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Richard Spooner & Lyjanair Sail to First in the $117,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, United States – June 08, 2025 – The pieces of a strong partnership are falling into place for Richard Spooner (USA) and 11-year-old Lyjanair with a win in the $117,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3* to conclude opening week of the Traverse City […]

Lights on, Light’s out! Darragh Kenny’s Lightning Ride Unmatched in the $42,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 08, 2025 – The Irish were on a roll throughout the week during The Continental CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows, and, in a competition where speed is key, there was no besting Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and the appropriately named mare, Lightning. In the […]

Belgium’s Young Guns Triumph in Thrilling Jump-Off to Win Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Drammen

Drammen, Norway – June 07, 2025 – Belgium proved the team to beat in the Longines EEF Series Region North Qualifier CSIO 3* in Drammen, coming out on top in a thrilling jump-off against hosts Norway. Netherlands closed out the podium in third. The young Belgian team of Bart […]

Another All-Irish Podium! Conor Swail “Sails” to the Top in the  Township Planning + Design Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 07, 2025 – It was another podium-sweeping day for the Irish at Spruce Meadows. World #15 ranked rider Conor Swail (IRL) completed his first 5* victory gallop of the season aboard One Edition. The pair posted a clear jump-off round with a time of […]

Mario Deslauriers Leads a Canadian One-Two in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2025 – Canadian veteran rider Mario Deslauriers (CAN) jumped to victory in the final 5* competition of The ‘Continental’ CSI 5*. The win in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, came aboard S&L Quartro van de Meerputhoeve […]

Daniel Deusser’s Daring Ride Tops the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 08, 2025 – German rider Daniel Deusser (GER) won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, the grade finale of four exceptional days of spectacular sport at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*– Officiel de France, beating […]

Harrie Smolders & Monaco Steal the Spotlight in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes CSI 5*

Cannes, France – June 07, 2025 – In a glittering showcase of precision and power, Harrie Smolders (NED) and his legendary partner Monaco soared to victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes CSI 5*, presented by La Ville de Cannes, on a balmy […]

Steve Guerdat & Easy Star de Talma Dazzle in the Demeures de Campagne Derby de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 07, 2025 – Riding the French horse Easy Star de Talma, world no. 6 Steve Guerdat (SUI) from Switzerland emerged victorious from the historic and prestigious €56,800 Demeures de Campagne Derby de La Baule CSIO 5*, ahead of the Frenchman Nicolas Layec (FRA). “At […]

Back-to-Back Victories! Daniel Coyle Doubles Down in The Mustangs CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2025 – Daniel Coyle of Ireland secured two victories on Friday during The Continental CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. After winning the $35,000 The Partners CSI 5* – 1.50m earlier in the day, the Irishman doubled down for another […]

Charlotte Jacobs Back to Her Winning Ways at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 06, 2025 – Charlotte Jacobs (USA) was crowned leading rider of the 2024 Traverse City Horse Shows and is back to familiar winning ways with a victory in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3* riding North Star’s Instrumental on Friday of opening week […]

Stephan Barcha & Dirka Império Egípico Power to Victory in the Proconfort Horsewear Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2025 – A fantastic Friday meant that fierce competition was on at the 2025 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. Kicking off the late morning session, the €28,200 Proconfort – Horsewear Prize (1.45 metres against the clock) witnessed the triumph of Brazilian Stephan de Freitas Barcha (BRA), who was […]

Irish Team Impresses to Win the €250,000 Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2025 – Fourteen years after their most recent success, on Friday the Irish team won the Barrière Nations Cup CSIO 5* at the Jumping international de La Baule CSIO 5* – Officiel de France. The green jackets beat Belgium and Brazil, while […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Back on Top in the GCTV Challenge CSI 5* at Cannes

Cannes, France – June 06, 2025 – Under the electric Riviera sky and to the sound of a roaring crowd packed into every inch of the grandstand, the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes delivered one of the most gripping five-star classes of the […]

Daniel Coyle Leads All-Irish Podium in The Partners Prize CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2025 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) secured two victories on Friday during the ‘Continental’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex at Spruce Meadows. It was a great morning for the Irish with a full podium finish in The Partners CSI 5* – 1.50m competition […]

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

Cannes, France – June 06, 2025 – It’s still spring in Europe but it sure feels like summer when it comes to showjumping as 18 FEI-level events take place around the world this week. Recognized by many for the Cannes Film Festival, the famous city in the French […]

McLain Ward Flies to First in the FFE Generali Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 05, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the Jumping international de La Baule – Officiel de France began this Thursday. American McLain Ward (USA) was victorious in the €35,000 FFE Generali Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s main CSIO 5* event. The difficult weather […]

Tom Wachman Wins the Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – June 05, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the 2025 Jumping international de La Baule – Officiel de France CSIO 5* began this Thursday. Irish rider Tom Walchman (IRL) triumphed in the €28,200 Boss Equestrian Prize CSIO 5*.  At the beginning of the day, […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Leads Off for Spain Winning Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, United States – June 05, 2025 – The first flag of the season to fly over the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring was for Spain after Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) won the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* by more than two seconds riding […]

St Tropez Pirates Seize the Win in the Global Champions League of Cannes Thriller

Cannes, France – June 05, 2025 – It all came down to just 1 second… The drama was palpable under the floodlights on the French Riviera tonight as St Tropez Pirates rose to the top of the leaderboard in Stage 5 of the 2025 GCL Championship denying the […]

Canada’s Amy Millar Secures Victory to Launch the Season at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta – June 05, 2025 – Fan-favourite Amy Millar (CAN), aboard veteran mount Christiano, ruled the day as The Continental CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex, kicked off at Spruce Meadows. Sixty-eight horse/rider combinations challenged Canadian FEI Course Designer Peter Grant’s 495m track, complete with 11 jumping obstacles (13 […]

Riders & Horses for the The Continental CSI 5* this Week at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 05, 2025 – Showjumping at its finest form is back at Spruce Meadows this week with the running of The Continental CSI 5*, the first of five tournaments to be held this year there. Keeping up with tradition, North America’s most important equestrian […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 05, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. The best showjumpers in the world have gathered there in pursuit of glory & gold, including the current world number one and seven out of the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Strike Again in the $120,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, United States – May 31, 2025 – To cap off an evening of Saturday Night Lights festivities presented by Skyla Credit Union, Kristen VanderVeen (USA) led the victory gallop in Tryon Stadium to celebrate a $120,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 3* win. With equine teammate Bull Run’s […]

Jumping International de La Baule: A Gathering of Who’s Who of Showjumping this Week!

La Baule, France – June 04, 2025 – The world number one, twelve Olympic gold medallists, world and European champions, the winners of prestigious events around the globe and seven world top 10 members will be part of the star-studded field of the Jumping International de La Baule — Officiel de […]

Olympic Mare & 35 Foals in Flanders Foal Auction

The Flanders Foal Auction season includes five auctions featuring foals, and the first one of the year kicks off with an unique opportunity. For the first time, an Olympic mare will be auctioned on Saturday, June 14, immediately followed by her filly. The excitement continues with foals out […]

Simon McCarthy Supreme Again in the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wilmington, Ohio, United States – June 01, 2025 – The highlight event of the second international week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed 27 top horse-and-rider combinations representing five nations for the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 2*. Spectators were on the edge of their […]

David Blake & J. Diago Dazzle in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Wilmington, Ohio – May 29, 2025 – Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations met at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) first thing Thursday morning for the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* of Spring II. Not only was Ireland’s David Blake (IRL) the pathfinder, but he also managed to pilot […]