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Former Racehorse and Rider Receive Show Personality of the Year

The SEIB British Showing World Awards’ Show Personality of the Year was the first of three decided by the Showing World panel, not by public vote. It was awarded to Katie Dashwood and Minella Rebellion (Reg), her TB gelding. Reg began his ridden career as a racehorse on Nicky Henderson’s yard. Despite his experience and […]

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Colin Tibbey Receives SEIB Outstanding Achievement

The final award presented was the Outstanding Achievement Award. This was presented to Welsh breeds afficionado Colin Tibbey, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Colin’s wife, Sarah, succeeded in keeping the award a secret from Colin, though he admitted, “by halfway through the night, I was beginning to think there must be a reason

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SEIB Outstanding Contribution Brings Joy

The 2023 SEIB British Showing World Awards held on December 2nd at Stoneleigh Park saw the showing community come together in a wonderful end-of-season party. Two “outstanding” awards were presented: Outstanding Contribution, and Outstanding Achievement. The first of them, Outstanding Contribution, was awarded to BSPS stalwart, Joy Hall. She is photographed below with Richard Ramsay,

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SEIB Search for a Star Competitors, Meet Your Judge

Katie’s career in horses began when at seven years old, she attended the local riding school. A year later, her parents purchased her first pony, allrounder, Pip. “Pip did everything,” she explained, “he was Pip-of-all-Trades.” Pip introduced Katie to the showring. “We were very much local showing people, and we did a bit of everything,

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Meet The Judge

Coloured and Hack hopefuls, read on… Polly Mallender will be assessing the ride in the CHAPS Coloured Horse or Pony of the Year section alongside conformation judge Mathew Lawrence, who will also be assessing the Hack of the Year hopefuls. Polly was born into a family of equestrians. “Dad is a farrier and he and

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Four Fantastic Workers, and Four More Jockeys off to HOYS for the First Time!

12-year-old Musburry Contessa (Tess) will be accompanying Holly Bignell, 13, for her first spin around the HOYS arena. Tess was purchased from breeder Anne Holt by the Taylor family, who asked Holly to ride Tess for some sales videos. “Holly fell in love with her so we bought her,” said Victoria, Holly’s mum. “They have

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Five Patchy Ponies and Horses Taking Their Jockeys to HOYS for the First Time

Five days to go means five more off to HOYS for the first time! This time, it’s five gorgeous coloured horses and ponies…. Frankie Bell and Perllandu Lyrical Interlude (Minstrel) will be heading to the NEC to compete in the SEIB Search for a Star cob final. Minstrel is produced from the family’s Northumberland farm.

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Six Jockeys off to HOYS for the First Time Riding Pretty Plaiteds!

Six days to go means six pretty plaites poniestaking their riders to HOYS for the first time ever! Amanda McKay’s Isley Walton Gold (Goldie) will be amongst the 122cm ponies entering the TopSpec Arena on HOY’s Sunday morning, ridden by her daughter Jodie McKay. Amanda purchased Goldie after HOYS last year for Jodie, who was

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Seven Sweet Minis Taking Their Tiny Jockeys to Their First HOYS!

With seven days to go until HOYS begins, meet seven sweet minis giving their jockeys their first taste of HOYS! Anna Cayzer’s five-year-old daughter Alicia will be joining the lead rein lineup having qualified at the BSPS championships. Alicia will be riding Barkway Dancing Queen! Berwick-Upon-Tweed mum Jane Lindsay will have a nerve-wracking HOYS, with

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Meet Eight Mountain and Moorland Giving Their Riders Their First HOYS Ride

With eight days to go, meet eight mountain and moorlands who will be giving their riders a first taste of the action in the Top Spec arena next week. Ella-Rose Wells, 10 and her seven-year-old Shetland Bergli Dreamwatcher (Bob) are headed to HOYS to compete in the open Exmoor or Shetland class. Ella-Rose’s mum, Laura

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Meet the Judge: Morean Hamilton, Show Hunter Pony Conformation Judge

Although from a “non horsey” family, Morean has ridden since she was six years old, spending her younger years showing show ponies throughout Scotland. More recently, Morean successfully competed her own riding horses, fitting showing around a busy management career with M&S. She currently has nine horses in show production with Kirstine Douglas and they

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Nine-year-old becomes youngest owner to qualify for the Price Family Supreme In Hand Championship

Despite being just nine years old, Master Austin Davis has already realised what is for many exhibitors a lifetime’s achievement when his Welsh section A mare Rookery Rapture qualified for the  most prestigious of breeding finals in the showing calendar: the Price Family Supreme In Hand Championship, set to be judged during HOYS. Rapture was

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8 Tips to Sell Horses Successfully (Online)

You want to sell horses successfully? – Sell your horse quickly and successfully on theworld’s biggest online marketplace. Create your individual advert with many features that youcan customise at any time. Every 18 minutes a horse is sold on ehorses – How can yours become the next one?With our tips and tricks for a successful

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Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd (SSADL) announce support for the Senior Horse or Pony of the Year Award at the SEIB British Showing World Awards 2023.

Founded to encourage and support opportunities for the senior horse and pony to compete, SSADL leads the way for senior showing. Their finals at the Royal International Horse Show and at the London International Horse Show represent unique opportunities for seniors, from all equestrian disciplines who still enjoy competing, to do so on two of

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Two for One!

Breeder and producer Ian Boylan got more than he bargained for when BRP mare Thirkleby Solstice (Sally) foaled late last month, producing rare twin filly foals. Bred by Mrs Ramsey and owned by Jenny and Jeff Harker, Sally had formerly birthed two stunning foals by the revered Alonby Chardonnier, bred by Ian and owned by

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Charles Le Matador?!

Uber-successful producer, Charles Le Moignan had “quite the experience” when he and his horse were chased by a bull at Malton show yesterday. Charles had taken four-year-old small hunter mare, Oaktree Daydream (Cara) for “a little look around” before hitting the larger shows. “It turned out to be quite the experience!” Charles later laughed. Charles

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Home-produced combination land first ever HOYS ticket… In the Price Family Supreme!

It’s safe to say that mechanical design engineer Emma Gunn won’t be forgetting her experience of the 2023 Royal Highland Show any time soon! Emma and her own home-produced Welsh Part-bred mare, Penskyber Mayflower (Maisie) won their Welsh prat-bred class and the first ever WPCS Silver medal on offer at the Highland before entering the

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Stallion AI Services set to sponsor the Breeder of the Year Award at the SEIB British Showing World Awards 2023.

A global centre of equine reproductive excellence, Stallion AI Services and their specialist teams have benefitted scores of mare and stallion owners for 22 years. Therefore, Showing World are delighted that the 2023 Breeder of the Year Award will be supported by Stallion AI Services. Beth Simons, Showing World Editor said: “Stallion AI are undoubtedly

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The National Pony Society to support the Riding Pony and Show Hunter Pony of the Year Award at the SEIB British Showing World Awards 2023.

Established in 1893 to encourage the breeding, registration and improvement of riding ponies and mountain and moorland ponies, the National Pony Society (NPS) remain the official custodians of the British Riding Pony Studbook. Therefore, Showing World are delighted that the 2023 Riding Pony and Show Hunter Pony of the Year Award will be supported by

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 1st Class Images takes on the Junior of the Year Award at the SEIB British Showing Awards brought to you by Showing World!

Showing World are delighted that renowned equestrian photographers 1st Class Images have agreed to sponsor for the Junior of the Year award at the SEIB British Showing Awards for the second year. 1st Class Images will be a familiar name to hordes of equestrian competitors in several equestrian disciplines, capturing all the best moments both

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Showing World Sign Landmark Distribution Agreement

Showing World are delighted to announce the signing of a landmark distribution agreement with Clause and Associates, meaning that all our subscribers will receive delivery of their magazines within 24 hours of print. Established long, long ago, Lapland-based Clause and Associates have become a world-wide distribution phenomenon revered by all ages. Clause and Associates are

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Tackroom favourite PolyPads to sponsor the Horse of the Year Award at the SEIB British Showing World Awards 2023.

Established in 1988 to meet the needs of racehorses, UK-based PolyPads has since become a firm favourite with the UK’s equestrians across all disciplines. Known for their style as well as durability and comfort, PolyPads are the trusted go-to you’ll find in nearly every British tackroom. Tracy Hill, General Manager at PolyPads  said: “PolyPads UK

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