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British Showjumping is the Great Britain governing body for the equestrian sport of showjumping. It provides the competitors for Team GBR in international competition and sets the rules under which affiliated competitions are held. [1] It is one of the 16 organisations which form part of the British Equestrian Federation. [2]
The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, widely known as Hickstead, is an equestrian centre in West Sussex, England, principally recognised for its showjumping events. It hosts two international competitions: the Al Shira'aa British Jumping Derby Meeting [1] and the Longines Royal International Horse Show. Opened in 1960, Hickstead was the ...
The British Jumping Derby meeting – known for sponsorship reasons as the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting – is an annual showjumping event held since 1961 at the Hickstead in June every year. It is considered one of the premier events in the equestrian calendar. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics .
Show jumping riders from Northern Ireland (3 P) Pages in category "British show jumping riders" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total.
Caroline Frances Bradley MBE (4 April 1946 – 1 June 1983) was an international British show-jumper, becoming the first female winner of the Puissance at the Horse of the Year Show in 1974, an era when the sport was still largely dominated by male riders. [1]
The British Open also hosts national show jumping classes and is the Final for the BSJA Winter Grand Prix and the BEF Under 23 Classic and Championship. In 2011 the British Open Show Jumping did not run because the organizer had not had one profitable year in the last eight years.
Ryan's Son would go on to become the biggest money-winner on the circuit for 10 years and Ryan's Son became the first British show jumping horse to win more than £200,000. After winning silver in the 1980 European Championship, in 1982 Ryan's Son ridden by John Whitaker was part of the team that won silver at the World Show Jumping ...