Nick Gauntlett and Chilli Morning Triumph at Longleat

Nick Gauntlett and Chilli Morning triumphed in a hotly contested international intermediate ** at Longleat this weekend. Second after dressage, followed by a blistering cross country round leads Nick and the 8 year old stallion Chilly Morning to win by almost four points over Kitty Boggis and Boondoggle, with Antoinette McKeowen and Two O Two taking third.

International Intermediate ** Results

1st: CHILLI MORNING Nick Gauntlett 41.10
2nd: BOONDOGGLE Kitty Boggis 44.80
3rd: TWO O TWO Antoinette McKeowen 53.10

Photo: Virginia Hermery

Longleat International Win for Nick Gauntlett

Nick Gauntlett gained his best result of the season so far by winning the CIC** at Longleat last weekend. Not quite leading from the off, Nick followed up his dressage of 40.3 with a clear show jumping round and the second fastest cross country time to ease into the lead

Longleat Report

Oliver Smith Bramham U25's Champion

eventriders.com went to catch up with the Bishop Burton College British Under 25 Champion - Oliver Smith. For 24 year old Oliver, this was the biggest win of his career but not the biggest honour, that being reserved for his 2004 appearance in the Young Rider team.

Oliver Smith Inteview

Bramham record for William Fox-Pitt

For the second consecutive year, William Fox-Pitt won Bramham International Horse Trials, bringing him a record fifth title at Yorkshire’s premier event.

As is so often at Bramham, the competition went right down to the wire on the final day’s show jumping.

Bramham report

Oliver Smith Triumphs in the Bramham U25's

In a typically exciting Bramham Horse Trials finish Oliver Smith has won the Bishop Burton College British Under 25 Championship. Riding the eleven year-old gelding Trinity Hill, Oliver had two show jumps in hand and after hitting fence one it was a nervy finish.

Bramham U25's report

Draycott House defies the recent rain

Convincing wins and eleminations were the order of the day at Derbyshire’s impressive Draycott House event this weekend, which will later be the site of the Pony Club National Championships. The intro cross country proved to be deceptively difficult

Draycott report

Oatridge Horse Trials in Scotland

Beautiful sunny weather greeted the competitors at this year’s Oatridge Horse Trials. Organised by Mr Carson Jones & Miss Lucy Brindley, Oatridge ran a series of classes, including an intro (won by Colleen Moore) and a pre novice reginal fina (won by Karen Redfearn).

Oatridge report

Oliver Townend sweeps to victory at Houghton

Following injury six weeks ago, Oliver Townend returns to top form and after two three star victories at Chatsworth two weeks ago he continues on track by winning the top rated international intermediate ** at Houghton. Owen Moore and John-Paul Sheffield were one star winners.

Houghton report

World Cup Win for Oliver Townend

On a glorious Derbyshire weekend, the recently injured Oliver Townend bounces back to win the sixth World Cup Qualifier at Chatsworth House. Pippa Funnel and Ensign return to form to finish 2nd and William Fox-Pitt with Parkmore Ed were 3rd.

Chatsworth report

Scotsburn

Richard and Sally Durham once again played host to the Global Highland sponsored Scotsburn Horse Trials. This year’s competition was eventful from the very start. As in previous years the evening before the event includes a course demonstration by a leading rider, and this year was Ian Stark.

Scotsburn report

Rodbaston

Continued rain into Monday threatened Wednesday’s first day of eventing at Rodbaston, but the sun finally arrived and, with the removal of just one intro fence, the cross-country course was cleared for competition.

The three cross-country courses ran over essentially the same ground.

Rodbaston report

Richmond

The sun shone brightly on 3 days of competition at Yorkshire’s Richmond Equestrian Centre. The event was well-run with every phase running to time and the show jumping warm-up following military precision between two collecting rings.

Richmond report

Brechin Castle

Overnight rain ensured that the ground was almost perfect for Brechin Castle Horse Trials. The Earl of Dalhousie, on whose estate the trials were run, showed a continuing interest throughout the day, which was much appreciated by organisers and helpers alike.

Brechin Castle report

Touzaint does it for France

European champion - Nicolas Touzaint held his nerve on the final day and when the last fence stayed up, he threw up his arms, to a great roar from the Badminton crowd. He had become the first French winner of Badminton Horse Trials.

Badminton Index

Nicholson and Armada warm up for 2008

Andrew Nicholson and Armada finally got their first advanced win at Powderham this weekend. Third in their last four advanced events, victory finally came after coming 2nd fastest on the cross country course.

Powderham report

Grantham Cup Win for Paul Tapner

Olympic hopefuls Paul Tapner and Inonothing continue their great start to the season with a win in the highly competitive 'Grantham Cup' 3star advanced class at Belton Park horse trials in Lincolnshire.

Belton Park report

Scotland kicks off with Kirriemuir

The Scottish Eventing season kicks off at Kirriemuir. Near perfect condition greeted the competitors for all three phases despite snow the previous week-end! Intro winners included 13 year old Lucy Yates (picture)

Kirriemuir report

Eland Lodge defies the dreadful weather

Congratulations to organiser John Coupland and his team, who did an amazing job to get the course fit to run at Eland Lodge after awful weather. Zara Churton and Up Market III won novice section D and Emily Philp won novice section E.

Eland Lodge report

Tompkins keeps her Olympic dream alive

New Zealander Heelan Tompkins with a new ride, Mount Sugoi, took one step towards achieving her Hong Kong Olympic dream, after winning the New Zealand installment of the 2008 FEI Eventing World Cup at the Mitavite Kihikihi horse trials.

Kihikihi report

Heidi White-Carty wins the 4th FEI WCQ

Heidi White-Carty won the fourth installment of the 2008 FEI Eventing World Cup™ at Norwood stables in the USA. Riding Northern Spy, victory was secured after they were the only combination to finish on their dressage score.

Norwood report

Francis Whittington wins FEI WC 3rd round

Francis Whittington beat a mass of international stars today to win the third installment of the FEI Eventing World Cup at Burnham Market. Fourth here last year, Francis, finished over 5 points clear of 2nd place Ruth Edge with Two Thyme.

Burnham Mrkt report

Lucinda Fredericks and Mr Alligator win again

Following a surprise win at Tweseldown, Lucinda Fredericks and Mr Alligator lead from start to finish in the international intermediate at Somerley Park. Andrew Nicholson and Avebury win the open intermediate.

Somerley Park report

Munstead Horse Trials braves the snow

Francesca Atkinson and Ballintogether Babe braved the cold weather to win the biggest class at Munstead - the opn M. Carly Woodgate and Blakeney Cowboy were open intro winners and Becky Morrish had her third win of the season.

Munstead report

FEI World Cup continues with Fontainebleau

Germany's Michael Jung becomes the second winner of the 2008 FEI Eventing World Cup at Fontainebleau. Riding Miss Meller TSF to a ten point win over runner up rider Berenice Villoing. GB Rider Lucy Weigersma was 4th.

Fontainebleau report

Weather decimates Gatcombe Horse Trials

In a Gatcombe horse trials decimated by heavy rain and sleet, out of the planned fifteen sections of events, covering pony trials to advanced intermediate, only two Thursday pony trial sections were completed.

Gatcombe report

Rule Britannia wins over Kings Rock

Becky Morrish with Rule Britannia and Mary King with Kings Rock fought it out in the open pre novice at Moreton horse trials. Becky came out on top, but Mary returned for a pre novice win with Kings Command.

Moreton report

Caroline Powell does a one-two at Lincoln

Caroline Powell did a one/two in her OI section at Lincoln horse trials, with a win for Lenamore. Nicola Wilson proved equally untouchable in her OI section - also doing a one/two and Caroline Edwards won the third OI.

Lincolnshire report

Aldon AI win for Paul Tapner and Inonothing

Paul Tapner and Inonothing retain their AI title at Aldon, and it's open intermediate wins for Antoinette McKeowen with Two O Two and Austin O'Connor with Pocket Rocket III. Emily Llewellyn takes first and second in the OIU21.

Aldon report

Two horse fatalities mar the FEI World Cup

Two horse fatalities mar the the start of the 2008 FEI World Cup in Tallahassee (USA). On a tough cross country day American rider Clark Montgomery becomes the first name on the FEI World Cup leaderboard, winning on Up Spirits.

Tallahassee report

Record entries for
Royal Bath and West

The Royal Bath and West
proved a popular southern destination for grass root
riders and professionals
alike.
This year, a record number
of entries prompted an
update to an already busy schedule of classes.

Royal Bath & West rpt

Piggy French wins a 2nd AI Title at Poplar Park

After initially heading the field by a wide margin on Paris with a stunning dressage of 23. It would all be down to the cross country, with Piggy's only hope now, being the fifth after dressage Boherdeel Champion.

Poplar Park report

A John-Paul Sheffield wins the ON at Oasby

A massive number of entries prompted an extra day at Oasby Horse Trials. John Paul Sheffield with DHI Hindle and Hayden Hankey with Fernhill Fearless fought it out, with JPS coming out on top in open novice section C.

Oasby report

Julie Tew triumphs at Tweseldown OI

Julie Tew and Sir Roselier start their 2008 season off with a victory in the OI, just ahead of Andrew Nicholson with Silbury Hill. Other OI winners were Lucinda Fredericks with Mr Alligator and Andrew James and Cudlic Earl.

Tweseldown report

Barroca d' Alva 2
(Portugal)

In the second week of Barroca d'Alva, Tiziana Realini wins her first CCI*** title, on Gamour CH. Andreas Dibowski took the CIC*** and the Brits didn't come away empty-handed, Gemma Tattersall and Nyali Beach won the CCI** title.

Barroca d' Alva2 report

Oliver Townend wins the OI at Isleham

Oliver Townend was obviously saving himself for bigger things at Isleham and the best result of his eight rides went to Oliver and Clover Curtis, who took the biggest section of the weekend, open intermediate section N.

Isleham report

A home grown star shines at Stilemans

Pippa Funnell and the Jane and Jonathan Clarke owned Billy Landretti won novice section H at Stilemans. Bred by 'The Billy Stud' a joint partnership between Pippa, husband William and Donal Barnwell, this horse is sure to shine at top level.

Stilemans report

Barroca d' Alva
(Portugal)

Australia's Andrew Hoy just
missed out on a one/two
finish in the CIC**
competition at Barroca d' Alva in Portugal.

Winning on Peaceful Consort, he was just beaten into third place on his other ride Grand Joca.

Barroca d' Alva report