Seven special moments from Tim Stockdale’s incredible career
As the equestrian world remembers this great man, we take a fond look back through the archives at some of our favourite images of the showjumping star
Tim Stockdale
British showjumper Tim Stockdale (1964 – 2018) 
enjoyed a long and successful career representing his country on over 50 occasions in Nations’ Cup teams as well as the 2002 World Equestrian Games, the 2008 Olympic Games in China and the 2009 European Championships.
Tim made his international debut in 1988. His first senior championship appearance came at the 2002 World Equestrian Games aboard Fresh Direct Parcival.
He went on to compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the grey mare Fresh Direct Corlato, where the combination finished best of the Brits in 16th. The following year, the pair jumped in front of a home crowd at the 2009 Windsor Europeans.
Tim Stockdale’s glittering career features many major wins, including the 2002 grand prix at Horse of the Year Show on Fresh Direct Parcival and 2007 Royal Windsor grand prix with Fresh Direct Corlato — as well as victories and numerous placings in other classes at both shows.
He fulfilled a life-long dream by winning the prestigious King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead riding Fresh Direct Kalico Bay in 2010, which he regarded as the pinnacle of his career.
He made a remarkable comeback after fracturing three vertebrae in his neck in a fall 2011, recovering to compete again at the top level.
Tim Stockdale passed away, aged 54, on 14 November 2018 after being diagnosed with stomach cancer on 1 October 2018. A foundation has been set up in his memory by his wife Laura and sons Joseph and Mark, who said they want to raise money for “as many projects and causes as we possibly can”.
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Tim Stockdale tributes flood social media: ‘The legend with a heart of gold’
‘Sometimes I just don’t understand... you have been there for as long as I can remember’
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Top British showjumper Tim Stockdale dies after short illness
The equestrian world is mourning the loss of one of British showjumping’s best known and most respected figures
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Top British showjumper diagnosed with stomach cancer
The rider told H&H he is feeling well in himself as he awaits further tests
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Showjumper resigns in protest over Europeans decision
The rider stepped down from the international committee over the lack of consultation before the decision not to send a British team to Gothenburg
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Watch tiny rescue pony prepare for Burghley Horse Trials debut #BurghleyPony
All eyes will be on the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this weekend (31 August-3 September 2017) as the world's best eventers tackle the famous four-star. But there will be one, slightly unusual, equine star in the mix...
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7 training tips that top showjumpers swear by
Want to find the secret behind top showjumpers' successes? We ask seven riders for their training tips
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Tim Stockdale and William Whitaker’s top tips on how to jump clear
we’ve teamed up with some of the country’s leading riders and asked them to share with you some exclusive tips, helping you to solve those common problems we all encounter over the coloured poles
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'I feel fantastic': Tim Stockdale back competing after fall
After three weeks he was back in the saddle and on Saturday he donned his show jacket and returned to competition
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Tim Stockdale injured during fall while trying a potential new horse
Tim is grateful to the accident and emergency department which had him in and out of hospital within an hour and a half
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Wondering how you're going to survive the winter? Top grooms share their hot tips
With temperatures plummeting and the nights drawing in, Andrea Oakes asks grooms how they make winter work — and keep motivation levels up
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Tim Stockdale’s top horse goes to Jessica Springsteen
The daughter of rock sensation Bruce Springsteen will now be riding the mare who was long-listed for the Rio Olympics
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Stockdale, Sanctos and Big Star make Rio showjumping long-list
Find out which riders and horses have made it onto the long-list for Rio...
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7 ways to keep boys keen on riding
Find out how parents can prevent ambitious sons from fleeing a world of pink numnahs and high-pitched giggles
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Tim Stockdale: The Hickstead Derby is like no other [H&H VIP]
H&H's guest showjumping columnist rounds up those who impressed at this year's Hickstead Derby
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Tim Stockdale's tips for a faster jump-off
Take a look at Tim Stockdale's top tips for shaving a few precious seconds off your jump-off time
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7 childhood show day faux-pas (that we'd rather forget)
There are some early show memories that we'd rather forget — whether it was chasing your pony around the car park before you'd even got near the ring or taking to its mane with scissors
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UK equestrian sponsorship round-up
Catch up with the latest sponsorship news from the equestrian world
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Horse & Hound's equestrian week on Twitter
Who has made H&H's favourite tweet list over the last seven days?
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Former international showjumper dies
The highlight of his career was winning the Horse of the Year Show grand prix in 2002
