Two World Cups Ignite London Legends Crowned New Champions Rise Olympic Hero Farewell
London, December 21 — The London International Horse Show reached its peak on Agria Super Sunday, as two FEI World Cups took centre stage, blending championship drama with a poignant farewell in a showcase of speed, passion and emotion. Dutch legend Ijsbrand Chardon proved age is just a number, as the 64-year-old claimed victory at the sixth leg of the FEI Driving World Cup, successfully defending his London title with trademark precision. Belgium’s Dries Degrieck set the fas
Austrian Rider Max Kühner Claims Historic London World Cup Victory
London, 21 December 2025 — Austrian rider Max Kühner produced a standout performance at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ at the London International Horse Show, riding EIC Cooley Jump The Q to a decisive victory and becoming the first Austrian to win the class since 1989. On Alan Wade’s demanding course, only five of the 37 starters advanced to the jump-off, underlining the difficulty of the track. Kühner delivered a composed and efficient jump-off round, overtaking Britis
Ally Pally Shockwave Zonneveld and Gilding Topple Seeds
Day ten of the World Darts Championship delivered major upsets at London’s Alexandra Palace. Dutchman Niels Zonneveld stunned former world champion Michael Smith, while Andrew Gilding knocked out eighth seed Chris Dobey, as several seeded players exited in round two. Zonneveld and Smith were inseparable through the opening two sets, but the match turned in the third when Smith missed a crucial set dart. Zonneveld kept his composure, finished clinically in the key moments and
London International Horse Show Day Three Exell Reigns Again as Britain Shines at Home
Day three of the London International Horse Show delivered high drama throughout the schedule. Australian star Boyd Exell claimed his second consecutive victory in the FEI Driving World Cup, once again underlining his dominance in indoor driving, while a series of CSI5* classes saw British riders enjoy a highly successful day on home soil. In the FEI Driving World Cup, Exell sealed victory in the decisive drive-off with aggressive lines and blistering speed, proving untouchab
Flying high at olympia fry and glamourdale shine as london international ignites
Day two of the London International Horse Show delivered top-class drama and star power, as Britain’s Lottie Fry and the brilliant Glamourdale lit up Olympia with a commanding FEI Dressage World Cup™ freestyle victory, while Luxembourg’s Victor Bettendorf continued his dream debut with a second CSI5* win in as many days. Fresh from Thursday’s Grand Prix success, Fry and the 14-year-old Glamourdale completed a clean sweep with an electrifying freestyle performance, scoring 89.
DRAMA AT ALLY PALLY AS ASPINALL, ROCK AND GURNEY SURVIVE ROUND ONE TESTS
Nathan Aspinall, Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney all came through demanding opening-round encounters on Friday as the first round of the Paddy Power World Darts Championship concluded at Alexandra Palace. Aspinall was made to work hard on Day Nine, recovering from a slow start to defeat Lourence Ilagan 3-1. The Stockport star dropped the opening set before responding with trademark grit, winning two set-deciding legs – including a stunning 170 checkout – to seal victory. “I was sh
