Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2025 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Naomi van het Keizershof had been knocking on the door of a major win since the beginning of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The wait was over on Friday of Week 5 as they got their […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2025 – Five-star week with five-star attractions, that’s what you can expect throughout the fifth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The past two weeks, world #1 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and #8 Richard Vogel (GER) have […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 01, 2025 – Karl Cook (USA) was up to his old tricks on Saturday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Cook and Etundel de Marocy top the podium in the $63,000 City of La Quinta Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-two combinations contested the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 02, 2025 – Michael Murphy (USA) and Kaida CM’s partnership is one year in the making, and they’re proving the pieces are really falling into place by securing a win on Sunday of Week 4 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the […]
Thermal, California, USA – February 01, 2025 – Kent Farrington (USA) logged his second World Cup victory of the 2024/25 season Saturday night at Desert International Horse Park (USA), riding to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal CSI 5*-W. After winning the season’s opening […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 31, 2025 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) has already made her trip from the East Coast to the Desert International Horse Park quite a rewarding one. On Friday, January 31, at Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, Langmeier rode Chadina […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – International competition kicked off early Friday morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the spotlight on the $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-two elite horse-and-rider combinations from 11 nations battled for top honors, but it was Alise Oken (USA), last […]
Miami, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – In the spirit of ushering in a New Year with new endeavors, Windstar Cruises has announced the unexpected addition of Windstar the horse in collaboration with Grand Prix rider Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm Show Stables in Wellington, Fla. In line with its commitment to […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win […]
Over the course of the last 40 years, Essex Classics has set the standard when it comes to show shirts. Even as the brand enters its fourth decade, the company continues to grow—both in the market and internally. In a milestone year, Essex Classics has proudly welcomed Melissa Hubbard as […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Once again, the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) rolls on for the fourth straight week at Wellington International. Warmer weather and fierce competition is what spectators hope for several of the best riders and horses take to the skies there. […]
Bordeaux, France – January 29, 2025 – It’s still winter in North America but the heat is on in California and Florida at the Desert International Horse Park and Wellington International as both venues pack a double punch, respectively hosting CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* and CSI 4* & […]
Thermal, California, USA – January , 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in the Californian desert. With cozy weather compared to most other places in the United States, the venue is home to the most important competition of the year there, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – Jacob Pope (USA) wasn’t short of good luck charms on Sunday with his parents and barn family supporting him ringside. Highlighting the final day of Week 3 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by NetJets, Pope topped the $62,500 […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 26, 2025 – After six years together, Kaitlin Campbell (USA) only brings out Palina de L’escaut for classes she knows the mare is likely to excel at, and this week, that included the $32,000 Pegasus Show Stables Classic CSI 4* – 1.45m. With […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The cold spell finally gave way to sunshine in Central Florida on Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of top-tier competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nineteen horse-and-rider combinations stepped into the Grand Arena to contest the […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Featured three-star competition began this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) secured the win, edging out the competition by just seven-tenths of […]
Wellington, Florida, USA –January 22, 2025 – Temperatures are still a bit cool in most parts of the peninsula of Florida but the heat is on as the third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), shifts to a higher gear, packing a double punch, featuring CSI […]
The Prestigious Combined Showjumping & Driving Tournament Returns from March 13th to 16th, 2025, at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida. Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2025 – Live Oak International, a celebrated fixture in the equestrian calendar, is excited to announce its 34th edition at beautiful Live […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 18, 2025 – The third day three of week two at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show delivered an extraordinary blend of competition and creativity. The intensity ramped up in the afternoon with the €28,200 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – In Saturday’s $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m on the grass derby field it was six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) who captured a win on a newer ride for him in Princess Dalou H, owned by Stella Wasserman. […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2025 – Wellington International announced today that the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will now feature two $500,000 grand prix CSI 5* offerings ahead of the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Highlighted by 12 weeks of consecutive FEI competition, WEF continues through […]
It would be a shorter task to compile a list of things Geoff Teall hasn’t done in the equestrian industry than to write out a complete list of what he has. A household name in hunter-jumper sport, Teall not only boasts a resume with more than 50 years […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 11, 2025 – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 09, 2025 – The $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* was the highlight of Thursday morning’s action in the WEC Grand Arena. Thirty-three international horse-and-rider pairs, representing nine nations, competed for top honors, but it was Richard Spooner (USA) and Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 08, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping! International competition is underway this week at the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Seven nations will field a total of sixty-six athletes for CSI 3* classes there. McLain Ward (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), Christian Kukuk (GER), Cian […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – The opening “Saturday Night Lights” event of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) started off with a three-peat win for the boy’s team in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes under the sparkling lights of Wellington International. The crowd-favorite event […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – December 21, 2024 – The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, launched in style on Friday with the opening of the ESP Holiday Finale at Wellington International. The $50,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix served as the pinnacle of the ESP Holiday Finale on Saturday night. […]
