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Grandstand Contract New Surface Supplier
Grandstand Contract New Surface Supplier

Grandstand Group, organiser of the British Open Show Jumping Championships and Horse of the Year Show, has today announced that it has terminated its agreement with Equestrian Surfaces Ltd following the problems with the quality of surface being supplied to the Shows. 
Grandstand Group has taken immediate action to ensure competitors’ high standards are met, […]


The Whitakers make history at the British Open
The Whitakers make history at the British Open

History has been made on the final day of the 2008 British Open Show Jumping Championships. The Championship final saw Robert Whitaker take the coveted title riding Lacroix 9 closely followed by his Uncle, Michael Whitaker, and cousin, William Whitaker, who took second and third places respectively. This the first time there has ever been […]


The Whitakers Prepare to Make History
The Whitakers Prepare to Make History

As the race for the Championship becomes more intense, one family name is certainly making an impression. The Whitakers are currently dominating the British Open Championship leader board and the probability of Robert, John, Michael, Ellen or William scooping the title is looking extremely likely. Robert is top of the leader board followed by Dad […]


Reigning Champion Claims Second Round Championship Title
Reigning Champion Claims Second Round Championship Title

In the most important show jumping competition of the day, riders faced the second round of the British Open Show Jumping Championship. 12 riders went through to the jump-off and victory went to Ireland’s Jessica Kürten who took first place with the fastest clear in a time of 42.47 on Quibell. Second place went to […]


 

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