Category: Jumper News USA

Wellington International: Unveiling Plans for Expanded Showgrounds & Enhanced Facilities

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 24, 2023 – Earlier this month, Wellington International released a statement announcing their plans for expansion of the Wellington International showgrounds and enhanced facilities. To Our Equestrian Community,   We want to provide an update on where we are in the venue expansion process and ask for […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Fly to Another Major Win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 21, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) is a winning machine in Traverse City. During week one of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), she took two consecutive victories with Flotylla, owned by Don Stewart, and during GLEF III, the pair scored another […]

Laurel Walker & Armani Dress for Success in the $38,700 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 20, 2023 – The third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) is going to be a very memorable one for Laurel Walker (USA). She made her FEI debut Thursday in the $38,700 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 2* aboard Armani, and […]

Pedigree Stories by Adriana Van Tilburg: HH Azur

Embryo transfer Nathalie Beaufort started to dream 18 years ago about breeding a foal. However, it did not go entirely without a hitch: “My husband Pedro was competing HH Azur’s dam, Sion vd Zuuthoeve. I asked Pedro if he could ask Sion vd Zuuthoeve’s owner if I could flush […]

Two Masterful Rides! A One-two Kent Farrington Packs a Double Punch in the $145,100 Grand Prix of Michigan CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 16, 2023 – World No. 8 Kent Farrington (USA) is the first to admit he’s been in a “building phase” with his string over the past couple years. He’s also made it clear, based on his results, that he will be […]

A “Double Victory” by Aaron Vale in the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 15, 2023 – It was a packed house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this evening as spectators and exhibitors alike flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix. The atmosphere was electric for the field of top-level athletes, […]

Laura Kraut & Bisquetta Blossom to Win the €100,000 Grand Prix de La Ville de Chantilly CSI 4*

Chantilly, France – July 15, 2023 – What could be better for a new organization, the Grandprix group, when the winner of its first 4* Grand Prix is one of the greatest riders on the circuit, the American Laura Kraut (FRA), with a prestigious track record: gold medal […]

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Sovereign Return to the Winner’s Circle in the $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 09, 2023 – During the $50,000 Hits Grand Prix Win at Hits Chicago on Sunday, Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) once again displayed her winning partnership with her seasoned mount Sovereign. They generated one of three double clears of the day. Savannah Hemby (USA) and […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® Team for Nations Cup™ of Sweden CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 10, 2023 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO5*, from July 13-16, 2023. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert […]

Feels Like Summer: Dalman Jump Co. Debuts New Courses Across North America

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – July 05, 2023 – As Javan Dalman entered the Stadium arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the Split Rock Jumping Tour, he could finally put his jumps to his greatest test: himself. After a winter of early mornings and late nights in his jump […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Dazzle in the $38,700 Miner’s North Jewelers Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 07, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) continued her winning streak Friday of the first week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. After securing top call in the $38,700 Speed CSI 3* the previous day, she and Flotylla came […]

Alexandra Worthington & De L’Oiseliere Light Up to Win the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 05, 2023 – The $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium on Thursday saw 23 competitors challenge the Alan Wade (IRL) course design, with nine clear rounds continuing to the jump off. Alexandra Worthington (USA) won the day with […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Cruise to First in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 08, 2023 – The roster of jump-off riders read more like the lineup one would see in a major international grand prix in Saturday’s $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix during week one of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne […]

Hat-trick Hero! Cathleen Driscoll Claims Third Victory in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 09, 2023 – As the last few pairs returned to jump off in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*, it didn’t appear that the times could get any faster. Cathleen Driscoll (USA), however, had other plans.  Last to go in an eight-horse […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Fly to First in the $38,700 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 06, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) knows she can rely on her partner Flotylla to carry her to a speed win, and that’s exactly what she brought home in the $38,700 Speed Classic Thursday to open FEI competition for the 2023 Great […]

Kristen Vanderveen Pilots Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili to Victory in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 05, 2023 – The final week of international competition during the nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series opened with a slew of the world’s best athletes vying for the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) […]

Jacqueline Ruyle Rides Cyramo Z to Win the $78,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2* 

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 01, 2023 – An all-American, all-female podium was crowned at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) Saturday, July 1. Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her partner Cyramo Z dominated $78,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*. While the […]

Riders & Horses for the ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta – July 05, 2023 – It`s time for one last dance, one last prance at Spruce Meadows this summer. The North American Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Great riders and horses representing Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Great […]

Jimmy Torano & Chewbacca HCC Rule in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 2, 2023 – Jimmy Torano (USA) rode Chewbacca HCC to the win in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix Presented by Alliant Private Client on Sunday at the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS) sponsored by Bainbridge Farms and presented by Sea Shore […]

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Jump to First in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 01, 2023 – Spectators and exhibitors alike were on the edge of their seats as a field of 32 of the world’s best show jumping talents from across the globe contested the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*. At the conclusion, it was […]

Kent Farrington & Landon Light Up in the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows grounds were buzzing with activity as the crowds arrived to celebrate Canada Day and watch the $435,000 ‘Pan American’ Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Riders qualified earlier in the week to jump in the […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Thrive in $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 29, 2023 – With two clear rounds, Todd Minikus (USA) and Bit By Bit Group’s Amex Z earned first place in Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* during the third week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – It’s Super Saturday and Canada Day at Spruce Meadows, time showtime for showjumping during the Pan American CSI 5* & CSI 2* with the running of the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-five combinations […]

McLain Ward on Winning the Rolex Grand Slam: “It is a Huge, Historical Challenge!”

Aachen, Germany – July 01, 2023 – He has already been one of the most successful show-jumpers in the world for years. After his Major victories in Geneva and at The Dutch Masters, McLain Ward (USA) now has the opportunity to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Excel in $40,000 Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 30, 2023 – International competition resumed early morning at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Friday with the $40,000 1.45m Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3* during week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty top show jumpers were invited to test […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Top the $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 29, 2023 – The $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* was the sole competition on the Meadows on the Green and the qualifier for Saturday’s $435,000 Pan American Cup CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. FEI Course Designer Grégory Bodo (FRA) set […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Aachen CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 28, 2023 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen CSIO5* at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from June 27 – July 2, 2023. The team will […]

Pathfinder’s Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Win $40,000 Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2022 – Show jumping athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena bright and early Friday morning to resume international competition with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. An established field of 23 horse-and-athlete combinations navigated Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) two phase track, […]

When it Rains it Pours: Katie Dinan Scores Second Consecutive $145,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* Win

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 25, 2023 – Katie Dinan (USA) had a difficult task ahead of her in Sunday’s $145,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* to close the Traverse City Spring Horse Shows, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. Not only were the six jump-off contenders […]

Aaron Vale & I. Adermie R 4 Earn the Applause in the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2023 – Eleven nations were represented on Thursday evening during the second $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In customary fashion, Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s I. Adermie R 4’s performance […]