March, 2010 Archives

John Deere jumps in with support

John Deere has been appointed the official tractor supplier to the British Open Show Jumping Championships 2010.
Known as one of the UK’s top indoor competitions, the event is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham over the Easter weekend (April 7 to 10), and features 30 of the world’s top show jumpers, including Robert Whitaker, Ben [...]

Will Robert Whitaker win again at the British Open 2010?

After making history by winning his third British Open Show Jumping Championship title at the 2009 event, the one and only Robert Whitaker, will be returning to the NEC in less than two weeks in a bid to be crowned Champion for the fourth time.
Robert, who is currently ranked 9th in British Showjumping’s rider ranking [...]

Robert Whitaker’s Daily Blog!

 
Check back here on the 7th April for my first entry and find out how I’m feeling about my chances at this year’s show!
 
You can catch up on all the action from the British Open 2009 on H&C TV here.

Equiport to launch Amazing Sponsorship Promotion for British Showjumping Young Riders at the British Open

Leading UK equestrian supplier and manufacturer, Equiport, has today announced that the company will be sponsoring an international show jumping class at the upcoming British Open and utilising the event to launch a very special opportunity for a British Showjumping young rider to win sponsorship worth over £8,000!
This very generous promotion features a first prize [...]

Budding Sports Commentators make it through to the final Stage!

Grandstand Group, the team behind Horse of the Year Show and the British Open Show Jumping Championships, is searching for a new voice in equestrian commentating. After receiving a very impressive number of  entries for the competition, the team of judges have whittled the final list down to just three contestants who will be put [...]

The British Open shows Support for British Serviceman

The British Open Show Jumping Championships takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from 7th – 10th April and today announced they will be supporting British Servicemen and Women by providing tickets to Help for Heroes, and the Military Ward at Birmingham’s Selly Oak Hospital.
With the show’s close links to the Household Cavalry, donating tickets is one [...]

Wildcard expert, Nicola Wilson scoops a ticket to the British Open Indoor Cross Country again!

Nicola from Milland in Hants, Sally Chamberlain from Shardlow in Derby and Lauren Shannon from Wymeswold in Leics will join leading British and foreign eventers at the British Open Show Jumping Championships at Birmingham’s NEC (7th – 10th April) on Thursday 8th April after securing their place in the prestigious Indoor Cross Country competition at [...]

 

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