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Para-Equestrian Dressage Team announced for European Championships 2009 Kristiansand, Norway: 01-07-2009
British Dressage today selected the Para-Equestrian dressage riders to represent GB at the European Championships 2009 to take place in Kristiansand, Norway 20 – 24 August 20
Joanne Eccles wins the ladies individual class at CVIO Aachen and team finish 5th: 30-06-2009
Joanne Eccles has won the individual ladies class at CVIO Aachen (26-28 June). Joanne finished 8.3 points ahead of her nearest rival Anji Barwig of Germany, o
Funnell lands Hickstead Derby Hattrick: 30-06-2009
William Funnell from Dorking in Surrey rode into the history books in the £120,000 DFS Hickstead Derby on Sunday afternoon (28th June) winning the coveted title for
The road to the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 Day 55: 30-06-2009
Organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 Aug 09) are set to make a big impression on competitors by installing the first ‘check
Strong Vaulting squad head to Aachen CVIO this weekend.: 25-06-2009
A full contingent of 2 senior teams, 2 female and 2 male individual vaulters with a total of 6 horses, head to Aachen for the annual CVIO at the  World Equestrian Festival
The road to the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009: 25-06-2009
Day 60 and counting… The countdown has begun! The Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009, the most important equestrian event to be held in the
British Pony Show Jumping Team take second place in Freudenberg Nations Cup: 23-06-2009
The John Whitaker International Pony Team took second place this weekend in the Nations Cup in Freudenberg, Germany. First to go was sixteen year-old Yasmin Pinchen from
Rotterdam CDIO: British team finish second in nation's cup: 23-06-2009
In a key team event before European Championship selection British riders took on the best of the Dutch to finish in second place in the Nations Cup at CDIO Rotterdam, Holland,
Junior and Young Rider teams selected for the 2009 European Show Jumping Championships: 19-06-2009
The Tretorn Junior and Young Rider Teams who will represent Great Britain in the 2009 European Show Jumping Championships to be held in Hoofddorp, Netherlands from the 1st –
2009 European Pony Eventing Championship riders selected: 11-06-2009
Following six specialised pony trials around Britain and the Charles Owen British Pony Championships at Brand Hall in Shropshire last weekend, six of the country’s most talen
Pony Show Jumping Team take top honours in Wierden Nations Cup: 08-06-2009
The ‘John Whitaker International’ Pony Team has taken victory in the Wierden Nations Cup this afternoon, beating Ireland into the runner-up spot. Fifteen year-old Ch
British Show Jumpers share fifth spot in St Gallen: 08-06-2009
The British Team, has shared fifth place with The Netherlands, at the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in St Gallen, Switzerland this afternoon. After a disappointing start which
Young Riders Show Jumping Team Second in Wierden Nations Cup and take a one two in the Grand Prix: 08-06-2009
The Tretorn Young Rider International Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Corinne Bracken, took second place in last night’s Nations Cup in Wierden, The Netherlands. With all
British Show Jumpers share third place in the Rome Meydan FEI Nations Cup: 05-06-2009
Derek Ricketts’ Team GBR 'Champion' show jumping squad have shared third place in this afternoon's Meydan FEI Nations Cup held in the Piazza di Siena in Rome, Italy. T
New Endurance Videos Online: 03-06-2009
Find out more about the fantastic sport of endurance in some more great Horse Hero videos in our player. More about the three films: Horse Hero get to grips with
Joey Eccles takes the top spot once again at CVI** Wiesbaden, GER: 01-06-2009
 Amongst the best of the best, Joey Eccles took 1st place at this prestigious event (29th May - 1st June) with a score of 8.923 on her horse W. H. Bentley, lunged by her fathe
British showjumpers defend their titles in Rome and Lisbon: 22-05-2009
‘Team Champion’ will be in action again next weekend, contesting the Italian round of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in Rome, and also the Portuguese Nations Cup in Lisbon.
British Equestrian Vaulting teams announced for European Championships 2009: 21-05-2009
British Equestrian Vaulting (BEV) has selected the teams and individual vaulters for the European Vaulting Championships. Twenty-one vaulters – seven senior team
Bigger Better Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on Horse & Country TV: 19-05-2009
Horse & Country TV (H&C)has today announced the schedule for its coverage of this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. Thanks to a ground-breaking de
Alltech Paint the Horse Competition Passes the Reins to Creative Kids: 18-05-2009
Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech, in association with Stamford Endowed Schools and the British Equestrian Federation, has announced details of a new U.K. eque
World Class Development Riders talk from Royal Windsor: 18-05-2009
World Class Development riders Matthew Sampson and William Whitaker talk after winning classes at Royal Windsor horse show.
Celebrating World Class Dressage at Royal Windsor : 15-05-2009
Richard Davison and The Countess of Derby’s Hiscox Artemis won the inaugural World Class sponsored Grand Prix Kur at The Royal Windsor Horse Show on a score of 72.05%. The co
Robert Whitaker and Tim Stockdale talk from Royal Windsor : 15-05-2009
We catch up with two of our top show jumping riders at Royal Windsor. Robert Whitaker won the Land Rover Grade A Jumping Competition on Rooney, he talks about Royal Wi
Join British Dressage for some VIP hospitality at the Windsor Europeans 2009: 14-05-2009
Visitors to the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Show Jumping Championships at Windsor (25 - 30 August 2009) can enjoy some VIP hospitality with British Dressage (BD).
Listen to Derek Ricketts and Peter Charles talking from La Baule: 14-05-2009
Team Champion will compete in the Meydan Nations Cup in La Baule, France, which kicks off tomorrow. Derek Ricketts – Show Jumping Performance Manager talks abou
Oliver and William talk about their success at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials: 13-05-2009
British World Class riders Oliver Townend and William Fox-Pitt talk about their success at Badminton. Oliver Townend and Flint Curtis were first with William Fox-Pi
Team Champion Travel to La Baule: 13-05-2009
The five riders who will represent Great Britain in the inaugural Meydan Nations Cup in La Baule, France later this week have been selected and will feature members of both the Wor
New Impulsion Magazine now Online: 11-05-2009
The third issue of Impulsion, the official magazine of Equestrian Team GBR, is now online at www.impulsiononline.com.
International Pony Jumping Squad is selected: 08-05-2009
Following the Pony Viewing Trials which were held at the David Broome Centre over the weekend we are pleased to announce the following riders as having been selected for the In
Young Rider International Jumping Squad selected following trials: 08-05-2009
The 2009 Tretorn Young Rider International Squad (aged 21 years and under) members are as follows: Jo Clayton, aged 19years from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Emily
Childrens International Jumping Squad announced: 08-05-2009
Following the Children’s
Dutch International Ermelo CVI*/** - Eccles sisters do the double! And strong results from all British Vaulters.: 05-05-2009
Sisters, Joanne and Hannah Eccles have won their respected classes second year running. Joanne won the CVI ** on 8.138 competing on her own WH Bentley, lunged by he
Eccles sisters off to Holland and aim to retain their Titles: 30-04-2009
Joanne and Hannah Eccles lead a squad of 7 individual vaulters off to the International CVI **/CVI* at Ermelo Holland this weekend (8-10th May). The Eccles girls managed
Royal Windsor Horse Show attracts top class entry to showcase the cream of equestrian sport: 30-04-2009
The cream of British show jumping and dressage will line up at Royal Windsor Horse Show (13th-17th May 09), as organisers count down less than three weeks to go till the first
New Videos now Online!: 28-04-2009
See our new videos online now! Follow a World Class training session with our dressage development squad and find out more about the first Vaulting Selection trial for
Charlie Hutton rides to Young Rider Success at Addington CDIJYP/CDI***: 22-04-2009
World Class Development rider, Charlie Hutton won all three Young Rider classes at the Addington CDIJYP/CDI*** competition held on April 16th – 19th 2009. Charlie, rid
William Whitaker joint first in Puissance thriller at British Open: 21-04-2009
World Class Development rider, William Whitaker shared first place with cousin Ellen Whitaker, in a thrilling Puissance class at the British Open Show Jumping Championships.
Ben Maher finishes 7th overall at the FEI Rolex Jumping World Cup Final ... Celebrity Reining Challenge takes place: 20-04-2009
Great Britain's stylish rider Ben Maher and his powerhouse Robin Hood W whom he jointly owns with Michael & Emma Phillips have finished in 7th place in their maiden World C
Saumur FEI International Vaulting Competition- CVI **/ CVI *: 16-04-2009
There were three podium finishes for the large British contigent that competed at the CVI**/CVI* held over Easter in Saumur, France. Joanne Eccles lead from the sta
Travel Places appointed official travel partner: 08-04-2009
Team GBR are delighted to appoint Travel Places as their Official Travel Partner to  the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 in Lexington USA. Travel Places will be offeri
Large British Vaulting contingent heading to Saumur France this Easter!: 07-04-2009
Approximately 50 members of BEV vaulters are off to Saumur in France to contest the international CVI this week 9th - 12th April.  The entries are as follows:
Follow Laura Bechtolsheimer and Ben Maher's Championship preparations: 03-04-2009
Want to know how the top riders prepare for the most important equestrian event in the calendar? Organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships hav
FEI Launches New Web Video Platform: 24-03-2009
The FEI recently launched its new web video platform. The site will feature high quality live video streams throughout the year including interviews and features from even
Tickets are now on sale for the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships: 12-03-2009
Tickets for the Championships to be held on home soil at Windsor are already on sale and range in price from £7 to £49 dependent on block number and your day of vis
Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 gets additional all-weather arena: 06-03-2009
The HPower Group, organisers of the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 (25-30 August), are pleased to announce the addition of a brand new all-weather
Great Britain finish second in Show Jumping Nations Cup, Wellington, USA : 02-03-2009
Great Britain finished in second place, equal with Ireland, in last nights FEI Nations Cup, presented by CN, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre in Wellingto
THE Queen honours Britain's Beijing Paralympics stars at Buckingham Palace: 25-02-2009
Members of the GBR Paralympic team were invited to Buckingham Palace to meet Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Duchess of Cornwall and be congratulated on their outstanding sportin
BBC coverage of Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships 2009 announced: 12-02-2009
Following the announcement that Alltech is to be the title sponsor of the Alltech FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships (25th - 30th August 09), organisers The HPow
International Eventing Team Selection Committees Announced: 05-02-2009
At the end of each Olympic four year cycle, all British Eventing’s International Selection Committees for the Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Senior teams are reviewed.
Ground Juries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships Announced: 05-02-2009
Organisers are pleased to confirm the Ground Juries for the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 to be held at Windsor Castle from 25 – 30 August.
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games gets a new website: 26-01-2009
LEXINGTON, Kentucky - The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games has a new look on the Web! Today the World Games 2010 Foundation officially launched a new Web site for the 2010 Ga
Do you want to help create a lasting Equestrian legacy for the 2012 London Olympics? : 20-01-2009
The Royal Mint wants the public to help design a new 50 pence coin to represent equestrianism at the 2012 Olympi
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 18th Januray 2009 : 19-01-2009
Sunday 18th January What fantastic news for my final instalment – a great result all round for the dressage and jumping teams with a tally of three medals in the ind
Success at Australian Youth Olympic Festival : 19-01-2009
The dressage and show jumping teams enjoyed a fantastic first visit to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival picking up five medals. The dressage team claimed team gold plus in
Bronze for Matthew Sampson in Jumping Final: 18-01-2009
Great Britain’s Matthew Sampson won the bronze medal in today’s individual show jumping final at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney. In a morning of ho
Silver and Bronze for Britain in Dressage final: 18-01-2009
Today saw the finale of the dressage competition at the Australian Youth Olympic festival in Sydney. Charlie Hutton on AEA Julius claimed the silver with a score of 64.575% and
Dressage team hit gold in Sydney: 17-01-2009
Great Britain edged out Australia by a whisker to win gold in a nail-biting team dressage competition at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney today. The Bri
Bronze for show jumpers at AYO: 17-01-2009
Great Britain clinched the bronze in the team show jumping behind New Zealand and Australia at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney today. It was a closely f
Equine Pathway Coaching Showcases Future GB Stars: 16-01-2009
The inaugural World Class Show Jumping Equine Pathway coaching took place at Hartpury College this week, and was hailed a resounding success by all who attended. Pathway
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 16th January 2009: 16-01-2009
Friday 16th January The Organising Committee hosted a BBQ on Thursday night at the venue following a long day of practice and indoor arena familiarisation. Our riders
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 14th January 2009 : 14-01-2009
Wednesday 14th January It’s day 2 of training and someone has turned up the temperature knob. It was 38C today, forecasted 40C tomorrow and we ride in the heat of th
Dressage Riders Hope for Harmony: 14-01-2009
The British dressage team at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) is made up of three 19 year-old riders, Emily Cousins from Maidstone, Charlie Hutton from Cirencester and
Show Jumpers Meet Their New Horses: 14-01-2009
Team GB’s compliment of four show jumpers in the sport of equestrian have an extra obstacle to overcome if they are to win medals at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).
Australian Youth Olympic Team leave for Sydney: 12-01-2009
The equestrian team departed Friday 9 January for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) to be held in Sydney from 14 – 18 January 2009.  Seven riders - four
AYOF Team Leader Diary - 12th January 2009 : 12-01-2009
Following the popularity of Will Connell’s diary during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Caroline Griffith, equestrian team leader for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
2009 National Reining Horse Association European Futurity finds a venue: 09-01-2009
Oklahoma City, OK – December 24, 2008 – Thanks to the support of the European community and generous sponsors from North America and abroad, the 2009 National Reining Horse
Great Britain's Olympic equestrian heroes will take centre stage at Olympia, The London International Horse Show.: 17-12-2008
Following the success of our equestrian sportsmen and women in Hong Kong and throughout Europe this summer, Olympia, The London International Horse Show has announced 
Chloe Aston is Crowned FEI Childrens World Champion: 16-12-2008
Fourteen year-old Chloe Aston from Tring in Hertfordshire has won the Individual Final at the 2008 FEI Childrens International Jumping Final in Bogata, Columbia this evening (1
Eccles sisters produce a 1st and 5th in Individual female class in Paris: 08-12-2008
Joanne Eccles (19) has won the CVI** in Paris held at the 'Salon de Cheval Show' at Porte de Versailles, Paris.  She produced two foot perfect freestyle rounds
Subaru Riding High with Equestrian Team GBR: 03-12-2008
Subaru (UK) Limited is set to become an official sponsor of Equestrian Team GBR. This exciting new partnership is another major step forward right in the heart of the rural com
British Equestrian teams announced for Youth Olympic Festival 2009: 02-12-2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) today selected the two equestrian teams for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF). Seven riders - four show jumpers and
Joanne Eccles receives invite for CVI** Paris: 27-11-2008
Top international British Vaulter, Joanne Eccles has been invited to CVI** in Paris on the 6-7th December  2008 . The event is invite only from the French Equestrian Feder
Equestrian Olympic and Paralympic heroes join Parade: 16-10-2008
The streets of London will be awash with a tide of gold, silver and bronze on Thursday 16th October as over 350 of Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes are set to parade t
2008 Team GBR Review - Paralympians lead impressive 2008 equestrian medal haul : 03-10-2008
The 10 medals won by the Paralympians led the way in another successful year for the British equestrian teams. 28 medals were achieved across the equestrian disciplines, half o
Endurance GB Young Riders finish fourth at European Championships: 30-09-2008
The Endurance GB Young Riders Team have achieved 4th in the European Team Endurance Championship. 5 riders represented their country and four completed successfully.
Young Riders win double gold at European Eventing Championships: 28-09-2008
Following an exciting climax to the 2008 Young Rider European Eventing Championships, the British young riders have retained their team Gold, finishing 12.6 marks ahead of thei
Fourth in the World for 'Best British Reining Team Ever': 17-09-2008
Celebrations in the British camp ran long into the night at Italy’s Manerbio facility after Team GB came fourth in the world at the FEI World Reining Championships.
FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships 2009 now on sale: 12-09-2008
The ticket box office for the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) European Jumping and Dressage Championships 2009 has opened. The event will take place in the magnificent
Pearson wins ninth gold as GB rides supreme: 11-09-2008
Lee Pearson won his ninth Paralympic title as Britain took two golds and three silvers on the final day of competition in Hong Kong. Pearson won in impressive style with
Equestrian medal haul starts with gold and silver: 11-09-2008
Sophie Christiansen and Anne Dunham got the last night of equestrian action off to a flying start for ParalympicsGB winning a gold and silver medal respectively.“I can
Freestyle silver for cool Coulthard: 10-09-2008
Felicity Coulthard won a fifth medal for the British Paralympic equestrian team tonight as she pulled out all the stops in her lively grade II freestyle test to grab the silver
Gold and Silver for Britain's Equestrians: 09-09-2008
Anne Dunham took gold and Sophie Christiansen silver to get Britain’s equestrians off to a gallop in Hong Kong on a night that could yield another medal fest for ParalympicsG
Pearson takes Eighth Gold to seal Fourth Equestrian Team Title: 09-09-2008
The British team and Lee Pearson both maintained their unbeaten status in Hong Kong this evening. The team collected a fourth consecutive gold by an impressive margin while Lee
Equestrian team on course for fourth gold: 08-09-2008
Britain’s equestrian team are on track to maintain their unbeaten Paralympic Games record as they chalked up three impressive 70-plus scores in the evening session at Hong Ko
Solid performance gives confidence to Coulthard: 08-09-2008
Britain’s Felicity Coulthard finished sixth in the grade II individual championship test at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong this morning scoring 65.55%. The Lancashire
Laurens banks strong score for equestrian team: 07-09-2008
Equestrian Simon Laurens opened Britain’s 2008 Paralympic campaign with a safe and solid performance in the early morning session of the team competition. The first Pa
Winning warm-up for Paralympians: 06-09-2008
ParalympicsGB riders Debbie Criddle and Felicity Coulthard triumphed in their warm-up competitions in Hong Kong on Friday night, leaving the British equestrian camp in positive
GB Paralympic Equestrian Team Prepare to Defend Team Gold: 05-09-2008
The British Para-Equestrian Dressage team begin their Paralympic battle on Sunday, hoping to defend their individual medal titles and scoop a fourth consecutive gold in the hot
Equestrian team aim for fourth successive gold: 05-09-2008
Four riders from the seven-strong ParalympicsGB equestrian squad have been selected to contest the team medal, a title that Britain have held since the 1996 Paralympic Games wh
Young Riders European Eventing Squad Announced: 02-09-2008
Following the final trial at Gatcombe Park this weekend, the Young Rider Selection Committee are pleased to announce the squad of six that will contest the Young Riders Europea
Paralympic Equestrians Go for Gold: 29-08-2008
The Paralympic Games are now just around the corner and the British Equestrian Team will be riding for Gold in Hong Kong. You can keep up with all the action here, including da
Young Riders Endurance European Championships Team Announced: 28-08-2008
Cathy Brown and Di Latham the selectors for Endurance GB International Teams are pleased to announce the Young Riders Team to compete in the European Championship in Ovie
British Team Announced for World Reining Championships: 28-08-2008
The British Reining (BR) selection committee has announced the riders to form Team GB for 2008 FEI World Reining Championship in Manerbio, Italy. The Team wi
Mixed fortunes for Team GB Show Jumpers in indivdual final: 21-08-2008
Great Britain experienced mixed fortunes in today’s individual show jumping final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong. Team GB qualified three individuals for today
GB Show jumpers Go For Gold!: 20-08-2008
The last of the equestrian competitions at the 2008 Olympic Games takes place tomorrow at the Olympic Equestrian Venue in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Three of Britain’s show j
Hindle Finishes 7th in Top Class Contest: 19-08-2008
The grand prix freestyle competition provided a thrilling conclusion to the Olympic individual dressage competition today with fifteen of the sport’s top combinations locked
Three GB Show Jumpers Qualify for Individual Final: 18-08-2008
Following today’s second and final round of the Team competition, Ben Maher, Tim Stockdale and Nick Skelton have all qualified for the individual show jumping final at the 20
Double Gold for British Junior Eventing Team at Thirlestane Castle: 18-08-2008
The British Junior Eventing Team held on to their early lead after the first day of dressage with three clear cross-country and show-jumping rounds at the Junior European Champ
Show Jumpers Hold Fourth Place: 17-08-2008
The first round of the show jumping team competition took place at the 2008 Olympic Games today. Capacity crowds once again packed into the Olympic Equestrian venue in S
Hindle Through to Final Round: 16-08-2008
Britain’s Emma Hindle has made it through to the last 15 in the Dressage competition, finishing in 9th place in today’s Grand Prix Special on a score of 70.44%. The
Show Jumpers make positive start : 15-08-2008
The first of the individual show jumping competitions at the 2008 Olympic Games got underway today. On a typically hot and humid evening in Hong Kong, the Olympic Equest
Britain Qualify Two Riders for Individual Dressage Final: 14-08-2008
The British Dressage Team finished today’s final team competition in 6thplace and although this leaves them outside of the medal standings 2 British riders, Emma Hindle and L
Jumping Horses all Pass Inspection: 14-08-2008
All of Great Britain’s show jumping horses have passed the horse inspection in Hong Kong today. Their competition begins tomorrow when the first qualifier, counting towards q
Michael Whitaker's Horse Withdrawn: 13-08-2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) and the British Olympic Equestrian Team have decided to withdraw horse number 329 PORTOFINO 63, ridden by Michael Whitaker, from the Show
Great Britain take Bronze in Eventing : 12-08-2008
Great Britain held onto the bronze medal position in the eventing competition this evening in Hong Kong. The whole team jumped well in the final phase to cement their position,
Bronze for Tina Cook: 12-08-2008
The individual eventing competition reached a nail biting climax in Hong Kong this evening but saw Britain’s Tina Cook keep her cool and take the bronze medal.
Dressage Draw Announced: 11-08-2008
The Dressage competition order has now been drawn. Great Britain are drawn in the 4th spot and Captain Richard Davison has decided the team running order as Jane Gregory follow
Great Britain in Third ahead of Final Day: 11-08-2008
Great Britain had a good day in the Cross-country phase of the eventing competition today to leave them in bronze medal position ahead of tomorrows Show Jumping. Mary King and
Mary and Sharon Keep Britain in touch of Leaders: 10-08-2008
The British Camp is a happy place to be after Sharon Hunt and Mary King shone in the final dressage session this morning.  First to go, Sharon Hunt with Tankers Town produ
Dressage Horses Pass Inspection: 10-08-2008
All of Great Britain’s Dressage horses have passed the horse inspection in Hong Kong today. Their competition begins on Wednesday this week when the team competition gets und
Solid start for Eventing Team: 09-08-2008
The eventing competition started in Hong Kong with an early morning session today, seeing 2 out of the 5 British riders tackle the dressage phase. Team GB are currently lying i
Tina Cook keeps hope alive in Eventing camp: 09-08-2008
Tina Cook and Miners Frolic performed one of their best dressage tests to score 40.20 in the second session of the Olympic Eventing Dressage Competition today. This lea
Interviews with Teams Online: 09-08-2008
Just days before they left for Hong Kong we caught up with the Dressage and Eventing Teams and asked them about how they were feeling about the competition ahead:
Olympic Eventers over first hurdle: 08-08-2008
The first challenge of the Olympic eventing competition got underway today with the first horse inspection. Despite one nerve-wracking moment for William Fox-Pitt and Parkmore
Eventing Dressage Times Available: 08-08-2008
The dressage times are now available for the first phase of the Eventing competition. You can download a full starting order from the official website for the equestrian
Riders Keep Diaries on Horse Heroe: 08-08-2008
The new website for horse lovers, Horse Heroe is providing regular interviews with Laura Bechtolseimer and Simon Laurens, sharing their experiences of the Olympic and Paralympi
Joanne Eccles finishes 5th at FEI World Vaulting Championships: 08-08-2008
British vaulter Joanne Eccles finished a well earnt 5th place in the senior individual female final at the FEI World Vaulting Championships in the Czech Republic and was o
Meet the Horses: 07-08-2008
We all know a lot about the riders who make up our Olympic and Paralympic Teams but do we know that much about the horses? We chatted to the riders about their horses p
Spotlight On - Dr Peter Whitehead: 07-08-2008
Background Looking after the medical needs of some 70 people during the Olympic and Paralympic Games could be daunting for some people, but for the Team GBR docto
Eventers Get First Look at Challenging Course: 07-08-2008
Team GB’s eventers today (Thursday) had their first sight of the cross-country course they will tackle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The five-strong team had the
TV Schedule now Online: 06-08-2008
The BBC have now released a detailed TV schedule for the duration of the Olympic Games. This year will be the BBC’s biggest Olympic operation, bringing more action from the G
Spotlight On: Dr Sally Nicholson: 05-08-2008
Background Dr Sally Nicholson always wanted to find a way to combine her love of horses and her medical work - now she has fulfilled her dream by working as
Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Handbook now available on-line: 05-08-2008
 The official handbook for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Teams is no
Olympic Riders keep online Diaries: 04-08-2008
Three of our Olympic Team riders, Tim Stockdale, Mary King and Jane Gregory have been keeping  online diaries for Horse and Hound. They will continue to write these during
Spotlight On: Vikki Underwood: 01-08-2008
Nurturing success Show jumper Ben Maher and Para-Equestrian Dressage Rider Felicity Coultard are busy making their final preparations before leaving for the Olym
Teams announced for Junior World Trophy Austria 2008: 01-08-2008
From a starting point of 23 children who came forward for the selection process, 8 have now been chosen to represent England and 5 for Wales at the Junior World Trophy, Austria
Ponies win Team and Individual Gold at the European Show Jumping Championships: 30-07-2008
Yet again, Britain has proved to Europe their incredible talent by securing not only Team Gold but Individual Gold as well at the Pony European Show Jumping Championships held
Pre-Export Quarantine well underway for Olympic Teams: 29-07-2008
The Dressage and Eventing horses are prepared and ready to leave for Hong Kong tomorrow following seven days in Pre-Export Quarantine (PEQ). The Jumping horses are just embarki
Competition Schedules for Olympic and Paralympic Games: 29-07-2008
Competition schedules for the Equestrian events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games are now available online, including UK timings. The BBC is promising excellent cover
Junior Eventing European Championship Team Announced: 29-07-2008
After a campaign of spring trials and three day events at Chepstow, Houghton and Jardy, the Junior Selecto
Royal Send off for Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Teams: 28-07-2008
On Friday the 25th July HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), attended a reception for the Olympic Dressage and Eventing teams, the Pa
2008 Dressage European Pony Champs: Brits sixth after hard-fought battle: 28-07-2008
Britain's Dressage pony riders finished sixth after a hard-fought battle at the 2008 European Dressage Pony Championships in Avenches, Switzerland, 23-27 July. 
First Olympic Horses Arrive at Sha Tin : 28-07-2008
The human and animal kingdoms may be enjoying a quiet summer / winter weekend, depending on the hemisphere, but it is a key one for the horses taking part in the equestria
Olympic Team Leader's Diary - 28th July: 28-07-2008
28th July   We continue to progress with all the preparation work here in Hong Kong, Sarah from the BOA has now retuned to Beijing but we have been joined by Brend
Ponies Eventing Team Win Silver in Avenches: 28-07-2008
With less than a fence separating Gold from Silver, the Derby House British Pony Eventing Team have won Team Silver at the European Pony Championships in Avenches, Switzerland
Olympic Team Leader's Diary: 24th July: 24-07-2008
24th July Welcome to the first instalment of my Olympic and Paralympic diary which I hope that you will find an informative but also light hearted look at the journey
Juniors take Team Gold at Junior European Show Jumping Championships: 21-07-2008
Britain's Accenture Junior team took the Gold medal yesterday at the 2008 FEI European Show Jumping Championship for Juniors in Prague. From a starting field of eighteen
Young Dressage Brits make vast improvement at 2008 Junior and Young Rider Euros: 21-07-2008
Britain's Young Rider and Junior Dressage teams made a vast improvement this year with the juniors finishing fifth, only a little more than three points away from a bronze meda
Visit the new FEI Olympic website for more interesting facts on the Games: 20-07-2008
Visit the brand new FEI Olympic website www.fei.org/olympics Do you want to know all the latest news abou
Young Riders Show Jumping Team Battle for Bronze in Prague: 20-07-2008
Britain's Accenture Young Rider team have taken the Bronze medal this afternoon at the 2008 FEI European Championship for Young Riders in Prague, after a jump off with Fr
Lee Pearson to appear in the BBC's next series of Olympic Dreams: 14-07-2008
BBC One's longitudinal documentary series Olympic Dreams will once again feature Para-Equestrian Dressage rider
Gillespie Wins Silver Medal!: 13-07-2008
Thirteen year-old Graham Gillespie from Dunbartonshire, Scotland has won the Individual Silver Medal at the 2008 FEI European Show Jumping Championship for Children in Athens.
British Children Retain Team Gold Medal: 11-07-2008
The British Childrens Team competing at the FEI European Show Jumping Championship for Children in Athens, Greece have successfully defended their title, winning the Team Gold
William Fox-Pitt and Mary King's horses selected for Beijing Olympic Games 2008: 10-07-2008
Following Barbury Castle Horse Trials the Senior Eventing Selection Committee has named the horses that William Fox-Pitt and Mary King will ride in Hong Kong. William will ride
Pony European Championship Show Jumping Squad Selected: 08-07-2008
The John Whitaker International Pony Team who will represent Great Britain at the 2008 Pony European Championships to be held in Avenches, France from 22 - 27 July has bee
BOA Take London 2012 Hopefuls to China for Olympic Experience: 04-07-2008
Today the British Olympic Association (BOA) announced the athletes and coaches invited to take part in "Britain's Olympic Ambition 2012"programme. The programme, designe
Para-Dressage Rider Sophie Christiansen inspires ParalympicsGB Campaign: 04-07-2008
Sir Paul McCartney has recently launched a £2 million fundraising campaign for ParalympicsGB to support athletes heading to the Beijing Games, as well as to invest
Showjumpers finish third in Aachen: 04-07-2008
The British quartet finished in equal third place in the fifth round of the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI Series in Aachen last night. The competition held und
Juniors and Young Riders Selected for European Show Jumping Championships: 02-07-2008
The Accenture Juniors and Young Riders who will represent Great Britain at the 2008 European Show Jumping Championships to be held in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Repu
Lucy Wiegersma withdrawn from Olympic Eventing Team and Replacements named: 01-07-2008
Lucy Wiegersma withdrawn from Olympic Eventing Team and Replacements named Shaabrak ridden by Lucy Wiegersma has incurred a minor setback during training which has preve
Dressage Travelling Reserve announced for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games : 27-06-2008
The British Equestrian Federation have today confirmed that the travelling reserve for the Dressage Team for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be Maria Eilberg riding Ferdi E
Fantastic Facilities in Hong Kong: 26-06-2008
As the equestrian events of the 2008 Olympic Games draw ever-closer, it is time to take a look at the excellent venues and facilities provided by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJ
Dressage and Jumping Teams announced for Beijing Olympic Games 2008: 25-06-2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) today selected the Dressage and Jumping riders to be part of Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. This completes the Equestrian tea
Childrens European Show Jumping Team Selected: 18-06-2008
The riders who will represent Great Britain at this year's Childrens European Show Jumping Championships have b
Para-Equestrian Team Nominated for Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games: 16-06-2008
The British Equestrian Federation today nominated the seven Para-Equestrian Dressage riders for the ParalympicsGB team for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. They are:
Junior and Young Rider European Dressage Championship Team announced: 12-06-2008
The team members for the Junior & Young Rider European Dressage Championships to be held in Azeitao, Portugal from 14-20 July 2008, are as follows:  Junior
Zara Phillips withdrawn from Olympic Eventing Team: 11-06-2008
Following an injury sustained during training, Toytown ridden by Zara Phillips has been withdrawn from Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. A reserve rider and h
World Class Development Riders out in force at Bramham Horse Trials: 05-06-2008
A number of World Class Development riders will be competing at the Bramham International Horse Trials this coming weekend, which boasts a number of Olympic contenders from hom
Spotlight On: Derek Ricketts: 29-05-2008
Read all about the Performance Manager to the Show Jumping squad, Derek Ricketts continuing our Spotlight On series.  Derek Ricketts
Spotlight On: David Hunter: 29-05-2008
Continuing our Spotlight On series, we meet David Hunter, Performance Manager to the Para-Equestrian Dressage Team. David Hunter Yo
Have Horse will Travel: 29-05-2008
Read all about the huge logistical task of transporting more than 300 horses to compete in Hong Kong this year. In August more than 300 horses, from around
Historic Handover Ceremony of The Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Sha Tin): 26-05-2008
Hong Kong's first-ever Olympic venue, the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Sha Tin), was handed over by The Hong Kong Jockey Club to the organisers of the Olympic Equestrian
Brits take Show Jumping Victory in Rome Super League: 23-05-2008
Great Britain has won the second leg of the 2008 Samsung Super League FEI Series in Rome. Emulating last year's result, a fantastic performance from Derek Rickett's squa
Guide to the Equestrian Events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games now Online: 22-05-2008
The British Equestrian Federation has produced a handy guide to the Equestrian events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The guide includes everything you need to know about
Spotlight on: Will Connell: 22-05-2008
Continuing our 'Spotlight On' series, we interview Team Leader for the Equestrian Teams at 2008 Bejing Olympic and Paralympic Games, Will Connell.Will Conn
Spotlight On: Richard Davison: 22-05-2008
Next in our series, the Spotlight falls on Richard Davison, Team Captain for the British Dressage team. Richard Davison It's clear to unders
Eventing Squad Announced for Pony European Championships: 22-05-2008
Following a very competitive Charles Owen British Pony Championships in its new location at Chepstow in Monmouthshire last weekend, the Pony Selectors are delighted to announce
Spotlight on: Yogi Breisner: 20-05-2008
Welcome to the first in our series of 'Spotlight on’'news items where we introduce you to different members of the Team GBR staff. Over the coming months you can find out
Team GBR Launch New "Gloss-e-zine": 19-05-2008
Team GBR Launch New "Gloss-e-zine" Equestrian Team GBR are proud to announce the launch a new glossy online magazine, ‘IMPULSION’. The first of its kind to h
Eventing Team Horses - Pedigrees now online: 16-05-2008
You can now find more information about all the horses that have been selected for the Eventing Team for the 2008 Olympic Games, where the equestrian events will take place in
Mary Contests Saumur with King’s Sisters: 14-05-2008
Held in the heart of the Loire Valley, Saumur CCI*** will host sixty five horses, from seventeen nations over 15 – 18 May and this year it will be the final chance for some h
Ponies Take Victory in Moorsele Show Jumping Nations Cup: 13-05-2008
Britain's ponies took victory in yesterday's Nations Cup in Moorsele in Belgium, finishing with a fence in hand over the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Denmark who all shared
Eventing Squad Announced for Bejing Olympic Games 2008: 09-05-2008
The British Olympic Association (BOA) today selected the Eventing riders to be part of Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The Team will be:William Fox-
Lucy Wiegersma so close to a Badminton Victory: 08-05-2008
World Class Development rider, Lucy Wiegersma came so close to lifting the famous Mitsubushi Motors Badminton Trophy, just missing out to Nicolas Touzaint (FRA) by 1.4 penaltie
Super League Kicks Off This Weekend: 07-05-2008
The 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI kicks off this weekend with the opening leg taking place in the seaside resort of La Baule in France on Friday 9th May (13.40 GMT).
Calling all Virgin Media Customers: 06-05-2008
Are you a Virgin cable customer who would like to receive Horse & Country TV as part of your package?  If so, Horse & Country TV need your help.  Horse and Co
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation!: 02-05-2008
Yogi Breisner and Will Connell explain their experiences of the Test event in 2007 In August 20