Category: Jumper News Oceania

Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Too Quick to Be Caught in the $62,500 Alltech Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – March 04, 2026 – A warm and sunny Florida day set the scene this morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the first featured class of the day, the $62,500 Alltech Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Forty-eight horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competed […]

Lane Clarke Rides to Emotional Win in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, United States –  February 22, 2026 – Lane Clarke was riding for more than a blue ribbon in Sunday’s $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic – 1.45m at Desert International Horse Park. Just two months after the passing of his father – the man who shaped Clarke’s riding career and trained […]

Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Reach New Heights in the $120,000 Ascentѐ Aviation Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – January 24, 2026 –  It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the $120,000 Ascentѐ Aviation Grand Prix CSI 3*. A special Ascentѐ Aviation helicopter flyover kicked off the evening before 27 top horse-and-rider combinations took center stage. In […]

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 […]

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, […]

Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Prove Unbeatable in the $65,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – August 02, 2025 – The penultimate grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series drew a packed house of spectators and exhibitors for the week’s main event: the $65,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations came ready to compete, […]

Jet Set Win by Lauren Balcomb & Verdini d’Houtveld Z in the $130,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, United – July 12, 2025 – International three-star competition once again took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where all eyes were on the week’s marquee event: the $130,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty elite horse-and-rider combinations from 14 nations came forward to […]

Sharn Wordley & Brin d’Or de Haute Melen Z Rise to the Top in the $32,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, United States – International competition resumed Thursday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with the $32,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. A field of 23 elite horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations took to the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the top prize. Rising […]

Lauren Balcomb Back on Top in the $63,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – June 26, 2025 – The $63,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* welcomed 34 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 countries to compete for top honors. Ultimately, it was the pathfinding duo of Lauren Balcomb (AUS) and her longtime partner Verdini d’Houtveld Z (Verdi […]

Kirk Webby Charges Past the Competition in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 20, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit reached a thrilling conclusion during the Ocala Championship. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup was one of the highlights, with Kirk Webby (NZL) and Cameron 38, Andrea Clark’s 10-year-old Mecklenburg gelding (Cellestial x […]

Zoe Brown Makes it Two in a Row in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California – February 27, 2025 – Zoe Brown (AUS) and Bling VD Duvelshoeve Z kicked off Desert Circuit 8 the same way they concluded Desert Circuit 7. Brown and “Bling” clinched their second win in a row with victory in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic on Thursday, February 27, […]

Sharn Wordley & Valentine Car Shift to a Higher Gear in the $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kept its momentum rolling as top equestrians returned to Hits Post Time Farm for another week of elite show jumping. Sunday’s competition concluded with the thrilling $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic, where Sharn Wordley […]

More than Just a Diva! Lane Clarke’s Mare Propels Him to Victory in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 05, 2025 – Desert Circuit 5, presented by Fobi, marks Lane Clarke’s (AUS) first week competing at the Desert International Horse Park in 2025, but the Australian rider wasted no time in making his way to the winner’s circle. On Thursday, February 6, he […]

Kirk Webby & Cameron 38 Master the Course to Win the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida – February 06, 2025 – The Ocala Premiere, the third week of the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, continued to deliver world-class show jumping action. Riders from around the globe returned to this premier venue, which […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Steal the Show in the $80,000 Voltaire Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida – February 01, 2025 – The Ocala Premiere, the third week of the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, continued to deliver world-class show jumping action. Riders from around the globe returned to this premier venue, which […]

They Still Got the Moves Like Jagger! Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Jam Session Round Tops the $80,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The Ocala January Festival, the second week of the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, delivered another unforgettable round of top-tier show jumping competition. Riders from across the globe continued […]

Zoe Brown & “Bling” are the Best in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – October 31, 2024 – Zoe Brown (AUS) first started coming to what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) as a small child cheering on her horse trainer parents. Now, at 19 years old, Brown is the one being cheered on in the Grand […]

Laurie Goes Gate to the Wire in the $31,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Welcome CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 14, 2024 – Katie Laurie (AUS) and Cera Caruso were excellent pathfinders in the $31,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Welcome CSI 3*. Jumping first in the 31-strong field, they not only showed their competitors how to execute a clear round over Joey Rycroft‘s […]

A “Venomous Partner” Propels Lane Clarke to Victory in $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix

Del Mar, California, USA – August 10, 2024 – Lane Clarke (AUS) and Venom claimed the top spot in the $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix last Saturday during the Endless Summer Jumping Tour at Hits Del Mar. A competitive field of 27 horse-and-rider combinations lined up for the first […]

As Pretty as it Gets! Katie Laurie & Pretty Women’s Beautiful Performances Top the Yeti Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 08, 2024 — When Katie Laurie (AUS) posts about the striking chestnut Pretty Women on Instagram, she includes the hashtag #perfectprincess. They’re not simply sweet words, though. It’s strategy. “If she knows you love her, she tries her heart out,” said Laurie. “She’s […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Go Two-for-Two with the Win in the $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 03, 2024 – The $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix was the highlight of the penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirteen countries were represented in the field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations, but it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley […]

Sharn Wordley Continues His Winning Ways in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida – August 01, 2024 – The penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series saw an impressive turnout of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the highlight event of the day, the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his winning ways, securing both first place with Hagelin […]

Sharn Wordley Pilots Brin d’Or de Haute Melen Z to a New Gear in the $75,000 Lemieux Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 20, 2024   The WEC Grand Arena once again played host to the week’s feature event, the $75,000 LeMieux Grand Prix. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing eight different nations vied for the top spot on the leaderboard, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who galloped away with […]

Scuderia 1918 Makes History: Three Horses Selected for the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Rome, Italy  – July 17, 2024 – Scuderia 1918 is proud to announce a historic milestone: for the first time ever, an equestrian team will have three horses competing in different disciplines at the Olympics. This unprecedented achievement underscores the exceptional quality and dedication of Scuderia 1918 in the international equestrian […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Show their Supremacy in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 11, 2024 – The fifth week of the 2024 Summer Series is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Early this morning in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix, 28 horse-and-rider combinations showcased their skills over a welcoming track built by FEI […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Shine in $100,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – Anticipation built at the Hits Post Time Farm on Saturday morning as riders, grooms, spectators, and staff prepared for the season’s premiere event. As the final grand prix of the 2024 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, the $100,000 Great American Insurance Grand […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Fly the Highest in the $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – The penultimate day of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit’s fourth week of competition featured a slew of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation classes across all rings at the Hits Post Time Farm. Top-tier grand prix riders put an extra shine […]

Rowan Willis Races towards the Win in the $30,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 13, 2023 – The second week of international show jumping competition during the 2023 December Show Series opened with the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-two of the world’s best athletes representing ten different nations competed over […]

Father & Son Partnership Proves Successful as Lane Clarke Conquers the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – November 09, 2023 – Lane Clarke (AUS) watched Mark Kinsella ride a killer round in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic Thursday of National Sunshine Series 2, presented by Marshall & Sterling, and it lit a spark in him to top it. Aboard Venom, […]

Sharn Wordley Rides Valentine Car to Win the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 08, 2023 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) claimed his second win of the week in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic riding Fernando Cardenas’s 2009 Warmblood gelding Valentine Car (Son of Juan Car x Sofia Car) and a time of […]