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Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | Recovery & Relocating…

March 8, 2019

My new years resolution, to get better at remembering to blog! 2018 was an all round successful season with a slightly earlier finish than planned. NPS Figi carried on with her consistent self throughout her 6 year old year. Figi ended the season on a real high with a very successful show at Arena UK festival in September, jumping double clears and qualifying for the 6 year old Grand Prix and the Foxhunter Grand Prix. I couldn’t be more proud of…

Poppy Burford Riders Show Jumping

Poppy Burford’s Junior Show Jumping Blog | Plans for 2017

Making plans for 2017 Hello! When I last wrote I had one of the Blue Chip Championship Qualifiers coming up. However unfortunately one was cancelled, and another I was away for! As it is a New Year, I am excited for the opportunities ahead.…

January 26, 2017

Abi Rule Equestrian Showjumping

My Monthly Horsey Update| A heart breaking sale…

Hello wonderful followers. It’s been a hard month this month. My lovely chestnut mare, Zara, who I totally adored had to be sold. Mainly due to the fact that I didn’t think she was going to Show Jump to the level that I would…

August 26, 2016

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Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | New Sponsorship

So here it is, the big news! I am thrilled to finally announce my sponsorship with Griggs. I am really looking forward to an exciting season ahead with NPS Figi and Edeon Dos Grous. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Griggs for…

April 12, 2016

Elle McCoan Show Jumping

Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | Changing plans!

So, one month in to 2016 and my ‘plans’ from last months blog have already changed. My plans for this year with Zippy was to get him his double clears and then maybe sell him, but that happened a lot quicker than I thought.…

February 22, 2016

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Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | Working 9-5 & plans for 2016

Us horsey people definitely question our love for the sport in the winter! Working a 9-5 job can be tricky too with not much support.. but as always you find a way to make it work. I’m rather lucky having a flood lit arena…

January 6, 2016

Equestrian Show Jumping

OLYMPIA UPDATE: JOHN WHITAKER ROLLS BACK THE YEARS IN H&M IVY STAKES

John Whitaker, the most senior rider at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, showed his younger rivals a clean pair of heels in the H&M Ivy Stakes when, despite an unpromisingly early draw in a 12-horse jump-off, he set a target none could match.…

December 21, 2015

Rolf-Goran Bengtsson and his horse Casell Ask

Equestrian Show Jumping

A Special Partnership | Show Jumper, Rolf-Goran Bengtsson & Casell Ask

A strong relationship between horse and rider is crucial for success. Meet Rolf-Goran Bengtsson and his horse Casell Ask as they get ready to compete within the Longines Global Champions Tour. Their inspiring partnership is one which has been built over 10 years. The video also…

November 18, 2015

Elle McCoan Equestrian Show Jumping

Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog|Disappointment, Shopping & Dressage!

Well, I was hoping that October would bring better luck than September, but I was wrong! Was all packed up and ready to go for my Step Up to Gold Selection day and my lorry decides it doesn’t want to play. So this put…

November 3, 2015

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Elle McCoan’s Show Jumping Blog | Meet New Horse Ed!

With Cava going to his new home, a shopping trip was in order. I travelled in the Eurotunnel to France and went to Holland searching for a new horse. I was quite open minded as to what I was going to get, but in…

October 12, 2015

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