March 31, 2020

Jon Doney MBE Obituary 29th January 1949 - 1st April 2020

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Having been a BS judge for many years, I first met Jon Doney at a judges' conference in St Andrews in 1982. His death in hospital after a short illness was announced yesterday. Stephanie DeWitt's tribute....

Tim Stockdale's Obituary 12th August 1964 - 14th November 2018

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Born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Tim started showjumping at the age of seven with Grove Pony Club.   His first job on leaving school was working at Mike Saywell's yard in nearby Retford ...

Stephanie DeWitt chats to interesting members of the equestrian world

Badminton and Burghley host two of the world’s top 4* events each year. Set in the magnificent parkland of historic houses, the best international riders can be seen performing dressage, galloping cross-country and showjumping. Similar events are held at venues all over the country testing the capabilities of competitors at varying levels. NagMag showcases many of these.

Hickstead is the top national venue at which all equestrians aspire to compete, in the show ring, as a showjumper, driver or polo player. Annually it hosts three major events – the Derby Meeting, the Royal International Horse Show and the All England Jumping Championships – with classes for the grassroots riders up to the top international competitors.