Early plans for Blenheim Horse Trials’ future fixtures are in the pipeline, following the first year with The Jockey Club at the helm. The organisation signed a five-year deal at the end of 2020 to run the Oxfordshire event, which comprises the CCI4*-L feature class and the eight- and nine-year-old CCI4*-S championship. Ideas on how […]
Top five-star event horse Leonidas II has retired from elite competition aged 17 following a spectacular 12-season career featuring five Badmintons and seventh place at the Olympics. The 17-year-old Landos son, owned by Diane Brunsden and Peter Cattell, travelled the world under the guidance of Sir Mark Todd and Padraig McCarthy. Leonidas II was retired […]
A clone of legendary showjumper Arko III has been born in the US, seven months after the stallion’s death. The foal, who arrived in August, is the result of a combined effort by UK-based genetic preservation company, Gemini Genetics, and partner ViaGen Pets and Equine in the US. “It was an extremely sad day for […]
Connections of the horse who won the best-shod prize at Blenheim Horse Trials (16-19 September) have paid tribute to their late friend and farrier, whose work was recognised through the award. The prize was awarded to Simon Grieve’s ride Mr Fahrenheit III (“Freddie”) who is currently shod by Sam Johnson following the recent passing of […]
Mars Equestrian has been named Badminton Horse Trials “presenting sponsor” for 2022. The Gloucestershire spring five-star was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. It will return from 4 to 8 May 2022 following its two-year break. “Mars Equestrian Sponsorship are thrilled to become the presenting partner of Badminton Horse Trials” said William […]
Grand National winner Pineau De Re delighted fans at Blenheim Horse Trials with his performance in the Retraining of Racehorse (RoR) dressage championships (17 September). The 2014 Aintree hero turned his skills to eventing after retiring from racing in 2016 following his stellar career on the track, under the guidance of trainer Dr Richard Newland. […]
MAJOR show organisers have been called upon to help Britain’s para dressage riders “win gold medals in Paris” and bridge the gap between disability and able-bodied sport. Sir Lee Pearson and Natasha Baker both spoke of the challenges of preparing horses for the high-octane atmosphere of championships, imploring major UK shows to feature more para […]
Yasmin Ingham wrote her name into the Blenheim Horse Trials history books with a flawless performance from start to finish to secure the CCI4*-L title Banzai Du Loir. The 24-year-old secured the 2021 crown with a copy-book showjumping round in front of packed stands on the final day (19 September). “That is the most pressurised […]
Eventing legend Andrew Nicholson has revealed he will step down from top-level competition following his completion at Blenheim Horse Trials CCI4*-L with Monbeg Exclusive. Speculation had been rife since Andrew’s five-star ride Swallow Springs joined Oliver Townend’s string in the summer, just after winning Barbury with Andrew. However, the grey isn’t the first top horse […]
The young horse CCI4*-S Blenheim Horse Trials cross-country is proving influential in the early stages of the class. Just after the half-way stage, there have been 13 clears and only a few within the 6min 46sec optimum time over David Evans’ course. The Snow Centre log roll to corner at fence 5ABC, Ford log to […]