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Bertram Allen & Eddy Blue’s Blazing Performance Tops the $116,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 22, 2026 –  Irish riders are known for their bravery and speed competing in high-level competitions around the world. On Thursday, Olympian Bertram Allen (IRL) was a testament of that at Wellington International. Riding Eddy Blue for owner Carol Sollak, the Irishman won […]

Tony Stormanns Storms to First in the $32,000 Forestier Sellier Grand Prix CSI U-25

Ocala, United States – January 26, 2026 – The $32,000 Grand Prix CSI U-25 sponsored by Forestier Sellier served as the highlight of the afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, where 19 competitive horse-and-rider combinations contested the class while aiming to earn valuable points toward the WEC CSI U-25 […]

Speedy Shady Ghrayeb Leads the Way at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 22, 2026 – Competitions continued in earnest on Day Two of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* & CSI 2*, as riders returned to Al Forsan International Sports Resort for a full day of sport across both arenas, with […]

Sean Jobin & Grande Dame DK Take Off towards Victory in the $62,500 Ascenté Aviation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – January 22, 2026 – Three-star competition returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala as a top field of riders took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $62,500 Ascenté Aviation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during Week IV of the 2026 Winter Spectacular […]

Luca Maria Moneta Charges towards Victory in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 22, 2026 – The Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 3* is now underway at Dehesa Montenmedio, where the first of the four competition days took place in an unbeatable atmosphere and with a very large entry. After the positive impressions left last […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Heads to the Egyptian Pyramids

Cairo, Egypt – January 21, 2026 – The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) officially launched its newest event in Cairo with a high-level press conference attended by senior dignitaries and key stakeholders. The event was honoured by the presence of the Prime Minister of the Egypt, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly […]

Karl Cook & Candy Earn Sweet Victory in the Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 21, 2026 – Karl Cook (USA) and Candy kicked off their 2026 season with a win in the $32,000 Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5* – 1.45m held on Wednesday, January 21, during Desert Circuit 3 at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, […]

Riders & Horses for the Desert Circuit’s CSI 5* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, United States – January 21, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) with the running of the Desert Circuit‘s CSI 5*. World number Kent Farrington (USA) leads a list of all-stars which includes the likes of: Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Laura Kraut (USA), […]

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

Doha, Qatar – January 21, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and five-star attractions this week across three continents. In the Middle East, the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour (DET) is back with the running of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3* once again at […]

Riders & Horses for Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 21, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the 65th edition of Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W at the RAI this week in the Netherlands. The event hosts the 10th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League attracting top […]

Generations at the Top: Jumping Amsterdam Opens Anniversary Edition with World-Class Sport

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 21, 2026 – From 22 to 25 January 2026, RAI Amsterdam will host the 65th edition of Jumping Amsterdam. What began in 1958 as an international equestrian competition has grown into a fixture on the global sporting calendar. In this anniversary year, generations […]

USET Foundation Awards Whitney Stone Cup to Lillie Keenan 

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation presented the 2026 Whitney Stone Cup to U.S. jumping athlete Lillie Keenan (USA) and recognized eventing athlete Cassie Sanger with the 2026 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy at its “Aachen” benefit on January 16, 2026, in Wellington, Florida.   Whitney […]

Lillie Keenan & Highway TN Make their New Partnership a Winning One in the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – January 17, 2026 – Under the bright beams of Saturday Night Lights at Wellington International, Lillie Keenan (USA) and Highway TN made a stunning debut by winning the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix during Week 2 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting […]

Peter Lutz & Katriona Claim the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – A long and determined road led Peter Lutz (USA) and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* and close out Week 2 on the grass derby field at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks […]

Glory for Guerdat in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 18, 2026 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) set an unbeatable target from first draw in an 11-strong jump-off, to score a convincing victory in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Leipzig (GER) Sunday afternoon. Aboard the 12-year-old […]

Swiss Precision Prevails as Sasha Barthe Blossoms in the Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 18, 2026 – Swiss rider Sasha Barte (SUI) claimed victory in the Grand Prix CSI 2* held at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour, the feature class of the competition that took place this weekend at the Dehesa Montenmedio facilities. The Andalucía Pre-Sunshine […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Triumphant Once Again in the Hermès Classic at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 17, 2026 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) of Venezuela claimed his third major victory of the week in the $32,000 Hermès Classic 1.50m aboard Ribery on the grass derby field during Week 2 of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). On Friday, Larrazabal […]

Aaron Vale & Carissimo 25 Take the Turn to the Top in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 17, 2026 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was abuzz with excitement as packed stands and a beautiful Florida night set the stage for the highlight event of the week, the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*. A star-studded field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations […]

Francis Derwin & Gospel Tame Best the Field in the $32,000 4CYTE Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – January 17, 2026 – The $32,000 4CYTE Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* took center stage in the WEC Grand Arena on Friday. Fifty-two horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations competed for top honors, but it was Ireland’s Francis Derwin (IRL) who piloted his own Gospel Tame (Quadrio […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Baroness Reign Supreme in the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, United States — January 16, 2026— Venezuelan Olympian Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) and his 11-year-old Westphalian mare Baroness won two international competitions in as many days at Wellington International, underscored by the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 CSI 3* on Friday during the 2026 Winter […]

Mark Bluman & Phelina de Septon Winning Streak Continues in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States — January 15, 2026 — During the two months ahead of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Mark Bluman (COL) and Phelina de Septon collected nine international top 10 finishes together. They kept that streak alive on opening day of FEI competition during WEF 2 […]

Partnership Pays Off for Daniel Bluman & Gemma W in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*

Ocala, United States – January 15, 2026 – Forty of the world’s top horse-and-rider combinations, representing 13 nations, took to the WEC Grand Arena on Thursday morning to vie for the top prize in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. In the end, it was Israel’s Daniel […]

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

 Leipzig, Germany – January 15, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping in Europe with one of the most traditional indoor events of the year taking place this week, Partner Pferd CSI 5*-W, event that features the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. […]

Erynn Ballard Leads the One-Two for Canada in the $30,000 CPKC Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – January 10, 2026 – Historically, Canada has been one of the winningest nations at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and it was no different on Saturday at Wellington International. Serving as the appetizer on Super Saturday, building the climax for the Grand Prix, the […]

Riders & Horses for the Partner Pferd-Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 14, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2026 edition of the Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W and the 9th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. Led by the likes of the multiple champion Steve Guerdat […]

Scott Brash Takes the First Step to Complete the Sweep, Winning the Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – January 10, 2026 – Scott Brash (GBR) was the star of the second week of the Doha Equestrian Tour‘s H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3*. Just before going on to win the feature class at the event, Brash (GBR) gave a […]

Harry Charles & Bandit Blaze to the Top in the Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 10, 2026 – After winning the €200,000 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 4* the week before, Harry Charles (GBR) was back on top at the 2026 Doha Equestrian Tour’s H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix CSI 5* & CSI 3*. This time, the British rider […]

Lillie Keenan Leaps to Hermès Championship Jumper Classic CSI 3* Win at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 11, 2026 – Last to go in the jump-off of the $32,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, Lillie Keenan (USA) took the win abroad 9-year-old Chagrin D’Amour to close the final day of opening FEI week at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The […]