Showjumping Stories from 2008
Qualification System for Youth Olympic Games ApprovedThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the sports competitions programme for the first Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in Singapore in 2010, as well as the qualification system for each event.... Read more »
Shutterfly reigns supreme in Stuttgartreport by Linda Briggs... Read more »
Indoor Cross CountryAddington Equestrian Centre to host Wildcard for British Open Indoor Cross Country Competition 2009... Read more »
Preview of Samsung Super League FinalIt's down to the wire this weekend in Barcelona, Spain where the conclusion to the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI season looks set to be a real thriller.... Read more »
"Team Champion" Third in PragueInfo from the Prague Nations Cup... Read more »
Leading British Riders Invited to Compete at HOYSAutomatic qualificiation announced for Britain’s top ten show jumpers to compete in the International classes... Read more »
British Breeding at its BestThe British Young Horse Championships from Addington Manor... Read more »
Macken Adds a Little Bit of Magic...The Irish capital city is buzzing with the news that the great Irish hero, Eddie Macken, is back in town.... Read more »
Belgravia British Masters InvitationalA benchmark for the future of British Shop Jumping?... Read more »
Hickstead's struggle to save the Super League...if it can find £250,000... Read more »
The Heroes of HicksteadWe take a look at a few of the most famous and best-loved names associated with this popular British venue in bygone days....... Read more »
FEI European Pony ChampionshipsTheir winning streak began in 1997 and apart from a Dutch defiance in 2005, Great Britain has had the European Ponies Jumping title firmly gripped to their mantelpiece. This year proved to be no exception!... Read more »
Michel Robert and Koro d’Or use their last opportunity to win in A CoruñaAfter a thrilling jump-off the Frenchman celebrates an emotional victory in the Grand Prix of the Ayuntamiento de A Coruña... Read more »
It's Gold for Accenture Juniors!Britain’s Accenture Junior team took the Gold medal yesterday at the 2008 FEI European Championship for Juniors in Prague.... Read more »
The Last shall be FirstAustrian Thomas Frühmann enters the course as the last rider and wins the NH Hoteles Trophy on the CSI**** A Coruña... Read more »
Accenture Young Riders Battle for Bronze in PragueBritain’s Accenture Young Rider team have taken the Bronze medal this afternoon at the 2008 FEI European Championship for Young Riders in Prague, after a jump off with France.... Read more »
Michel Hecart wins the Móstoles Industrial TrophyFastest round by the French rider on That’s Life... Read more »
FEI European Jumping Championship for ChildrenFor the second consecutive year Great Britain was proclaimed European Champion at the 2008 FEI European Jumping Championship for Children, held at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Center in Athens, Greece from 10 to 13 July 2008.... Read more »
Germany triumphs in Aachen thriller... Read more »
Douglas Bunn leads fight to save Nations Cup for BritainDouglas Bunn, owner of Hickstead and many believe the architect of British showjumping, is spearheading a fight to keep a top level Nations Cup competition in this country.... Read more »
Eventing Grand Prix course gets a new lookStarters include four previous winners... Read more »
British Children Retain Team Gold MedalThe British Childrens Team competing at the FEI European Show Jumping Championship for Children have successfully defended their title.... Read more »
Hickstead hero Macken named for Super League TeamVeteran Eddie Macken has been named as one of the Irish showjumping team which has earned its place back in the Samsung Super League.... Read more »
USA Leads the way in Aachen - and Oki Doki is back!The American team will be first into the ring as the fifth leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI series gets underway in Aachen.... Read more »
Eastern winners spring up the ranksTwo successful FEI World Cup qualifiers have taken place in Eastern Europe, at Minsk (BLR) and Strzegom (POL).... Read more »
Geneva to host the 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping FinalThe FEI has awarded the 2010 Final of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping to Geneva... Read more »
Aachen - Is It the Greatest Show on Earth?CHIO Aachen is a spectacular festival of horse activity with a long tradition of excellence.... Read more »
Accenture Juniors & Young Riders Selected For European ChampionshipsThe Accenture Juniors and Young Riders who will represent Great Britain at the 2008 European Show Jumping Championships have been selected.... Read more »
Hickstead DFS DerbyThe William Funnell and Cortaflex Mondriaan partnership had a £40,000 payday at Hickstead.... Read more »
CHIO RotterdamCHIO Rotterdam is the biggest outdoor international equestrian event in the Netherlands...
Report by Linda Briggs... Read more »
Germany's victory at the fourth leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI in Rotterdam this afternoon moves them right up from sixth to second spot on the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the series.... Read more »
Jumping Team announced for Beijing Olympic Games 2008The British Olympic Association (BOA) today selected the Showjumping riders to be part of Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. This completes the Equestrian team for the Games.... Read more »
Brits Take Victory in Rome Super LeagueGreat Britain has won the second leg of the 2008 Samsung Super with FEI Series in Rome.... Read more »
Luckett Leads the Renault LeagueOngoing rain and drizzle throughout the day didn’t deter riders competing at Devon County for the second competition of the 2008 Renault Jump.... Read more »
Cream of British show jumping in action at Royal WindsorNews from the RWHS... Read more »
Bumper Royal Windsor enjoys five superb daysBrilliant sunshine and record temperatures set the seal on a glorious Royal Windsor Horse Show 2008 with huge crowds enjoying five days of superb competition.... Read more »
Belgian Best in La BauleNews of the opening leg of the Samsung Super League 2008... Read more »
FEI Tribunal Issues Decision in the Case of Jessica KurtenThe FEI Tribunal has issued its decision in the case resulting in a two-month suspension for the athlete.... Read more »
John Whitaker International Pony Squad 2008Selected at the Wales and West Showground... Read more »
Children Squad 2008Selected at the Viewing Trials at the Wales and West Showground.... Read more »
Accenture Junior/Young Rider Squad 2008Following an exciting weekend at the Accenture Viewing Trial at Wales and the West showground the selections have been made.... Read more »
Skelton Wins Grobbendonk Grand PrixNick Skelton from Alcester rode to victory in the Grand Prix at the CSI3* Grobbendonk in Belgium... Read more »
Jessie Drea is Show Jumper of the Month for March 200816 year old Jessie from Horsham, West Sussex has been voted BSJA Show Jumper of the Month... Read more »
One Man’s Dream - 30 Years On......Max Amman, the man who created the FEI World Cup Jumping series which this week celebrates its 30th finale in Gothenburg, Sweden, reflects on the birth, growth and success of one of equestrian sport's most popular and enduring series........... Read more »
Hickstead Drops Juniors From Derby MeetingHickstead has dropped its Hickstead Pony Masters class, together with all junior classes, from British Jumping Derby Meeting, as retaliation for "verbal abuse and threatening behaviour" at last year's meeting.... Read more »
New Title Sponsor, Growth in Prize Fund and Restructure of 6 Year Old ChampionshipBSJA announce a new sponsor to British Show Jumping in Mitavite... Read more »
Royal Windsor Horse Show celebrates return of international show jumpingThe first major outdoor equestrian event of the season will be bigger than ever this year with the return of international show jumping and the addition of an extra day’s competition.... Read more »
The Whitakers Make History at the 2008 British Open Show Jumping ChampionshipsHistory has been made with Robert Whitaker taking the title riding followed by his uncle and cousin taking second and third places.... Read more »
The Whitakers Prepare to Make HistoryThe Whitakers are currently dominating the British Open Championship leader board and the probability of Robert, John, Michael, Ellen or William scooping the title is looking extremely likely.... Read more »
Reining Champion Claims Second Round Championship TitleSecond round of the British Open Show Jumping Championship from the NEC Arena... Read more »
Young Superstars Join Britain's BestThe all important first leg of the British Open Championship was fiercely fought by leading riders from Great Britain and abroad at the 2008 British Open Show Jumping Championships.... Read more »
Rolex FEI World Cup JumpingRound 12 at s'Hertogenbosch... Read more »
Top 21 Riders Compete for World Class Development ProgrammeTwenty one of the brightest young names in show jumping will compete at the British Open Show Jumping Championships held at Birmingham’s NEC in April 3rd-6th 2008.... Read more »
BJSA Winter A & B FinalA fantastic field of top class horses and riders came forward for the Final at the British Open for the BSJA Winter A & B Final... Read more »
British Showjumping Acknowlege 2007 AchievementsAwards presented at the British Show Jumping Awards Ball at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel... Read more »
Hartpury Unaffiliated Championships prove a real hit!125 competitors took part in the inaugural South West Unaffiliated Dressage Championships.... Read more »
Show jumping equine pathwayIf you have a young horse which you feel has the talent and potential to win medals for Great Britain, then you will now have the opportunity to present your horse for viewing by the Equine Pathway “Team”.... Read more »
International Show Jumping returns to Royal WindsorFor the first time in eight years, international show jumping returns to Royal Windsor Horse Show... Read more »
Gerco is brilliant in Bordeaux...... Read more »
World-Class line up at British OpenTop event riders to compete at the 2008 British Open Show Jumping Championships... Read more »
Tim takes Grand Prix victoryTim Stockdale wins the Nantes Grand Prix for a second successive year... Read more »
BEF World Class Development Continue Their Support for the U23 ChampionshipsBEF World Class Development Programme once again sponsors U23 Championship at 2008 British Open Show Jumping Championships... Read more »
Tim Stockdale resignsTim Stockdale has resigned as Chairman of the BSJA Marketing and Commercial Committee... Read more »
Whitaker shines in Mechelen World CupEighteen year-old William Whitaker was taken the Rolex FEI World Cup Qualifier in Mechelen by storm this afternoon, beating a world class field to take the victory.... Read more »
