Robert Whitaker became the fourth member of his family to win the Al Shira’aa Derby at Hickstead, coming out on top of a three-way jump-off with Caroline Blatchford’s Gentlemen VD Veldhof.
The Hawkesbury Dressage Festival continued under brilliant sunshine and ideal riding conditions on Thursday (19 June), despite starting with a crisp winter frost. The surfaces were a little variable but okay, and the facilities world class.
The FEI has opened an investigation into the actions of Australian equestrian athlete Heath Ryan, following allegations of horse abuse reported to the FEI and Equestrian Australia, as well as the posting of a video on social media showing abusive training techniques.
Anna Dowling, 22, from Merringo NSW got her preparation to ride at the famous Cowdray Park Polo Club next month off to a flying start this past weekend.
The Hawkesbury Dressage Festival continued with two more days of exciting competition and top-quality horses on Monday and Tuesday (16-17 June).
Alec Lochore (GBR), FEI Level 4 Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has been appointed as the Eventing course designer for the Olympic Games LA28.
Equestrian fans will be able to watch all of the action from the International Arena at Hickstead this season on the leading livestreaming platform for equestrian events, ClipMyHorse.TV.