Pint-sized mare with the ‘biggest heart ever’ zips to silver league glory *H&H Plus*
Whizzy mare Billy Jive defied her size to speed to silver league victory over a ‘gallopy’ course under rider Gemma Hallett
British Showjumping (BS) is the national governing body for showjuming in the UK. BS manages more than 4,200 shows each year providing in excess of 4,350 days of showjumping for members- H&H aims to bring you reports and news from as many of the shows as possible.
Whizzy mare Billy Jive defied her size to speed to silver league victory over a ‘gallopy’ course under rider Gemma Hallett
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The amnesty on six-month boosters, announced in July, was given by two of the sports’ governing bodies in order for members to bring their vaccinations up to date
‘It is not BS’ responsibility to monitor each individual member’s movements, or those accompanying them at an event, to know whether they are eligible to enter and compete at a show’
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‘We are acutely aware of the need for equestrian competitions, events and businesses to resume’
Governing bodies have provided clarification on flu vaccination requirements as more sport gets underway
The championships will take place over the week usually occupied by Horse of the Year Show (7-11 October)
Casting is open to young riders from England, Scotland and Wales
The British Showjumping chief executive responds to Nick Skelton’s recent opinion piece – does the sport need a shake-up, asks Jennifer Donald?
‘Hopefully we’ve shown we’re doing all we can to give members the opportunities as soon as we can’
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The statement said the status of the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve in the UK, adding recent government briefings indicate a longer period of lockdown is looking “increasingly likely”
Organisers have said the Horse of the Year Show and the British Showjumping national championships remain on at present
‘It’s trying to get people to take that responsibility and if everyone does we will be able to prevent the disease spreading further’
H&H’s guest showjumping columnist calls for changes to support up-and-coming talent
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‘I want to inspire other people to do what they want to do’