Peter Wins at Bramham

Peter took top honors on Saturday by winning the Grand Prix at Bramham Horse Trils. Riding Renkum Off Centre. The pair also finished second in the Six Bar competition. Well done Pete!

Robert gets 3rd at Netley

Robert finished an impressive 3rd in the 128 grand prix at Netley Hall on Greenfield Chinook.

Peter and Eleni are looking forward to this year.

Del Fuego has qualified for the Grade C at the British open and will be competing there with Eleni on the 9th of April.

Wabibi has qualified for the Winter novice and will be competing at the Royal international.

Renkum off Centre is now at the sunshine tour gaining loads of experience at the international tracks and hopefully when he gets back will be ready for the summer season of County shows and International Trials.

Eleni will next be competing at the Hand 19th – 21st of March and Addington 26th – 28th of April.

The pony team is coming along great. Robert has got two new additions to his team , Joost and Icicle works owned by George Babes. Joost has already qualified for Scope. Greenfield Chinook, Icicle Works and Mintfield Starlight need one more double clear. Robert will be competing at the Pony of the year 1st – 5th of April and is really looking forward to that. This weekend Robert will be competing at the small pony premier at Southview.

Michael is also looking forward to his season with Mac Mini and Greenfield Chinook as hes now jumping BSJA.

Both boys are kindly sponsored by Devoucoux, Top Spec and Protector riding hats.

Training schedule is looking pretty full as well for both Peter and Eleni.

Peter is going to be really busy again this season with the training of the eventing squad and is looking forward to the World Championships.

Eleni has now completed the Workshops for the level 3 and is getting ready for her final assessment.

The junior academy seems to be very popular, please check the area website www.bsjaarea17.co.uk for future dates or contact Eleni.

Eleni & Del Fuego at HOYS

Eleni has qualified for Horse of the Year Show, 6 YO final.

She will be competing on Saturday 10th October. Good luck Eleni...

Well done to The British Eventing Team

Well done to The British Eventing Team for winning the gold medal at the European Championships. Very well done to Tina Cook for the individual gold and to Piggy French for the Individual silver and also to William Fox Pitt, Nicola Wilson, Oli Townend, Lucy Wiegersma and all the team who help and support them.

Pear Tree sponsor Penwortham

Pear Tree Equestrian are proud to be the new sponsor of the Penwortham Town Reds foortbal team. Good luck to all the team this season!!

Eleni is now a UKCC Level 2 Coach

Eleni is delighted to announce that she has successfully aquired her UKCC level 2 coaching certificate.

You can book a lesson with Eleni or Peter by calling 07710567774.

Robert for Tiny Tots!

Robert has qualified for the Tiny Tots comp at Scope this year, Robert joins his mum who has qualified for the 6Yo on Del Fuego. Well done to you both...!

Well done to Oli & Flint

British rider Oliver Townend realised a long-held dream when winning Badminton Horse Trials – his first Badminton title. The 26-year-old, riding his long-time partner Flint Curtis, survived a nerve-wracking show jumping round under pressure.

Well Done Robert and Indy!

We are very proud of Robert jumping a double clear for Longton Riding club team at the Festyival of Champions.

A sure star of the future in the making... well done Rob.

Olympic selection for Wiegersma!!

We would like to congratulate Lucy Wiegersma on making the Olympic 3 day Event Team selection.

Lucy, who will ride Shaabrak, was overwhelmed at her selection. "It has been my lifetime ambition to ride in an Olympics. I am particularly thrilled as I have ridden Shaabrak for ten years - he is a real trooper and I shall now be wrapping him up in cotton-wool."

Peter has been lucy's showjumping coach for many months now and is delighted at her success.

Badminton silver for Lucy

Lucy, the only rider to have won British championships at junior, young rider and senior levels, had been team manager Yogi Breisner's tip to win this Badminton on Shaabrak, and so nearly succeeded. Third in the dressage phase, they climbed a place across country with a brilliant start and fast finish after twice taking long routes. A clear show-jumping round would have brought victory, though she showed commendable courage and concentration after lowering the second fence.

Well done Lucy!

Gallery of top British event riders in training

Horse & Hound sent staff photographer Trevor Meeks along when the British eventing performance squad, plus a few extra invited riders, met for training on Monday 25 June. visit http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/galleries/v/britishteam/training/ to see pictures, including Zara Phillips, Daisy Dick and Sharon Hunt, plus performance manager Yogi Breisner and trainers Tracie Robinson, Kenneth Clawson and Peter Murphy.

Peter to jump in the DFS Hickstead Derby

Peter is jumping live on BBC television this coming Sunday at the Hickstead Derby on Atlants II. Experience of Hickstead's testing derby course — which takes in the famous Derby Bank, water, double of ditches and Devil's Dyke — is invaluable and previous winners entered in the trial include 2005 winners Ben Maher and Alfredo II as well as Peter Charles, John Popely and John Whitaker.

Well done Ruth!

Ruth Edge scores her first four-star win to head a British whitewash at Luhmühlen in Germny. Riding Two Thyme she finished ahead of the Germany's Dirk Schrade on Gadget De La Cere.

We would like to pass on our congratulations to Ruth who receives showjuming coaching from Peter.

Peter and Oli did the Full Monty!

Thank all those who turned out at Rodbaston and Myerscough to watch the Full Monty Demonstration.

Peter said "...We had a great evening at both venues, and we are sure that we will be arranging further dates in the future..".

The audience were treated to some excellent training tips and demonstrations, not to mention the race at the end of the show where the boys re-entered the arena in "Full Monty Style". We will keep you posted for any further dates.

Tickets Now on SALE!

Tickets are now on sale for the FULL MONTY demonstration tour with Peter and Oliver Townend. Click on "tickets" on the side bar to buy your tickets now.

My family and I would like to wish everybody happy new year and hope you're all ready for the new season.
The last six or seven weeks we've been working on getting the horses fit after their well deserved rest following last years busy schedule.
This year looks like its going to be busier than ever with a full schedule of shows and training dates.
We aim to start at the first winter premier show at Southview Equestrian at the end of January and carry on through the premier series till the start of the summer season.

Peter part of the eventing scene

Over the last 18 months, I have been working with the British Event Team as the showjumping trainer alongside Kenneth Clawson, which I find very enjoyable and interesting. I feel I have also learned a lot working alongside a different set of professional equestrian people and a different sort of horse.
I find the organisation and the professionalism of the event team second to none.

Murphy and Townend team up

Oliver Townend and I have teamed up and are doing two demonstrations. They are going to be an evening of fun and education with a bit of everything, including dressage, flatwork for jumping, cross country, showjumping.
Should be a great night out, why not come along and see us.
Rodbaston College, Staffs, 12th of Feb
Myerscough College, Lancs, 13th of Feb
Tickets are, before the night
adults £12, children £10
on the night
adults £15, children £12
You can book online from monday the 15th of Jan or call Eleni on 07710 567774.

Peters' new sponsorship deal

I am pleased to say this year I have a new saddle sponsor, Devoucoux, probably the best saddle I've ever sat on. If you're interested in trying or buying a Devoucoux saddle dont hesitate to contact me.