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I’M pleased Anna Ross has shared the – unpopular – opinion that it is worth listening to the views of less “horsey” nations if we are to broaden participation in equestrian sport – and ensure its future in the Olympics (opinion, p15). As she puts it, we are in danger of working in an echo chamber if discussions between strong equestrian sporting nations dictate the future of the sport, and could head in a direction that may not ultimately be in its best interests, though seeming to solve short-term problems. Anna suggests the Global Champions Tour model, which works in showjumping, for the elite to aspire to alongside championships – though that would be dependent on funds that do not appear as forthcoming in disciplines beyond showjumping. Meanwhile, many with…

TIGER ROLL Michael O’Leary’s dual Grand National winner, trained by Gordon Elliott, bowed out at the Cheltenham Festival, after finishing second behind Delta Work. The 12-year-old will spend his retirement at Gigginstown. Report, p48. CHEQUERS PLAY THE GAME British-based Italian eventer Vittoria Panizzon’s former medal-winning and five-star ride has died aged 19. “Elvis’s” career highlights included winning Tattersalls CCI3* (now CCI4*-L). POLITOLOGUE The Paul Nicholls-trained 2020 Champion Chase winner, owned by John Hales, has retired. The 11-year-old, who won two Tingle Creeks and a Melling Chase, will join Big Buck’s in retirement with Mike and Lucy Felton.…

pippa.roome@futurenet.com @pipparoomeorkyle I WAS lucky enough to go to Cheltenham on Gold Cup day, when Rachael Blackmore won under warm spring sunshine in front of record crowds. What a contrast to the Wednesday when I was teaching at home and came in for lunch without a dry stitch of clothing! Sadly I did not back Rachael, but I returned with spirits high. As the sunshine continued over the weekend, things looked even better when I saw the list of Badminton entries. What a treat we are in for in May. We can look forward to the stars of Tokyo in Tom McEwen, Laura Collett and Oliver Townend coming up against the “young pretenders” – horses that is – from the Europeans in Avenches. Nicola Wilson, Sarah Bulllimore, Piggy March and…

alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com @alexrob_journo_ I AM always amazed at this time of year at just how early the shows are starting. I used to pen my first show in the diary for the middle of April, to get in a few outings before the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Nowadays, entry dates are closing for shows scheduled months ahead. We like to take our young horses out and about to some different venues, before even thinking about a show. Showing clinics are also a great way to educate horses, without the pressure of a show, and to listen to another viewpoint. After all, that’s what showing is about; it’s based on somebody’s opinion. I’m a big believer that we never stop learning, especially with horses, and sometimes another perspective can be…

LISHA’S foundation mare produced five finalists for the prestigious Cuddy final – now the Price Family supreme in-hand championship – an impressive tally for any mare. • Kellythorpe Don Diamonte (Soldier), as a three-year-old hunter • Kellythorpes Moulin Rouge (Lola), small riding horse – she is now a broodmare herself and has stock on the ground by JoJo. As a three-year-old, she took the coveted Ottergayle title at the National Pony Society Summer Championships • Kellythorpes Master Key (Marley), coloured • Kellythorpes Strike A Post (Phoebe), 148cm riding pony who qualified as a yearling, a two-year-old and three-year-old • Kellythorpes Provocateur (Binky), intermediate show riding type, hack…

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jennifer.donald@futurenet.com @jen_donald Cheltenham Festival, Cheltenham Racecourse, Glos IT seems such a long time since Constitution Hill won Tuesday’s Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in a course record time to kick off, in style, one of the best Cheltenham Festivals for years. Talk about starting with a bang, and from then until A Plus Tard stormed up the hill on Friday to win the Boodles Gold Cup by 15 lengths there were numerous themes, dramas and highlights at a Festival supercharged not just by crowds, but by record crowds thirsty for action. But, just as it was last year, the single word that best sums up last week’s action is “Rachael”. I think we are in the realms of where if you are talking about racing and refer to Rachael Blackmore…

pippa.roome@futurenet.com @pipparoomeorkyle Lincolnshire ROS CANTER scored a one-two in the advanced intermediate at Lincolnshire, a fixture now firmly established in the British Eventing (BE) calendar as a go-to event for combinations targeting a spring four-or five-star run, largely courtesy of its reliable ground and top-end intermediate cross-country track. This year, the 176 starters across its advanced intermediate (AI), three open intermediate (OI) and two intermediate sections comprised numerous World Equestrian Games, Olympic and European medallists. Many were using the run as preparation for Thoresby or Burnham Market CCI4*-S and then either Badminton, Kentucky or Luhmühlen CCI5*. Reigning world champion Ros Canter was no exception, running three horses in the AI – Allstar B and Lordships Graffalo, who are Badminton-bound, and Pencos Crown Jewel, who is currently advertised for sale but…

jennifer.donald@futurenet.com @jen_donald Pyecombe, W Sussex GEORGIE WOOD switched her focus from eventing to showjumping in recent weeks and consolidated her decision when she claimed two tickets in the season’s final Blue Chip Dynamic B&C qualifier. Georgie headed the class with 11-year-old War Horse II, also collecting fifth place with Greenlanes Hudson. “I haven’t been to a championship show since Scope on my 14.2hh in 2009. I’d already qualified two for the [FMBs Therapy Systems] star, so it’s nice to have a few horses going,” Georgie said. “Joey” was bought in 2016 while Georgie’s event mare was off with an injury, and she has produced him from just-backed. “I was really enjoying showjumping at the time, so I thought I would buy myself a showjumper rather than another event horse, although…

A 20-YEAR-OLD Fell stallion returned to the ring after a cancer diagnosis to capture his RIHS ticket in Pretty Polly ranks. Physics teacher Georgie Lewis-Roberts’ Waverhead Dazzler II (Possum) only returned to work in February after being diagnosed with cancer in November 2021. “He had a small sarcoid on his tummy and a biopsy revealed it was cancerous,” said Georgie, who rode Possum to the overall supreme at the 2020 Veteran Horse Society championships. “He had laser surgery before several rounds of chemotherapy. The team at Field Equine Vets did an amazing job picking up the cancer and getting him back on the road.” Possum was given the all clear in early February and returned to work a few weeks later. “I’d been hand-walking him throughout his treatment,” Georgie added.…

gemma.redrup@futurenet.com @gemmaredrup Belvoir, Garthorpe, Leics JAMES KING was the easy winner of the intermediate aboard the Francesca Poste-trained Kaproyale. The smart seven-year-old, owned by The Galloping Dentist @45thgreen Partnership, had full control of the two-horse race to come home five lengths clear on the bridle. “Olly Murphy [National Hunt trainer] originally bought Kaproyale from us as an unbroken three-year-old, but he ran disappointingly under Rules for him. He offered for us to buy him back at a much cheaper price, and he’s now four from five pointing,” explained Francesca’s husband, Charlie. “It was a shame with the lack of runners today, and a match race is never ideal, but he’s a horse with plenty of ability and I’m just pleased he got the job done.” Zac Baker was the sole…

MARCH hails the end of the season for most of the country, and even the traditional spring hunting areas of the Lake District and the West Country no longer go on as long as in yesteryear. Reflecting on my first season as joint-master and huntsman of the South Shropshire, I’d say this has probably been the most “open” season I have ever experienced in terms of weather. While the climatic conditions have not always been kind – we’ve had several storms resulting in temporary loss of power – we have completed more than 100 hunting outings without a single loss on account of the ground or the weather. Contrast this with the 2017/18 season when we had four separate coverings of snow, the first in November and the last in…

IT might be obvious, but it’s imperative to read the small print or ask the right questions when taking out insurance for equestrian activities. “Some insurers implement restrictive terms, for example horses damaging fencing or excluding cover for anyone other than the owner handling the horse,” says SEIB marketing manager Nicolina Mackenzie. “Without due diligence it is just too easy to be caught out – always check if the cover is what is needed or ask an expert to explain the terms of the policy. If a price is more reasonable it may not have all the cover required.”…

Share your news story Call 01252 555021 Email eleanor.jones@futurenet.com @ jones_eleanor_ THE horseworld has to “walk the talk” and show collaborative thinking to ensure involving horses in sport continues. Experts discussed the topic “Will we be riding in 20 years’ time?” at a webinar organised by the Showing Council on 17 March. H&H has reported extensively on social licence; public acceptance of horses being ridden and taking part in equestrian sport, and the real threat of that being lost. Showing Council chair Jane Nixon said the internet allows people to watch more horse sport than ever, which means it is under huge public scrutiny, often by an audience that is not familiar with the equestrian world. She pointed out rulings in other countries; jump racing is banned in many Australian…

SAFEGUARD OUR RIDING CENTRES A JOINT effort has been launched to try to safeguard Britain’s riding centres. A survey sent to centres has questions on capacity, staffing and activities, as well as challenges related to viability and profitability. “A viable future for our riding centres has never been more uncertain,” said British Equestrian head of participation Mandana Mehranpour, adding that the aim is to gather data that can be used to target support and in lobbying Government. The survey is open until midnight on 27 March. Riding schools that have not been sent a survey link, but would like to take part, can email participation@bef.co.uk DRESSAGE IS BACK AT BOLESWORTH A NEW dressage show with classes at all levels will run at Bolesworth this year. Dressage returns to the venue…

Dressage legend Carl Hester and En Vogue won the Keysoe CDI grand prix on 73.69% and the grand prix special on 69.57%, in their first competition since the 2021 Europeans Report, p62. Ireland’s Rachael Blackmore is the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, on A Plus Tard (Henry De Bromhead). She also won the Champion Hurdle on Honeysuckle. Report, p48. Eventer Piggy March and Vanir Kamira will defend their 2019 Badminton title when the event returns following a two-year absence. Piggy is also entered with Brookfield Inocent. Irish trainer Willie Mullins was Cheltenham Festival leading trainer for a ninth time. Willie sent out a record-breaking 10 winners across the week – including a five-timer on the final day. Report, p56. Olympic rider Heike Holstein was named Irish…

MEET Echo the zonkey, or zedonk if you prefer. The weeks-old filly, by a Grevy’s zebra stallion out of a mammoth donkey dam, lives in Texas, US, at Zebras R Us. Owner Dominique Ferraro told H&H she got her first zebra aged 17 and has not looked back, now breeding zorses – zebra-horse crosses – as well as zonkeys. “Little Echo has been getting a lot of attention,” she said. “She’s very sweet and kind; she acts like her pictures look.” Some of the zonkeys are ridden and Echo, whom Dominique thinks will make about 15hh, should be a good candidate. “They’re really fun. Echo already comes up to me when I call her name and honks, which we call singing. It’s a noise you can’t describe!”…

1) Which jockey has the record for the most wins in the Arc? 2) Who was Zad-er-Rakib? 3) Name the last mare to win the Grand National. 4) Which horse did Princess Anne ride to victory in The Queen Mother Cup at York in June 1988? 5) What is the name of the trophy given at Badminton for the greatest rise in placings from dressage to final ranking? Answers from 17 March 1) First past the post in the 1993 void Grand National 2) Sefton, on account of his readiness to bite 3) My Pretty Pony, in 1981 4) Storm Cat 5) A filly foal, Astrakhan.…

polly.bryan@futurenet.com @pollyrose21 I’VE been reflecting on the proposals put forward by the International Dressage Riders Club, as discussed by Carl Hester in this column last month (3 February). These include suggesting a return to four riders on Olympic teams (which would mean fewer nations in the competition) and giving the current strongest nations more influence in decisions regarding the sport. These proposals could benefit those nations that are already successful, but the Olympics as a movement has a higher purpose than simply excellence and winning medals. It builds its activities to promote culture and education, aiming to unite the world through sport and participation. “The Olympic dream remains a magnet, opening the sport to a worldwide customer base” The International Olympic Committee approved a change to their motto only last…

jennifer.donald@futurenet.com @jen_donald THERE was certainly a resurgence in British winners at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, finishing with 10 victors compared to just five last year. Interestingly those winners came from a huge variety of trainers – from Ben Pauling to Nicky Henderson and Lucinda Russell. Ireland came away with 18 winners, but the slight worry would be that 15 of those came from just three trainers – Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Henry de Bromhead – whereas last year Ireland’s winners were coming from all directions. We as competitors need to keep our eye on the ball. “When you win a Grand National it changes your career, and Tiger Roll made that happen for me” We didn’t see much of Paul Nicholls last week but you’d imagine he’d be firing…

My first horse was a gelding called Marcus. He was a funny horse who cost £300. I fell off him the first day I rode him. We’d go to shows and do the show horse class followed by the gymkhana and jumping. At the first show of the year, he’d buck and spin and I would be perplexed by why the judges didn’t want to ride him. Only now I’m involved in showing do I understand the significance! Before joining SEIB, I worked in PR for the record and drinks industries, was a veterinary nurse and was involved in income generation for the NHS. In 1993, I saw an advert for a job at SEIB in H&H. I called them up, filled in an application and after two interviews, I…

Running a novice in 2022? Check out these shows you might not have considered NPS SPRING FESTIVAL Royal Three Counties Showground, Worcs 23 April What to expect: finals for novice flat and mini ponies, with the opportunity to qualify for these finals earlier in the day. Qualifiers for a host of summer championships classes, too. Why we love it: an early season one-day championship show that allows novices to compete for prestigious titles, but in a relaxed environment. GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW Great Yorkshire Showground, N Yorks 12-15 July What to expect: novice classes for hunters and for working hunters. Why we love it: witness the season’s most promising new faces showcased by professionals and amateurs alike. UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Arena UK, Lincs 16-17 August What to expect: novice classes for…

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THE two intermediate winners not only completed on the same dressage score of 28, but also both recorded key career milestones. Flora Harris admitted Lincolnshire was “a special day” as her win with Kristy Ryan’s Monbeg Alcatraz (pictured, below) in intermediate section S was the gelding’s first victory above BE100 and the only time owner Kristy Ryan has seen him win a BE event. “Although he was bred at the Monbeg Stud, we bought him from Padraig McCarthy as a six-year-old,” explained Flora. “He’s taken a while to produce as he’s a big, rangy horse, but he’s talented, flashy and precocious. The big aim for him this year is the eight- and nine-year-old class at Blenheim.” Another Irish-bred nine-year-old, Ifnotwhynot (far right), clearly enjoyed her first run at intermediate level,…

polly.bryan@futurenet.com @pollyrose21 Keysoe CDI3* and CPEDI3*, Beds GREAT achievements are appreciated all the more on the occasions when things don’t quite go to plan. Certainly for Carl Hester and En Vogue, the first UK international show of 2022 served as a reminder that horses are the best of levellers. The images from 2021 of Vogue, of the assured horse producing polished performances to finish sixth individually in the special at both the Tokyo Olympics and the European Championships, didn’t quite tally with the nerves this hot Jazz gelding displayed on his first outing since. While he still topped the leaderboard for both the grand prix and the special, his scores of 73.69% and 69.57% were far from what he is capable of. But, as Carl philosophically put it, “he is…

“HE’S developing that middle bascule,” said Tracey Lawson of her novice silver winner, QT. Tracey bought QT as a three-year-old stallion, falling for him from videos she saw that reminded her of her Gelderlander competition horse. “My Gelderlander was naturally hollow and taught me all about bringing a horse up through the back,” she said. “QT looked perfect: little, with lovely legs and temperament, but he was also hollow. Getting that middle bascule is my speciality. “He’s now nine and although a high-maintenance horse, he’s super to train because he loves dancing,” added Tracey. “It’s taken me years to get him to trust me and believe I’m his partner in crime. There’s now plenty of time before Hartpury for my trainer Damian Hallam to work on introducing those ‘wow factor’…

SHARN LINNEY led the new combination of Mia-Belle Long and Welsh section A Thistledown Vodka Soda (Theo) to the best of the best championship on their debut. Ten-year-old Theo has enjoyed a successful career while produced by Sharn and owned by Rebecca Haywood, scoring the £1,000 mini supreme at the North of England and restricted supreme at the BSPS winter championships, and taking two trips to HOYS. “Theo was bought straight after HOYS last year,” said Sharn. “He came to us unbroken directly from the Thistledown stud a few years ago and it’s lovely to have him on the team still.”…

catherine.austen@futurenet.com @cfausten123 North Cornwall, Camelford, Cornwall IN 1944, from Cornwall’s Davidstow Airfield where the North Cornwall met, the Royal Air Force flew Bristol Beaufighters to cover the west flank of the Normandy landings. Conditions were what could only be politely described as “formidable”. It was a pity our day’s hunting wasn’t postponed 24 hours like the Normandy landings due to adverse weather. I jest not when I say it was touch and go as to what would happen when we opened the car door, as winds – straight off Bodmin Moor – battered anything in the way. But these are hardy people – only a handful of riders wore waterproofs over their hunting coats. There was an element of pride in this statement which did not extend to the ingenious…

PREDICTING the good days, when it comes to hunting, is a mug’s game. All too often the low-key ones, when you go out with low expectations, generate the “helluvahunts” that people talk about for months afterwards. The ones that you big up rarely deliver. The last two days of the season were a perfect example. The second-last was a Saturday, after a hunt breakfast, in a bit of country that had produced a desultory day earlier in the season. “Don’t bother coming for that,” I told Amanda, a friend and native of these parts, who lives in Tynedale country now. “Tuesday might be OK, though,” I added, thinking back to a smoking day we’d had there a month ago. No sooner had the words left my mouth than the jinx…

▲ STRENGTH To the A1, where a dressage rider was dismayed to have a blowout on her trailer. But fear not, dear reader, Britain’s third-strongest man came to the rescue to change the wheel with ease. “He can lift cars,” the rider said. “I felt a bit of an idiot for warning him the wheel nuts were tight!” ▲ SIZE So farewell then, Tiger Roll, the legend who bowed out after a superb second at Cheltenham. And we will not mention the bookmaker who declared “Happy retirement, big fella,” as at 15.2hh, and apart from in spirit, big he most definitely ain’t. ▲ HAPPINESS Our favourite Cheltenham post of the week was that showing the double Grand National hero, back at home after his final exploits, enjoying a good old…

jennifer.donald@futurenet.com @jen_donald HERE in Florida we feel a world away from what’s happening in Ukraine, but seeing all the riders in last week’s Nations Cup wearing the country’s flag on their arms and displayed on all the hospitality tables was a poignant gesture to show that it’s on all our minds. I last came to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) five years ago and there have been so many improvements since then – not least the new footing, which is so important because we all want to take the best care of our horses, and for any showground that’s a major investment. We’ve been here for the full 12 weeks with 20 horses from AS Sport Horses stables in Belgium. It’s a great way to get the horses (and ourselves)…

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Lucinda Green XC Academy Tweseldown (1), Hants TRADITION dictates that an early season open intermediate (OI) victory at Tweseldown (1) bodes well for the months ahead, and Dani Evans will certainly be hoping this is the case for her next potential five-star partner, C Born Fresh Z (Franky). The pair were the only ones in section H to finish on their dressage score (27.5), and they cruised home nearly five points clear of runners-up Andrew Nicholson and As Is. Ironically, the New Zealander probably played a hand in cementing Dani’s victory. “Andrew’s been helping me over the winter. He’s tweaked my cross-country riding and given me the confidence to keep jumping out of a rhythm,” said Dani. Of Franky, who is owned by Heather and Kirk Ehrlich, she added: “He’s…

DANIEL BREMNER and Monet X made easy work of the novices at Burrows Court Farm, Gloucestershire, winning both with plus-75%. “He’s an unusual combination of being forward and energetic but not hot or silly,” said Daniel, who bought the Guardian S gelding as an unbacked three-year-old from his breeder, Sandra Biddlecombe. “He spent much of last year enjoying the field, because he needed time to grow and develop, then he started again in January. “He’s a short-coupled horse with lots of power and he managed the tests with an easy balance and a level of maturity beyond his age and experience,” added Daniel. “To show so much promise in his first novices was really pleasing.”…

alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com @alexrob_journo_ BSPS Area 6, Onley EC, Warks THE foot-perfect trio of Danielle Wenman and Natalie Wilson’s show hunter pony lead-rein Annandale Rebel Rebel, eight-year-old jockey Evie Walsh and handler Russell Ingram secured a Royal International (RIHS) ticket on their first attempt. Rebel, a six-year-old by Hilin Etifedd out of Milcroft Spark, was sourced by sisters Danielle and Hayley as an unbroken three-year-old colt from Jo Swift, who in turn bought him from his breeders. “I initially bought him for me to ride in mountain and moorland [M&M] classes, but he never grew big enough, although Natalie has always seen his potential as a hunter pony,” explained Danielle, who produces Rebel from home with guidance from Russell. “I actually cried when he came off the box for the first time.…

martha.terry@futurenet.com @marthaowenorterry British Riding Clubs (BRC) HorseQuest Arena Eventing Championships, Aston-le-Walls, Northamptonshire EMILY MILES-THOMAS was so sure she wouldn’t hold on to her lead in the mixed 100 class that she left soon after the completion of her round. She was riding BBS Lovejoy, a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse whom she has produced up to two-star level over the past 10 years. “We were very early to go and I never imagined we’d stay in the running with three hours of competition left so we headed home,” said the Houghton and Huntingdon RC member. “He’s a good fun horse but we don’t usually win things.” Emily and BBS Lovejoy and runners-up Rachel Fisher with Sidney Rebel (Wey Valley RC) were the only two combinations in the 97-strong class to negotiate…