Germany lost their invincibility to the Netherlands in the 2007 FEI European Championships, so all eyes were on these two teams for the Gold and Silver with the USA, Denmark, Sweden and Great Britain battling for Bronze at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong. With only 3 riders allowed in each team, this gave added drama to the competition as no scores could be discarded.
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Once again the two great dressage riders of the world battled it out for Gold in Hong Kong, at the 2008 Olympics. After Isabell Werth (GER) and Satchmo had posted the best score in the Grand Prix, it was not surprising that she would also come out top in the Grand Prix Special but Anky Van Grunsven (NED) is not the reigning Olympic, World Cup and European Champion for nothing. After Satchmo made an unexpected mistake in the special, the margin was never enough to hold the "Queen of the Kur", Anky Van Grunsven, in the final discipline as she showed all of her magic with Salinero to retain her Olympic title in style. All the top tests are shown in full with viewers being given the option of watching the Kur tests without commentary. |
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22 nations were represented in Hong Kong for this Eventing competition, with 11 competing for a team prize. Each country could be represented by a maximum of 5 riders with the 3 best scores counting. As expected, in the dressage phase, Australia and Germany dominated with both countries getting 3 riders under 40 penalties. 15 riders are featured. In the cross country and show jumping phases, Germany took the lead and was the winner of the Olympic Gold medal, with Australia taking Silver and Great Britain taking the team Bronze.
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History was made in Hong Kong when the USA defended their Athens team title, winning the first ever jump off for Gold at an Olympic Games, against Canada. "To build a course which causes a jump off for Gold is beyond a dream come true", enthused course designer Leopoldo Palacios. In the individual competition, 10 horses jumped clear in the first round but only two would do the double. Comprehensive highlights of both the team and individual competitions.
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Despite the wettest Burghley in living memory, the Autumn classic of Eventing did not disappoint with the fans braving the elements and turning up in their tens of thousands to see a world class field including two of Britain’s Beijing Olympic bronze medallists. William Fox-Pitt and Mary King occupied the top four places with William winning his fifth Burghley title. Championship highlights plus winners analysis and final results. Commentary by Alice Plunkett and Clayton Fredericks. Approx 104 mins. |
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'The toughest track anywhere in the world this year' - Course Designer, Captain Mark Phillips' description of his 2007 Cross Country challenge to a world class field including four former Burghley Champions. Apprx. 104 mins. DVD
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Comprehensive coverage of the Eventing Championships. DVD . WAS £19.99
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Championship Highlights plus Winners Analysis & Final Results. Presented by Clare Balding, watch Andrew Hoy attempt the chance of winning the $250,000 Rolex Grand Slam on Moon Fleet. However Lucinda Fredericks on Headley Britannia had the ride of a lifetime to take top honours. Approx.104 mins. DVD
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Nine nations were represented by 15 riders in the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals in S'Hertogenbosch, with 2 riders dominating the scoreboard - Anky van Grunsven and Isabell Werth. It was probably the highest standard field ever to compete. After the qualifying Grand Prix was won by Isabell Werth, Anky van Grunsven put on a breathtaking performance to score her ninth FEI World Cup Dressage Victory, her fourth riding her Olympic champion, IPS Salinero. Kyra Kyrklund took third place aboard Max. Approx 90 mins duration. |
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The 2007 FEI Jumping Championships celebrated 50 years of thrilling competition with another chapter of European jumping history unfolding in Mannheim, Germany. Approx. 104 mins.
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The spectacular setting of Pratoni Del Vivaro in the volcanic crater south of Rome was the setting for these Championships and the results from 4 years previously at Punchestown, Ireland was repeated, with France's Nicolas Touzaint putting up a faultless performance on the brilliant grey Galan De Sauvage to post a record low score in modern times. Approx90 mins. DVD
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Eighty one riders from 6 nations set out on the long road to glory over the 4 days, but few would have had any inkling how treacherous that road would be. This was a great Badminton, the standard of dressage was widely regarded as the best ever and Nicolas Touzaint showed why he is a champion as he repelled all comers both across country and in the thrilling show jumping finale. The DVD shows the leading dressage test in full, plus other dressage highlights, comprehensive cross country action and the best of the show jumping. DVD, approx 100 mins duration. |
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Extensive cross country action is sandwiched between dressage highlights and the final show jumping rounds with Headley Britannia's performance being shown in full.Approx 100 mins. DVD
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Perfect conditions and ground together with ideal weather resulted in a memorable Badminton with Andrew Hoy winning on Moonfleet. The best of the Dressage and Show Jumping finale sandwich extensive Cross Country highlights. Approx 100 mins. DVD.
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The Worlds best came together for the 30th Anniversary of the Rolex FEI World Cup Final in Goteborg, producing some of the most breathtaking show jumping ever seen. Top riders battled it out over 5 of the most technical and largest showjumping rounds ever built. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum claimed the title for the second time in her career riding the magical 15 year old Shutterfly. Included are highlights from the qualifying rounds and the final. Approx 90 mins duration.
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11 riders from 6 countries performed their freestyles to music to stake their claim for this coveted dressage title. Savour the excitement and drama with every round of this worldclass competition, all of the kur tests being shown in full. Approx 90 mins. DVD
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It was a competition that provided top quality jumping and high drama, as the world's best came together in Las Vegas, USA for the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals. Approx90 mins. DVD
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Dressage Individual Grand Prix Special and Kur. Double DVD.
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World Equestrian Games Dressage Team. DVD.
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World Equestrian Games Show Jumping DVD.
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World Equestrian Games Eventing.
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World Equestrian Games. Carriage Driving.
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World Equestrian Games. Reining.
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This programme shows highlights of all the winning performances from the 7 disciplines - Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Driving, Reining, Vaulting and Endurance, including many magical moments that made these games so special. Approx. 52 mins. DVD
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