British showjumpers qualify for World Cup final

3 British showjumpers have qualified for the Longines FEI World Cup final in Lyon, France, next month. In the 2013-2014 Western European League standings, Scott Brash finished second behind Germany’s Marcus Ehning after the final qualifier took place in Gothenberg, Sweden (1-2 March).

Scott is joined in the top 18 by Tim Gredley, Belgium-based Joe Clee and Irishman Billy Twomey. Michael Whitaker, in 19th, faces an anxious wait to see if someone will drop out to discover whether he too will make it through to the final.

This article was first published in Horse & Hound magazine (6 March 2014)

Jennifer Donald

H&H showjumping editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.