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Nadja Peter Steiner & Nice van’T Zorgvliet Turn on the Nitro to Win Speed Challenge Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 08, 2026 – The second week of the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix opened on Thursday at Al Shaqab with CSI 5* action headlining day 1. Making the trip from Switzerland to Doha was the right decision despite missing a five-star event in […]

Romain Duguet Races to First in the Range Rover Prize CSI 5*-W at Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 08, 2026 – Romain Duguet (SUI) got off to a great start on opening day of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. Competing on home soil and having the crowd cheering for you is always an advantage and the Swiss […]

Riders & Horses for the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi – January 08, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Led by Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the likes of Daniel Deusser (GER), Abdel Said (BEL), Sophie Hinners (GER), Shane Breen (IRL), Ramzy Al Duhami […]

Riders & Horses for the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI 5* this Week at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – January 08, 2026 – For the second week in a row, the stunning showgrounds of Al Shaqab will be home to top riders and horses competing during the second week of the Doha Equestrian Tour (DET), H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI […]

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

Wellington, Florida, United States – January 07, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping around the world! Despite being early in the season and still winter, the heat is on as three five-star attractions promises to make things exciting for equestrian fans. Once again, the stunning Al Shaqab is home […]

World-Class Show Jumping Returns to Abu Dhabi as Al Shira’aa Set to Host 9th Edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 07, 2026 – Under the Honorary Presidency of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show returns for its 9th edition from 20-25 January 2026, marking a significant new chapter with its relocation to Al […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3* at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – January 07, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and CSI 3* classes during the opening week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The most prestigious winter circuit is only warming up but already attracting top-tier talent from all around the world. […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 07, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and five-star world cup action in Europe with the running of the first major event of the year, the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. One of the most traditional nations of the noble sport, Switzerland can count […]

The Longines CHI Classics Basel Presents Top Names for 2026 edition this Week!

Basel, Switzerland – January 07, 2026 – A top-class field of participants is expected at the 15th edition of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W from January 8th to 11th, 2026. Following the entry deadline, it is confirmed that many of the world’s best riders will be traveling […]

Third Podium, Second Victory! Emanuele Gaudiano & Vasco on Fire at the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 04, 2026 – Third podium in as many days and second victory! Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Vasco 118 went out in grand fashion to close out the week at H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 4* & CSI 2*, topping the €29,000 Special Two-Phase […]

Oliver Fletcher Flies to Victory in the Grand Prix of Doha CSI 2*

Doha, Qatar – January 04, 2026 – The first week of the Doha Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday at Al Shaqab and a familiar nation was back on top of the podium. To conclude the CSI 2* classes of H.H The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 4* & CSI […]

Millie Allen Picks Up Right Where She Left off at the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Doha, Qatar – January 03, 2026 – For the second year in a row, Millie Allen (GBR) shone bright at the Doha Equestrian Tour, claiming the €29,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* aboard Quick Diamant HR on Saturday during the second day of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI […]

Emanuele Gaudiano Turns on the Nitro to Win at the Doha Equestrian Tour CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 03, 2026 – After being denied victory in the first contest against the clock at the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Vasco 118 triumphed in the €29,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Saturday, a part of the 2026 H.H. The Father […]

Harry Charles Nips Fellow Countryman to Win the €200,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 04, 2026 – The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 concluded on Sunday at Al Shaqab as Tour I wraps up its opening weekend and it was Harry Charles (GBR) and Casquo Blue who conquered the €200,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 4*, nipping […]

Mckayla Langmeier Bests the Rest in the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – January 04, 2026 – Mckayla Langmeier (USA) of East Granby, CT, rode Jiselle NS to the jump-off clear to cash in on the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix and close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a three-horse jump-off, Langmeier […]

World No. 1 Kent Farrington Opens 2026 With a Win in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida – January 03, 2026 – Packed grandstands set the scene for the first Grand Prix of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). The $75,000 Adequan National Grand Prix welcomed 28 elite horse-and-rider combinations, but the spotlight belonged to World No. 1 […]

Pablo Mejia Villa & Caramia Conquer the Hermès Championship Jumper Classic

Wellington, United States – January 02, 2026 – The first Super Saturday of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway with the running of the $25,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic kicked off with a win from Colombia’s Pablo Mejia Villa (COL) riding his own 9-year-old Caramia. […]

Déjà Vu! Abdullah Al Sharbatly & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior Strike Again in the €106,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 03, 2026 – The H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 continued on Saturday at Al Shaqab as Tour 1 entered its second day of competition, bringing together international and regional riders across CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI 4* categories as part of the Doha Equestrian […]

Abdullah Al Sharbatly Blazes to the Perfect Start at the 2026 H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 4*

Her Highness Attends the Opening Tour Competitions of the H.H. The Father Amir Prix Doha, Qatar – January 02, 2026 – One of the fastest riders in the world, Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) kicked off the new year in winning fashion, getting off to the perfect in the […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Leads Off in the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup

Wellington, United States – January 01, 2026 – Venezuela’s Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) christened the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) by winning the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round aboard Ribery on Thursday of opening week at Wellington International in Wellington, Florida. Over courses designed by Eric Hasbrouck (USA), Larrazabal was […]

Gilles Thomas Thrives at Magical Mechelen Winning the €250,000 World Cup Grand Prix

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2025 – Gilles Thomas (BEL) went one place better than he did 12 months ago this afternoon to claim a memorable victory in the €250,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Qualifier of Mechelen CSI 5*-W. Riding the sensational nine-year-old mare Qalista DN, the […]

Niels Bruynseels Blazes to First in the Léon Melchior Open Sires of the World, presented by Zangersheide

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2025 – Day two of Jumping Mechelen was almost entirely devoted to breeding. The clear highlight of the day was the €28,200 Léon Melchior Open Sires of the World CSI 5*-W, presented by Zangersheide, a class that once again underlined the importance of […]

Roy Van Beek Wins the Paardensport Vlaanderen Talent of the Year!

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2025 – Twelve young prospects were awarded the highest status of T1 talent by the Talents Programme of Paardensport Vlaanderen. Each year, one rider from this select group is named Talent of the Year. This time, the honour goes to Roy Van Beek […]

Nicola Philippaerts Wins the Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2025 – The Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant, delivered excitement right up to the very last round. From a strong field of 40 riders, 15 combinations eventually qualified for the jump-off in the 1.45m class. In the jump-off, Jeroen […]

Steve Guerdat Triumphant in the BMW Masters CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2025 – Saturday evening delivered top-level sport in the Christmas Arena at Jumping Mechelen with the BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. Ten combinations lined up for a challenging class that started at 1.50m and built steadily round by round. A format that gradually reduced […]

Three Disciplines, One Iconic Arena: Jumping Mechelen Gathers the World’s Best in the Nekkerhal

Mechelen, Belgium – December 24, 2025 – Between Christmas and New Year, the Nekkerhal once again becomes the beating heart of international equestrian sport. For more than forty years, Jumping Mechelen, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping, Memorial Eric Wauters, has stood for top-level sport, atmosphere and spectacle. This year is no […]

The FEI Bestows its Highest Distinction on Honorary President HRH Princess Haya

London, England – December 21, 2025 – HRH Princess Haya, who served as FEI President from 2006 to 2014 and is currently the organisation’s Honorary President, has been awarded the Order of Merit, the FEI’s highest distinction. The award was presented during the London International Horse Show. “It […]