1. Ban for showjumper Paul Estermann Swiss showjumper Paul Estermann has been banned for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty charges relating to his Olympic and European Championship rides. In January H&H reported that the Swiss equestrian federation (SVPS) had applied for a provisional suspension of 60-year-old Mr Estermann after he was found guilty […]
1. Burghley’s bid to hold the 2026 eventing World Championships Yesterday (9 February) the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials organising team announced plans to bid for the 2026 eventing World Championships, and are in discussions with UK Sport about accessing funding. The five-star venue has held the World Championships twice before, in 1966, and 1974. […]
1. An incredibly well-timed pregnancy Congratulations to Natasha Baker and her husband Marc Jaconelli on the news they are expecting their first child. “It’s something we always wanted and planned for, but it’s happened quicker than we ever expected,” said Natasha, in an exclusive interview with HELLO! magazine. Natasha discovered she was pregnant days after […]
The Price is right Tim and Jonelle Price have taken the top two spots in the eventing world rankings – the first husband and wife combination to do so. Tim’s position at the head of the list is the first change to the number one spot in three years. Oliver Townend, who has held the […]