1. Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe called off
There was great disappointment that the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Horse Trials was abandoned over the weekend after further rain on Saturday exacerbated bad conditions underfoot. A statement by the organisers of the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing said: “It is with deep sadness and regret that, despite great efforts from the organising team, the decision has been made to abandon the Festival of British Eventing. This is especially disappointing that it happened during the event’s 40th anniversary.”
2. The failed mounted games pony excelling in the showjumping arena
She might have failed at a mounted games career, but 11-year-old mare Rosegate Giselle has found her niche in the showjumping arena – winning a title at the British Showjumping National Championships. Jasmine Willis and the skewbald British riding pony were victors in the pony British novice final.
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.
