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Michael Whitaker’s Olympic Eligibility Restored: 18-03-2010
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed that Michael Whitaker, an equestrian athlete, has had his eligibility for Team GB selection at future Olympic Games res
Joe Davison wins the Penultimate Qualifying Competition at Towerlands Park: 18-03-2010
The penultimate qualifying competition for the World Class Development Programme Championship was held on 13th March at Towerlands Park. The competition, which is open
Dodson and Horrell appointed as official supplier to Equestrian Team GBR: 17-03-2010
The British Equestrian Federation has appointed horse feed manufacturer, Dodson and Horrell as the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. The three-yea
New Video Online!: 15-03-2010
Popular horse ‘how-to’ website, Horse Hero visited a World Class Development Squad session held in February to produce two videos providing an insight into World Class training
Support Team GBR in Kentucky!: 15-03-2010
Official Supporters travel packages are now available for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, check out the great packages available today to ensure you don’t miss out on you
Charlotte goes for girl power!: 11-03-2010
Event rider Charlotte Agnew from Kelso, Scotland is hoping her new horse Pavonita provides her with some real girl power this season! Charlotte (22), a successful evente
Hoekstra appointed as World Class Performance Manager for Showjumping: 26-02-2010
Rob Hoekstra has been appointed as the World Class Performance Manager for Showjumping, with immediate effect.  Rob will be charged with lead
British Showjumping Awards Nominees Announced: 22-02-2010
22nd February 2010 British Showjumping are pleased to announce the shortlist of nominee's up for an award at the prestigious Awards Ball which takes plac
Great new lots on fundraising auction: 16-02-2010
Calling all dressage and eventing fans!  A once in a lifetime opportunity to spend
Sam puts his faith in new horse: 16-02-2010
Show jumper Sam Hutton from Southampton is looking forward to the start of the new season after the arrival of his new horse, Astral. Sam (20), a successful show jumper,
Anthony Condon wins Young Rider Qualifying competition at South View Equestrian Centre: 16-02-2010
The fourth of the qualifying competitions for the World Class Development Programme Championship was held on 5th February at South View Equestrian Centre. The competiti
British Nations Cup win in Abu Dhabi: 06-02-2010
Great Britain has won this afternoon’s Longines Nations Cup at the inaugural CSIO5* at Abu Dhabi, finishing on a zero score. The GB squad all chalked up superb f
Joe Clayton wins third Young Rider Qualifying competition at Addington Equestrian Centre: 02-02-2010
The third of the qualifying competitions for the World Class Development Programme Championship was held on 30th January at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre. The compet
Equestrian stars of the future attend British Eventing training clinic at Bishop Burton College: 01-02-2010
Equestrian stars of the future attend British Eventing training clinic at Bishop Burton College A group of young eventing stars of the future gathered at Bishop Burton
Max is one in a million!: 21-01-2010
Para-equestrian dressage rider Alex McNamara from Fulstow, Lincolnshire is hoping his new horse Max proves to be one in a million. Alex (19), a successful para-equestria
Anna hopes Kermit proves to be her new Prince Charming!: 21-01-2010
Para-equestrian dressage rider Anna Gill from High Wycombe is looking forward to the start of the new season after the arrival of her new horse Kermit. Anna (16), a succ
Update re: CSIO5* ABU DHABI (UAE): 19-01-2010
Robert Whitaker is no longer able to compete at CSIO5* Abu Dhabi UAE to be held 3 – 6 February 2010, his place will now be taken by Robert Smith with Raging Bull Vangelis S (
European Pony Championships to benefit from new surface at Bishop Burton College: 18-01-2010
A brand new outdoor arena has been constructed at Bishop Burton to add the College’s already impressive raft of equine facilities. The arena, which is situated towards
'Team Champion' head for Abu Dhabi: 15-01-2010
The four riders who have been selected to represent Great Britain in next month’s CSIO5* in Abu Dhabi UAE have been announced. Britain’s current number one, Ben Mahe
New Video of Laura B now online: 11-01-2010
A new video from Horse Hero now available in our player with Laura Bechtolsheimer . First we find out what made 2009 a break-through year for Laura and Alf who achieved
Charlie celebrates success at FEI World Cup: 04-01-2010
A dressage rider on the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) World Class Development Programme has triumphed in the B Final of the FEI World Cup for Young Riders in Frankfur
Dan’s double triumph in Portugal: 22-12-2009
A showjumper on the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) World Class Development Programme has won two classes at the Concurso de Saltos Internacional show in Porto (10-13 D
Matt comes out on top at Olympia: 22-12-2009
A showjumper on the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) World Class Development Programme has triumphed at the London International Horse Show 2009 following a thrilling ju
Hard work pays off for young riders: 21-12-2009
The British Equestrian Federation has announced three rider promotions within its World Class Development squad. Natalie Povey (20) has been promoted from the start to p
Emily’s riding high after Sports Personality Award: 21-12-2009
East Sussex based Emily Llewellyn has been crowned the 2009 Sussex Young Sports Personality Award for the second year running. The 20 year old event rider who is on the
Natasha’s prayers answered thanks to John Paul!: 15-12-2009
Para-equestrian dressage rider Natasha Baker from Uxbridge thinks her prayers have been answered with the arrival of her new horse JP. Natasha (19), a successful para-eq
Lucky rider put through her paces by international eventer: 15-12-2009
An international eventer gave a masterclass on Sunday 6 December to one lucky rider who put in the highest bid as part of an online auction to raise funds to send the British T
Vaulting Paris Masters: 1st and 3rd for GBR: 07-12-2009
2 Podium positions and the national Athem played once again for the two British Vaulters in Paris: European Champion Joanne Eccles has retained her title and continued h
Stuck for Christmas Gift Ideas?: 07-12-2009
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift or are struggling to find a present for the person that has everything then you might want to check out
Rally in Red - British Dressage and British Show Jumping ask visitors to show their support at Olympia: 07-12-2009
With a host of International riders set to descend on Olympia next week British Dressage and British Showjumping are launching a joint cause - asking British supporters to get
Para-Equestrians join 1,000 day celebrations: 05-12-2009
Paralympic gold medallist Simon Laurens and European triple gold medallist
Chris Smith wins first qualifying competition for the World Class Development Programme Championships: 04-12-2009
Chris Smith, riding Dozent, won the first qualifying competition, for the World Class Development Programme Championship that took place on Friday, 27th November at Addingtonâ€
1000 Days to go and there is still time to be on the Podium in 2012: 04-12-2009
Nationwide talent drive launched to find British Paralympic Champions in final 1000 days before London 2012.Last chance to put yourself forward for the once in a l
Paris Masters CVI invites British riders to compete: 27-11-2009
British Vaulters Joanne Eccles and Lucy Phillips have both been invited to the Paris Masters CVI Vaulting competition held at the annual 'Salon de Cheval' international competi
Help Raise Funds to send Team GBR to the World Equestrian Games 2010: 27-11-2009
Only three days left to bid on "A Day at Goodwood Races with Dinner and Overnight Stay for 4 people". For more information and to bid see:
British Equestrian Vaulting teams announced for Alltech World Equestrian Games 2010: 25-11-2009
British Equestrian Vaulting (BEV) has today selected the team and individual vaulters who will compete as Team GBR at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held in
Erin tipped as one to watch for 2016: 24-11-2009
A talented rider from High Wycombe has been nominated by Sport England and SportsAid as one of the Top 16 hopefuls for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Erin Orford has be
World Class Coaching Conference Addresses Performance: 20-11-2009
The British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme held its first coaching conference on 5th November 2009 at the Unicorn Trust in Stow-on-the-Wold.  Now set to b
Dressage takes centre stage as the BBC confirms LIVE coverage from Olympia, The London International Horse Show: 19-11-2009
In its second year of a four year deal to broadcast Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the BBC for the first time has extended its coverage to provide LIVE broadcast
Auction offers Christmas gift solutions!: 11-11-2009
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift or are struggling to find a present for the person that has everything then you might want to check out
British Eventing Ball Awards: 10-11-2009
The annual British Eventing Ball and Awards Ceremony took place over the weekend at Newbury Racecourse (Saturday 7th November). Riders, owners and breeders were awarded
Team GBR Fundraising Auction Gathers Momentum: 15-10-2009
An Online auction launched by Equestrian Team GBR to raise funds to send the British Team to the World Equestrian Games in 2010 is
Introduction to Reining Video now Online : 14-10-2009
Check out the new video in our media player - Team GBR reining rider Doug Allen (with team mate Francesca Sternberg) provides a fascinating insight intothe sport of reining.
Team GBR Reining Team win first ever championship medal at European Championships: 13-10-2009
The British team consisting of Doug Allen, Lee Rutter, Tammy Greaves and Francesca Sternberg won British Reining's first ever championship medal when they took the bronze
Visa announced as Team 2012 presenting partner to help boost Nation's Olympic and Paralympic ambitions : 29-09-2009
Team 2012 was today launched at the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, with leading payment system Visa announced as its Presenting Partner. It represents a huge new ambition for Bri
Record 8th Gold Medal at European Eventing Championships: 28-09-2009
Two years after their win in Pratoni, Italy, and a nail-biting final Show Jumping phase where clear rounds proved elusive for many combinations, Team GBR have taken both the Te
Interviews with Tina Cook and Oliver Townend - joint first after dressage: 25-09-2009
Tina Cook and Oliver Townend take joint first position after the dressage phase of the European Eventing Championships. Listen to interviews with them here:
Edward Gal and Moorlands Totillas are coming to Olympia!: 24-09-2009
Edward to compete and host Dressage Masterclass The Dressage phenomenon of Edward Gal and Moorlands Totillas will be at Olympia, The London International Horse Show (15-
Audio from the Eventing European Championships : 24-09-2009
Listen to some of the British riders ahead of the European Eventing Championships which get underway today:
Keep up with all the action from the European Eventing Championships at Fontainebleau this week: 21-09-2009
Keep up with all the action from the European Eventing Championships at Fontainebleau this week via your laptop or TV, with live updates all week on Twitter at
British riders heads to France to defend European Eventing Championship title: 21-09-2009
Team GBR’s Eventing squad head out to Fontainebleau in France today to defend their Team Gold title, which has been won by British riders over the last seven European Champio
Young Riders win European Eventing Double Gold : 15-09-2009
After four days of top competition, the Jump Savings British Young Rider Team took their fifth consecutive Team Gold medal yesterday out at the Young Rider Eventing European Ch
Talented Dani wins Junior European Eventing Silver : 15-09-2009
Talented teenager Dani Evans riding Heather Sheppard’s Uchin took an Individual Silver medal this morning at the Junior Eventing European Championships held in Waregem, Belgi
Devonshire-based schoolgirl wins Junior Eventing Title : 12-09-2009
Lucy Loughton from Newton Abbott won the KBIS Junior Regional Novice (JRN) Eventing Championships over the weekend (7-11 September), riding her grandmother Penny Edwards’ hor
Co-Durham based Teenager wins Young Rider Under 21 Eventing Championships: 12-09-2009
Darlington-based Libby Soley’s very recent return from taking a break from Eventing yielded fantastic results this weekend (7 -11 September) when she won the Young Rider Unde
Piggy French to make Senior Eventing Squad Debut: 09-09-2009
The British Eventing Senior Selection Committee have announced that 29-year-old Piggy French, born and raised in Norfolk and now based in Leicestershire, will make her Senior E
Audio from Burghley Now Online : 07-09-2009
Listen to new audio from this weekend’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, where our World Class Performance Riders were on form:
Ontrack Fundraising Event - CANCELLED: 07-09-2009
Please note that tomorrow's (8th September) fundraising event, due to take place at the Unicorn has been cancelled due to insufficient ticket sales.   
Mary King withdrawn from Senior Eventing Squad: 04-09-2009
Unfortunately Mr & Mrs E Davies’ and Janette Chinn’s, Imperial Cavalier ridden by Mary King, has been withdrawn from the forthcoming Senior European Championships at Fo
Will Connell's Blog - part Seven: 30-08-2009
30th August This morning I was glad the Championship was coming to end when I went into breakfast and a man asked me if I would like a balloon dog… He has returne
French Take Honours in Show Jumping: 30-08-2009
Frenchman Kevin Staut won the Individual Gold Medal in this afternoon’s final competition of the 2009 Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships held at Windsor Castle.
Historic end to European Dressage Championships: 29-08-2009
The Dutch proved untouchable in the individual grand prix freestyle of the Windsor European Championships 2009. They had threatened it in previous rounds and in the final dress
Will Connell's blog - part six: 29-08-2009
29th August What a fantastic week of dressage, topped off by a phenomenal final competition tonight. More World records tumbled and in a night that really belonged
More Audio from Windsor European Championships : 28-08-2009
Listen the British Team talking from the European Championships:
Will Connell's Blog - Part Five: 28-08-2009
28th AugustAs I’m sure you’ve all been worried about it all day – you’ll be pleased to know that my shirts have turned up..! But back to today’s sho
Show Jumper's finish team competition in sixth: 28-08-2009
The British Squad have finished in sixth place in this afternoon’s Team Competition at the 2009 Alltech FEI European Dressage & Jumping Championships. Solid perfo
Show Jumping: 27-08-2009
The first show jumping competition of the 2009 Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships took place at Windsor Castle last night, and the British squad are curren
Bronze for Laura at Europeans: 27-08-2009
A thrilling grand prix special competition came to a nail biting conclusion at the Windsor European Dressage Championships 2009. Personal bests, world and British records fell as t
Will Connell Blog - part four: 27-08-2009
27th August I’d like to start with my hotel – the screaming kids have just about vacated and the man who makes balloon dogs at breakfast is there no more but app
Team Silver for the British Team at FEI Alltech Windsor European Champs '09: 26-08-2009
The last British team member to ride, Emma Hindle performed a polished test under pressure with her 16 year old Olympic partner Lancet to bag the silver medal for GB with a sco
Audio from today's dressage: 26-08-2009
Audio from Enma Hindle and Laura Bechtolsheimer at today's Championships: 
Will Connell Blog - part three: 26-08-2009
26th August Well – what can I say – what a fantastic achievement for Team GBR today. I am almost speechless, almost but not quite! The news of the d
Will Connell Blog - Part Two: 25-08-2009
25th August This probably won’t be up there with my most amusing blog – as everything has really gone very smoothly and according to plan today. I d
Great day for GB on day one of Championships: 25-08-2009
After the first day of the Grand Prix at the FEI Alltech Windsor Europen Championships 2009 it's a Dutch one two, with Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival leading the field on a
Audio from day one at the European Championships: 25-08-2009
Listen to British riders, Maria Eilberg and Carl Hester talking from today's Championships at Windsor: 
Will Connell Blogs from European Dressage and Jumping Championships: 24-08-2009
24th August 2009 Although I am writing this from Windsor where the European Dressage and Jumping championships are about to get under way I cannot begin without a qu
Fundraising Auction now Online!: 23-08-2009
An Online auction has been launched by Equestrian Team GBR to raise funds to send the British Team to the World Equestrian Games in 2010. The site includes exclusive gifts, exp
Team GBR shine at the Para Equestrian Dressage European Championships: 23-08-2009
Para Equestrian Dressage European Champs: Team gold for GBR! Days two and three in Norway yielded a clutch of medals for the six British athletes with the competit
New band DAKOTA to perform at the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009: 22-08-2009
Band includes Show Jumpers Ben Talbot and Tom Davison! Hot new band DAKOTA, which includes International Show Jumpers Ben Talbot (lead singer) and Dressage supreme Richa
Catch up on all the action at the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009: 22-08-2009
In the UK, the BBC has confirmed its intended live coverage as follows: Friday, 28th August: BBC 2:2 pm – 4pm Live coverage of the second round of the Team and I
Back Support - a behind the scenes look at British Equestrian: 21-08-2009
Andy Thomas is the Lead Practitioner for Human Science and Sports Medicine at the British Equestrian Federation (BEF). Here he talks about his day to day role as part of the su
Media Guide for the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships NOW ONLINE: 20-08-2009
The Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships take place at Windsor Castle from 25th – 30th August 2009. You can access a Media Guide and Equestrian Tea
Six-strong Eventing squad selected for the Junior European Championships: 19-08-2009
Since the first 2009 Junior Spring Selection Trials back in March at Lincoln Horse Trials, some of Britain’s most talented teenagers have been showcasing their eventing abili
Young Rider Eventing Squad announced for Belgium: 17-08-2009
Following the final Young Rider Trial at Aston-le-Walls in Northamptonshire last week, British Eventing is pleased to announce the final six riders selected for the Jump Saving
Follow Kerry Bowness' Daily Blog from the World Driving Championships: 13-08-2009
Kerry Bowness is running a daily blog from the World Championships - click on www.horsedrivingtrial
British Show Jumping Squad selected for Europeans: 11-08-2009
 The squad who will represent Great Britain at the 2009 Alltech FEI European Show
Sue Mart to compete as an individual in World Pony Driving Championships: 10-08-2009
Having just missed out on a team place for the World Combined Pony Driving Championships at St Martin Greven, Germany (13-16 August), Sue Mart of Bennington Carriages, has been
Team GBR finish fifth at the Pony European Dressage Championships: 10-08-2009
The British Pony team of Claire Gallimore, Olivia Leak, Georgina Starkie and Holly Woodhead finished fifth out of the ten competing nations in the hotly contested Pony European
Nominated Dressage Entries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009: 07-08-2009
Organisers are pleased to announce nominated Dressage entries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 August) at Windsor Castle. 20 nation
Chad Fellows snatches individual Bronze at Pony European Jumping Championships: 06-08-2009
Fifteen year old Chad Fellows from Shifnal in Shropshire has taken the Individual Bronze medal at the Pony European Championships in Moorsele, Belgium this afternoon (Sunday 2n
British Pony Team clinch European Eventing Silver : 06-08-2009
After four days of closely fought competition, the Derby House British Pony Team clinched the Team Silver medal yesterday at the European Pony Championships in Moorsele, Belgiu
Scottish vaulter takes Gold at FEI Vaulting European Championships: 04-08-2009
Joey Eccles (20) from Tillicoultry, Scotland, took first place at the European Vaulting Championships held in Sweden this weekend (29 July - 2 August). Crowned senior fe
Muhammad Ali to host British Boxing Greats at Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009: 04-08-2009
Following the announcement of Muhammad Ali’s forthcoming visit to the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 August) organisers are delighted t
Join Team GBR Ontrack Today: 03-08-2009
Team GBR Ontrack is now live, launched in partnership with the equestrian Olympic and Paralympic teams via British Eventing, the British Show Jumping Association and British Dr
British Team for World Horse Pairs Driving Championships announced: 03-08-2009
After five selection events held at the National Championships, Windsor (2008) and Hopetoun, Farleigh, Sandringham and Catton (all 2009) Team GBR for the World Horse Pairs Cham
International Polocrosse Test Match Series between South Africa and The United Kingdom – 18-19th July : 03-08-2009
TV cameras and an excitable crowd witnessed an epic battle on the polocrosse field between The United Kingdom and South Africa - the stakes and adrenaline ran high… Sp
Dressage Championship Team Completed: 31-07-2009
British Dressage (BD) has today completed the selection of the dressage squad to represent Team GBR at the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships this summer.
Muhammad Ali to Make Special Appearance at the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009: 27-07-2009
Hopes to Garner Support for the Alltech-Ali Center Global Education Fund Boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon Muhammad Ali will make a special
Team Gold for Show Jumping children: 27-07-2009
Once again, Great Britain has been secured Team Gold at the Children's European Show Jumping Championships which this year is being held in Moorsele, Belgium on Sunday 26th July.
England Mounted Games Teams win three golds at the European Championships: 24-07-2009
England won three of the four gold medals at the European Mounted Games Team Championships held in Marseille, France from 17th - 19th July.   The medals were tak
Eventing comes to Windsor for the Alltech FEI European Championships gala evening: 24-07-2009
Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 looks forward to 2010 with Friday evening gala night as eventing comes to Windsor! Clayton and Lucinda Fre
British Show Jumping Team hoping for a home win this weekend: 21-07-2009
‘Team Champion’ will head to Hickstead this week for the British round of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup, hoping to tur
Junior, Young Rider and Pony European Dressage Teams announced: 21-07-2009
British Dressage Junior, Young Rider and Pony Selectors have named their teams for the European Championships in E
Para Dressage European Championship team selected as British riders sweep the board at Hartpury: 21-07-2009
Sophie Christiansen dominated the grade 1a section of the competition, finishing first and second in all three classes, alternating wins between her Paralympic horse Lambrusco
BBC Confirms Live Coverage of Windsor Europeans: 17-07-2009
The Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 are attracting huge International interest with no less than seven TV broadcasters set to arrive in Windsor,
Senior British Eventing Squad Selected for the Europeans : 15-07-2009
Following months of exciting Eventing competition around the globe, a six-strong squad for the Senior European Championships in Fontainebleau, France (24-27 September 2009) has
Pony European Show Jumping Team Announced: 14-07-2009
The five riders who will represent Great Britain at the 2009 Pony European Championships being held in Moorsele, Belgium from 30th July - 3rd August, have been announced a
Childrens European Show Jumping Team Selected: 14-07-2009
The five Children (riding horses) who will represent Great Britain at the 2009 Children’s European Championships being held in Moorsele, Belgium have been selected as follows
Joanne Eccles wins the American National Championships at Kentucky Horsepark on a borrowed horse and Hannah Eccles finishes 11th: 13-07-2009
Joanne and Hannah Eccles flew to America to take part in the American National Championships 10-12th July at Kentucky Horsepark. They borrowed an American horse who they sat on
British Team for World Pony Driving Championships Announced: 13-07-2009
Following five selection events held at venues in England and Scotland, the British team for the World Combined Pony Driving Championships held in St. Martin Greven-Bockh
Team GBR Riding Club team seize double Bronze at European CIC** Team Championship: 09-07-2009
The British Riding Clubs Squad clinched Team and Individual Bronze medals at the European CIC** Team Championship held in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, last week, missing Gold by less
Dressage Team announced for European Championships: 09-07-2009
British Dressage today selected three of the four Dressage riders who will represent Equestrian Team GBR at the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships, to take pla
Aachen CDIO 2009: Hindle breaks Olympic Medalist: 07-07-2009
In the wake of Britain’s bronze medal position in the team competition in Aachen, Emma Hindle continued to take Germany by storm. Hindle and the 16 year old stallion Lancet c
Individual Gold for Junior and Young Rider Show Jumping Brits: 06-07-2009
After nail biting second rounds in the Individual finals at the J/YR European Championships  in Hoofddorp Netherlands on Sunday,  sixteen year old Carian Scudamore fr
Aachen CDIO 2009: Brits show real promise for medal success: 05-07-2009
In the final team showing before European Championship selection, team GBR came third in the closely fought Grand Prix team competition at Aachen CDIO. Emma Hindle and Lancet a
European Pony, Young Rider, and Junior Dressage Teams announced: 03-07-2009
The Pony Selectors are pleased to announce the following three riders as part of the European Pony Dressage Team: Claire Gallimore - Gigolo Holl
Para-Equestrian Dressage Team announced for European Championships 2009 Kristiansand, Norway: 01-07-2009
British Dressage today selected the Para-Equestrian dressage riders to represent GB at the European Championships 2009 to take place in Kristiansand, Norway 20 – 24 August 20
Joanne Eccles wins the ladies individual class at CVIO Aachen and team finish 5th: 30-06-2009
Joanne Eccles has won the individual ladies class at CVIO Aachen (26-28 June). Joanne finished 8.3 points ahead of her nearest rival Anji Barwig of Germany, o
Funnell lands Hickstead Derby Hattrick: 30-06-2009
William Funnell from Dorking in Surrey rode into the history books in the £120,000 DFS Hickstead Derby on Sunday afternoon (28th June) winning the coveted title for
The road to the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 Day 55: 30-06-2009
Organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 Aug 09) are set to make a big impression on competitors by installing the first ‘check
Strong Vaulting squad head to Aachen CVIO this weekend.: 25-06-2009
A full contingent of 2 senior teams, 2 female and 2 male individual vaulters with a total of 6 horses, head to Aachen for the annual CVIO at the  World Equestrian Festival
The road to the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009: 25-06-2009
Day 60 and counting… The countdown has begun! The Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009, the most important equestrian event to be held in the
British Pony Show Jumping Team take second place in Freudenberg Nations Cup: 23-06-2009
The John Whitaker International Pony Team took second place this weekend in the Nations Cup in Freudenberg, Germany. First to go was sixteen year-old Yasmin Pinchen from
Rotterdam CDIO: British team finish second in nation's cup: 23-06-2009
In a key team event before European Championship selection British riders took on the best of the Dutch to finish in second place in the Nations Cup at CDIO Rotterdam, Holland,
Junior and Young Rider teams selected for the 2009 European Show Jumping Championships: 19-06-2009
The Tretorn Junior and Young Rider Teams who will represent Great Britain in the 2009 European Show Jumping Championships to be held in Hoofddorp, Netherlands from the 1st –
2009 European Pony Eventing Championship riders selected: 11-06-2009
Following six specialised pony trials around Britain and the Charles Owen British Pony Championships at Brand Hall in Shropshire last weekend, six of the country’s most talen
Pony Show Jumping Team take top honours in Wierden Nations Cup: 08-06-2009
The ‘John Whitaker International’ Pony Team has taken victory in the Wierden Nations Cup this afternoon, beating Ireland into the runner-up spot. Fifteen year-old Ch
British Show Jumpers share fifth spot in St Gallen: 08-06-2009
The British Team, has shared fifth place with The Netherlands, at the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in St Gallen, Switzerland this afternoon. After a disappointing start which
Young Riders Show Jumping Team Second in Wierden Nations Cup and take a one two in the Grand Prix: 08-06-2009
The Tretorn Young Rider International Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Corinne Bracken, took second place in last night’s Nations Cup in Wierden, The Netherlands. With all
British Show Jumpers share third place in the Rome Meydan FEI Nations Cup: 05-06-2009
Derek Ricketts’ Team GBR 'Champion' show jumping squad have shared third place in this afternoon's Meydan FEI Nations Cup held in the Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy. T
New Endurance Videos Online: 03-06-2009
Find out more about the fantastic sport of endurance in some more great Horse Hero videos in our player. More about the three films: Horse Hero get to grips with
Joey Eccles takes the top spot once again at CVI** Wiesbaden, GER: 01-06-2009
 Amongst the best of the best, Joey Eccles took 1st place at this prestigious event (29th May - 1st June) with a score of 8.923 on her horse W. H. Bentley, lunged by her fathe
British showjumpers defend their titles in Rome and Lisbon: 22-05-2009
‘Team Champion’ will be in action again next weekend, contesting the Italian round of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in Rome, and also the Portuguese Nations Cup in Lisbon.
British Equestrian Vaulting teams announced for European Championships 2009: 21-05-2009
British Equestrian Vaulting (BEV) has selected the teams and individual vaulters for the European Vaulting Championships. Twenty-one vaulters – seven senior team
Bigger Better Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on Horse & Country TV: 19-05-2009
Horse & Country TV (H&C)has today announced the schedule for its coverage of this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. Thanks to a ground-breaking de
Alltech Paint the Horse Competition Passes the Reins to Creative Kids: 18-05-2009
Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech, in association with Stamford Endowed Schools and the British Equestrian Federation, has announced details of a new U.K. eque
World Class Development Riders talk from Royal Windsor: 18-05-2009
World Class Development riders Matthew Sampson and William Whitaker talk after winning classes at Royal Windsor horse show.
Celebrating World Class Dressage at Royal Windsor : 15-05-2009
Richard Davison and The Countess of Derby’s Hiscox Artemis won the inaugural World Class sponsored Grand Prix Kur at The Royal Windsor Horse Show on a score of 72.05%. The co
Robert Whitaker and Tim Stockdale talk from Royal Windsor : 15-05-2009
We catch up with two of our top show jumping riders at Royal Windsor. Robert Whitaker won the Land Rover Grade A Jumping Competition on Rooney, he talks about Royal Wi
Join British Dressage for some VIP hospitality at the Windsor Europeans 2009: 14-05-2009
Visitors to the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Show Jumping Championships at Windsor (25 - 30 August 2009) can enjoy some VIP hospitality with British Dressage (BD).
Listen to Derek Ricketts and Peter Charles talking from La Baule: 14-05-2009
Team Champion will compete in the Meydan Nations Cup in La Baule, France, which kicks off tomorrow. Derek Ricketts – Show Jumping Performance Manager talks abou
Oliver and William talk about their success at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials: 13-05-2009
British World Class riders Oliver Townend and William Fox-Pitt talk about their success at Badminton. Oliver Townend and Flint Curtis were first with William Fox-Pi
Team Champion Travel to La Baule: 13-05-2009
The five riders who will represent Great Britain in the inaugural Meydan Nations Cup in La Baule, France later this week have been selected and will feature members of both the Wor
New Impulsion Magazine now Online: 11-05-2009
The third issue of Impulsion, the official magazine of Equestrian Team GBR, is now online at www.impulsiononline.com.
International Pony Jumping Squad is selected: 08-05-2009
Following the Pony Viewing Trials which were held at the David Broome Centre over the weekend we are pleased to announce the following riders as having been selected for the In
Young Rider International Jumping Squad selected following trials: 08-05-2009
The 2009 Tretorn Young Rider International Squad (aged 21 years and under) members are as follows: Jo Clayton, aged 19years from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Emily
Childrens International Jumping Squad announced: 08-05-2009
Following the Children’s
Dutch International Ermelo CVI*/** - Eccles sisters do the double! And strong results from all British Vaulters.: 05-05-2009
Sisters, Joanne and Hannah Eccles have won their respected classes second year running. Joanne won the CVI ** on 8.138 competing on her own WH Bentley, lunged by he
Eccles sisters off to Holland and aim to retain their Titles: 30-04-2009
Joanne and Hannah Eccles lead a squad of 7 individual vaulters off to the International CVI **/CVI* at Ermelo Holland this weekend (8-10th May). The Eccles girls managed
Royal Windsor Horse Show attracts top class entry to showcase the cream of equestrian sport: 30-04-2009
The cream of British show jumping and dressage will line up at Royal Windsor Horse Show (13th-17th May 09), as organisers count down less than three weeks to go till the first
New Videos now Online!: 28-04-2009
See our new videos online now! Follow a World Class training session with our dressage development squad and find out more about the first Vaulting Selection trial for
Charlie Hutton rides to Young Rider Success at Addington CDIJYP/CDI***: 22-04-2009
World Class Development rider, Charlie Hutton won all three Young Rider classes at the Addington CDIJYP/CDI*** competition held on April 16th – 19th 2009. Charlie, rid
William Whitaker joint first in Puissance thriller at British Open: 21-04-2009
World Class Development rider, William Whitaker shared first place with cousin Ellen Whitaker, in a thrilling Puissance class at the British Open Show Jumping Championships.
Ben Maher finishes 7th overall at the FEI Rolex Jumping World Cup Final ... Celebrity Reining Challenge takes place: 20-04-2009
Great Britain's stylish rider Ben Maher and his powerhouse Robin Hood W whom he jointly owns with Michael & Emma Phillips have finished in 7th place in their maiden World C
Saumur FEI International Vaulting Competition- CVI **/ CVI *: 16-04-2009
There were three podium finishes for the large British contigent that competed at the CVI**/CVI* held over Easter in Saumur, France. Joanne Eccles lead from the sta
Travel Places appointed official travel partner: 08-04-2009
Team GBR are delighted to appoint Travel Places as their Official Travel Partner to  the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 in Lexington USA. Travel Places will be offeri
Large British Vaulting contingent heading to Saumur France this Easter!: 07-04-2009
Approximately 50 members of BEV vaulters are off to Saumur in France to contest the international CVI this week 9th - 12th April.  The entries are as follows:
Follow Laura Bechtolsheimer and Ben Maher's Championship preparations: 03-04-2009
Want to know how the top riders prepare for the most important equestrian event in the calendar? Organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships hav
FEI Launches New Web Video Platform: 24-03-2009
The FEI recently launched its new web video platform. The site will feature high quality live video streams throughout the year including interviews and features from even
Tickets are now on sale for the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships: 12-03-2009
Tickets for the Championships to be held on home soil at Windsor are already on sale and range in price from £7 to £49 dependent on block number and your day of vis
Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 gets additional all-weather arena: 06-03-2009
The HPower Group, organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 August), are pleased to announce the addition of a brand new all-weather
Great Britain finish second in Show Jumping Nations Cup, Wellington, USA : 02-03-2009
Great Britain finished in second place, equal with Ireland, in last nights FEI Nations Cup, presented by CN, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre in Wellingto
THE Queen honours Britain's Beijing Paralympics stars at Buckingham Palace: 25-02-2009
Members of the GBR Paralympic team were invited to Buckingham Palace to meet Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Duchess of Cornwall and be congratulated on their outstanding sportin
BBC coverage of Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 announced: 12-02-2009
Following the announcement that Alltech is to be the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships (25th - 30th August 09), organisers The HPow
International Eventing Team Selection Committees Announced: 05-02-2009
At the end of each Olympic four year cycle, all British Eventing’s International Selection Committees for the Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Senior teams are reviewed.
Ground Juries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships Announced: 05-02-2009
Organisers are pleased to confirm the Ground Juries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 to be held at Windsor Castle from 25 – 30 August.
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games gets a new website: 26-01-2009
LEXINGTON, Kentucky - The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games has a new look on the Web! Today the World Games 2010 Foundation officially launched a new Web site for the 2010 Ga
Do you want to help create a lasting Equestrian legacy for the 2012 London Olympics? : 20-01-2009
The Royal Mint wants the public to help design a new 50 pence coin to represent equestrianism at the 2012 Olympi
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 18th Januray 2009 : 19-01-2009
Sunday 18th January What fantastic news for my final instalment – a great result all round for the dressage and jumping teams with a tally of three medals in the ind
Success at Australian Youth Olympic Festival : 19-01-2009
The dressage and show jumping teams enjoyed a fantastic first visit to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival picking up five medals. The dressage team claimed team gold plus in
Bronze for Matthew Sampson in Jumping Final: 18-01-2009
Great Britain’s Matthew Sampson won the bronze medal in today’s individual show jumping final at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney. In a morning of ho
Silver and Bronze for Britain in Dressage final: 18-01-2009
Today saw the finale of the dressage competition at the Australian Youth Olympic festival in Sydney. Charlie Hutton on AEA Julius claimed the silver with a score of 64.575% and
Dressage team hit gold in Sydney: 17-01-2009
Great Britain edged out Australia by a whisker to win gold in a nail-biting team dressage competition at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney today. The Bri
Bronze for show jumpers at AYO: 17-01-2009
Great Britain clinched the bronze in the team show jumping behind New Zealand and Australia at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney today. It was a closely f
Equine Pathway Coaching Showcases Future GB Stars: 16-01-2009
The inaugural World Class Show Jumping Equine Pathway coaching took place at Hartpury College this week, and was hailed a resounding success by all who attended. Pathway
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 16th January 2009: 16-01-2009
Friday 16th January The Organising Committee hosted a BBQ on Thursday night at the venue following a long day of practice and indoor arena familiarisation. Our riders
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 14th January 2009 : 14-01-2009
Wednesday 14th January It’s day 2 of training and someone has turned up the temperature knob. It was 38C today, forecasted 40C tomorrow and we ride in the heat of th
Dressage Riders Hope for Harmony: 14-01-2009
The British dressage team at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) is made up of three 19 year-old riders, Emily Cousins from Maidstone, Charlie Hutton from Cirencester and
Show Jumpers Meet Their New Horses: 14-01-2009
Team GB’s compliment of four show jumpers in the sport of equestrian have an extra obstacle to overcome if they are to win medals at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).
Australian Youth Olympic Team leave for Sydney: 12-01-2009
The equestrian team departed Friday 9 January for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) to be held in Sydney from 14 – 18 January 2009.  Seven riders - four
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 12th January 2009 : 12-01-2009
Following the popularity of Will Connell’s diary during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Caroline Griffith, equestrian team leader for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
2009 National Reining Horse Association European Futurity finds a venue: 09-01-2009
Oklahoma City, OK – December 24, 2008 – Thanks to the support of the European community and generous sponsors from North America and abroad, the 2009 National Reining Horse

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