Horse & Hound reports that Olympic-bound Michael Whitaker of Great Britain suffered minor injuries after falling from a horse at his home in England on Monday, July 26th. Whitaker was schooling at home when his horse spooked and lost its footing. Whitaker made contact with the arena rail, which gave way as he fell, leaving him […]
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As one of the biggest outdoor shows in England, the Longines Royal International Horse Show uniquely sees the elite of many equestrian disciplines compete side by side: it has everything from the thrills and spills of international showjumping to the elegance and glamour of champion showing horses and ponies, to the exhilarating buzz of the […]
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Buckinghamshire-based Trevor, 36, was the only competitor to have not just one but two former winning rides to compete, and he was the firm favourite to retain the title he won for the first time twelve months previously. In 2014 he took home the famous Boomerang Trophy for the first time when riding the ‘one-eyed […]
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Local rider William Funnell has won plenty at Hickstead over the years, and today he added another title to his collection on day three of the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead (29 July – 3 August). Riding Billy Angelo, William took the feature class of the afternoon – the Bunn Leisure Trophy. Drawn […]
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