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Cassio Rivetti Rides towards a One-Two Finish in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, United States – February 01, 2026 – No one could catch Cassio Rivetti (BRA) on Sunday, February 1, as the Brazilian rider galloped away with both first and second place in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic – 1.45m. Rivetti took the top honor in the class – held as part […]

Roger-Yves Bost & Ballerine du Vilpion Victorious in the €405,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 01, 2026 – France on Top! Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ballerine du Vilpion raced to victory in the grand finale of the 2026 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5* at the Asia-World Expo. The main challenge of the week featured a15-effort […]

Abdullah Al Sharbatly & Quisandro are Quick & Clean to Win the €106,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – January 31, 2026 – The 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix came to a fantastic end on Saturday in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. One of the most consistent riders throughout the four-week event, Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) did not disappoint on the final day. He teamed up […]

Richard Vogel Races to the Top in The Asia World Expo Speed Stakes CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – February 01, 2026 – Serving as the prelude to the Grand Prix on the final day of the 2026 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*, the €28,200 The Asia World Expo Speed Stakes CSI 5* raised the level of excitement at the […]

Harry Charles & Bandit Steal the Spotlight in Two-Phase Special CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 31, 2026 – The 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix came to a fantastic end on Saturday in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The €29,000 Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* was claimed by Harry Charles (GBR) and Bandit after completing both sections of the course in flawless […]

A Three-Peat! Scott Brash Unbeatable in the €650,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 31, 2026 – The 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix came to a fantastic end on Saturday in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, with Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Jefferson winning the headline €650,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*. The win marked […]

Daniel Coyle Does It Again, Piloting Brand-New Partner Urville Z to Victory in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, United States – February 01, 2026 – International competition during Week V of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) came to a close on Sunday as 19 horse-and-rider combinations contested the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*. Fresh off a win […]

Seppe Wouters & Quito de Mariposa Outshine their Elders in the CHG Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 01, 2026 – The third and final week of Spring MET I 2026 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded with an all-Belgian podium in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m.  After a jump-off between eight […]

Thermal World Cup Fit for a “King”, Kyle King!

Thermal, United States – January 31, 2026 – When Kyle King‘s (USA) initial jump-off plan didn’t quite come to fruition, it became the winning move in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal (USA). King and his 11-year-old mare Kayenne Z bested a seven-horse jump-off Saturday night at […]

Shane Sweetnam Soars to the Top in the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 31, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and the 10-year-old Coriaan van Klapscheut Z left nothing to chance on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village by winning the $215,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday afternoon during Week 4 at Wellington International’s Winter […]

Gregory Wathelet Charges Past the Field in the $63,000 Champion Savings Classic CSI 5*-W

Thermal, United States – January 31, 2026 – Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Argentina de la Marchette capped off their successful time together at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) with a win in the $63,000 Champion Shavings Classic CSI 5*-W – 1.50m on Friday, January 30, during Desert Circuit 4, presented […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Cruise in the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 31, 2026 – An unseasonably cold Saturday night didn’t deter a world-class field from contesting the $200,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix CSI 4*. Thirty athletes representing 15 countries took on the challenge, and in the end, it was World No. 11 Daniel Coyle (IRL) […]

Ben Maher Tastes Victory in the Defiant Whisky Speed CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 30, 2026 – Great Britain was back on top on Friday at Wellington International during the fourth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Early in the day on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, British Olympic Champion Ben Maher rode 15-year-old […]

Millie Allen Flies the Highest in the Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The second day of the fourth week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. The day’s spectacle came in the €20,000 Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*, […]

Kevin & Kannonqulan Knock Out the Competition! Staut Storms to First in the Longines Stakes CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – January 31, 2026 – What do you get when you team up a quick rider and a fast horse? A win! Kevin Staut (FRA) and Kannonqulan were quick and nimble across the course to claim the €56,800 Longines Stakes CSI 5* on Saturday during […]

No Playing Around! Jörne Sprehe & Toys Thrive in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 31, 2026 – Jörne Sprehe (GER) and Toys were not playing around on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET), winning the €30,000 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy CSI 3*. Going up against 52 other combinations in the 1.50m speed challenge, […]

Kristen Vanderveen’s Winning Ways Continue in the €165,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. After claiming three victorious the previous day, once again the American headline came […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Gets off to a Winning Start at the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show CSI 5*

Hong Kong, China – January 30, 2026 – The 2026 Longines International Horse Show CSI 5* got underway on Friday at the Asia-World Expo and a battle between 3 veteran riders, representing powerhouse nations of the noble sport, decided the winner of the €28,200 Longines Welcome Stakes CSI […]

Philipp Weishaupt Charges to Victory in Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. Before the main class of the day, the €29,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* got things warmed up and […]

A Photo Finish Win by Michael Duffy & Mister Qerly Z in the $32,000 Golden Ocala Qualifier CSI 2* 

Ocala, United States – January 30, 2026 – Thirty horse-and-rider combinations gathered early Friday morning in the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $32,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. In the end, it came down to an all-Irish duel, where Michael Duffy (IRL) narrowly stole the win by […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Dazzle Again Topping the $117,000 Morning Star Sport Horses Qualifier CSI 5*-W

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – For the second week in a row, Kent Farrington (USA) showed spectators at Desert International Horse Park why he is the top-ranked showjumper in the world. This time, the World No. 1 rider and his longtime partner, Orafina, flew to a […]

List of All Major Events this Weekend with Links to More Information about Them

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and a very busy weekend ahead with the running of three five-star attractions, headlined by the fourth and final week of the Doha Equestrian Tour‘s H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3* at Al […]

Conor Swail Captures Wire-To-Wire Win in the $32,000 Brainwater Speed Stake CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – The first to go was the best to go in the $32,000 BRAINWATER Speed Stake CSI 2* – 1.45m , with Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 taking home the win on Thursday, January 29, at Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta […]

Mark Bluman & Landon Turn on the Nitro in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 29, 2026 – Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and Landon de Nyze were picture-perfect to win the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IV CSI 4* on the grass derby field on Thursday during Week 4 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting […]

Galloping for the Gold at Doha: Max Kuhner Shines in the €106,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 29, 2026 – The fourth week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 opened on Thursday at Al Shaqab, launching the closing stage of the four-tour international series. Staged from 29-31 January, Tour 4 carries a weekend prize fund of €1,217,000 within a total […]

Tom Wachman & Do It Easy Score the Win in the $117,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 29, 2026 – Four-star competition returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with a competitive field of top international talent contesting the $117,000 Gary Yeomans Ford Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. Forty-one horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations took their shot at the top prize, […]

James Chawke Claims First CSI 5*-W Win in the $32,000 Aleron Welcome Speed

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – Ireland’s James Chawke (IRL) captured the first CSI 5* win of his career on Wednesday, January 28, as he piloted Daido van’t Ruytershof Z to victory in the $32,000 Aleron CSI5*-W 1.45m Welcome Speed. The class marked the start of CSI5*-W […]