Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Aug-2023 i Horse & Hound

THE best equestrian events are like buses, with two coming along at once. In a week's time, the European Showjumping Championships take place in Italy while Burghley kicks off at home. This issue previews both events, and the H&H team will be busy reporting from both venues. Don't miss our live coverage throughout on horseandhound.co.uk, as well as extensive analysis in our 7 September bumper special. It was fascinating to read Jennifer Donald's interview with British showjumping team member Tim Gredley in last week's issue, in which he shared the reasons for his brief breaks from the sport - to focus on his business - and why he has returned. His refreshing approach includes prioritising riding for his country, and it is great to see him rewarded with selection. He…

CHARLY VAN TER HEIDEN British eventer Mollie Summerland's five-star winner has been sold. Mollie and the 14-year-old gelding won Luhmühlen in 2021. MODERN GAMES The five-time Group One winner, trained by Charlie Appleby for Godolphin, has retired to stud aged four. He won eight of his 16 starts, in France, Britain and the US. WESKO Tim Price's Luhmuhlen CCI5* winner, with whom he also came second at Kentucky, was spotted winning in the CSI* with Rebekah Burton at Bolesworth, aged 20.…

Email to hhletters@futurenet.com Name and address must be included. Letters may be edited. MORE HORSE SPORT ON TV, PLEASE! IT was wonderful to see that Team GB won team gold and individual gold and silver at the European Eventing Championships, well done to them all. We really do have some fantastic horses and riders in the sport, which makes it a huge shame that we can't watch it anywhere on TV - we can only watch through costly subscriptions. We need public coverage of our wonderful sport - how can we make this happen once again? Rebecca Wiseman Newmarket, Suffolk “We need public coverage of our wonderful sport” REBECCA WISEMAN A CONCERN FOR ALL I READ with considerable dismay your report on the threat to trail-hunting (news, 27 July). Jim McMahon…

TO win the Longines King George V Gold Cup is amazing; to jump the only double clear is something in itself. But to do all that on a horse we've had for so long, who was bred by my dad, means the world. But just a month ago, I had a very different plan for riding the King's Cup. My other horse Evert jumps very well at Hickstead and was fifth in the class last year, but he picked up a small injury at the Derby meeting in June and won't be back tor a month or so. Vermento has been jumping well though, including on the Nations Cup team at Falsterbo, which was great preparation for Hickstead. So I didn't jump the grand prix there, gave him a week…

“THAT morning, I didn't think,‘Oh my God, we're jumping the King George today' - it was only afterwards that it all sunk in,” says Vermento's groom Louisa Taylor (pictured right). “I started by hand-walking‘Blackie', then I put on his Activo-Med Impulse Line magnetic rug, which we use every day at shows, before Robert came to ride him. “Even though Blackie is a stallion and you have to be aware of him, he's so easy to do. He wants to be your friend. I always allow myself 40 minutes to get the horses plaited and studded I'm not as fast as some of the grooms, and time flies! “Blackie is a nightmare to get ready. He looks stunning by the time he goes in the ring, his beautiful black coat just…

“BEAU is a larger-than-life character. I ride him in for Gabby and groom for her and it's not easy being both a mum and a groom - I have to separate my feelings. When I get on Beau he likes to have a bit of a buck and can be quite cheeky and feisty, which is why we never wanted Gabby to have him in the first place. But once Gabby is in the saddle he becomes a totally different horse. “I take him out on the all-weather gallops two or three times a week, and we have found that it gives him a good balance of work and is very good for his brain. Being a part-bred Connie and Irish Sport Horse he can be a bit of a…

WHEN Vanir Kamira was crowned last year's Burghley winner with Piggy March, not only would it turn out to be Trevor Dickens' wonderful mare's final five-star event, it also marked only the third time in the event's 60 renewals that a mare has taken the honours. The first was in 1973, when Captain Mark Phillips piloted Maid Marion to victory, and the next didn't come until 2006, when superstar Headley Britannia showjumped clear with Lucinda Fredericks to clinch the prize from overnight leaders Andrew Hoy and Moonfleet. Burghley is famed for its tough questions across country, and while there's no doubt that it takes a horse with serious talent, Piggy has spoken openly in the past that Vanir Kamira “isn't naturally the best mover or the best jumper” - but…

• HORSE & HOUND will have four journalists and a photographer on the ground at Burghley throughout the competition. WEBSITE THE Horse & Hound team will be creating extensive online coverage of Burghley in addition to what will be included in the magazine report. Our coverage will include: • Course photos of the five-star cross-country track on Wednesday, 30 August. • Fashion photos from the first trot-up. • Times for the next day's competition so you know when your favourites will compete. • Breaking news and numerous reports on all the action as it unfolds throughout the event. • Interviews with first-timers, comeback stars, British heroes and more. • A daily interview with a groom. • Report on the Dubarry Burghley young event horse final. • Daily video round-ups of…

HARRY CHARLES, 24 HORSE: Casquo Blue, 13yo gelding BREEDING: Chacco-Bluex Carthago Z BREEDER: Schockemöhle OWNER: Stall Zet GROOM: Georgia Ellwood ABOUT: The youngest member of the squad is already a veteran of two championships, but this will be his first crack at a Europeans. He and the brilliant Casquo Blue jumped double clear to help Great Britain win the home Nations Cup at Hickstead last month. TIM gredley, 37 HORSE: Medoc De Toxandria, 11yo gelding BREEDING: Der Senaat III × Kelvin De Sainte Hermelle BREEDER: Werner Dierckx OWNER: Unex Competition Yard GROOM: Paul Drew ABOUT: It's been 17 years since the father-of-two last rode at a championship, having retired from the sport to work in his family business. But he's in the best form of his life and a real…

HORSE & HOUND will have a dedicated team of journalists and photographers bringing you all the action, news, interviews and more throughout the European Showjumping Championships. ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA HORSE & HOUND will be creating extensive online coverage of the European Championships in addition to what will be included in the magazine report. Find all our coverage at horseandhound.co.uk/european-showjumping-championships including: • Breaking news and reports throughout the day during each of the rounds of showjumping competition • Exclusive photos and opinion • Interviews with top contenders and a round-up of each day's action, including timings for the following day and all the facts and figures to have at your fingertips. • To keep reading on our website after five articles, readers will need to buy a subscription. Visit horseandhound.co.uk/join…

WHILE the horse's comfort is the key objective of having a wellfitting saddle, it also needs to fit the rider and be suitable for their preferred discipline. The ideal width of the twist or waist of the saddle will depend on the shape of the rider's pelvis. Riders with tight or narrow hips can find a slimmer twist allows them to apply their leg more easily, while riders with a wider, more open pelvis may find themselves perched forward on the same saddle to avoid discomfort, so need a wider twist. Particularly tricky fitting situations include larger riders on short-backed cobs and tall, young riders on smaller ponies. In both cases the size of the saddle needed by the rider may be larger than the horse's back can accommodate. The…

HIGHLIGHTS 10-13 August pippa.roome@futurenet.com @pipparoomeorkyle Blindley Heath (2), Surrey A GUTSY mare who spent three weeks in Liphook Equine Hospital last year after impaling herself on a gatepost has made a remarkable comeback to eventing, which culminated in a novice win at this Surrey fixture - her first at the level. Liv Irby's nine-year-old Light Touch (Lottie) ripped open her shoulder muscle almost to the bone and sustained a bad puncture wound to a hind fetlock after getting stuck on a gate while out hacking last summer. “She was hooked up to IV antibiotics for two weeks. When she left hospital she suffered from stress-induced ulcers, which then resulted in colic - and another trip back to Liphook,” explained Liv, 19. “We weren't sure how she would come back from…

SEAN HENDERSON is enjoying a purple patch this season and his results at Hopetoun - a win in BE90 section C on the six-yearold Celestial Navigation and a second place in BE90 section A on five-yearold first-timer, Dignified Augusta Rose were a continuation of the 24-year-old's run of excellent form. Sean, who is based half an hour from Glasgow and events around nine horses from the competition yard he runs with his mother, Jane Henderson, has set his sights on reaching the upper echelons of the sport. “My mum rode round Badminton and Burghley, and she is very supportive,” said Sean, who has already won at intermediate and notched up top-10 placings at three-star this season. “We have a yard of super horses and some lovely owners, too, which is…

SHOWING DUBLIN 9-13 August alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com @alexrob_journo_ Dublin Horse Show, Royal Dublin Society, Ireland LAST year's supreme young horse victor returned 12 months later to clinch the ridden hunter supreme accolade at just four years old. Brendan Furlong's magnificent lightweight Bloomfield Watergate (Percy) provided his rider Jane Bradbury with her third Dublin hunter supreme, adding this triumph to the 2011 and 2014 crowns she took aboard Bloomfield Olly and Bloomfield Excelsior, respectively. Bred by Daphne Tierney, Percy is by Watermill Swatch out of Ballyconnery Surprise. “I saw a video of him winning the All-Ireland three-year-old championship at Bannow and Rathangan last year,” said Brendan - who was achieving a lifelong ambition of owning a Dublin supreme winner - after Percy's victory. “I got in touch with Daphne to see if he'd…

A TRIBUTE to the retiring Sir John Miller: “a true horseman, with all this implies in terms of deep interest, and sympathetic understanding of the horse”. Point-to-pointing and hunting were sidelined when he was commissioned aged 19 to fight in WWII, after which he began eventing. He competed at Badminton four times (and lent his top event mare, Stella, to the 1952 British Olympic team while he was injured). He was on the gold medal-winning British teams at the World Driving Championships in 1972 and 1974. His background stood him in good stead for his role in the Royal Mews. He also encouraged the royal family's equestrian pursuits, including hunting with the future King (pictured). One of Stella's seven foals was Purple Star, Princess Anne's first event horse. sgggl&sr')…

German medal-winner Sonke Rothenberger has withdrawn from the European Dressage Championships as his ride, Fendi, has had a “minor injury”. Showjumper Matt Sampson has enjoyed another win in Canada, the CSI3* 1.50m grand prix on Equine America Ivanhoe GPH, at Thunderbird Show Park. Showing producer Jane Bradbury won a third ridden hunter supreme title at Dublin Horse Show, with lightweight Bloomfield Watergate. Report, p76. The late racehorse owner-breeder Prince Khalid bin Abdullah was inducted into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame for British Flat racing. Showjumper Trevor Breen has had a last minute call-up to the Irish team at the European Showjumping Championships (30 August-3 September).…

DRESSAGE Colne Valley Saddle Club is running the “World's Worst Dressage”. Judged on matchy and the floppiness of one's salute, horses aren't needed, the hobby variety welcome. How do we enter? HEARING A non-horsey man asked his wife why she had two bridles for one horse. Luckily, he didn't hear her ill-advised “I've got more than two bridles” and just the second-thought reply, “Just these two!” Phew. FEED BILLS When you realise you've enough points on your feed-shop loyalty card for a fiver off. Now stop, don't calculate how much you've spent at £0.001 a point to get that fiver… SCAMMERS This week's award goes to he who's selling a horse who's 18hh, can riverdance and isn't afraid of leprechauns. Surely the last one has to be the clincher in…

polly.bryan@futurenet.com @pollyrose21 WHAT a bumper year of medals for our junior and young rider teams, and what talent we have showing in the pony division, too. I was able to watch all of the junior and young rider European Championship tests and what a good impression the Brits' riding made on me. They've come such a long way. It was not only good riding but also lovely horses that caught my eye. With all our riders scoring around the magic 70% mark, and some above, everyone contributed to the success and it can't be said it was down to one rider. One tends to forget how difficult these levels are, requiring skills, technique and - another magic word - self-carriage. And in these age groups riders are not only coping…

“THE jump-off was proving difficult, so I said to Robert, ‘It's jumping tough, so try to jump clear - turn where you can, but without risking too much',” recalls Robert's father John Whitaker. “He was actually pretty quick - it's good when it comes off. “But then the wait was really nerve-racking while the final few riders jumped. I was in the judge's box with Robert, and by the time the final rider, Daniel Coyle, came in, we knew that at least Robert had a place on the podium. Daniel had all the advantage of knowing what he had to do to win, but then the planks fell and everybody went mad, we were all hugging each other (pictured, right) and the tears came! It felt like everybody was behind…

I grew up listening to and playing music, drawing and reading. At university, I did drama but while I was there, I discovered electronic music. I was lucky and this has been a serious endeavour. The Horse album is somewhere between science, archaeology, art, music and understanding horses, plus the divide between rural and urban areas, and climate change. The artistic and creative process allows us to explore some of these things and hopefully engage in unusual ways and find a different model for the future, as the current one isn't really working. I started this album by accident. I'd been in talks with a record label about a piece for orchestra, and didn't want to do the music you might expect. I wanted to do something with a skeleton…

HORSE&HOUND VET CLINIC IT is becoming increasingly common for owners to contact their vets to report that they have seen one or more worms in their horse's droppings. The worm is usually described as off-white, about 4cm long and one end is “long and pointy”. Sometimes, but not always, the horse has a history of tail rubbing. Very often the horse has been wormed only a few weeks previously and consequently the owner expresses surprise that the worms have now appeared. These are almost always adult female pinworms (Oxyuris equi), so-called because of the long tapering egg-laying “tail” of female worms. These have migrated from the horse's large intestine to the rectum to lay eggs, and while there have been inadvertently expelled when the horse passes faeces. They are sometimes…

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TWEMLOWS STUD FARM awards a scholarship for two embryos to the highest-placed British-bred or domiciled mare within the top 20. Winners of this coveted prize include Vanir Kamira and Classic Moet (pictured, right, with Jonelle Price). The result of this is two five-year-olds out of Classic Moet, full sisters Faerie Usain and Faerie Good Golly, by Upsilon. The pair started their eventing careers with Jonelle and husband Tim this year. “If they have half the grit and determination their mother had, then they're bound to be good mares,” says Jonelle. Four-time Twemlows winner Vanir Kamira has three youngsters on the ground, a mare by Upsilon, a mare by Chilli Morning, and a gelding by Jaguar Mail, who have recently gone to Piggy with a view to starting their careers next…

• THE 2023 event will be live-streamed in the UK and worldwide on Burghley TV, a paid-for subscription service. Visit burghley-horse.co.uk/burghley-tv for more information and to subscribe. • Burghley TV will be better than ever this year. Presenters Nick Luck and Rosie Tapner are back with their blend of knowledge and humour and will be joined again by commentators John Kyle and Nicole Brown, supported by Tina Cook and Nicola Wilson. • Between them they'll deliver interviews and feature content plus a daily highlights show, and every step of the action from the Wednesday trot-up to the final showjumping rounds and trophy presentations. • Last year's coverage, including super slow-motion footage, will be enhanced further by a BATCAM drone and hat cameras giving a rider's view of the course. •…

THE competition runs from Wednesday, 30 August to Sunday, 3 September, with the vet-check and a warm-up for all competitors on the Tuesday. The sport begins with the first round against the clock for all competitors (team and individual),from which scores and times are converted to penalties. Then follows two rounds of team competition on Thursday and Friday. Only the top 10 teams progress to Friday's medal decider. The championships conclude with two rounds of individual jumping on Sunday afternoon. The top 25 combinations will have qualified for round one, with just 12 going on to round two, after which the final medals will be presented. Also running alongside the championship all week will be CSI2* classes with a grand prix on Saturday's “rest day“. The venue is San Siro…

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Showjumping THE SHOWJUMPING TWINS BROTHERS Nicola (pictured, above) and Olivier Philippaerts will be jumping together on the Belgian team. Other siblings in action at these championships include Johan and Victoria Gulliksen for Norway. DETERMINATION FROM ITALY IT has been over four decades since Italy last won an Olympic showjumping medal, and Milan will be their last chance to grab a berth for Paris 2024. With the home crowd behind them, this would be a great time to do it. VETERAN RIDERS SHOWJUMPING is well known as a sport where veteran riders can compete at the highest level successfully and, while the likes of John Whitaker, 68, won't be at this year's championships, Sweden's Rolf-Goran Bengtsson (pictured, above), 61, is one of this year's most senior riders. Rolf has…

DRESSAGE HIGHLIGHTS 7-13 August polly.bryan@futurenet.com @pollyrose21 Sheepgate Area Festival, Lines “IT will definitely be an emotional one,” said Katie Owens of her forthcoming trip to the Summer Area Festival finals with Inamorata, after earning her ticket with wins in both the straight and freestyle prix st georges (PSG) bronze sections. “That will probably be the last time I compete her.” After the finals, “Imp” will be competed by her owner Lauren Thorpe, who rode her into second in the elementary silver - although Katie will stay involved as the pair's trainer. It was Katie who first backed Becky Moody's home-bred mare as a three-year-old. Seven years later, she has ridden Imp for several owners and taken her up the levels. “She's the brightest cookie you'll find,” she said of the…

Speedgate Area Festival, Kent HANNAH KNIGHT achieved four qualifications with Indy Pepper: elementary straight and freestyle silver wins, and second in both medium classes. “Last year we struggled to get just one class qualification as her scores varied so much,” said Hannah, explaining that Indy's sharp, spooky nature had been a challenge. “What's helped this year is getting out more often, competing near on every week. I'm also training with Mary-Anne Horn, who has encouraged me to allow Indy to move. Mary has helped me become confident to let her go in the arena - knowing that she won't run off. “Now that Indy trusts me, she's working with me rather than against me,” said Hannah. Holly Rogers' dressage star Calcourt Florentine continues to excel. The 10-year-old gelding took the…

DR GEMMA PEARSON, The Horse Trust's director of equine behaviour, explains that research has shown that when horses are in a horsebox loose, they choose to stand facing backward but on an angle. “Where possible, that is what we should aim for,” she says. “But I think horses can travel in any direction and I've known a small number of horses that prefer forward-facing to backward. However, what is important is that you travel them in the direction the horsebox is set up for. For example, if you have a 3.5-tonne designed for backward-facing and you put them forward-facing, that's going to have a big impact on the vehicle and weight distribution.” Gemma adds that she has seen many travel issues caused by horses either not being able to balance…

TRAIL-HUNTING NEWCOMERS' WEEK THE Countryside Alliance Hunting Newcomers' Week, supported by the British Hound Sports Association, returns, on 21-28 October. Hunts are encouraged to organise a meet or event to promote trail-hunting to a wider audience and welcome those interested in following hounds, mounted or on foot. Days will be tailored to suit those with less experience and may include breakfasts or barbecues to allow people to see the social side. Alliance director for hunting Polly Portwin said: “We look forward to seeing many new faces and anticipate that foot packs will be among the different hunts newcomers will be able to join, as well as those supporting mounted packs as they cross our wonderful countryside.” HAVE A BREW TO HELP RAISE CASH RIDERS are invited to join in the…

A CHILD, who started riding three years ago, and a pony who was rehomed unbacked from the RSPCA months later - have become national dressage champions. Theo Chamley and RSPCA George won the intro title at the Trailblazers Championships. They came eighth at the British Dressage Quest nationals last year, and lead the Quest leaderboard at intro and prelim. Theo only showed an interest during lockdown. Unable to find a suitable pony for sale, Paul and his wife Claire took on George. “It's lovely Theo was the first person on him, and he's done all the work,” said Paul.…

alexandra.robinson@futurenet.com @alexrob_journo_ OPINION IT'S been an exciting time for showing as the next generation of talent has come to the fore. At last month's Royal International (RIHS) young riders Will Morton and Craig Kiddier finished as supreme and reserve in the prestigious horse supreme championship. Alice Homer also shone at Hickstead after her run at the Great Yorkshire where she took the novice hunter championship. We're constantly asking when the next batch of new faces will come through, and it's happening right now. I always knew Will would reach the top. He won the SEIB Search For A Star series in 2013 and then he came to work for me when he left school. His attention to detail was second to none and he never left a stone unturned. It's…

HORSE&HOUND IN THE SPOTLIGHT Need to know STRONG BEAU Age: 14 Breeding: by Spinway Blackthorn, out of Miss Ameretto Studbook: British Connemara Pony Society Breeder: Sally Amos (GBR) Rider: Gabriella Blake Owners: Gabriella and her parents Gavin and Estelle Blake Greatest achievements: triple second Keysoe CPEDI3* 2022; first grade I winter para championships, third freestyle Kronenberg CPEDI3*, double third Waregem CPEDI3* 2023. RIDER GABRIELLA BLAKE “BEAU is a very special boy. He's not a typical para horse and when we bought him I never dreamed we'd end up doing what we're doing now. Initially my parents didn't want me to get him - he was very spooky with every little thing. Even though I am a grade I para rider and therefore compete in walk, I actually wanted him because…

PINWORMS are just one of several possible causes of tail and rump rubbing in horses. Such rubbing may be a result of one of the following, as well as of pinworms, so check for any of these before assuming it's just an itch: • Sweet itch. There will almost always be rubbing of the mane and face also. • Lice. A parasite mostly of the late winter and early spring, present in the coat of unclipped horses. If the horse is inspected carefully adult lice can usually be seen, if present. A useful trick is to put a rug on a normally unrugged horse for just an hour. The adult lice will move to the surface of the coat as it warms, and are easier to see immediately after the…

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Showjumping WITH Olympic qualification safely secured, Great Britain's chef d'equipe Di Lampard is using this year's European Showjumping Championships to field a team of riders boasting a wealth of prowess, mixed with debutants looking to gain experience. And with Olympic champion, Ben Maher, on their side, the squad will be one to watch, both on the individual and team stage. Tim Gredley has made a remarkable return to the British team fold after several years away from the sport, while team debutants Sam Hutton and Donald Whitaker are big team players, and Harry Charles continues to reign as the world's best under-25 rider. With all this combined, Great Britain could play a leading role. However, it's not just Great Britain fielding some exceptional young riders, as there is a wealth…

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Showjumping MARCUS EHNING THE legendary German rider brings one of the most popularand talented horses in the world right now, the Aachen grand prixwinning stallion Stargold (pictured, above left). Marcus has been on the silver medalwinning team for the past two European championships, so he'll be gunning for that gold - this could be one of his best-ever chances at claiming the individual title. HENRIK VON ECKERMANN WE are all disappointed that the Swedish world champion isn't bringing his mighty partner, the hugely popular King Edward, but lliana (pictured, above right) is a brilliant mare in her own right and one that Henrik has produced impeccably, racking up a string of five-star grand prix podiums in recent months. He describes her as a “special“ mare, who is hot…

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Preview 17 years since Britain's Tim Gredley last rode at a championship 25 nations taking part in the 2023 European Championships Showjumping HOW TO WATCH ALL the action will be available to live-stream on ClipMyHorse.TV. An annual subscription costs £129.95, but there is a 30-day free trial available for new subscribers.…

AT the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses, Ermelo, the Netherlands, Amy Woodhead rode Emma Blundell's mare MSJ Viva Dannebrog (pictured, below) to score 8.18 in the FEI qualifier for five-year-olds. The pair finished in 13th, just one place from the final. On day two, the Vitalis daughter claimed fourth in the small final. “I was one ride short of her being at her best,” said Amy - a late arrival due to traffic had affected their preparation. “But she coped well and we got two amazing scores. “She likes to do right by the rider - she's polite, sensitive and trainable, and she tries so hard.” Former pony European champion Phoebe Peters rode the Van Olsts' five-year-old stallion Everest into 15th in both. “He's a joy…