British Equestrian has announced the nominated entries for the British showjumping team who are aiming for the 2026 FEI World Championships, which take place in Aachen, Germany in August. Among the fifteen nominated entries include Scott Brash, who was part of the bronze medal-winning team at the last World Championships in Herning in 2022. He is listed on no less than three horses; Hello Folie, with whom he won double silver at the 2025 European Championships (pictured top), plus Hello Jefferson and Hello Mango. Scotts long-term teammate, Ben Maher, is also listed on three horses Cattely, Enjeu de Grisien and Point Break, the latter of which helped Ben to win his first five-star grand prix or World Cup win in 917 days when recently taking the CSI5* Grand Prix at CHIO Rotterdam. The full alphabetical list of nominations for the British Equestrian showjumping team, in partnership with Agria, is: Scott Brash(40) based in Horsham, West Sussex and originally from Peebles, Scotland, with Lady Pauline Harris and Lady Pauline KirkhamsHello Folie(chestnut, mare, 11 years old, 16.2hh, Luidam x Diamant de Semilly, breeder: Claire Gouin FRA),Hello Jefferson(bay, gelding, 17 years old, 16.1hh, Cooper van de Heffinck x Irco Mena, breeder: Bernard Mols BEL) andHello Mango(grey, mare, 11 years old, 16hh, Untouchable 27 x Numero Uno, breeder: H. P. H. Vaessen NED). Harry Charles(26) from Alton, Hampshire, with Julie DaveysLT Holst Freda(grey, mare, 12 years old, Colman x Casall Ask, breeder: E. Mackintosh NZL). Sienna Charles(23) from Alton, Hampshire, with Peter CharlesChawton(bay, stallion, 12 years old, Typhoon S x Caletto II, breeder: Peter Charles GBR). Tim Gredley(40) from Newmarket, Suffolk, with Rachel Gredley, William Gredley and Unex Competition Yard LtdsMedoc de Toxandria(bay, gelding, 14 years old, 16.2hh, Der Senaat III x Kelvin De Sainte Hermelle, breeder: Werner Dierckx BEL). Jodie Hall McAteer(26) from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, with Mandy HallsLa Gupardie(bay, mare, 10 years old, 16.2hh, Van Gogh x Carrera VDL, breeder: F. Van De Linden NED). Ben Maher(43) from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, with Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela WrightsCatelly(bay, gelding, 14 years old, Catalido x Ephebe For Ever La Silla, breeder: H. Wulf-Hinrich GER),Enjeu de Grisien(bay, gelding, 12 years old, 16.2hh, Toulon x Andiamo, breeder: Elevage de Grisien S.C.E.A. FRA) andPoint Break(bay, stallion, 12 years old, 16.2hh, Action-Breaker x Baloubet du Rouet, breeder: Nya ppelvikens Ridskola AB SWE). Jessica Mendoza(30) based in Wellington, Florida and originally from Horsham, West Sussex, with her ownSummerhouse(bay, gelding, 11 years old, 16.2hh, Induparts Guidam Sohn x VDL Indoctro, breeder: C. Den Boer NED). Matthew Sampson(35) from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with Maplepark FarmsUn Secreto Z(chestnut, stallion, 11 years old, 16.2hh, Ultra Boy x Arko III, breeder: Finca Horses B. V. BEL). Joseph Stockdale(26) from Roade, Northamptonshire, with Barbara Hester and Laura StockdalesEbanking(chestnut, stallion, 12 years old, 16hh, Etoulon x Aranebel, breeder: E. Vriend GER). Jack Whitaker(24) from Whatton, Northamptonshire, with Candice ReillysJack JL(grey, stallion, 12 years old, Bessemeinds Quasimodo Z x Astrello, breeder: J. E. Lammerts-Weide NED). Adrian Whiteway(35) from Wraxall, Somerset, with Deborah CoxsChacco Volo(bay, stallion, 13 years old, 16.1hh, Chacco-Blue x Cathago, breeder: Gestut Lewitz GER)At the time of release, the names of the grooms who will accompany the horses to Aachen have not been confirmed but will be included in the final squad announcement. Selection decisions are subject to the athlete and horse maintaining fitness and performance. The selected squad of five combinations to travel to Aachen, plus non-travelling reserves, will be announced at a later date. The FEI World Championship, set to take place from 1123 August with the showjumping taking place between 1923 August. Image FEI/Benjamin Clark More from Your HorseCharlotte Dujardin among nominated entries for Dressage World ChampionshipsEventing shortlist for World Championships revealedDual silver for Scott Brash as brilliant Brits finish on European podiumPiggy Marchs training exercise: jump out of trot to test rider balanceFive of the most common rider jumping positions solvedThe post British showjumping nominated entries for World Championships revealed appeared first on Your Horse.

An adorable newborn foal at equine charity HAPPA has been named Kane in a playful nod to Englands World Cup campaign.The skewbald colt arrived safely earlier this month following his dams rescue. His mum, Sugar, is just two years old, and was found abandoned by the charity while already in foal. Kane is already proving popular with visitors and supporters, who have been delighted by his timely arrival, his mums story and the football connection. His name has brought smiles across the yard, although staff say that for now, his main goal is staying upright.We wanted a name that reflected the excitement everyone is feeling during the World Cup, and after consulting our supporters on social media, Kane immediately came to mind and matched his mum perfectly, said Amanda Berry, Head of Equine Operations. After everything Sugar has been through, seeing her safely care for her foal is incredibly moving. He is a strong, lively colt with lots of character, and while we cannot promise he will score any goals, he has certainly won everyone over already.Staff will continue to monitor Sugar and Kane closely as he grows, develops and takes his first careful steps towards a healthy future.More from Your HorseHow hacking can improve your competition performanceHow to tell if a horse is happy: behaviourist reveals 13 key signsFed up with flies? Your Horse puts eight fly sprays to the testThe post Could newborn foal Kane help England on the road to World Cup glory? appeared first on Your Horse.

Horse Sport Ireland has further strengthened its High Performance Eventing Programme with the appointment of two highly respected jumping coaches, reinforcing its commitment to providing Irish athletes with the highest level of support ahead of a busy championship season.Experienced former international rider and coach Mark Dorgan has joined the Irish Senior Eventing Programme as jumping coach, working alongside Senior Team Manager Sam Griffiths. Dorgan will support Irelands senior combinations as preparations continue for this Augusts FEI Eventing World Championship in Aachen.Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Senior Eventing Manager, Griffiths, welcomed Dorgan to the setup, saying: We are excited to have Mark Dorgan, a well-known Irish show jumper and trainer, as our jumping specialist coach on board. He will bring a wealth of experience, expertise and calmness to the eventing team.At youth level, Jim Donohue has been appointed Show Jumping Coach for the Irish Youth Eventing Programme, working with Youth High Performance Manager Debbie Byrne. His appointment comes at an important stage of the season, with Irelands youth riders preparing for upcoming European Championships, while Under-25 athletes continue their development on the international stage ahead of the World Championship in Millstreet next month.Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Youth Eventing Manager, Byrne, said: Jim is a valuable asset to the team, the athletes are respoding well to his training and things are going well as we move towards championsips. He brings a wealth of experience in coaching and riding up to national Grand Prix level and his depth of knowledge will help our younger athletes as they progress through the High Performance pathway.The appointments further enhance Horse Sport Irelands high performance support structure, ensuring athletes across all levels have access to specialist expertise as they prepare for major championship competition.The post Horse Sport Ireland strengthens High Performance Eventing support teams appeared first on .

An amateur showing enthusiast from North Devon has qualified her rare-breed Dartmoor Hill pony for the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star Championship at Your Horse Live in Warwickshire this November.The breed has recently been under the spotlight amid fears its future may lie in the balance due to new rules surrounding livestock grazing.Clare Alderman and Barramore Pinky Pie, known as Pinks, won the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star In-Hand Plaited Pony qualifier on the 14 June at Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire to earn their qualification.Clare and Pinks will now go on to compete under the bright lights of the Main Arena at Your Horse Live this Autumn.We are flying with it today! said Clare. Pinks is a Dartmoor Hill Pony, I bought her as a foal wild offthe moor and its all my own work done with her to be here now, she is an absolute superstar. Pinks is now four, well break her in over the winter. She caught my eye when I first saw her and weveshown since I got her and improved all the way. It will also be great at Your Horse Live to bring her to represent the Dartmoor Hill Pony breed. As a child I did lead rein showing and then ridden hunters before getting into ponies.Clare and Pinky had already taken second place in the Coloured class and then Reserve Champion of Coloureds earlier in the day at Three Counties Show. They also qualified for the CHAPS (Coloured Horse & Pony Society) Championship in April at the South West CHAPS Regional Show in the Home-Produced Amateur Grassroots Final.Dartmoor Hill Ponies are semi-wild equines that have roamed Dartmoor National Park for several thousand years. Today, these hardy, genetically distinct ponies are vital to the moors ecology, managing invasive grasses and creating space for native wildlife.Despite being on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist, their population is currently facing severe threats due to changes in government grazing regulations.The Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony said up to 90% of the ponies could be lost. On 2 September, they will be delivering their petition to Downing Street, accompanied by some of the ponies they are working to protect.Images by 1st Class ImagesRelated contentDartmoor Hill Ponies at risk: Petition gains traction as ponies prepare for Downing Street deliveryPerfect your showing performance with nine tips from expert judgesHow hacking can improve your competition performanceEasy-to-follow video guide to plaiting a horses maneThe post Superstar Pinky to fly flag for Dartmoor Hill Pony at Your Horse Live finals amid critical time for breed appeared first on Your Horse.

Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses. | Alexandra BeckstettQ: I have two ponies with metabolic problems that cannot eat dry hay due to the high NSC content, so I usually soak it. However, during the summer I worry it could go bad after soaking for hours in the heat. What are the benefits and risks of feeding soaked or steamed hay during summer? How can I soak my hay but avoid mold growth?A: Soaking hay reduces its water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) contenta component of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs)making it potentially safer for metabolic horses to eat. However, it doesnt guarantee the hay will be safe for every horse, especially those with more severe conditions. Soaked hay might also benefit horses with respiratory issues by reducing the amount of airborne dust.The current recommendation for soaking hay to reduce NSC content is to completely submerge the hay in warm water for 30 minutes or cold water for one hour. When hay sits in water for extended periods (e.g., overnight), the risk of mold and spoilage increases, and beneficial nutrients such as protein and minerals leach out.Keep in mind: While soaking reduces sugar content, the remaining NSC levels might still be too high for some metabolic horses.Benefits of Steamed Hay for HorsesSteaming hay doesnt reduce its NSC content as significantly as soaking, but its very effective at reducing dust particles and bacterial counts. This makes it more ideal for horses with respiratory challenges.One key advantage of steaming (over soaking) is it preserves more of the hays nutritional content, including protein and minerals. This makes it a better option than prolonged soaking when youre concerned about nutrient loss. While it might not reduce sugars as much as soaking, steamed hay offers strong benefits for overall hay hygiene and respiratory health.Hay Safety Considerations in SummerProper hay handling, especially in hot weather, helps support your horses overall health. Feed soaked hay immediately after youve removed it from the water and drained it.To help make soaked hay safe for your horses:Only soak one days worth of hay at a time.Discard any uneaten hay at the end of the day.Rinse the soaking container thoroughly after each use to prevent mold from developing between feedings.Discard the sugary soaking water after youre done to avoid the horse having access to it.Take-Home MessageLow-NSC forage can help owners manage metabolic horses. Soaking hay helps reduce its sugar content. However, proper timing and technique make all the difference. During summer, soak hay for no more than one hour and feed it immediately. Dont let soaked hay sit around before feeding and always clean your soaking equipment to avoid mold-related health risks.Do you have an equine nutrition question? Do you have an equine nutrition question? The Horses editors want to hear from you! Submit your question via the form below. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Submit your equine nutrition question below!(Required)

Victories too for Breen and Kyle on another fantastic week for IrishIt was another fantastic week for Irish show jumpers on the international circuit with the Coyle brothers, Daniel and Jordan on the winners rostrum, three times between them and Tabitha Kyle and Trevor Breen, like Jordan Coyle, winning three-star Grands Prix.There were podium finishes too for Conor Swail, Shane Sweetnam, Philip McGuane, Shane Breen, Stephen Moore and David Blake.Daniel Coyle was the big winner in terms of coming out on top in another five-star class with Farrel (Ariel Grange) at Spruce Meadows on Friday.The Ardmore athlete is always at home in Calgary and most of all, on Farrel (above). This was their fourth significant international success of the year and third at the top flight, and with a modicum of fortune, the duo would have supplemented that tally by another three or four in recent weeks.Seven years after winning a World Cup leg in nearby Langley, and with the Lothlorien Farm gelding putting a four-year injury hiatus well in the rearview mirror, the pair repeated what has become almost the norm in the past 18 months or so, stopping the clock in a blistering 40.64 seconds to take the Canadian Utilities Cup by more than one second from Lillie Keenan (USA) and Kick On.Coyles fellow Ulsterman, Darragh Cross native Conor Swail and Ollie Glancys Clonterm Obolensky (ISH), bred in Ashbourne by Brian Duff, rounded out the podium in third.A total of 63 horse-and-rider combinations passed through the iconic Clock Tower, something 13 of them achieved. Farrel is always a threat when the timers come into play as his more diminutive stature compared to many of his rivals aids nimbleness and tight turns. And that was to prove the difference once more as they finished more than a second faster than second-place finishers Lillie Keenan (USA) and Kick On.The most challenging thing today in the first round was the double at the end of the course, said Coyle. It was either seven strides or eight strides into the double and Im not sure which was correct, seven or eight!I could go on for days about what I love about Spruce Meadows. The big thing is I get to know my horses even better, the younger ones especially. This arena is very unique. You dont just ride like you do anywhere else. Its two gears faster and the jumps are twice as long as they are anywhere else. Its a little different, but I like it.On Sunday, Swail and Casturano (Conall Murray) were fourth in the West Canadian Cup, a 1.45m jump-off class won by Richard Vogel (GER) and Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos, who were also successful in the previous days 1.50m competition.There were a couple of examples of sibling rivalry among the Green Jackets this week. The phenomenon of wanting to outdo a family member is not a new one and while Daniel Coyle might have landed a five-star prize, older brother Jordan was victorious twice at three-star level with Ariso (Elan Farm), including in Sundays Grand Prix in Lake Placid (below).The duo topped a field of 35 at the North Elba Showgrounds, having been one of nine entries to reach the jump-off by going clean over the 16-effort, first-round course. McLain Ward (USA) was the second to try the nine-effort tiebreaker course, and he set the mark to beat with a clean ride in 41.80 seconds on First Lady.Wards lead held until Coyle returned on Ariso, and the 15-year-old left every rail in place while blitzing to a time of 41.23 to overtake the six-time Olympian.You never know in this sport, everything has such fine margins that you never actually know till its over whats going to happen, Coyle said. If you can beat McLain, then thats always a good gauge that you were pretty fast.This is for sure the form of his life at the moment, head added of Ariso. He won some big classes for me in his younger days, but then he had a few years of not much pressure and not much being asked of him. In the past year, hes come back to being probably better and more consistent than he ever has been. Its really quite exciting.The duo (above) had warmed up nicely for the feature by winning the three-star jump-off class on Friday night and Jordan completed a 1-2 in the 43-strong class courtesy of For Gold.The winners were the first of 14 to go clear, meaning they acted as pathfinder in the decider.It turned out that there was no improvement in what they eked out from the course blazing around in 35.77. Not even Coyle himself could go better, though he was closer than the rest, For Gold being clean in 35.99.With a horse like Ariso, there really is only one plan for the jump-offs, so it doesnt really matter what number you go, Jordan explained.Today, he had a really big advantage over everyone else with the long distances between jumps. He has a massive stride, and I was able to leave a few strides out. It was his stride that made the difference in the class.This is my first time back here since For Gold won the Grand Prix on the grass field in 2023, so its my first time in this new arena, and its outstanding.There was a strong Irish representation in the presentation ceremonies all week at Lake Placid.Jordan Coyle was on the podium again on Saturday with Dexterity Z (Elan Farm) in the speed class in the Banbridge Companies Grand Prix Arena but he wasnt the best of those from these shores on this occasion, as Philip McGuane finished second with Donvier (Evergate Stables), with a time of 67.2 compared to Coyles 69.09.It was the second international silver medal of the week for the Corofin (Co Clare) pilot, who is on a red-hot run of form at the moment. He began on Thursday by guiding Donvier to second behind Vasco Flores (PUR) and Stena in a two-phase class on Thursday night.The duo were more than two seconds off the winning time in the speed section, but 35.15 was enough to be best of the remaining 46 combinations.Sunday yielded two more three-star Grands Prix victories for Irish riders. Tabitha Kyle guided Desterly (TJ Hall) to a fantastic victory in the World Cup Grand Prix at the EEF show in Budapest.But the Wicklow rider and her 18-year-old had plenty in the tank after a big week to record a very comfortable triumph over a field of 56. And the calibre of the opposition in the 1.55m contest was top tier, as illustrated by the calibre of her nearest challenger, the Austrian, Max Khner.Only five combinations made it to the jump-off and at the end of the day, there was no matching the Irish pair, with Kuhner on board Kurt D Z, who while half Desterlys age, did not possess the same gears, the victors 37.11 almost two seconds quicker than the time of the runners-up.And there was another three-star Grand Prix victory at the Al Shiraaa Boleworth International Show when Trevor Breen took gold on board the Heather Black-owned-and-bred Highland President, earning bragging rights over big brother Shane, who guided Scarteen (Breen Equestrian) to the silver ribbon.The Cashel brothers were the only double clears from 40 entries. The jump-off course proved beyond seven other combinations, four of which went quicker than the 38.86 time set by the winners but you have to leave the fences intact.Billy Twomey and Ace Of Hearts Z were among those to have one down, stopping the clock in 38.15 to secure fourth.Highland President loves to jump however, which is why he has competed at the highest level for Ireland and ultimately secured the major honours.Shane Sweetnam recorded a bronze rosette in the Welcome Stake on week four of the Traverse City Spring Series, piloting Pegina VD Bisschop (Sweetnam/Voquest) to two clear rounds in the Turtle Creek Casino International arena.The duo excelled in the jump-off of the four-star class, being the first to produce an inside turn that gave them the lead but their time was ultimately bettered by Charlotte Bettendorf (LUX) and Kalliope, and then the last pair in, Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) aboard 18-year-old Dez Ooktoff, who took the spoils.The Castlemagner native and his 11-year-old mare filled the same position in the Traverse City Grand Prix on Saturday night.In what is going to become more and more frequent judging by results this year, Sweetnam was joined in the jump-off by his 18-year-old daughter Olivia, who represents USA.Sweetnam Jnr and Epic posted four faults in the tiebreaker but that was still sufficient for a top-five finish. Shane, the world-ranked No 6 athlete, was faultless in a time of 36.14 to slot in behind American duo Charlotte Jacobs, with Korbach Van de Renger, and world No 1 Kent Farrington, with Greya.There were two Irish athletes on the podium after the two-star Grand Prix at Tryon on Saturday night. Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) was victorious with Cornwall, but Claregalways Stephen Moore and Pearl Gem VDM (Carol Sollak) followed them in, with Tuamgraneys David Blake and Gucci Des Embruns (Paloma Santa Cruz De Osma) bagged the bronze, with the three only separated by three-tenths of a second.BREEDINGCLONTERM OBOLENSKY (ISH) 2016 stallion by Cornet Obolensky (BWP) out of She Has The Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Brian Duff, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Owner: Oliver Raymond Glancy. Rider: Conor Swail (IRL).The post Coyle brothers on winning run appeared first on .

Delighted to see yet another of our graduates (this is emerald x carerra )in winning form at bolesworth internationalWell done to Philippa mckeever in the 5yos with RobbyThat makes it 3 titles for our former horses at one of the most prestigious internationals in the country