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William and James Whitaker have paid tribute to Hickstead Derby and Queen Elizabeth II Cup winner Glenavadra Brilliant , (Max) who has been put down aged 17.

William told H&H the big chestnut had been on “fighting form”, but that, it is believed, he was suffering from a neurological issue, and despite vets’ best efforts, he had to be put down.

“He didn’t suffer as it all happened so quickly,” he said. “That was tough for us, but better for him.”

“Max” took William to his first Hickstead Derby win in 2016.

“That was fantastic,” William said. “I’d always known he had it in him to do really well in the Derby; he loved it at Hickstead. When we got it done, I was delighted; for the horse and his owner.

“It’s one of those classes like a championship; you only get one shot and so many good Derby horses haven’t won it so I was so pleased everything came together on the day.”... More

Verden. The Verden Aukion Online in May ended with a brilliant final. The "bird" was once again shot down by a jumper. With 95,000 Euro, Störtebecker flew to the top price. An average of 22,524 Euros had to be invested for the 67 auction horses.

When "Lot 51" was called up early Saturday evening, things got exciting. Again and again the "bid up" was extended in the last second by another three minutes. Finally the price for Störtebecker by Stolzenberg/Graf Top (breeder and exhibitor: Axel Bahn, Maasen) – named after a pirate from the Middle Ages – was fixed at 95,000 Euros. The bay will be trained at Cian O'Connor and Ashford Farms. Seven years ago his full sister Samoa was one of the pearls of the jumping collection at the Elite Auction and was sold to Sweden for 130,000 Euros.

The collection of dressage horses was also highly coveted. 14 bidders had an eye on Stella Jones by Sarotti Mokka Sahne/Brentano... More

Finnish Junior Rider Tuisku Maria Lamberg has taken over the ride on the 16-year old internationally competed Grand Prix horse Duendecillo P .
Duendecillo P is a Finnish warmblood licensed stallion by Don Schufru out of Apres Pearl (by Midt-West Ibi Light). He is bred and owned by Anne Niemi.

Hogberg and Duendecillo P
Niemi sent an 8-year old Duendecillo P into training with Swedish professional Jeanna Hogberg in 2012. The pair made its international show debut at small tour level in 2014 at the CDI Vidauba in the south of France.
In 2015 they moved up to Grand Prix level with their CDI Grand Prix debut again in Vidauban. The stallion was only briefly shown in 2016 but returned with Hogberg in 2017.
In the 2018 WEG year they campaigned the most with starts in Gothenburg, Aalborg, Kristiansand, Uggerhalne, Falrsterbo, Aachen and Helsinki. In 2019 they did only one CDI in Herning and a year... More

2008 Beijing Olympic show jumping champions Eric Lamaze and Hickstead will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020/21. The announcement was made in Calgary, AB, on May 27, 2020.

Together, Lamaze and Hickstead wrote show jumping history. Their crowning achievement was claiming the individual gold and team silver medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Lamaze and Hickstead also earned an individual bronze medal at the 2010 World Championships where Hickstead was awarded the title of “Best Horse.” They won team silver and individual bronze medals at the 2007 Pan American Games as well as several major grand prix show jumping titles including Calgary (2007 and 2011); Geneva (2008); Aachen (2010); La Baule (2011); and Rome (2011).

“It is an honour for myself and Hickstead to be recognized for our... More