March, 2009 Archives

Wildcards claimed for the British Open!

After fighting off fierce competition at the Addington Manor Classic qualifier on Saturday (28th March),  Helen Tredwell and Laura Newman will now join leading British and Foreign riders at the British Open Show Jumping Championships (16-19th April 2009 at Birmingham’s NEC).  
Helen Tredwell and the very popular Opportunity B jumped superbly to finish top of the [...]

Get Riding! With the British Open and BEF!

The British Open Show Jumping Championships (The British Open) returns to the NEC this Easter (16th – 19th April) and in a bid to get people riding the British Open has teamed up with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), to offer people in the West Midlands area an 10% discount off riding lessons at regional [...]

Celebrity Polo in Chamberlain Square!

It is not everyday you see polo in the centre of Birmingham but today (Wednesday 25th March at 12pm) Amy Guy, aka Gladiator Siren, had her first polo lesson in Chamberlain Square in front of the monumental Council House! To celebrate Birmingham hosting the first ever Celebrity Arena Polo competition, featuring Amy and Katie Price, [...]

Last Chance to Jump at the British Open!

As the British Open Show Jumping Championships 2009 (16th – 19th April at Birmingham’s NEC) draws closer, the pressure for the final opportunity for two British riders to qualify mounts. Next week, Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th March, Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire will host the Addington Classic, comprising the British Open qualifier.
Last year [...]

NEC transformed into an equestrian paradise for the British Open!

From 16th-19th April Birmingham’s NEC will once again be transformed into the ultimate equestrian paradise for one of the biggest indoor equestrian events in the country, the British Open Show Jumping Championships.
The four day equestrian feast is action packed with awe-inspiring displays and sensational competition of the very highest calibre including the coveted British Open [...]

Nicola Wilson, Brook Staples and Jo Chipperfield qualify for the British Open Indoor Cross Country Competition

Nicola, Brook and Jo will now join leading British and foreign eventers at the British Open Show Jumping Championships at Birmingham’s NEC (16th-19th April) on Saturday 18th April (evening performance) after securing their place at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre qualifier last Friday (27th February).
The evening began with a fascinating insight into eventing by, BEF [...]

 

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