Some website features may not work properly and it will probably run very slowly. For a better experience (and better security!) keep your browser up to date. Check
here for latest versions.
Sandbox Mode
Warning! Use fictitious data only; any personal data entered will become publicly available.
Get free 'admin' access.
Image shown in the blog feed, used to advertise the blog post.
You only need to specify a value here if you want to override the default publication date (when you press the Publish button).
Note that this will only be applied if you hit Publish below. If you save as draft, this value will be ignored.
Separate tags with commas.
Image shown at the top of the blog post. Will also be used to advertise the blog post, in the absence of a thumbnail.
{"PageID":1365,"ThemeCode":null,"BlogInfo":{"Breadcrumbs":[{"Name":"News","URL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News"}],"ID":46,"SpaceID":2,"Name":"News","Description":"Key news items","Author":{"ID":14,"Name":"John Hudson","CompanyName":null,"HasEmail":true},"CreationTime":"18/11/2019 11:00","Tags":[],"URL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News","IsWatching":false,"CanWatch":false,"CanPostBlogEntry":false},"EntryInfo":{"Breadcrumbs":[{"Name":"News","URL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News"},{"Name":"Maggie Pattinson appointed Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe","URL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News/Maggie+Pattinson+appointed+Team+GBR+Senior+Squad+Chef+dEquipe"}],"ID":1365,"Name":"Maggie Pattinson appointed Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe","Abstract":"Endurance GB appoints Maggie Pattinson as Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe, bringing decades of international experience as the team prepares for major championships in 2026.","ImageUrl":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/Maggie_Pattinson.png","ThumbnailImageUrl":"","Author":{"ID":18512,"MembershipNumber":null,"Username":null,"Forename":"Bella","Surname":"Fricker","Name":"Bella Fricker","Handle":"Bella","CompanyName":null,"FamilyGroupName":null,"Branch":{"ID":3,"Name":"Cromwell","Description":"Northants, Cambridgeshire, Beds \u0026 Hertfordshire","Icon":null,"Colour":"rgb(208, 58, 73)","Depth":0,"Indent":0,"CanBeSelected":true,"Sections":null,"Label":"\u003cspan class=\u0022label label-default\u0022 style=\u0022background-color: rgb(208, 58, 73)\u0022\u003eCromwell\u003c/span\u003e","LabelLarge":"\u003cspan class=\u0022label label-default label-lg\u0022 style=\u0022background-color: rgb(208, 58, 73)\u0022\u003eCromwell\u003c/span\u003e"},"IsLoggedInUser":false,"ImageUrl":null},"IsDraft":false,"PublicationDate":"Friday, 2 January 2026","CreationTime":"02/01/2026 18:17","CommentCount":0,"Tags":["International"],"URL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News/Maggie+Pattinson+appointed+Team+GBR+Senior+Squad+Chef+dEquipe","CanAdmin":false},"Content":"\u003cp\u003eEndurance GB is delighted to announce the appointment of Maggie Pattinson as Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe, following a rigorous selection and interview process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaggie brings with her decades of experience across every layer of the sport — as a rider, coach, mentor, team manager and welfare advocate — alongside an international perspective shaped by a lifetime with horses at the centre of everything she does.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer first championship leading Team GBR will be the FEI Endurance World Championships for Seniors, taking place in Al Ula in November 2026. She will also attend the FEI Endurance European Championships for Young Riders \u0026 Juniors in Jullianges in a shadowing capacity — a strategically important step, as Jullianges will host the FEI Endurance European Championships for Seniors the following year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lifetime shaped by horses\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom being first sat on a Thoroughbred at just two years old, Maggie’s equestrian journey has been anything but ordinary. Her early years were spent immersed in horses of all types — Thoroughbreds, Arabians, sport horses and native types — across disciplines as varied as hunting, racing, show jumping and dressage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat journey took her around the world, riding and working internationally in Canada, Switzerland, North America and Mongolia, alongside breeding and producing her own horses, including FEI-level endurance horses. As Maggie puts it, \u003cem\u003e“Horses are simply part of my DNA.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance riding entered her life more than 30 years ago, drawn by the adventure, the partnership with the horse, and the unique camaraderie of the sport — qualities that continue to define her philosophy today.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding teams, not just results\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaggie recently concluded a 12-year tenure (plus a “bonus year”) as Chef d’Equipe of the England Home International Endurance Team, a role in which she became known for developing riders as people, not just performances on paper.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting on her appointment, Endurance GB Chair, Larissa Whiley said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Maggie impressed the panel with her depth of experience, clarity of vision and unwavering commitment to horse welfare and team culture. She understands that success at championship level is built over time, through trust, communication and a genuine sense of team. We are confident she is the right person to lead Team GBR into the next phase.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat emphasis on development, communication and shared responsibility will be central to Maggie’s approach with the Senior Squad.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Teams don’t just happen,”\u003c/em\u003e Maggie explains. \u003cem\u003e“They’re built — slowly and carefully. Communication can never be too much, and everyone matters: riders, horses, crews, vets, farriers and support staff. When people know what’s expected, and feel supported, confidence follows.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 547px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(81).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022547\u0022 height=\u0022547\u0022 style=\u0022width: 547px; max-width: 547px; height: 547px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience under pressure\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her championship experience, Maggie is also a long-standing member of the organising and management team behind the Mongol Derby, one of the most demanding equestrian events in the world. Her role spans rider preparation, welfare oversight, training programmes, officiating and on-the-ground decision-making in extreme conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose experiences, she says, translate directly to championship endurance:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Pressure changes everything. Horses, riders, teams — how they react when it really matters tells you far more than any results sheet. Being able to think clearly, stay calm and make the right call for the horse is something I take into every role.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(82).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear vision for Team GBR\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking ahead, Maggie’s focus will be twofold: preparing for the World Championships in Al Ula, while simultaneously growing a deeper, stronger pool of riders for future championships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Without depth, you don’t have choice — and choice is essential for long-term success,”\u003c/em\u003e she says. \u003cem\u003e“That means encouraging riders early, nurturing combinations from 2\u003c/em\u003e* upwards, and ensuring all the Chefs across Development, Young Riders and Home International are working together.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is also clear that team selection goes beyond individual performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The best horse-and-rider combination on paper isn’t always the right team choice. Right now, we need team players. One person who doesn’t buy into the collective can undo a lot of hard work.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(83).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeadership with heart\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance GB Performance Director Annie Joppe welcomed the appointment:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Maggie brings a rare blend of experience, empathy and authority. She has a deep understanding of the demands of international endurance and a proven ability to develop riders within a strong welfare-led framework. Her leadership will be invaluable as we prepare for the challenges ahead.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaggie is equally passionate about connecting the Senior Squad with the wider Endurance GB membership.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I want members to know their squad — not just results, but the people and the horses behind them. Stories inspire. Seeing what’s possible makes others believe they can do it too.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking ahead\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsked what she hopes people will say in four years’ time, Maggie doesn’t hesitate:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“That Endurance Team GBR is back on the map.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd to riders dreaming of wearing the Union Jack:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Come with commitment, humility and a desire to work together. Bring your love of the horse, and you’ll have the support to help you get there.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance GB looks forward to working with Maggie as she leads Team GBR into an exciting new chapter on the international stage.\u003c/p\u003e","HasCommentsThread":true,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"Maggie Pattinson appointed Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News/Maggie+Pattinson+appointed+Team+GBR+Senior+Squad+Chef+dEquipe"},{"ID":"og:description","Name":"Endurance GB appoints Maggie Pattinson as Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe, bringing decades of international experience as the team prepares for major championships in 2026."},{"ID":"og:image","Name":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/Maggie_Pattinson.png"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"description","Name":"Endurance GB appoints Maggie Pattinson as Team GBR Senior Squad Chef d’Equipe, bringing decades of international experience as the team prepares for major championships in 2026."}]},"PageURL":"https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/NEWS/News/Maggie+Pattinson+appointed+Team+GBR+Senior+Squad+Chef+dEquipe","Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false}
Edit Page Meta Tags
Open Graph Metadata
for Facebook etc.
Custom Meta Tags
Select Images
No images found.
Click the 'Upload image file' button on the right-hand end of the toolbar to choose an image from your device.*
Use the other buttons on the toolbar to zoom, rotate and crop your image as desired.
* On some desktops you can also paste a URL web link into the 'File name' box at the bottom of the Open file dialog; then click 'Open'.
* On some devices you can also take a photo from this button. Alternatively, to use an image from the web, you will need to first save the image to your device before selecting.
Bulk Image Upload
Images
Image
File
Form is not yet complete, please correct the following fields:-
Upload completed successfully.
Are you sure?
Message Me
Use this form to send an email to another member. You may only send to one member at a time.
Your registered email address will be passed on to this member but you may also include alternative contact details.
Note: Emails sent via the website are not entirely private. A copy of every email is held on the database and this can be
accessed by the Endurance GB staff members using the Sent Emails page.
Another email address which the recipient can use to contact you.
Other contact details which the recipient can use to contact you e.g. phone number.
Save View Configuration
The code is used in the URL of the page to identify the view to be displayed.
It should be a short text value.
Select the members, roles, security levels or member lists with which you wish to share the view config.
If set, then this will be the default view for those people with whom it is shared, unless they
have set their own personal default.
Choose an Icon
No matching icons.
Edit Document
for
Out of disk space!
Sorry, your directory is full. You are using MB out of MB of allocated disk space.
Please delete some documents or purchase extra disk space from your vendor.
You are currently using MB out of MB of allocated disk space.
Edit Document Category
Registration Complete
You have been automatically logged in.
has been added to family group:
Registration successfully completed for .
Requested Membership Subscriptions
One or more of the requested Membership applications require approval.
You will be emailed if your request has been approved and, at that point, you will be able to view and accept or reject
the membership offer and proceed with payment.
will be emailed once the request has been approved and, at that point,
they will be able to view and accept or reject the membership offer and proceed with payment.
Subscriptions have been automatically approved and have been added to your basket. Please now proceed there to make payment.
You have requested one or more group membership subscriptions. You should now use the
register buttons below to add additional members into the available slots.
No.
Membership
One of:
Next Steps
Request Linked Membership
Add Page to Main Menu
Select the item before which the new menu item should be inserted.
If set, then the menu item will have a dividing line inserted above it.
Endurance GB
Competitive Long Distance Riding
Comments