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Her and dad are reunited: minutes silence held for Beryl Mc Cain " as son Donald records 250th course winner
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (327+ words) A minute's silence has been held at Bangor-on-Dee following the death of Beryl Mc Cain, the wife of the late Red Rum trainer Ginger " on the same day their son Donald recorded his 250th course winner. On Saturday morning (16 May) the…...
Meet Georgie Driver, groom to Badminton competitor Gemma Stevens
1+ week, 2+ day ago (727+ words) The plaiting is very different for showjumpers" I did learn how to do jumper plaits from Tik Tok!" says Georgie Driver, travelling head groom for Gemma Stevens. Even before arriving at Mars Badminton Horse Trials this week, Georgie had had…...
Check out Le Mieux's first riding helmet collection
1+ week, 5+ day ago (560+ words) Equestrian fashion brand Le Mieux has launched its first-ever riding helmet collection today (6 May) at Mars Badminton Horse Trials. Designed by riders and safety experts, these award-winning helmets combine advanced safety technology with refined, customisable style. Le Mieux's CEO Dan…...
He's back! John Whitaker makes winning return after two months on the sidelines
2+ week, 6+ day ago (333+ words) Legendary showjumper John Whitaker has made a very welcome return to competition after spending two months on the sidelines. At the end of February, the 70-year-old Yorkshireman underwent a hernia operation and had to take a very rare few weeks…...
All horses and personnel are safe and well: advice for riders issued and shows cancelled after Middle East air strikes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) The FEI has issued a security update regarding the situation in the Middle East and events have been cancelled, while some British-based riders and horses are still in the area. "In view of the current regional security situation and recent…...
Scott Brash lands a grand prix double - again! "These results are many years of hard work from a lot of people behind the scenes
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (650+ words) Whatever Scott Brash is putting in his porridge, we all want a spoonful because the world number two is absolutely flying. It was simply another outstanding day in the life of this all-conquering horseman and his brilliant team. "It was…...
Meet Justin Verboomen's striking new grand prix partner
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (584+ words) Double European dressage champion Justin Verboomen, caught the eye at the recent World Cup qualifier in Mechelen, Belgium, where he finished second on 82. 45%. But this time it wasn't riding the horse he's most associated with, the current world number one…...
Two grand prix wins in one day: "I think that's a first!" says Scott Brash
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (398+ words) I think that's maybe a first!" said Scott. Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline Kirkham's Hello Jefferson looked in flying form, one of nine to jump clear in round one. Drawn second-last against the clock, Scott had the 42. 78sec target set…...
I'll take a win over Hello Folie while I can " it won't happen very often!' Harry Charles pips his team-mate to grand prix glory
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (475+ words) Harry pipped team-mate Scott Brash and the mighty Hello Folie by just 0. 28sec to deliver a British one-two. "It's going to be incredibly hard to beat Folie over the next few years, so I'll take one while I can " it won't…...
I'm too deep into it now to quit': Rob Barker on ambition, belief and building towards grand prix
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) Few dressage riders finished 2025 on a steeper upward curve than Rob Barker. Long regarded as one of Britain's most promising talents, and well backed by Carl Hester and coach Isobel Wessels, his one-two at the nationals, winning the Top Spec…...