy Del Sol, 71.130% (GBR) 2. Sadie Smith and Keystone Dynamite, 68.913% (GBR) 6. Rebecca Hughes and Rubini Royale, 66.174% (GBR) 7. Vicky Thompson Winfield and Artist, 65.522% (GBR) 9. Maria Eilberg and Royal Concert, 65.130% (GBR) 10. Nicola Buchanan and Half Moon Dark Magic, 64.891% (GBR) 15. Keith Robertson and Boheme Af Sulsted, 61.565% (GBR) Grand Prix Freestyle 1. Emma Hindle and Romy Del Sol, 73.300% (GBR) 2. Sadie Smith and Keystone Dynamite, 71.850% (GBR) 3. Maria Eilberg and Royal Concert, 71.750% (GBR) 7. Vicky Thompson Winfield and Artist, 69.200% (GBR) 9. Nicola Buchanan and Half Moon Dark Magic, 68.460% (GBR) 11. Keith Robertson and Boheme Af Sulsted, 66.125% (GBR) 14. Rebecca Hughes and Rubini Royale, 64.500% (GBR) CDI3* Small Tour Prix St Georges 1. Gareth Hughes and Sintano Van Hof Olympia, 73.941% (GBR) 2. Jess Bennett and JB Dukaat, 70.206% (GBR) 3. Rebecca Hughes and Ibisco-O, 69.441% (GBR) 4. Sameera Rahmatalla and Hawtins Falerno, 68.794% (GBR) 5. Elder Klatzko and Little Richard, 68.265% (GBR) 6. Tor Fenwick and Renoir (Old), 67.618% (GBR) 8. Sarah Williams and Bohigas W, 66.500% (GBR) 10. Jessica Wade and Empire H, 66.176% (GBR) 11. Sarah Higgins and Davidoff, 66.147% (GBR) 12. John Chubb and Wringler, 65.941% (GBR) 14. Georgina Roden and Incroyable Van’t Heike, 65.265% (GBR) 15. Victoria Maw and Bon Rouge CH, 64.294% (GBR) 16. Sarah Higgins and Easter Bunny, 62.853% (GBR) Intermediate I 1. Gareth Hughes and Sintano Van Hof Olympia, 73.941% (GBR) 2. Jess Bennett and JB Dukaat, 70.529% (GBR) 3. Elder Klatzko and Little Richard, 69.088% (GBR) 4. Sameera Rahmatalla and Hawtins Falerno, 66.294% (GBR) 5. Tor Fenwick and Renoir (Old), 66.206% (GBR) 6. Georgina Roden and Incroyable Van’t Heike, 66.088% (GBR) 7= John Chubb and Wringler, 66.029% (GBR) 10. Rebecca Hughes and Ibisco-O, 65.088% (GBR) 11. Victoria Maw and Bon Rouge CH, 64.971% (GBR) 12. Sarah Higgins and Easter Bunny, 64.588% (GBR) 13. Lindsay Hancok and Barachiel, 64.235% (GBR) 14. Sarah Williams and Bohigas W, 64.206% (GBR) 15. Sarah Higgins and Davidoff, 62.265% (GBR) 17. Jessica Wade and Empire H, 60.029% (GBR) Intermediate I Freestyle 1. Gareth Hughes and Sintano Van Hof Olympia, 76.38% (GBR) 2. Jess Bennett and JB Dukaat, 72.92% (GBR) 3. Elder Klatzko and Little Richard, 71.37% (GBR) 5. John Chubb and Wringler, 69.78% (GBR) 6. Tor Fenwick and Renoir (Old), 69.77% (GBR) 7. Victoria Maw and Bon Rouge CH, 68.55% (GBR) 8. Lindsay Hancok and Barachiel, 68.50% (GBR) 10. Georgina Roden and Incroyable Van’t Heike, 67.54% (GBR) 11. Sameera Rahmatalla and Hawtins Falerno, 67.39% (GBR) 12. Sarah Higgins and Easter Bunny, 65.15% (GBR) CDIU25 Inter II 1. Nathalie Wahlund and Cerano Gold, 66.029% (SWE) 2. Lewis Carrier and Diego V, 65.794% (GBR) U25 Grand Prix 1. Lewis Carrier and Diego V, 66.154% (GBR) U25 Freestyle 1. Lewis Carrier and Diego V, 69.125% (GBR) CDIY Young Rider Team Test 1. Sarah Khairallah and Darling, 68.725% (GBR) 4. Clare Hole and Winnetou G.E.P, 66.863% (GBR) 6. Millie Gover and Kamil T, 65.735% (GBR) 8. Emma Bond and Lime Walk, 62.892% (GBR) Young Rider Individual Test 1. Clare Hole and Winnetou G.E.P, 68.480% (GBR) 4. Millie Gover and Kamil T, 65.980% (GBR) 5. Sarah Khairallah and Darling, 65.392% (GBR) 8. Emma Bond and Lime Walk, 58.333% (GBR) Young Rider Freestyle 1. Clare Hole and Winnetou G.E.P, 71.133% (GBR) 4. Sarah Khairallah and Darling, 69.200% (GBR) 5. Millie Gover and Kamil T, 67.542% (GBR) CDIJ Junior Team Test 1. Maddy Frewin and Woodlander Rhythm n Blues, 70.758% (GBR) 2. Jessie Kirby and Belle Amie, 70.505% (GBR) 4. Emily Coller and Flabbergasted, 68.636% (GBR) 5. Chloe Naylor and Karisma, 67.525% (GBR) 6. Gemma Owen and Sirius Black, 67.020% (GBR) 7. Charlotte Snape and Camelot III, 66.869% (GBR) 8. Olivia Wrennall and Disneyland, 65.000% (GBR) Junior Individual Test 1. Jessie Kirby and Belle Amie, 68.775% (GBR) 2. Maddy Frewin and Woodlander Rhythm n Blues, 68.235% (GBR) 3. Gemma Owen and Sirius Black, 67.794% (GBR) 5. Chloe Naylor and Karisma, 67.402% (GBR) 6. Charlotte Snape and Camelot III, 66.324% (GBR) 8. Emily Coller and Flabbergasted, 65.784% (GBR) 9. Olivia Wrennall and Disneyland, 64.951% (GBR) Junior Freestyle 1. Maddy Frewin and Woodlander Rhythm n Blues, 72.659% (GBR) 3. Gemma Owen and Sirius Black, 71.875% (GBR) 4. Jessie Kirby and Belle Amie, 71.850% (GBR) 5. Chloe Naylor and Karisma, 70.209% (GBR) 6. Charlotte Snape and Camelot III, 68.792% (GBR) 7. Emily Coller and Flabbergasted, 67.767% (GBR) CDIP Pony Team Test 1. Martha Jobling-Purser and Valido’s Starlight, 69.381% (IRL) 2. Gracie Morgan and Ella, 68.762% (GBR) 3. Betsy Smetham and Amber, 68.429% (GBR) 5. Myles Graham and Harnells Erasmus, 67.476% (GBR) 6. Mollie Whitham and DZL Royal Sunrise, 67.429% (GBR) 7. Claudia Davis and Rubinia 37, 67.333% (GBR) 9. Olivia Langley and Bathleyhills Sea Wurzel, 66.238% (GBR) 10. Scarlett John and BKS Grand Design, 65.952% (GBR) 11. Caitlin Clancy and Browbank Jacob Black, 65.524% (GBR) 12. Emilia Nelson and WFS Top Red, 63.048% (GBR) Pony Individual Test 1. Martha Jobling-Purser and Valido’s Starlight, 70.766% (IRL) 4. Gracie Morgan and Ella, 67.658% (GBR) 5. Mollie Whitham and DZL Royal Sunrise, 66.937% (GBR) 6. Betsy Smetham and Amber, 66.622% (GBR) 7. Myles Graham and Harnells Erasmus, 66.351% (GBR) 8. Emilia Nelson and WFS Top Red, 66.261% (GBR) 9. Claudia Davis and Rubinia 37, 65.450% (GBR) 10. Caitlin Clancy and Browbank Jacob Black, 64.730% (GBR) 11. Scarlett John and BKS Grand Design, 64.685% (GBR) 12. Olivia Langley and Bathleyhills Sea Wurzel, 63.694% (GBR) Pony Freestyle 1. Syrah Van De Rovaart with Donna Daria 8, 71.167% (NED) 2. Scarlett John and BKS Grand Design, 70.292% (GBR) 3. Mollie Whitham and DZL Royal Sunrise, 70.000% (GBR) 5. Emilia Nelson and WFS Top Red, 69.875% (GBR) 6. Myles Graham and Harnells Erasmus, 68.875% (GBR) 7. Olivia Langley and Bathleyhills Sea Wurzel, 68.125% (GBR) 8. Caitlin Clancy and Browbank Jacob Black, 67.125% (GBR) 9. Martha Jobling-Purser and Valido’s Starlight, 66.750% (IRL) 10. Claudia Davis and Rubinia 37, 66.625% (GBR) 11. Betsy Smetham and Amber, 64.917% (GBR) 12. Gracie Morgan and Ella, 64.834% (GBR) For full results click here Photo © Kevin Sparrow

2020 Ella Popely Award - Applications Open

The Stratford Hills Horse Trials committee are pleased to announce the Charlie Watkins Foundation as its 2020 charity. The event will enter its eighteenth year of running IN 2020 and aims to raise more funds for local charities.

The Stratford Hills Horse Trials committee are pleased to announce the Charlie Watkins Foundation as its 2020 charity. The event will enter its eighteenth year of running IN 2020 and aims to raise more funds for local charities.

Natasha Baker has enjoyed a winning return to international competition with a clean sweep of the 3* Grade III classes at Keysoe CPEDI3*/2*/1* in Bedfordshire (1 – 3 October 2019). With her new ride, Keystone Dawn Chorus (pictured), she won the Team, Individual and Freestyle tests with scores of 72.71%, 73.68% and 76.47% respectively, cementing the partnership that’s shown so much early promise. “She [Keystone Dawn Chorus] has gone above and beyond my expectations and has been an absolute pro!” said Natasha on her Natasha Baker MBE – Paralympic Dressage Rider Facebook page. “She has blown me away with her attitude and her professionalism, it’s like she’s done it all before.” The Dimaggio x Escudo eight year old, who’s known at home as Lottie, was purchased in March by Child’s Farm, Christian Landolt and the Baker family as a prospective FEI championship partner for Natasha. In their short time together, they’ve formed an effective and trusting alliance, qualifying for and coming second in the Dodson & Horrell Novice Silver at the LeMieux National Championships, then following a couple of dry runs in national para classes, this emphatic Keysoe hat-trick. In the CPEDI3* Grade II, Georgia Wilson – our Rotterdam Grade II Freestyle gold medallist – was unbeatable, winning all three tests by considerable margin with her European Championship ride, Midnight, with scores of 74.21%, 74.53% and 74.84%, whilst Singapore’s Laurentia Tan and Banestro broke the British stronghold by producing three knockout tests in the CPEDI3* Grade I. Nicola Naylor celebrated a fantastic week in which she not only dominated the CPEDI2* Grade IV with 11 year old Flemmingh-sired Del Piero, but also staked her claim in the 3* with Amadeus, winning the Grade IV Individual. Amadeus is well known as the former Grand Prix partner of Nicola’s trainer, Dan Watson, and was on Britain’s winning FEI Nations Cup™ team at Compiègne two years ago. CPEDI3* Grade IV Team test 1. Rosemary Gaffney and Werona, 69.13% (IRL) 2. Marcelle Ward and Dornroeschen, 68.75% (GBR) 3. Laura Gulliver and Woodcroft Garuda K, 68.73% (GBR) 4. Katie Radzik and C’est La Vie, 68.58% (GBR) 5. Nicola Naylor and Amadeus, 68.23% (GBR) 8. Rachel Collins and Fine-Time, 65.35% (GBR) 10. Izzy Palmer and Grand Bolero K, 62.43 (GBR) 11. Julie Blanchard and Echo Supreme, 60.68 (GBR) Grade IV Individual 1. Nicola Naylor and Amadeus, 70.63% (GBR) 2. Laura Gulliver and Woodcroft Garuda K, 70.61% (GBR) 3. Marcelle Ward and Dornroeschen, 70.32% (GBR) 4. Katie Radzik and C’est La Vie, 69.73% (GBR) 7. Izzy Palmer and Grand Bolero K, 66.93 (GBR) 8. Rachel Collins and Fine-Time, 65.44% (GBR) 10. Julie Blanchard and Echo Supreme, 63.34 (GBR) Grade IV Freestyle 1. Rosemary Gaffney and Werona, 74.23% (IRL) 2. Marcelle Ward and Dornroeschen, 72.18% (GBR) 3. Laura Gulliver and Woodcroft Garuda K, 71.58% (GBR) 4. Nicola Naylor and Amadeus, 70.40% (GBR) 6. Katie Radzik and C’est La Vie, 69.00% (GBR) 8. Rachel Collins and Fine-Time, 68.50% (GBR) Grade III Team test 1. Natasha Baker and Keystone Dawn Chorus, 72.71% (GBR) 3. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Remi, 69.94% (GBR) 4. Erin Orford and Dior UKH, 69.44% (GBR) Grade III Individual 1. Natasha Baker and Keystone Dawn Chorus, 73.68% (GBR) 2. Erin Orford and Dior UKH, 70.68% (GBR) 5. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Remi, 69.21% (GBR) Grade III Freestyle 1. Natasha Baker and Keystone Dawn Chorus, 76.47% (GBR) 2. Erin Orford and Dior UKH, 73.32% (GBR) 3. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Remi, 72.56% (GBR) Grade II Team test 1. Georgia Wilson and Midnight, 74.21% (GBR) 2. Suzanna Hext and LJT Enggaards Solitaire, 70.85% (GBR) 3. Julie Payne and Pandora, 69.97% (GBR) 5. Natasha Adkinson and Sweet Caledonia, 68.85% (GBR) Grade II Individual 1. Georgia Wilson and Midnight, 74.53% (GBR) 2. Julie Payne and Pandora, 69.97% (GBR) 3. Suzanna Hext and LJT Enggaards Solitaire, 69.18% (GBR) 4. Natasha Adkinson and Sweet Caledonia, 68.62% (GBR) Grade II Freestyle 1. Georgia Wilson and Midnight, 74.84% (GBR) 2. Suzanna Hext and LJT Enggaards Solitaire, 71.50% (GBR) 3. Julie Payne and Pandora, 71.27% (GBR) 4. Natasha Adkinson and Sweet Caledonia, 69.27% (GBR) Grade I Team test 1. Laurentia Tan and Banestro, 75.54% (SGP) 3. Sophie Christiansen and Die Furstin, 73.29% (GBR) 4. Gabriella Blake and Strong Beau, 71.79% (GBR) 5. Sophie Christiansen and Innuendo, 71.61 % (GBR) 6. Mari Durward-Akhurst and Lebensfreude, 68.82% (GBR) 10. Diane Green and Miss Ramexico, 66.64% (GBR) Grade I Individual 1. Laurentia Tan and Banestro, 75.29% (SGP) 3. Sophie Christiansen and Die Furstin, 73.04% (GBR) 4. Sophie Christiansen and Innuendo, 72.32% (GBR) 5. Gabriella Blake and Strong Beau, 71.36% (GBR) 7. Diane Green and Miss Ramexico, 68.46% (GBR) 9. Mari Durward-Akhurst and Lebensfreude, 66.64% (GBR) Grade I Freestyle 1. Laurentia Tan and Fuerst Sherlock, 78.40% (SGP) 2. Sophie Christiansen and Die Furstin, 74.63% (GBR) 3. Gabriella Blake and Strong Beau, 71.86% (GBR) 4. Diane Green and Miss Ramexico, 70.30% (GBR) 6. Mari Durward-Akhurst and Lebensfreude, 69.61% (GBR) CPEDI2* Grade V Novice A test 1. Joanne Dagley-Cleworth and Michael Angelo, 62.92% (GBR) Grade V Team test 1. Joanne Dagley-Cleworth and Michael Angelo, 63.72% (GBR) Grade V Freestyle 1. Joanne Dagley-Cleworth and Michael Angelo, 63.63% (GBR) Grade IV Novice A test 1. Nicola Naylor and Del Piero, 70.46% (GBR) 2. Sara Bates and Tango, 67.93% (GBR) 3. Julie Blanchard and Ucaro, 65.98% (GBR) 4. Fiona Maynard and Diesel, 64.08% (GBR) 5. Rachel Collins and Ronja, 63.51% (GBR) 6. Keeley Squires and Stanbeck by Request, 62.07% (GBR) Grade IV Team test 1. Nicola Naylor and Del Piero, 67.46% (GBR) 2. Julie Blanchard and Ucaro, 65.71% (GBR) 3. Sara Bates and Tango, 63.79% (GBR) 4. Fiona Maynard and Diesel, 63.17% (GBR) 5. Keeley Squires and Stanbeck by Request, 62.96% (GBR) 6. Rachel Collins and Ronja, 62.13% (GBR) Grade IV Freestyle 1. Nicola Naylor and Del Piero, 69.45% (GBR) 2. Fiona Maynard and Diesel, 66.98% (GBR) 3. Julie Blanchard and Ucaro 65.71% (GBR) 4. Keeley Squires and Stanbeck by Request, 64.82% (GBR) 5. Sara Bates and Tango, 63.19% (GBR) 6. Rachel Collins and Ronja, 64.15% (GBR) Grade III Novice A test 1. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Etrust, 65.47% (GBR) 2. Olivia Cornick and Ronaldo, 64.00% (GBR) Grade III Team Test 1. Olivia Cornick and Ronaldo, 66.08% (GBR) 2. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Etrust, 65.59% (GBR) Grade III Freestyle 1. Olivia Cornick and Ronaldo, 69.71% (GBR) 2. Amanda Shirtcliffe and Etrust, 67.75% (GBR) Grade II Novice A test 1. Georgia Wilson and Sugarbabe, 69.64% (GBR) 2. Jemima Green and Blue Chip Forever, 67.83% (GBR) Grade II Team Test 1. Jemima Green and Blue Chip Forever, 70.05% (GBR) 2. Georgia Wilson and Sugarbabe, 67.22% (GBR) Grade II Freestyle 1. Georgia Wilson and Sugarbabe, 72.58% (GBR) 2. Jemima Green and Blue Chip Forever, 70.34% (GBR) CPEDI1* Grade V Novice A test (day 1) 1. Hope Hayward and Et L’Amour, 66.71% (GBR) Grade V Novice A test (day 2) 1. Hope Hayward and Et L’Amour, 63.39% (GBR) Grade V Freestyle 1. Hope Hayward and Et L’Amour, 68.54% (GBR) Grade IV Novice A test (day 1) 1. Alicia Griffiths and Aegrus Ophelia, 65.57% (GBR) 2. Sara Bates and Parsley, 65.17% (GBR) 3. Marcelle Ward and Ivanho, 63.51% (GBR) 4. Deborah Hounsome and Bolencello, 62.82% (GBR) 5. Katie Radzik and Iba, 62.07% (GBR) Grade IV Novice A test (day 2) 1. Sara Bates amd Parsley, 66.67% (GBR) 2. Deborah Hounsome and Bolencello, 66.32% (GBR) 3. Alicia Griffiths and Aegrus Ophelia, 65.86% (GBR) 4. Katie Radzik and Iba, 65.23% (GBR) 5. Marcelle Ward and Ivanho, 62.13% (GBR) Grade IV Freestyle 1. Sara Bates and Parsley, 68.24% (GBR) 2. Katie Radzik and Iba, 67.67% (GBR) 3. Alicia Griffiths and Aegrus Ophelia, 65.63% (GBR) 4. Marcelle Ward and Ivanho, 64.54% (GBR) 5. Deborah Hounsome and Bolencello, 58.04% (GBR) Grade III Novice A test (day 1) 1. Vanessa Palmer and Encore, 67.87% (GBR) 2. Sharon Kelsall and Valentino, 67.60% (GBR) Grade III Novice A test (day 2) 1. Vanessa Palmer and Encore, 65.13% (GBR) Grade III Freestyle 1. Vanessa Palmer and Encore, 65.28% (GBR) Grade II Novice A test (day 1) 1. Veronica Bower and Game Over, 65.43% (GBR) 2. Anna-Mae Cole and The Gingerbread Man, 65.22% (GBR) 3. Victoria Smith and Louis, 64.78% (GBR) Grade II Novice A test (day 2) 1. Veronica Bower and Game Over, 68.26% (GBR) 2. Anna-Mae Cole and The Gingerbread Man, 66.23% (GBR) 3. Victoria Smith and Louis, 60.29% (GBR) Grade II Freestyle 1. Anna-Mae Cole and The Gingerbread Man, 69.45% (GBR) 2. Victoria Smith and Louis, 66.07% (GBR) For full results click here Photo © Kevin Sparrow

Taking place at Boekelo, Netherlands, from 10 – 13 October, British Eventing is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent Great Britain in the final leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup.

Following a proposal from Aston Le Walls, the Fixtures Team have considered and agreed to add a further fixture at the end of the 2019 season.

Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds at Aintree Equestrian Centre

Do you know an outstanding groom or employer? Well now is your chance to tell the world how brilliant you think they are. The Haddon Training sponsored British Grooms Awards 2019 provides an opportunity for these often unsung heroes of the equestrian industry to be recognised and rewarded. The awards believe in recognising brilliance, horsemanship, leadership, dedication and rewarding those individuals who go the extra mile. Chris Hewlett, Managing Director of Haddon Training said, “The British Groom Awards are very close to my heart and Haddon Training is delighted to sponsor these prestigious awards once again. This industry is hugely indebted to the unseen workforce that gives their “all” ensuring that the horses entrusted in their care are looked after to the highest of standards. For that reason I feel that it is of upmost importance for outstanding, dedicated grooms to be given the recognition they deserve. “I am equally delighted that we have the inaugural Employers Award which recognises and rewards employers who have created a safe, supportive workplace in which their employees can thrive.” The awards are for grooms and employers of all experience levels, working in all sectors of the industry. This years categories are: • The Haddon Training Groom Award • The Haddon Training Team GBR Groom Award • The Haddon Training Manager Award • Haddon Training Apprentice Award • *NEW for 2019* Haddon Training Employer Award With a total prize fund of £1,500 the winners of four categories will each take home £300, with the winner of the Employer Award being the recipient of an overnight hotel stay in London. All winners will also receive a prestigious trophy. Judging for the Awards will take place at the end of November with the experienced panel of Jane Holderness Roddam, Chris Hewlett and BGA Ambassador Alan Davies. Alan Davies, elite groom to Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester said, “I am so pleased and honoured to be asked to judge. I am so proud that the grooms are getting this amazing recognition. I really feel we have a very important role and there are so many grooms doing a fabulous job in the industry at all levels. I can't wait to see all the applications and read about all the fantastic work being done. As a judge I'll be looking for that extra special person - it's going to be a hard job I'm sure.” The winners will be invited to London where they will be presented their prestigious Award at the glamorous British Horse Foundation Awards Dinner on Saturday 11th January 2020. Nominations close on 30th November 2019. Nominating is easy and takes just a few moments - head over to the website . A little recognition goes a long way. Do something amazing and nominate your unsung hero today and let them know how valued they really are.  Image:c Janos Borbely Photography.

Malcolm Wharton CBE appointed Interim Chairman

'MEMBER DISCOUNT' TICKETS FOR OLYMPIA, THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Senior Foxhunter Championship to be sponsored by Equitop® GLME for next two years

Nominations are now open for the British Grooms Awards

Bob Ellis awarded the Horse of the Year Show Equestrian of the Year trophy

The Awards provide an opportunity for grooms and employers across the equestrian industry to be recognised and rewarded.

Mohamed Elsarky steps down from role as BEF independent chair

Malcolm Wharton is interim chair; Iain Graham remains as interim CEO until the end of 2020

An action packed weekend with over 500 entries received. Weston Park are delighted to welcome new sponsors to the Team – Brooke Legacy Equestrian, Equine 74 Gastric, IEC Equine Solutions and  W R Davies Toyota are all supporting  sections  giving amazing support and incentive for the grassroots level.

The refund of entry fees in respect of Kelsall Hill (2) 2019 have now been processed. Please note that it may take a few days for funds to show in bank accounts.

Welcome the return of William Whitaker in the Speed Horse of the Year

British riders tie in the Five Fence Challenge

Tabitha Kyle sets the record with a second win in the Aztec Diamond Equestrian 138cm Championship

Third time lucky for Tabitha Kyle in the Hilton Garden Inn 128cm Championship

It was the luck of the Irish in the Leading Showjumper of the Year

After yesterday's dressage, which saw the average score dip lower than it ever has, all eyes were on today's jumping phases. Would they prove as influential? Would the obvious suspects be able to rise above the challenges? And who, exactly, would walk away as the 2019 Event Rider Masters champion? 

Sunday 6 October marked the conclusion of the Caunton Manor Stud British Eventing Six and Seven Year Old Championships at Osberton International Horse Trials, and experience showed with familiar faces claiming the prestigious titles.

Sadly the decision has been made to abandon all competition due to take place on 6 October at Dauntsey Horse Trials.

Great Britain finish joint 3rd in Barcelona Challenge Cup

Condon and De Coligny joint winners of Grandstand Challenge Cup

Rising talent on display in the Pony Foxhunter Championship

Robert Whitaker secures his win in the Accumulator

A sensational win for Angie Thompson in the British Horse Feeds Speedi-Beet Grade C Championship

Fast track to victory for Harriet Nuttall

Guy Williams and Robert Whitaker share the win in the Ripon Select Foods Puissance

A two-way tie in the Grandstand Challenge Cup for Condon and De Colligny

Charlotte Dujardin delivered the winning performance aboard her new equine prodigy to claim last night’s Dressage Future Elite Championship at the Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham (3 – 7 October 2018). The Olympic dressage champion completed a fourth consecutive victory in this prestigious event in front of a packed out HOYS crowd at the NEC. Riding Mount St John Stud’s Mount St John Valencia, Dujardin posted a score of 78.04% to complete her quartet of wins, all on different horses, producing further evidence still of her world class string of horses. A high class field took to the iconic Andrews Bowen International Arena, each performing an Inter I Freestyle under the NEC lights, and it was tight at the top. Second placed Katie Bailey put up a good fight aboard Eagle Nouvelle for a score of 77.62% but it was Dujardin with the brilliant liver chestnut mare, Mount St John Valencia, who held her superiority. This competition for up and coming horses, now in its seventh year, provides a unique opportunity to expose young horses to the big stage as well as acting as a shop window for our sport. At an event which is famed for show jumping and showing, the Andrews Bowen International Arena was jam-packed in anticipation for the dressage, which followed a superb afternoon masterclass by Emile Faurie. For talented eight to ten year old horses, this class is invitational based on rankings throughout the season from High Profile, Premier League and CDI shows on average percentage in Small Tour classes. The top ranked combinations are then invited to take part in an Intermediate I Freestyle competition. Eight competitors came forward last night under a top judging panel of Sandy Phillips (C), Stephen Clarke (H) and Peter Storr (M). First into the arena was Dylan Deutrom (22) with William Deans’ nine year old, San Marco (Status Quo x Gribaldi). The horse captivated the audience from the get-go with his powerful, elastic trot work. The shoulder ins, half passes and extensions were elegant and in a super frame. The horse was full of energy, however tension had an impact on the walk and canter resulting in mistakes in the tempi changes and green pirouettes and a score of 65.12%. “It’s a lovely horse,” commented Stephen Clarke, summarising the performance over commentator John Stokes’ roving mic. “We saw some very expressive trot work. The horse was very impressed in this atmosphere but that’s what this competition is all about – giving these young horses experience. The rider did a good job. It’s a lovely horse for the future.” Katie Bailey followed with her 2019 Magic PSG Freestyle winning partner, Eagle Nouvelle, owned by Hannah Dovey. Riding to their ethereal freestyle, produced by Tom Hunt and set to James Newton Howards’ scores from Peter Pan and Maleficent, Katie presented the 10 year old son of Singapore beautifully. The trot work was elastic, supple and fluent, and the walk covered much ground. The canter tour was clean, secure and expressive with super tempi changes and beautiful pirouettes, and the horse looked very at home in the intensity of the NEC. They leapt into a strong, early lead with a score of 77.62%. Sandy Phillips, who was enjoying her first time judging at HOYS, commented, ”It’s a very elegant horse and they improved as they went along. The pirouettes were a highlight and the whole performance was supple and elastic. They are a wonderful partnership to watch and are certainly ones for the future.” Next up was Abi Lyle with Fennella Ross’s delightful eight year old Farrell (Fabregas x Davignon). An orchestral U2 compilation, very fitting for the lady who rides for Ireland, suited the bay gelding well. Much of the canter work was secure, balanced and bold, the trot also was in a good balance and frame. In the extended trot, the horse for a moment was a bit surprised when he caught sight of himself on the big screen, and there was some loss of balance in the canter pirouettes, but the test was very enjoyable to watch and was awarded a score of 72.16%. “She did a great job,” said Peter Storr. “I was impressed with her choreography, and I could see what she was doing, which was good. The canter pirouettes are not yet established, so didn’t come off, and he was scared when he saw himself on the screen. But it was lovely to watch with super music. She [Abi] did a good job.” The fourth rider in was Emily Harris with Fay Thomas’s nine year old Freya FST, a British bred daughter of Fidertanz. Emily and the elegant chestnut are a super partnership and produced some lovely highlights. Riding to Impossible Opening from the Finding Neverland soundtrack, their trot work showed good quality, and Croatian Rhapsody complemented their bold canter tour well, with two-tempis on a half 20 metre circle into half pass, both ways, a highlight. Emily, clearly thrilled with her ride, flung her arms around the Freya’s neck after the final halt. The score for the talented pair was later announced as 71.75%. “I love the way she separated the trot and canter work,” summarised Stephen Clarke. “And the two and three tempis on a circle line were difficult, but she pulled it off. She did a great job.” Lara Edwards and Jazzed Up, who she co-owns with Laura Milner, followed with a really exciting, well-executed test for 73.70%. Their trot section, to Taylor Swift’s Shake it off, was punchy, balanced and confident. The canter, to Luis Fonsi’s Despacito, was brave with extended canter into pirouettes, and their pièce de résistance – three and two-tempis, ridden with one hand, on the centre line towards C. Lara and the 10 year old son of Jazz who have a remarkable partnership were awarded 73.70% for ultimately, third place. “She did the one-handed tempi changes twice, which was a very brave move, but she pulled it off,” said Sandy. “They did an excellent job. I loved her music. It was a wonderful job and she [Lara] has a lot to look forward to - it’s very exciting.”  Next up was Jayne Turney with Shirley Rixon’s nine year old Starnberg son, Penhaligon’s Jupiter. They showed some real quality, but also a touch of tension, during their Fleetwood Mac-inspired routine for 70.75%. The young horse oozes quality but was a little overexcited by the atmosphere, yet still there were some lovely highlights including an athletic counter change of hand and three-tempis on a turn. “He’s a really lovely horse,” summarised Peter. “He has some real highlight one of which is his extended trot, but tension spoilt the first one today. Tension got to him in the walk too, but he’s a young horse and she [Jayne] should be proud of him. She did a great job keeping him under control.” The penultimate rider of the evening was the defending Dressage Future Elite title holder Charlotte Dujardin with Mount St John Stud’s HOYS debutante, Mount St John Valencia. Charlotte and this high-energy liver chestnut mare, who so impressed at Stoneleigh last month when taking the Saracen Horse Feeds Inter I Freestyle, entered the HOYS arena – another buzzy, but quite different atmosphere - with exactly the same focus and verve. Riding to the their joyful soundtrack from the animated films Ice Age and The Snowman and the Snow Dog, they showed incredibly expressive and fluent trot work, and a super enthusiastic canter tour, perhaps with a bit of tension and a couple of blips, but so much scope and quality. Valencia, who’s known at home as Valerie, clearly has a mind-set to die for and looks every bit a Grand Prix horse in the making. Up went their score - 78.04%, taking them into the lead. “This is a very interesting horse,” said Stephen afterwards. “She has so much expression, especially in the trot. It’s a lovely, soft energy. She has tremendous ability for the future and is certainly in the right hands [to develop].” “There was plenty of content in the choreography, without over asking the horse, and the music is beautiful. It’s very nice to see,” he added. The final competitor of the night was Kate Cowell with Patricia Andrews’ impressive dark bay mare Dramatic Conquest (by Dramatic). The trot section, to Coldplay’s A Sky Full of Stars was softly powerful, with energetic, ground-covering extensions and fluent lateral work and changes of bend. The walk to My Name is Barbossa from Pirates of the Caribbean was relaxed and true, and the canter to Josh Vietti’s Starboy was super quality, but unfortunately marred by costly mistakes in the two-tempis. The score awarded was 71.13%. “Kate did a great job.” Said Sandy. “The mare was tense but improved as the test went along. She has a lot of elasticity, especially in the half passes. They’re a very exciting combination for the future.” “This is such an amazing competition for these young horses. We’re lucky that we can present this for them,” concluded Sandy on an impressive evening of competition. Reflecting on her victory, Charlotte told us, “I honestly had no idea how she [Mount St John Valencia] was going to go, in there today. She’s a new horse to me and I’ve done very little with her. The Nationals was just her third ever Inter I, and her first ever freestyle, so this was only her second ever freestyle. I really couldn’t be any happier.” “The changes are still green, and unfortunately tonight she had a good look at the screen as she was heading towards it, so got a bit short in a couple, but she’s just an inexperienced horse. What I was most proud of is the fact that she went in there and she tried, she really tried. She allowed me to reassure her and she focused on what I was asking her. For a horse that has done as little as she has, I couldn’t be prouder.” Describing her ride, Charlotte continued, “The trot work feels amazing! She’s so loose and athletic, she does lovely half passes and is just so expressive. I’ve just got to get the canter work a bit more established - she’s just a little bit greener in that. But then again, when I got her she was Medium level, she’d just done one or two Advanced Mediums, so she’s made a huge jump. “I didn’t even expect to do as well on her as I did at the Nationals - that was a hard atmosphere for a horse that’s so green,” said Charlotte, who’s learnt in their short time together what a great competition mind the mare has. “I know now that she’s got a really big heart. She tries, she’s not spooky, she’s very honest, and for the future that is what it’s all about – having a horse that’s brave and copes with a big atmosphere. I’m really, really proud of her. “She’ll now have a small holiday, then next year I’d like to go international Small Tour with her, possibly head her towards Aachen,” said Charlotte, talking about their future plans. “We’ll expose her to environments like that, then hopefully have her for Grand Prix the year after.” For full results click here To watch Charlotte Dujardin's winning test see CMH.TV Great Britain Facebook Photo © Julian Portch

The 2019/20 Petplan Equine Area Festival season is a very special one for Petplan Equine, as it marks the 20th year of Petplan Equine’s sponsorship of this iconic British Dressage series. The Petplan Equine Area Festivals are the largest and most popular competition in the British Dressage portfolio with more than a third of all members taking part. To celebrate the 20th anniversary, Petplan Equine launched the Area Festival Awards. These very special awards were designed to recognise the dedication that grassroots competitors and their support teams put in to take part in the much-loved series. Petplan Equine received over 400 entries, with each nomination highlighting the hard work and inspirational journeys that competitors experience. Those nominating could enter themselves, a friend or family member for one of five categories: Inspirational Star, Surprise Star, Support Star, Progressive Star, Perseverance Star. A judging panel of industry experts, including International rider Charlie Hutton, Your Horse magazine Deputy Editor, Allison Lowther and Linda Whetstone, British Dressage Chairman and founder of the Area Festival Series had the difficult task of choosing a winner for each category. Meet the winners:  Inspirational star – Sue Grice and her talented traditional gypsy cob Frodo  Surprise star – Caroline Burrow and her rescue cob Mimi  Support star – Instructor and Area Festival competitor Brendan Tegg  Progressive star – Clare Hinchliffe and her dancing partner Crunchie  Perseverance star – Linda Clark riding her own super star Teddy Read more about our five worthy winners and their great stories. Kate Hopkins, Marketing Consultant at Petplan Equine commented, “We were overwhelmed with the amount of support the Petplan Equine Area Festival Awards received. In our 20th anniversary year of sponsoring the Area Festivals we wanted to celebrate the people who make the Petplan Equine Area Festivals what they are and that is the riders, horses and supporters who are a part of the series. We were inundated with such extraordinary and inspiring stories from competitors. Our five winners highlight the true spirit of the Area Festivals and they are all such deserving winners.” For further information about the Petplan Equine Area Festival Awards visit the Petplan Equine website .

The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Keysoe CDI3*/CDIU25/CDIY/CDIJ/CDIP in Bedfordshire (4 – 6 October 2019). CDI3* Big Tour Nicola Buchanan from Dorset with her own and Diana Reynolds-Hale’s Half Moon Dark Magic (black gelding, 10yrs, s. Dimaggio). Maria Eilberg from Worcestershire with her own and Hermione Black’s Royal Concert (grey gelding, 16yrs, s. Royal Diamond ds. Continue) - pictured. Emma Hindle from Greater Manchester with her own Romy Del Sol (brown mare, 13yrs, s. Romanov Blue Hors ds. Danny De Vito). Gareth Hughes from Warwickshire with Claudine Kroll’s KK Woodstock (dark brown gelding, 13yrs, s. Wolkentanz II ds Landiosa). Rebecca Hughes from Warwickshire with Lorraine Sattin’s Rubini Royale (dark brown gelding, 17yrs, s. Rubin Royal). Keith Robertson from Hertfordshire with his own Boheme AF Sulstead (chestnut gelding, 15yrs, s. Bernstein). Sadie Smith from Gloucestershire with her own Keystone Dynamite (liver chestnut gelding, 12yrs, s. Dimaggio ds. Escudo). Vicky Thompson Winfield from West Sussex with Samantha Francis’s Artist (palomino gelding, 11yrs, s. Abanos). CDI3* Small Tour Jess Bennett from Gloucestershire with her own JB Dukaat (bay gelding, 11yrs, s. Westernwind). John Chubb from Devon with his own Wringler (grey gelding, 16yrs, s. Rhodium). Tor Fenwick from Hampshire with Shaun Measures’ Renoir (OLD) (bay gelding, 10yrs, s. Rimskij Korsakov). Lindsay Hancock from West Yorkshire with Barachiel (black gelding, 13yrs, s. Gribaldi). Sarah Higgins from Cheshire with Sarah Rao’s Davidoff (black stallion, 11yrs, s. Westpoint), and Penny Lindop and Claire Gilchrist-Dick’s Easter Bunny (chestnut gelding, 10yrs, s. Valdez). Gareth Hughes  with his own and Judy Firmston-Williams’ Sintano Van Hof Olympia (bay gelding, 9yrs, s. Sandro Hit ds. Silvano). Rebecca Hughes  with Adele Rawlinson's Ibisco O (bay gelding, 11yrs, s. Spielberg ds. Goodwill). Elder Klatzko from Wiltshire with her own  Little Richard (bay gelding, 18yrs, s. Longchamp). Victoria Maw from Lincolnshire with her own Bon Rouge CH (chestnut gelding, 14yrs, s. Belissimo M). Sameera Rahmatalla from Wiltshire with her own Hawtins Falerno (bay gelding, 9yrs, s. Fürst Romancier). Georgina Roden from Lancashire with Kathryn Roden’s Incroyable Van’T Heike (brown gelding, 11yrs, s. Jazz). Jessica Wade from Oxfordshire with Diana Wade’s Empire H (bay gelding, 10yrs, s. Santano). Sarah Williams from Kent with Georgina Howard’s Bohigas W (bay mare, 18yrs, s. Breitling W ds. Fabriano). CDIY Young Riders Emma Bond from North Yorkshire with her own Lime Walk (chestnut gelding, 17yrs, s. Limes). Clare Hole from Suffolk with Rachel Murray’s Winnetou GEP (black gelding, 16yrs, s. Gribaldi ds. Donnerhall). Millie Gover from West Sussex with Philip Gover’s Kamil T (bay gelding, 9yrs, s. Thunder Van De Zuuthoveve). Sarah Khairallah from Hampshire with Kate Smith’s Keystone Darling (chestnut mare, 19yrs, s. Dimaggio ds. Weltmeyer). CDIJ Juniors Emily Coller from Norfolk with Ann Coller’s Flabbergasted (black mare, 9yrs, s. Gribaldi ds.Jazz). Maddy Frewin from Oxfordshire with Christine Kirk’s Woodlander Rhythm n Blues (dark bay gelding, 12yrs, s. Woodlander Rockstar). Jessie Kirby from Oxfordshire with her own Belle Amie (black mare, 13yrs, s. Ronaldo). Chloe Naylor from Derbyshire with her own Karisma (chestnut gelding, 12yrs, s. Holme Grove Prokofiev). Gemma Owen from Flintshire with her own Sirius Black (black gelding, 14yrs, s. Stedinger ds. Rotspon). Charlotte Snape from East Yorkshire with Camelot (bay gelding, 17yrs, s. Carabas). Olivia Wrennall from Buckinghamshire with Nicola Hand and Tessa Thorne’s Disneyland (liver chestnut gelding, 10yrs, s. Diamond Hit). CDIP Ponies Caitlin Clancy from Somerset with her own Browbank Jacob Black (black gelding, 9yrs, s. Foryd Dafydd Ddu ds. Sydenham Dragon). Claudia Davis from Essex with her own Rubinia 37 (bay mare, 13yrs, s. Constantin). Myles Graham from Wiltshire with Caron Roberts’ Harnells Erasmus (dun mare, 9yrs). Scarlett John from Devon with her own BKS Grand Design (bay gelding, 11yrs, s. FS Golden Moonlight). Olivia Langley from Leicester with Bathleyhills Sea Wurzel (grey gelding, 12yrs, s. Caesar 171 ds. Gigman Jacana). Gracie Morgan from North Yorkshire with Ella (grey mare, 10yrs, s. Caesar 171). Emilia Nelson from Berkshire with Sarah Steggall’s WFS Top Red (chestnut gelding, 11yrs, s. Top Yellow ds Pilgrims Red). Betsy Smetham from Kent with her own Amber (palomino gelding, 9yrs, s. Orchard Limb-Lopper). Mollie Whitham from South Yorkshire with DZL Royal Sunrise (chestnut gelding, 8yrs, s. Domingos Golden Surprise ds. Brockwell Prince Charming). Start lists Live results Live stream Photo © Kevin Sparrow