Category: Jumper News USA

Questions & Answers with McLain Ward – The Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, McLain Ward (USA) had a Q&A with the folks at Rolex and here’s his interview: Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling […]

Levitin Shows “Sheer” Speed to Shine in $39,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 â€“ Competition during Week 8 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by IDA Development, rolled into the night on Friday at Wellington International. Sixty-four up-and-coming show jumping talents sported their white breeches under the lights of the International Ring as […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Jump to Victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2023 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Jireh bested a nine-horse jump-off on Friday afternoon to win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. She and the 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding posted an unbeatable double-clear effort during the tiebreaker to eventually take home […]

Karrie Rufer Powers to the Top in the $50,000 Pyranha National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 04, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has known for quite some time that she had a special horse on her hands with Stern dei Folletti. Now, with several grand prix and FEI wins under their belts, the rest of the world knows it too. […]

Samantha Schaefer & James Bond HX Claim the Crown Jewel of the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition culminated on Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as 31 equestrian athletes representing ten nations put forth their best […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $226,000 JTWG Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 05, 2023 – After several wins the past few weeks there and not taking part in the $150,000 IDA Development FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO 4* last night, McLain Ward (USA) is back and hungrier than ever for another win, this time in […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $150,000 Nations Cup of Wellington CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Nations Cup CSIO 4* action during the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Brazil, United States, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Venezuela, Mexico, Belgium, Chile, Argentina and Ireland will be fielding teams in today’s […]

Second Consecutive Win by Aaron Vale & I Adermie R 4 in the $40,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2023 – International competition began early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI 3*. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade set the two-phase track for 24 elite athletes where nine pairs found fault-free rounds. Aaron […]

Partnership Pays Off for Alex Matz & Cashew CR in the $39,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Wellington International is welcoming the world during Week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by IDA Development. Stamping their ticket in the number-one position for the JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* on Sunday, Alex Matz (USA) and […]

Jacqueline Steffens Daly is Freaky Fast to Win $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Fifty-one equestrian athletes representing ten nations took center stage this evening to compete in the $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3* over a track built by course designer Alan Wade of Ireland. Canada’s Jacqueline Steffens Daly (CAN) delivered a thrilling performance […]

Aaron Vale & I Adermie R 4 Show their Wings in $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 01, 2023 – The opening day of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI 3* competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened with a heartfelt victory for Aaron Vale (USA) and I Adermie R 4 (Den Ham Blue R x Namelus R) owned by […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSIO 4* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Nations Cup action during the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The fun has already begun but the first major CSIO 4* class takes place today. A former world number one ranked rider […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Wellington CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 01, 2023 â€“ US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team at the 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been named to […]

Hunter Holloway Steals the Spotlight Again! Rides Eastern Jam to Victory in $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The sixth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit was all about Hunter Holloway (USA). After winning Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix with Dana de Kerglenn, she returned on Sunday to top the $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix aboard Eastern Jam. […]

Avery Erickson & Chacco Lait Lead the Way in $25,000 Double Oak Tack Grand Prix at Texas Winter Series

Katy, Texas, USA – February 23, 2023 â€“ The young riders were the ones to beat in Thursday’s $25,000 Double Oak Tack Grand Prix at the Great Southwest Texas Winter Series in Katy, TX. Following a five-horse jump-off, the top two spots went to 20-year-olds Avery Erickson (USA) and John Gilpin (USA), […]

Alise Oken & Saratoga Team Up for a Sweet “Thorougbred” Victory in the $50,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – Alise Oken (USA), representing the host country, and Saratoga flew around the $50,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2* in the International Arena to close out WEF 7. Oken, and the 10-year-old Holsteiner mare (Chin Champ x Casall) owned […]

Champagne & Cholocate: The Perfect Combination! Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue Top $39,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2023 –  Sixty-eight horse-and-rider duos took to the International Arena on Friday, all vying for a spot in the $50,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2* two days later. The $39,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Qualifier CSI 2* 1.45m Qualifier was the […]

Laura Kraut & Baloutinue Thrive in $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2023 – Wellington International was brimming with horse sport fans on the edge of their seats Saturday night as top show jumping talent from across the globe jumped for the $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* title. The seventh week of […]

Links to Live Streaming Feed & Order-of-go in the $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Saturday Night Lights at the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with the running of the feature class of the week, the $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*, with online broadcast starting at 6:30 PM […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Continue to Show Speed & Agility at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2023 – Two-time Olympic team gold medalist for the U.S., McLain Ward (USA) kicked off WEF 7 with a win in the $39,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 5* 1.45m aboard the pint-sized superstar Catoki on Wednesday. Ward took to Steve Stephens and […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping and five-star action once again during the seventh week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Wellington International venue. The competition will be even harder this week judging by the list of entries. A former […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Put on a Show in the $226,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – February 19, 2023 â€“ Kent Farrington’s (USA) cross-country trip to the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) paid off in spades Sunday afternoon as he and Orafina took top call in the $226,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 4* to conclude Desert Circuit VI.With the 11-year-old Dutch […]

McLain Ward Leads All-American Podium in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VI CSI 3* – Section A

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – International jumpers moved back to the stunning derby field at Equestrian Village during KASK-sponsored WEF 6. A who’s who of show jumping battled for a qualifying place in Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 3* over tracks designed by Ana Catalina Cruz […]

Dorothy Douglas Does It Again! Rides MTM Caepten to Victory in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – Dorothy Douglas (USA) gave spectators a bit of deja vu on Friday, repeating her victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix from Week One with MTM Caepten. She and her new partner bested the nine other double-clear entries by over a […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Unbeatable in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 â€“ Elisa Broz (USA) just can’t stop winning, and specifically, winning the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic 1.45m. During Desert Circuit VI, she made her third victory in the class that much more convincing, clocking in five full seconds faster than the second-place […]

Careers in Complement: Jackson & Spencer Brittan

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 16, 2023 – Jackson and Spencer Brittan have lived much of their lives in parallel. Identical twins, the brothers share a tall, lean physique; gregarious personality; wide grins; and talent in the saddle. But it’s two completely different careers that may have interconnected their paths […]

Another Win! Aaron Vale & Obi Wan Up to their Old “Jedi Tricks” Winning the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Obi Wan proved that he is officially back in top form, winning his second grand prix of the week with Aaron Vale (USA) during the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Saving the best for last, Vale and Obi […]

Aaron Vale Harnesses Obi Wan’s Force to Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala 

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2023 – Aaron Vale ( USA) scored another $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix victory at HITS Ocala on Friday, piloting Obi Wan to the victory during this week’s jump-off. With six double clear performances, Vale and Obi Wan put on the pressure as the […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Go Two-for-Two Winning the $100,000 Budweiser Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Forty of the world’s best athletes closed week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series early this morning in the WEC Stadium. An even ten nations were represented in the class, and all were determined to gallop away with […]

Retirement Ceremony Held for Robin Parsky & Kent Farrington’s Gazelle at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2023 – Kent Farrington’s 17-year-old mount Gazelle (USA) was officially retired from sport on Saturday evening, February 11, in a ceremony at Wellington International during the Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5* during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. During […]