‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Sean Lynch, head groom to current world number two-ranked rider from Germany, Daniel Deusser (GER) and Swiss world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) head groom, Sean Vard reveal what they love most about their jobs; an insight into the […]
Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]
Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 16, 2021 –In an exclusive interview, Niels Bruynseels has confirmed to GCTV that he believes he is a top three contender for the overall 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour  Championship. After his stunning performance in Doha, Bruynseels credits his victory to extremely strong horsepower with the […]
Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Over the past ten weeks Hits has awarded $4 Million in Prize Money and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the Horse Capital of the World®. From Grand Prix Veterans to Lead Line Champions, Hits Ocala has awarded and lauded winners at every […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 24, 2021 – The eleventh week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) opened with Harrie Smolders (NED) and Une de L’Othain, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, claiming victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45 Jumpers CSI 5* on Wednesday, March 24, on […]
Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United seized the GCL ranking lead in spectacular style in Doha today with unbeatable performances by the team’s top guns in the opener of the 2021 championship race.Heavyweights Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Marcus Ehning (GER) took full advantage of […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 02, 2021 – It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* at ‘s-Hertogenbosch have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the Equine Herpes […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) and Monaco, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, hit the ground running with a blistering jump-off effort to take the title in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, February 28, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]
Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were back in the winner’s circle again at the CES Valencia Tour on Thursday. After winning the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, the dynamic duo teamed up to earn top honors in the […]
Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were the Masters of the first week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour, claiming top honors in the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday. Riding the 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) gelding […]
Salzburg, Austria – January 17, 2021 – Tom Schellekens (NED) and Fiarabo upset the favorites to win the €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*, presented by Pro Equitron, yesterday during the first week of the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 09, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten‘s Dana Blue has won the Horse of the Year Award, given by KWPN – the Royal Dutch Sport Horse Association. The Dutchman teamed up with Marta Ortega and Springstall van der Vleuten’s 13-year-old grey mare (Mr […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]
Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – November 19, 2020 – Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard makes a spectacular return to grass with a completely new world class surface, it can be announced today. The new grass footing has been installed in the expansive 125m x 85m main competition arena. This […]
Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]
Mechelen, Belgium – November 01, 2020 – The Organizing Committee of Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W have released a statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event is cancelled due to health safety concerns as a result of the recent surge in Coronavirus cases in Europe. Theofficial announcement […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 18, 2020 – The second week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to a close on Sunday with Kim Emmen (NED) and Jack van het Dennehof (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) claiming victory in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the […]
Grimaud, France – October 16, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue have been one of the best combinations this year competing at the highly-contested Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Friday. The duo were the winners of the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge […]
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – October 11, 2020 – It was yet another lovely warm day at the Sunshine Tour and the last day of the new Autumn Tour. The last class of the day was the long awaited Big Tour’s €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3*, which […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – September 03, 2020 – Remco Been and Holland vd Bisschop triumphed in the €25,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Autumn Tour I. The 1.45m jump-off class that also counted for the Longines world […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Spectators witnessed an emotional retirement ceremony yesterday, held for the iconic show jumping modern legend Don VHP Z, owned by Jim and Penny Coulter and their daughters Saer and Audrey of Copernicus Stables. Top riders lined the arena to pay […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Don VHP Z, one of the greatest horses in modern show jumping, will officially retire from the sport in a special emotional ceremony at Tops International Arena tomorrow (Saturday). He is known as one of the most consistent five star […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – It is with a feeling of great sadness that the organisation of Jumping Amsterdam had to make the decision to cancel the 2021 event, which was to take place from 28 – 31 January. Due to the current corona related […]
September 06, 2020 – The Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon was the highlight of the first international show jumping competition at the Equestrian Center Exloo. With a field of 54 riders, 12 candidates eventually went clear in the first round. After a thrilling jump-off, it was finally Jur […]
