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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 Cup™ 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 […]

Germans Rule as Richard Vogel Tops the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*

Frankfurt, Germany – December 21, 2025 – Richard Vogel (GER) gave Germans fans what they had hoped for: A win on home soil in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Hessen CSI 4*, presented by Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG at the 2025 Internationales Festhallen Reitturnier Frankfurt. The German piloted his […]

Kühner Conquers the Crown! Super Max Tops the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, presented by Agria CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 21, 2025 – Max Kühner (AUT) wrote himself into the history books this afternoon as he became the first Austrian athlete to claim victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier at the iconic London International Horse Show. Partnering his 12-year-old Irish Sport […]

Matthew Sampson Soars in The Mistletoe Stakes at London

London, England – December 20, 2025 – For the second day in a row, Great Britain came out on top at the 2025 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W. After Jessica Mendoza‘s victory in the Brilliance Auction Snowball Stakes CSI 5*-W, it was Matthew Sampson‘s (GBR) turn to […]

Jessica Mendoza & I-Cap CL Z Continue to Impress by Winning the Brilliance Auction Snowball Stakes

London, England – December 19, 2025 – Jessica Mendoza (GBR) gave fans at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W what they had been cheering for: a British win on home soil. The outstanding rider rode I-Cap CL Z to victory in the €28,200 Brilliance Auction Snowball Stakes […]

Victor Bettendorf Gets off to the Perfect Start at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 18, 2025 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) got off to the perfect start on Thursday on opening day of the 2025 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, teaming up with Encore Toi du Linon for victory in the €36,000 Champagne Taittinger Speed Stakes CSI 5*. […]

Jessica Kürten Appointed Horse Sport Ireland’s High Performance Jumping Manager

Dublin, Ireland – December 19, 2025 – Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to announce the appointment of legendary rider Jessica Kürten (IRL) as the organisation’s new High Performance Jumping Manager following a comprehensive Request for Tender (RFT) and interview process for the role, as Ireland enters an […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

“What a Season!” – Gilles Thomas on Titles, €1.8 Million Prize Money & Why LGCT is the Pinnacle of the Sport

Valkenswaard, United States – December 17, 2025 –  In the tunnels under the roaring Riyadh Arena, moments after being crowned both Longines Global Champions Tour Champion (LGCT) and GCL Champion with Valkenswaard United, a grinning Gilles Thomas (BEL) looked every bit the sport’s new superstar – part athlete, […]

Fernando Parroquin Delfin Secures Back-to-Back National Grand Prix Wins

Wellington, United States – December 17, 2025 – Wellington International welcomed competitors back to the International Ring for ESP Holiday II, continuing the winter schedule with another week of national competition. The $30,000 Arthramid National Grand Prix featured a technical course by Andy Christiansen (ECU), with 13 obstacles and 16 efforts testing the field. […]

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

London, England – December 17, 2025 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the London International Horse Show CSI 5*, one of the two five-star attractions taking place this week. Taking place in the nation where the noble sport has its origins, the most traditional indoor event in […]

Top International Riders Go Head-to-Head at the London International Horse Show this Week

London, England – December 17, 2025 – The 2025 show jumping entries have been confirmed for London International Horse Show’s CSI5* classes, and the organisers are today pleased to announce which of the world’s top riders will be heading to Britain’s capital.  This year’s packed line-up of contestants […]

Lauren Balcomb Goes Out with a Bang Winning the $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, United States – December 14, 2025 – The final Grand Prix of 2025 delivered a fitting conclusion to the year, with packed stands, an electric atmosphere, and top horse-and-rider combinations vying for the final victory in the $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix. Horses jumped in stellar form on Saturday night, […]

P.S.I. Gala 2025: Honouring Judy Ann Melchior & Successful Charity Auction in Support of “Riding Against Hunger”

Ankum, Germany – December 15, 2025 – More than 320 guests and friends of Performance Sales International gathered last Friday at the See- und Sporthotel Ankum to celebrate the traditional P.S.I. Gala. This year’s festive ball embraced the theme “Winter Wonderland”, evoking the magical atmosphere of a beautifully staged […]

Sophie Hinners Named the Most Successful Nations Cup Rider of the Year

Geneva, Switzerland – December 16, 2025 – The 2025 Nations Cup season came to a close in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP), with a total of 766 clear rounds recorded across 34 tournaments worldwide. In the exclusive ranking compiled by Swiss equestrian magazine PferdeWoche, Germany’s Sophie Hinners (GER) emerged […]

EEF Confirms 2026 Longines EEF Series Calendar

Zaventem, Belgium – December 16, 2025 – The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) is pleased to announce the official competition calendar for the 2026 Longines EEF Series. Now in its sixth edition, the Series continues to provide one of Europe’s most influential pathways toward top-level Nations Cup competition. The 2026 […]

Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS Can’t Be Caught in the Cabana Coast Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – December 13, 2025 – After Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Chatadel PS earned a CSI2* speed win earlier in the week at Desert Holiday 2, the Canadian rider immediately set her sights on Saturday’s $62,500 Cabana Coast Grand Prix CSI 2* and getting one more 2025 victory for the […]

Mark Bluman & Phelina de Septon Storm to First in the $62,500 BrainJava Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 13, 2025 – Whenever Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and Phelina de Septon are the last in the ring, no one’s lead is safe – and that proved to be the case on Saturday, December 13. As the final rider to jump, Bluman flew to […]