Новости за 17.05.2024

Trevor Breen and his home-bred Highland President, who jumped clear on day one of the European Showjumping Championships in Milan, ItalyTrevor Breen will not have to undergo another operation, and will be able to come home to the UK next week, his family has announced. The Breens gave an official update on the condition of the Irish showjumper, who sustained three fractures of his lower neck and back in a fall during the Hamburg grand […]

There is no way to last in equestrian sport without a deep love for horses, says the new chairman of directors of the International Grooms Association (IGA). The IGA said it was “very proud” to welcome John Madden to the role, as an “important sign of its growth”. John, who is married to top US […]

A vet has issued a warning to owners about the use of large-holed haynets after seeing an increase in horses getting stuck in them, two years after a horse had to be put down when he shattered his leg. Emily Westwood of Pocket Nook Equine Vets attended a case in 2022 where a groom had […]

Caroline Powell and Chris Mann BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS PRESS MATERIAL“You have to enjoy the good days,” says Greenacres Special Cavalier’s owner Chris Mann. He, alongside his wife Michelle, are now the proud owners of a five-star winning horse after the mare was ridden to victory at the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials by Caroline Powell. “I’m full of clichés but I’ll just keep enjoying […]

Corach Rambler, with trainer Lucinda Russell. Grand National winner Corach Rambler has been retired “in excellent physical condition” after an exceptional career. Connections hailed the 2023 Aintree hero as a “horse of a lifetime” for his seven-strong syndicate of owners, The Ramblers. He bows out aged 10 after winning seven of his 18 starts under Rules and with a CV that […]

Library image. Disclosure, contracts and “crystal-clear” lines – how buyers and sellers can best protect themselves in today’s industry was discussed by top equestrian legal professionals at a recent webinar. Hannah Bradley, of the Equine Law Firm, and Jodie Seddon, of Aria Grace Equine Law, took attendees through some of the basic steps they can take to […]

Zara Tindall and Class Affair win at Chatsworth 2022. A major event forced to cancel Heavy rain has wreaked havoc on the eventing calendar again, as Chatsworth International Horse Trials announced its cancellation yesterday (17 May). The major event had been due to get under way today and was to include the return of the British leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup. Chatsworth […]

Elmalka, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, wins the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, led in by groom Kerry Humphries for trainer Roger Varian.When the Roger Varian-trained filly Elmalka swooped from last to first to win the recent 1000 Guineas at Newmarket under jockey Silvestre De Sousa, the loudest cheers on the track were coming from the filly’s devoted groom Kerry Humphries. “I lost my voice!” she says of that “really special day”. “I was over the moon […]

Leading pony producer, accredited elite trainer and judge Julie Templeton on the key components judges should be looking out for in a show horse

William Fox-Pitt with Cool Mountain and Lionheart in 2011. William Fox-Pitt announced his retirement from top-level eventing at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on Sunday 12 May. The British rider is one of the sport’s all-time greats, having achieved extraordinary success on a vast number of different horses. Let’s take a look back at some of his career highlights… William Fox-Pitt’s five-star wins William […]

Dear Diary Apologies for the lack of update from me last week but the mothership was in the Currybean – doing what I have no idea but it’s not inconceivable she was playing pirate. Let’s be honest she’s that blind that an eye patch might be a good addition, she’s bird-brained so a parrot would […]