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Simpson Set His Eyes on Second Title after Ideal Agria Derby Trial Run 

Hickstead, England – June 19, 2026 – The 2023 Al Shira’aa Derby winner David Simpson (IRL) and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve laid down the gauntlet for a repeat win with a superb victory in the Agria Derby Trial. Today’s feature class set the scene for what could be […]

Mathijs Leads a One-two for the Van Asten Family in the Range Rover Breeland Prize CSIO 5*

Mathijs van Asten (NED) and Hotspot are the winners of Friday’s Breeland Prize with a time of 59.88 seconds. His brother Leopold van Asten was second, and Dutch rider Mel Thijssen completed the podium. 41 combinations appeared in the Rotterdam Arena tfor this 5* showjumping competition against the […]

Success for Syquia in the Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake

Westport, Connecticut — June 18, 2026 — Colin Syquia (PHI) arrived at the Fairfield June Show hoping for some positive mileage for the talented young jumper, Bacardi Royal Z. Sandra O’Donnell’s 7-year-old Zangersheide gelding exceeded expectations, jumping to the top of the Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake Thursday at the […]

Kelli Cruciotti & Mochito VD Mishagen Make a Winning Comeback in the Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, United States – June 18, 2026 – Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) believes any win in Traverse City is special, but Thursday’s $31,100 Welcome Stake CSI 3* during the third week of the Traverse City Spring Series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, meant even more. […]

Matthew Sampson Steals the Show in the Derby Tankard at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 18, 2026 – Britain’s Matt Sampson (GBR) and Un Secreto Z took the top spot in today’s ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4*, the feature class on the opening day of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting. Seven of the 31 starters produced clear rounds to go […]

Giulia Martinengo Marquet Claims the Nedspice Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands — June 18, 2026 — Thrilling action until the end on Thursday at 2026 CHIO Rotterdam. Italy’s Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA) and Scuderia 1918 Calle Deluxe took first place in the €30,050 Nedspice Prize CSIO 5*. Dutchman Harrie Smolders (NED) came second, Germany’s Richard Vogel […]

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

Paris, France — June 17, 2026 — It’s showtime for showjumping at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*. Having the Eiffel Tower as its backdrop, one of the most iconic showjumping events of the year promises thrills and spills starting this Friday. Moreover, the Longines […]

Riders & Horses for the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*

Hickstead, England — June 18, 2026 — It’s showtime for showjumping and the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4* at the All England Jumping Course – Hickstead. Led by members of the most traditional family in the sport the host nation looks to make the home crowd […]

Rotterdam Raises the Stakes for the Third Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Qualifier

Rotterdam, The Netherlands — June 17, 2026 — The Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ returns to CHIO Rotterdam (NED) next week for the third qualifying leg of the 2026 season, with one of the sport’s most iconic venues set to play a pivotal role as the road to the […]

Stellar Riders & Two Winning Horses Set to Return for Epic Hickstead Derby Battle

Hickstead, England — June 17, 2026 — This week’s Al Shira’aa Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead could be one of the most competitive renewals in years, with the 2023 and 2024 champions both returning for another tilt at the trophy. Ireland’s David Simpson (IRL) was an impressive winner in 2023 […]

Championship Battle Heads to the City of Light as Star-Studded Paris Line-Up Confirmed

Paris, France — June 11, 2026 — The race for the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Championship reaches a pivotal moment as the world’s best riders prepare to descend on Paris from 19–21 June for one of the most prestigious stops on the calendar. Set beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping […]

Gregory Wathelet & Romance van de Padenborre Race to First in the Hus Reproduction Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 12, 2026 – In the €28,200 Hus Reproduction Prize CSIO 5* (1.45m speed class), another highlight of Friday’s CSIO 5* competition at the 2026 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*, Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (World No. 28) claimed victory aboard Romance van de […]

Schnieper Supreme! Barbara Blazes to Win the Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2026 – After Switzerland got off to a winning start at the 2026 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* with Gaetan Joliat (SUI) in the first class, it was Barbara Schnieper‘s (SUI) turn to steal the spotlight in the €28,200 Boss […]

Gaëtan Joliat Jumps to Stardom in the Pro-Confort Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2026 – Switzerland got off to a winning start in the the Pro-Confort Prize CSIO 5* at the 2026 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. The 1.45m two-phase class gave many riders the opportunity to provide their horses with their first […]

Mark Bluman Can’t Be Stopped in the ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – June 14, 2026 – The ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* kicked off the action on the International Ring on Sunday of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Athletes competing on the CSI 2* circuit earned their place on the start list of the competition through qualifying […]

Juan Pablo Gaspar Albañez is the Ace in the ATB Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada – June 14, 2026 – The 2026 ‘National‘, presented by Rolex, concluded on Sunday with the $65,217 ATB Cup CSI 5* – 1.50m in the International Ring. Thirty-three athletes representing nations from around the world challenged FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr.’s (GER) 565-metre track, featuring […]

Steve Guerdat Gallops to First in the €56,800 Demeures de Campagne Derby de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France — June 13, 2026 — Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), winner of the La Baule Derby – Demeures de Campagne, was the standout performer on the third day of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France CSIO 5*. The crowd’s standing ovation […]

Samuel Hutton & WKD Toronto Crowned Champions in the $62,480 Hits Saugerties Grand Prix CSI 2*

Saugerties, United States – June 14, 2026 – The Hits Hudson Valley FEI Jumper Special came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday as international athletes gathered in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium for the week’s featured class, the $62,480 Grand Prix CSI 2*. The distinct Jumper Special […]

Spencer Smith & Keeneland Knock Out the Competition in the $116,500 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, United States – June 13, 2026 – Among a competitive field of international athletes, Spencer Smith (USA) found his stride with Keeneland in the $116,500 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday during the second week of the Traverse City Spring Series, […]

Anastasia Nielsen & ESI Rocky Race to the Top in the €500,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Ramatuelle – St. Tropez CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, France – June 14, 2026 – The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle, St. Tropez delivered exactly the kind of drama the French Riviera has become famous for. A star-studded field packed with championship contenders, medallists and multiple LGCT Grand Prix winners arrived at Pampelonne Beach chasing a share […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Reaches the Top in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 14, 2026 –  Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) claimed victory on Sunday in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of the City of La Baule CSI 5*, the highlight event and grand finale of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France. Switzerland’s […]

Mark Bluman Triumphant in the $362,319 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 13, 2026 – The $362,319 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, took centre stage on Saturday during the ‘National’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows, welcoming 31 horse/rider combinations from around the world to the iconic International Ring. Designed by FEI Course […]

Steve Guerdat & Lancelotta Lead the Competition in the €110,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France — June 13, 2026 — Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), winner of the €110,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* was the standout performer on the third day of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France. The crowd’s standing ovation seemed to last forever. […]

John Perez Bohm & Lareusa S Light Up in the ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 12, 2026 – The $18,116 ATCO Cup CSI 5* kicked off the action on the International Ring today at Spruce Meadows. An impressive 63 horse-and-rider combinations took on the first-round track, with only those finishing fault-free earning a place in the jump-off. A total […]

Philip McGuane & Paso Doble SCF Steal the Spotlight in the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2*

Saugerties, United States – June 12, 2026 – The spotlight shone on international-level show jumpers at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on Friday morning, June 12, 2026, as the second day of the Hits Hudson Valley FEI Jumper Special got underway. Four nations were represented in […]

Mark Bluman Delivers a Dominant One-Two Finish in the RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 12, 2026 – The $32,609 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* – 1.50m delivered another thrilling Friday night at the Spruce Meadows ‘National‘ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-eight horse/rider combinations took on the challenging 530m first-round track designed by FEI […]

Roberto Teran Tafur Tops the $31,100 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Traverse City

Traverse City, United States – June 12, 2026 – Colombia’s Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) is in his element going fast, and that’s exactly what earned him the win on Friday at Traverse City Spring 2 as he topped the $31,100 Speed Challenge CSI 4*. With DSP Callas, a […]