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Patience Pays off as Erynn Ballard Wins the Hermès Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 25, 2026 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) currently holds a hot hand; she has won at least once every week since November. Adding to her tally on Sunday, she topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m aboard Chatadel PS, owned by […]

Shane Breen Claims World Cup Glory at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 25, 2026 – The Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*-W & CSI 2* drew to a close on Sunday at Al Forsan International Sports Resort, as the week’s feature class, the Al Shira’aa Longines Diamond Tour FEI World Cup Grand […]

Robert Whitaker Races to Victory at the Jumping Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2026 – Robert Whitaker (GBR) was off and running on Saturday at the 2026 edition of the Jumping Amsterdam, teaming up with Gentlemen vh Veldhof for victory in the €56,800 Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer Prize CSI 5*-W at the RAI Amsterdam. Out […]

Karl Cook & Kalinka van’T Zorgvliet Clinch Victory in the $63,000 C3RV Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – January 24, 2026 – Since making a comeback to competition in September 2025, Karl Cook (USA) and Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet have consistently found themselves back atop the leaderboard, including on Saturday, January 24, in the $63,000 C3RV Grand Prix CSI 2* at Desert International Horse […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z Claim the Cavalor Classic CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 23, 2026 – The last pair to go were the best to go in Friday’s $32,000 Cavalor  Classic CSI 5* – 1.45m as Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z sped to the win in an increasingly fast jump-off. A field of 21 […]

Bertram Allen on Fire at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 23, 2026 – Bertram Allen (IRL) is on fire competing at theWinter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The Irishman secured his second victory of the week in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky Speed CSI 4*, riding Zero K, a 12-year-old Danish Warmblood mare. […]

Déjà Vu for Donatello D’Auge & Julien Epaillard in the World Cup of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2026 –Two years after taking the crown in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Amsterdam, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and his homebred 13-year-old gelding, Donatello d’Auge, repeated that feat once again in front of an elated sell-out crowd. The knowledgeable Dutch spectators […]

Mathijs Van Asten & Hotspot are on Fire in $340,000 BrainJuice Active Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 25, 2026 – When the World No. 1 rider is coming behind you in the jump-off, you have little choice but to take some chances if you want to win. So, that is exactly what Mathijs van Asten (NED) did on Saturday night, January […]

Victor Bettendorf & Encore Toi du Linon Lead the Pack in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 25, 2026 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) and the 12-year-old mare Encore Toi du Linon (Kannan x Desir du Chateau) won Sunday’s Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, where the second week […]

Michael Greve Nips Sanne Thijssen on Home Soil to Win the RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2026 – For a long time, Sanne Thijssen (NED) was in the lead in the €28,450 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W, a 1.45m speed class at Jumping Amsterdam. Riding the small, agile Farah Z (by For Pleasure), Sanne was the fifth starter […]

Faster, Fasther, the “Fasthest”! Lillie Keenan Conquers the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 24, 2026 – In front of a home crowd, Lillie Keenan (USA) and longtime partner Fasther took flight in a jump-off brimming with horse and rider talent to win the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday Night Lights during Week 3 at Wellington […]

Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Reach New Heights in the $120,000 Ascentѐ Aviation Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – January 24, 2026 –  It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the $120,000 Ascentѐ Aviation Grand Prix CSI 3*. A special Ascentѐ Aviation helicopter flyover kicked off the evening before 27 top horse-and-rider combinations took center stage. In […]

Irish Duel Marks the Day at Oliva Nova! Niall Talbot Thrives under Pressure!

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 24, 2026 – A duel between two Irishman marked the feature class on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET). It came down to Niall Talbot (IRL) and Eoin McMahon (IRL) and it was Nial who turned on the nitro aboard Charming Dream […]

Frank Schuttert Shoots Up to the Top in the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2026 – Frank Schuttert (NED) claimed his second €115,000 Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W on Saturday with a thrilling jump-off victory. Back in 2013, it was a very young Frank Schuttert who captured the prestigious title with Winchester, the horse that […]

Willem Greve Supreme in De Telegraaf Prize: “I knew my time Was Fast for a Top-Three Finish”

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 23, 2026 – Willem Greve (NED) and Grandorado TN N.O.P. were unbeatable in Friday night’s €56,800 De Telegraaf Prize CSI 5*-W at Jumping Amsterdam. The son of Eldorado van de Zeshoek is not known as a speed horse, but Greve and Grandorado left […]

Emelie Pieper Powers to the Top in the Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 24, 2026 – Female riders are setting the pace in Grand Prix events of international-level leading up to the XXXII Andalucía Sunshine Tour. Last weekend, Switzerland’s Sasha Barthe claimed victory in the Grand Prix CSI 2*, and Saturday afternoon it was […]

Déjà Vu! Scott Brash Doubles Down in the €325,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2026 – Three Grands Prix brought the third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 to a close in the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. Once again, an Olympic champion stole the spotlight on Super Saturday. Scott Brash (GBR), who repeated his […]

Inès Joly Jumps to Victory in the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Speed Derby CSI 4*-W

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2026 – The penultimate day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* concluded in spectacular fashion, as the €40,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Speed Derby CSI 4*-W delivered a thrilling, crowd-pleasing close to Saturday’s competition, bringing high-speed drama under the spotlights. Inspired […]

Beating the Odds! Christopher Kläsener is in a Class of His Own at Al Shaqab in Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 23, 2026 – The third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 continued at the Longines Arena with a full second day featuring classes across CSI 5* CSI 3*, CSI 1* , CSIJ and National competition. A fantastic Friday featured three important FEI-level […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Fly to First in the $117,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 22, 2026 – Kent Farrington (USA) is back at Desert International Horse Park, and on January 22, he made one of his first stops at the Thermal, Calif. venue the top of the podium in the $117,000 Pomponio Welcome CSI 5* – 1.50m […]

Camilo Rueda Races to Victory in the $32,000 Speed Stake CSI 2* in the Californian Desert

Thermal, United States – January 22, 2026 – Camilo Rueda (COL) and Indus van het Keysereyck have been partnered for roughly six years, and the strength of their longtime partnership was apparent on Thursday, January 22, as they jumped to the win in the $32,000 Round Meadow Farm […]

Victor’s Victorious! Bettendorf Bests the Competition at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 22, 2026 – Known as one of the fastest riders in the world, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) lived up to his reputation on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET), teaming up with Encore Toi du Linon for victory in the €30,100 Grand Prix […]

Dynamic Duo Win in Amsterdam! Kevin Staut: “Hermes de Vesquerie Is Made for the Highest Level”

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 23, 2026 – The €28,200 Stal Van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W went to Kevin Staut (FRA) Friday night at the 2026 Jumping Amsterdam. The former world number one rode his relatively inexperienced horse Hermes de Vesquerie (by Vigo d’Arsouilles) to a clear […]

Abdullah Al Sharbatly & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Jr. Complete the Hat-Trick at the Doha Equestrian Tour

Doha, Qatar – January 22, 2026 – The third week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 started at the Longines Arena with strong Qatari wins and a full programme across CSI 5* CSI 3* CSI 1* classes. The €57,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5* went to Abdullah Alsharbatly […]

Jack Ryan’s Cool Under Pressure to Win Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 23, 2026 – The second day of this CSI 3* at the 2026 Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour came to an end with new highlights. Jack Ryan (IRL) claimed victory in the main class of the day, the €28,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*. […]

Alexander McLean is the Master of the Day at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 23, 2026 – The Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* & CSI 2* reached its halfway point today, with six action-packed classes spread across both arenas, including the first qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix and the ever-popular Ride n’ Drive […]