McMahon and Moloney also among international winners Mikey Pender has provided the Underwriting Exchange Ireland Show Jumping team with a huge boost ahead of tomorrows inaugural Longines League Of Nations final in Barcelona, by winning the prestigious five-star Grand Prix with Irish Sport Horse HHS Calais late last night. Kildare man Pender, who is the ranked fourth in the FEI world rankings for U25 show jumpers, and the Bravo Hughes-owned Calais, bred in Kilkenny by Ita Brennan, are part of chef dequipe, Michael Blakes five-strong squad bidding to secure overall team honours having topped the standings at the end of the qualification series. Daniel Coyle with Legacy, Denis Lynch and Vistogrand, Mark McAuley riding GRS Lady Amaro (ISH) and Cian OConnor with Fancy De Kergane complete the squad. Pender and Calais were part of the team that secured a runner-up finish for Ireland at Spruce Meadows last month and they []

Wilmington, Ohio Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Arena Saturday afternoon for the $50,000 Grand Prix of WEC Wilmington Fall Classic II, where Robert Barton (USA) designed the technical track for an esteemed group of athletes. Only five horse-and-athlete combinations moved onto the jump-off phase, where Canadas Sam Pegg and his quickest mount Gin Tonic 158 (Graftop x Sanjador) proved their dominance against the[...]Read MoreThe post Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Return to the Top in the $50,000 Grand Prix of WEC Wilmington Fall Classic II appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

Twenty-two horses and riders enjoyed a luxury fun ride around the grounds of a countryside hotel in Essex when the Down Hall Hotel Ladies and Gentlemens Hack took place for the second time in August.Riders were encouraged to dress for the occasion in their finest and most fashionable attire and had the opportunity to partake in a photoshoot in their finery in front of the hotel ahead of the ride.Rachel Staples and Buddy, Best Turned Out award winnersNIKON D750 f/8 1/2000s 98mm ISO400The best turned out prize was awarded to Rachel Staples in her elegant concours delegance outfit with her grey gelding Buddy.Participants rode in pairs or trios and were encouraged to ride at a leisurely pace as they followed a 5.5 mile marked trail through parts of the hotels 110-acres of woodland and open fields. There were opportunities to trot and canter as well as some optional cross-country jumps.Food and musicRiders were treated to brunch bites before setting off and enjoyed afternoon tea and live jazz on the terrace on their return while the horses received carrots from the Down Hall Kitchen Garden. The event was sponsored by Hunt & Hall and Baileys Horse Feeds.The Down Hall Hotel Ladies and Gentlemens Hack is the brainchild of Camilla Sheeley of Glowments Wellness Events who partnered with Down Hall to create the ride which ran for the first time last year.Down Hall is such a landmark manor and estate, steeped in a rich history of royalty, ladies and gentlemen, of which the vast majority rode, that it seemed fitting to bring a little bit of that unique ancestryback to life. In the process of doing so it also opening the beautiful 110 acres of private grounds for many horses and riders to enjoy, said Camilla.Its a really special place to ride, and getting dressed up in your finest fashionable country attire for your own mini photo shoot at such a grand venue followed by traditionalafternoon tea and live music makes it a stand-out pleasure ride thatIjust had to create, said Camilla.Next years event will take place on Monday 25 August.Further readingLucinda and Ellie Fredericks masterclass to take place at Your Horse LiveOnce emaciated rescue horse first discovered at Your Horse Live wins Cotswold CupYorkshire Vet and Ted Lasso stars support Brooke charity eventThe post Luxury fun ride in Essex returns appeared first on Your Horse.

We are thrilled to announce that Narrow Water has been recognised for our outstanding work in equine therapy programs at the recent equine awards! We are honoured to have won the special recognition award in the equestrian centre category. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team, volunteers, and clients who have all played a crucial role in making our equine therapy programs a success. We are proud to be able to make a positive impact in our community through these programs, and we are excited to continue doing so throughout the winter months ahead. Thankyou to everyone who has supported us on this journey! #EquineTherapy #AwardWinners #NarrowWaterProud

Wilmington, Ohio This weeks Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Annalice Weithofer, of Clarksville, Ohio. Annalice is a frequent competitor in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center Wilmington (WEC) with her two talented jumper mounts, Trig Happy Wind Van Het Eikenhof and Donna Du Chache Pot Z. We caught up with Annalice to learn more about her journey in the sport and her[...]Read MoreThe post Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Annalice Weithofer appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

The Underwriting Exchange Irish Show Jumping Team finished fourth in the final of the inaugural Longines League of Nations in Barcelona this afternoon. Michael Blakes team of Denis Lynch, Daniel Coyle, Mikey Pender and Cian OConnor scored a total of 20 faults, leaving them behind winners Germany on 12, The Netherlands on 16 and Sweden also on 20 faults. It was the culmination of an excellent campaign in which Ireland topped the league table, and Blake was ultimately satisfied with the competition as a whole, while left feeling that the final was one that got away from his team. He said: Not to be today, we had some bad luck at critical times and made some unforced errors, which just left us with that little bit too much to do. Credit to the lads, though, they really dug in and never stopped trying to the end and weve had an []

Your Horse has teamed up with the British Horse Feeds to offer a fabulous bundle of prizes to one lucky reader that includes members tickets to either Bramham or Blenheim International Horse Trials, plus feed for one horse and other goodies.To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, click on the Enter Here button below.First Prize one winner will receive*:A pair of members tickets to either Braham International Horse Trials (June 2025) or Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (September 2025), plus a cross-country course walk with a leading rider.Twelve months supply (up to 24 bags) of British Horse Feeds for one horse a choice of Speedi-Beet or Fibre-BeetA branded travel rugA branded numnahNext year will get off to a flying start for one lucky Your Horse reader when they win this fantastic prize from British Horse Feeds. Their horses feeding needs will betaken care of for 12 months and they will also have the chance to get their hands on a pair of members tickets to either Bramham International Horse Trials or Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials.Thanks to British Horse Feeds sponsorship of these two fantastic four-star level horse trials, the winner will have a super special trip to one of these prestigious competitionsthat grace the 2025 eventing calendar. If the winner chooses members tickets for Bramham International Horse Trials in June 2025 they will enjoy access to a large members area that is situated on two sides of the main arena. There is also a members bar next to the main arena with a veranda. The members marquees boast TV screens and show live cross-country action on the Saturday. This popular four-star event attracts top international eventing stars to the beautiful Bramham Park Estate in West Yorkshire.Should the winner pick members tickets to Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials in September 2025 they will be in for a treat, with the members bar, cafe and garden all available to provide a fantastic view of the action. This is the perfect place to arrange to meet up with friends and catch up over drinks, tea and coffee, or lunch. Set against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the horse trials will bring together elite riders and their horses from around the globe.A cross-country course walk at whichever event is chosen will provide a unique opportunity to become immersed in the thrilling cross-country phase. Gain insights into the challenging courses during a guided walk with a well-known event rider. Learn about the techniques and tactics used by the stars, while getting up close and personal to the fences.Feeds that are ready to use in no time Speedi-Beet is British Horse Feeds flagship product that revolutionised the feeding of beet pulp.Speedi-Beet is ready to feed in just 10 minutes.Also in British Horse Feeds range there is Fibre-Beet, a conditioning feed that contains a combination of Speedi-Beet and alfalfa supplemented with biotin, sodium and calcium.This gives the horse all the benefits of Speedi-Beet with a high level of easily digested soluble fibre for slow energy release, and a low starch and sugar content.Both of these feeds are a quick and convenient way to add quality fibre to a horses diet for slow-release energy.The winner can choose which feed they would like for their horse. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis, with Fibre-Beet also suitable for horses prone to gastric ulcers as part of a balanced diet.Enter hereClosing date: 7 November 2024*UK onlyThe post Win a bundle of prizes from British Horse Feeds appeared first on Your Horse.