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Showjumping is fortunate in that it can be done all year round — the spring signals the start of outdoor competition following six months of winter indoor jumping.
The delights of the colder months witness Horse of the Year Show and the Christmas extravaganza Olympia London Horse Show taking place.
The start of 2016 also welcomed the inaugural Liverpool Horse Show — an exciting four-star edition to the British showjumping calendar.
Following the big spring indoor showcase, the Blue Chip Championships, all eyes turn to the much-anticipated summer months — as top riders prepare for some of the UK’s biggest shows.
Spectators have the chance to see the best showjumpers — both British and from across the sea — contest on home soil at Royal Windsor, Bolesworth International and both the Hickstead Derby Meeting and the Royal International Horse Show.
Horse & Hound will be delivering all the exciting action from these big shows, plus reports from two-star competitions and county shows from across the UK.
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Clear for take-off — how to jump from the right spot every time
Here’s some helpful pointers from Irish international showjumper David Simpson on how to achieve the perfect take-off spot
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Credit: Peter Nixon #SundaySchool: William Whitaker on how to develop rhythm
Sharpen up your showjumping basics with this curved grid exercise
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Credit: Peter Nixon First fantasy showjumping league launched
The top prize on offer is a VIP trip to the 2020 Nations Cup final
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Credit: Royal Windsor Horse Show Top riders do battle for Britain’s biggest first prize in showjumping
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What happens when you team up a petite 11-year-old rider with a 17.2hh-plus ‘beast’ of a horse?
Take a look at this incredible pint-sized jockey
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Harry Charles: A sponsor should come forward to support Wales and West *H&H VIP*
H&H’s guest showjumping columnist reflects on the evolution and benefits of the venue near Chepstow
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TANTONI SIR SOCRATES ridden by Alice Oppenheimer for owner Georgina Pole-Carew winner of the Advanced Medium Freestyle to Music during the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK between 13th-17 May 2015 7 moments from Royal Windsor Horse Show that will make you laugh (and maybe cringe, too)
Getting to the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which takes place this week (8-12 May 2019), is a career highlight for many — not much beats the prestige of competing in The Queen’s back garden. But things don’t always go to plan...
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Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret drive past the King and Queen in the War Time Utility Single Driving Class at the Windsor Horse Show. Royal Windsor 1944: Princess Elizabeth makes her winning debut at the show
We’ve rewound the clock to remember those early days of this treasured British institution...
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Olympic champion to help Israel secure place at Tokyo 2020
‘Now is the right time to make our best effort to reach the Olympics, which is now a realistic goal for us’
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How to watch Royal Windsor Horse Show 2019 on TV
Britain’s largest outdoor horse show kicks off this week (8-12 May 2019) in The Queen’s back garden at Windsor Castle. If you can’t make it to Royal Windsor this year, here’s how to keep up with all the action
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John Whitaker on Argento is among the 11 top British riders entered for the CSI5* at Royal Windsor Horse Show. Credit: Jon Stroud Who’s who of showjumping spearhead blistering line-up for Windsor
A total of 11 Brits, including three Whitakers, Scott Brash, Laura Renwick and Harry Charles, are among the 38 entries for the CSI5* at Royal Windsor
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Danielle Goldstein on Lizziemary ‘It’s like wearing a down comforter on my head’ — Israeli rider and her flying hair feathers claim big win
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Credit: Stride Management 5 tips from the top to help you ride winning jump-off turns
Kirstie Leightley, an international showjumper who is based with top rider Guy Williams in France, shares her top tips on how to be unbeatable in a jump-off
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‘If I get to the first fence without falling off I know we’ll be fine’ — wins against the odds
‘I’ve had my share of motorbiking round and being fired into arena walls’
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Credit: Peter Nixon John Whitaker: I’d broken my back and had no idea *H&H VIP*
H&H’s guest showjumping columnist on some of the occupational hazards of riding horses
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Celebrating Billy Congo’s amazing career as he concentrates on stud duties
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MILLAR Ian AND STAR POWER Credit: Trevor Meeks Legendary rider retires age 72 after 10 Olympic appearances
‘It has been the journey of a lifetime with so many dreams realised’
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Credit: Getty Images #10forTim: Hickstead to host charity run in memory of Tim Stockdale
‘If you’re an equestrian fan who has dreamed of competing against — or even better, possibly beating — your favourite riders, now is your chance’
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Peter Charles: There is a lack of support in showjumping *H&H VIP*
H&H’s showjumping columnist weighs in on how Britain is losing owners to other teams
