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Rolex Grand Slam at The Dutch Masters: A Preview of the €800,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

WORLD CHAMPION JEROEN DUBBELDAM AND TEAM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST KEVIN STAUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU AS A RIDER TO COME BACK AND TRY AND WIN THIS ROLEX GRAND PRIX, WHICH IS NOW PART OF THE ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOW JUMPING? Kevin Staut: “It is very emotional, […]

Daniel Deusser & Cornet D’Amour Earn Gold Honors in €62,000 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

Daniel Deusser (GER) & Cornet d’Amour won the €62,000 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*, the feature class yesterday during The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant in The Netherlands. The German and the 15-year-old grey Westphalian gelding  (Cornet Obolensky x Damiani) were one of the only four combinations that left […]

Yuri Mansur & Babylotte Soar to Victory in $35,000 Rose Hill Farm 1.45m Classic CSI 2* at WEF

Brazil’s Yuri Mansur and Babylotte topped 82 additional entries to win the $35,000 Rose Hill Farm 1.45m Classic CSI2* on Friday, March 9. Mansur and the 12-year-old KWPN mare owned by Mansur and Euro Stables tripped the jump-off timers in 35.11 seconds to take the victory over fellow […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Belo Horizonte Triumph in €25,900 Gemeente ’s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant

Philipp Weishaupt (GER) & Belo Horizonte started the weekend on the right track yesterday by claiming top honors in the €25,900 Gemeente ’s-Hertogenbosch Prize, the first international jumping class of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5* in The Netherlands. The German and the 10-year-old bay Holsteiner gelding […]

On Fire! McLain Ward & Bellefleur PS Z Top $35,000 Bainbridge 1.45m Classic CSI 5* at WEF

McLain Ward and Bellefleur PS Z topped the $35,000 Bainbridge 1.45m Classic CSI 5* on Friday, March 9, during week nine of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), marking the reigning FEI World Cup champion’s second CSI5* victory in as many days at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

Julien Gonin & Well Done Speed to Victory in €25,250 Longine Ranking Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

Julien Gonin (FRA) & Well Done were the winners of the €25,250 1.45m Longines Ranking Class last Thursday during the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Frenchman and the 15-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (VDL Sheraton x Zeus) took the lead for […]

Caio Carvalho Filho & Sun Flower du Theil Victorious at Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

The Brazilian rider Caio Carvalho Filho was the winner of the Mantequeras Lorenzana  sponsored, Big Tour D class today. He won this 1.50m, FEI Longines, Ranking class with a spectacular round riding Sun Flower Du Theil (Allegreto x Ophelie Du Theil) in just 34.72sec, beating 13 other riders […]

Nine out of Top 10 to Compete at The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant CSI 5*

The line-up for The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant (8-11 March) has never looked better. Nine riders out of the world’s top 10 will compete at the Rolex Grand Slam in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant has made another significant step forward by joining the Rolex […]

McLain Ward Wins Third $132,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5* at 2018 WEF

There have been three CSI 5* $132,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cups at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), and 2017 FEI World Cup Finals winner McLain Ward has led the victory gallop at each one. He repeated his WEF 7 win on Thursday, March 8, with Evergate Stable […]

International Women’s Day

Today is a special day in our society and in equestrian sports as well. Showjumping is one of the few sports in the world that both women and men compete together and on equal terms on the ring. For too long, women have been seen as the fragile […]

The Dutch Masters Set to Make a Sensational Debut as Part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

The world’s top riders will converge in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, from 08 – 11 Marchfor The Dutch Masters, the newest addition to the world’s ultimate prize in show jumping – the Rolex Grand Slam. Eight of the world’s top 10 riders are expected to contest the highly anticipated Rolex […]

Maiden Win for Jordan: Ibrahim Barazi & Omnia Incipit Victorious in Rose Hill Farm 1.40m CSI 2* at WEF

The ninth week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began on Wednesday, March 7, with FEI ranking class victories for Daniel Coyle of Ireland and Ibrahim Barazi of Jordan at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The ninth week of competition at WEF runs […]

Daniel Coyle & Tienna Claim Top Honors in $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Classic CSI 5* at WEF

The ninth week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began on Wednesday, March 7, with FEI ranking class victories for Daniel Coyle of Ireland and Ibrahim Barazi of Jordan at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The ninth week of competition at WEF runs […]

Jaroslaw SkrzyczyÅ„ski & Chacclana Lead All-Polish Podium at FEI World Cup Jumping Grand Prix – Cavaliada Warsaw CSI 3*-W

Jaroslaw SkrzyczyÅ„ski (POL) & Chacclana won the PLN $192,800 Cavaliada Warsaw – FEI World Cup Jumping Grand Prix CSI 3*-W last Sunday during the Cavaliada Tour in Warsaw, Poland. SkrzyczyÅ„ski and the 9-year-old Oldenburg mare (Chacco-Blue x Capilano) were victorious by clearing all the 1.55m maximum-height obstacles for the […]

Takapoto Estate Show: The Dawn of a New Era for Showjumping in New Zealand!

It’s the dawn of a new era for New Zealand showjumping after a hugely successful inaugural Takapoto Estate Show. Set amongst more than half a million native trees on a stunningly-beautiful landscaped 600 acres, the four-day show offered nearly $70,000 in prize money, with entries quickly reaching a […]

Beezie Madden & Breitling LS Fly to Victory in $205,000 Lugano Diamonds CSI 4* Grand Prix at WEF

Closing out the CSIO4* week of competition on Sunday, March 4, at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was the $205,000 CSIO4* Grand Prix, presented by Lugano Diamonds, with a win for Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden and Breitling LS, owned by Abigail Wexner, at the Palm Beach […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Lady Maria BH Soar to Victory in $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic CSI 4*

Held on Friday morning was the $35,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic with a win going to Great Britain and Amanda Derbyshire riding Lady Maria BH, owned by Gochman Sport Horses LLC. They finished the speed course clear in a time of 66.97 seconds for the win. […]

Olivier Guillon & Vitot du Chateau Lead French Trifecta in €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

Olivier Guillon (FRA) & Vitot du Chateau won the $25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Frenchman and the 9-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Toulon x Kannan) were victorious by leaving all the poles […]

Billy Twomey & Kimba Flamenco Victorious in €65,200 Sunshine Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Billy Twomey was the well deserved winner of this week’s FEI, Longines Ranking 4*, Big GP, which was kindly sponsored by the Junta de Andalucía, with prize money totalling 65.200 euros. Riding Kimba Flamenco he flew around a testing jump off course in just 36.43sec, beating the other […]

Poden Power & Double Clears Fuel Great Britain to Victory in $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* at WEF

Finishing on a final score of zero, the team from Great Britain consisting of Amanda Derbyshire, Ben Maher, Emily Mason, Emily Moffitt, and Chef d’Equipe Di Lampard won the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4*, presented by U.S. Trust & Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Saturday, March 3, during […]

Big Bang! Laura Renwick & Bintang II Strike Again at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 2*

Laura Renwick (GBR) & Bintang II continued their domination this week during the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour, this time winning the €24,950 Longines Ranking speed class CSI 2* today at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Brit and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Kitile Horta […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Baloppi Victorious in $35,000 Hermès CSI U-25 Semi-Final Grand Prix at WEF

Twenty-four-year-old Lacey Gilbertson (USA) claimed a victory in the $35,000 Hermès Under 25 Semi-Final Grand Prix riding Baloppi under the lights in the International Arena on Friday, March 2, during week eight of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). WEF holds its eighth week of competition on February […]

Darragh Kenny & Babalou 41 Capture $50,000 Hollow Creek Farm 1.50m National Grand Prix at WEF

Wellington, Fla. – Mar. 2, 2018 – A new combination in the ring went to the winner’s circle in the $50,000 Hollow Creek Farm 1.50m National Grand Prix over 34 other competitors. Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Babalou 41, owned by Jack Snyder, were the only double clear in the […]

Laura Renwick & Bintang II Win €33,450 Two-Phase Class at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour CSI 2*

Laura Renwick (GBR) has been on fire at the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour this week. After having “swept” the young horses (CSIYH) classes last Wednesday, the Brit scored another important victory at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. This time, she teamed up with Bintang, a 12-year-old […]

Laura Renwick “Sweeps” Young Horses Classes at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour

A big congratulations to Laura Renwick who swept the young horses classes last Wednesday during the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. Results: 5y olds – Laura Renwick (GBR) & Clarentina 6y olds – Laura Renwick (GBR) & Maverick 7y olds – […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Victorious in $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSI 4*

Highlighting the day’s competition on Thursday, March 1, during the eighth week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Alex Granato (USA) and Carlchen W, owned by Page Tredennick, took the top spot in the $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 8. WEF holds its eighth week of […]

Abdullah Al Sharbatly’s Crazy Quick Passes Away

Sad news out of Saudi Arabia as Abdullah Al Sharbatly announced the passing away of his top horse Crazy Quick. Unfortunately the 13-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding suffered a severe colic and could not overcome it. Having been ridden to the top of the sport by Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski (POL), […]

Rodrigo Lambre & Chapilot Cruise to Victory in $25,000 ProElite® Jumper Classic at WEF

The eighth week of the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, opened with competition on Wednesday, February 28. Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) and Mario Onate’s Chapilot were the only double clear round to win the $25,000 ProElite® Jumper Classic. WEF […]

Nicki Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata $70,000 Osphos Grand Prix Winners at Hits Coachella Desert Circuit

Nicole “Nicki” Shahinian-Simpson (USA) & Akuna Mattata (Quinar x Landwind II) won the $70,000 Osphos Grand Prix last Sunday during the Hits Horse Shows Coachella Desert Circuit in Thermal California. Tina DiLandri Yates (USA) & Durango VDL (VDL Zirocco Blue x Lux) were the runners-up while Jamie Barge […]

Triumphant Leopold van Asten & VDL Groep Miss Untouchable in €25,450 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2*

Leopold van Asten (NED) & VDL Groep Miss Untouchable won the €25,450 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Oldenburg mare (Chacco Blue x Aldatus) took the lead for good during […]