Category: Jumper News USA

Thermal World Cup Fit for a “King”, Kyle King!

Thermal, United States – January 31, 2026 – When Kyle King‘s (USA) initial jump-off plan didn’t quite come to fruition, it became the winning move in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal (USA). King and his 11-year-old mare Kayenne Z bested a seven-horse jump-off Saturday night at […]

Kristen Vanderveen’s Winning Ways Continue in the €165,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 30, 2026 – The fourth and final week of H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026 progressed on Friday at Al Shaqab as competition continued across CSI 5*, CSI 3*, CSI 1*. After claiming three victorious the previous day, once again the American headline came […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Dazzle Again Topping the $117,000 Morning Star Sport Horses Qualifier CSI 5*-W

Thermal, United States – January 29, 2026 – For the second week in a row, Kent Farrington (USA) showed spectators at Desert International Horse Park why he is the top-ranked showjumper in the world. This time, the World No. 1 rider and his longtime partner, Orafina, flew to a […]

Riders & Horses for the Desert Circuit’s CSI 5*-W at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, United States – January 28, 2026 – For the second week in a row, Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is home to some of the biggest names of the sport for the running of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Thermal CSI 5*-W. Coming off two […]

Karl Cook & Kalinka van’T Zorgvliet Clinch Victory in the $63,000 C3RV Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – January 24, 2026 – Since making a comeback to competition in September 2025, Karl Cook (USA) and Kalinka van’t Zorgvliet have consistently found themselves back atop the leaderboard, including on Saturday, January 24, in the $63,000 C3RV Grand Prix CSI 2* at Desert International Horse […]

Faster, Fasther, the “Fasthest”! Lillie Keenan Conquers the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 24, 2026 – In front of a home crowd, Lillie Keenan (USA) and longtime partner Fasther took flight in a jump-off brimming with horse and rider talent to win the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday Night Lights during Week 3 at Wellington […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Fly to First in the $117,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 22, 2026 – Kent Farrington (USA) is back at Desert International Horse Park, and on January 22, he made one of his first stops at the Thermal, Calif. venue the top of the podium in the $117,000 Pomponio Welcome CSI 5* – 1.50m […]

Karl Cook & Candy Earn Sweet Victory in the Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 21, 2026 – Karl Cook (USA) and Candy kicked off their 2026 season with a win in the $32,000 Circle B Ranch Speed Stake CSI 5* – 1.45m held on Wednesday, January 21, during Desert Circuit 3 at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, […]

Riders & Horses for the Desert Circuit’s CSI 5* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, United States – January 21, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) with the running of the Desert Circuit‘s CSI 5*. World number Kent Farrington (USA) leads a list of all-stars which includes the likes of: Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Laura Kraut (USA), […]

USET Foundation Awards Whitney Stone Cup to Lillie Keenan 

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation presented the 2026 Whitney Stone Cup to U.S. jumping athlete Lillie Keenan (USA) and recognized eventing athlete Cassie Sanger with the 2026 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy at its “Aachen” benefit on January 16, 2026, in Wellington, Florida.   Whitney […]

Lillie Keenan & Highway TN Make their New Partnership a Winning One in the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – January 17, 2026 – Under the bright beams of Saturday Night Lights at Wellington International, Lillie Keenan (USA) and Highway TN made a stunning debut by winning the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix during Week 2 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting […]

Peter Lutz & Katriona Claim the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – A long and determined road led Peter Lutz (USA) and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* and close out Week 2 on the grass derby field at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks […]

Aaron Vale & Carissimo 25 Take the Turn to the Top in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, United States – January 17, 2026 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was abuzz with excitement as packed stands and a beautiful Florida night set the stage for the highlight event of the week, the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*. A star-studded field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations […]

Lillie Keenan Leaps to Hermès Championship Jumper Classic CSI 3* Win at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 11, 2026 – Last to go in the jump-off of the $32,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, Lillie Keenan (USA) took the win abroad 9-year-old Chagrin D’Amour to close the final day of opening FEI week at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The […]

Carlee McCutcheon Scores First Three-Star Win Aboard Aralyn Blue in the $120,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – January 10, 2026 – Spectators and exhibitors alike gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the first international Grand Prix of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The $120,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3* welcomed a field of the world’s best, but […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-Go of the $140,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3* Tonight

Wellington, United States – January 09, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Saturday Night Lights with the running of the first FEI-level grand prix of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Australia, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, […]

New Kid on the Block Tops Veterans! Stella Wasseman Storms to the Top in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 09, 2026 – The United States was not denied a victory on the second day of the opening week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. On Friday, U.S. rider Stella Wasserman rode Myjorka to win the $32,000 Dodd Technologies […]

Kent Farrington’s Winning Form Continues in the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* with Orafina 

Ocala, United States – January 08, 2026 – The first of 10 weeks of international competition is well underway during the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). The $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* kicked things off in the WEC Grand Arena […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3* at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – January 07, 2026 – It’s showtime for showjumping and CSI 3* classes during the opening week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The most prestigious winter circuit is only warming up but already attracting top-tier talent from all around the world. […]

Mckayla Langmeier Bests the Rest in the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – January 04, 2026 – Mckayla Langmeier (USA) of East Granby, CT, rode Jiselle NS to the jump-off clear to cash in on the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix and close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a three-horse jump-off, Langmeier […]

World No. 1 Kent Farrington Opens 2026 With a Win in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida – January 03, 2026 – Packed grandstands set the scene for the first Grand Prix of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). The $75,000 Adequan National Grand Prix welcomed 28 elite horse-and-rider combinations, but the spotlight belonged to World No. 1 […]

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 […]

Farrington Triumphs at CHI Geneva to Claim Third Rolex Grand Slam Major Victory

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2025 – The €1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the 2025 CHI Geneva 5* provided a thrilling climax to the 64th edition of this iconic show, with 40 of the world’s top riders from 12 nations contesting the final Rolex Grand Slam of Show […]

It’s a Home Win by the DIHP Roadrunners in the $200,000 MLSJ Team Competition CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 12, 2025 – The Desert International Horse Park Roadrunners made their first win of the 2025-2026 Major League Show Jumping season a particularly memorable one as they sealed the Leg 7 victory in front of the home crowd on Friday, December 12, at Desert International Horse […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €535,000 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Today

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 edition of the CHI Geneva 5* this Friday with the running of the 24th Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final. Ten Titans of the sport are set to battle in pursuit of gold, the lion’s […]

Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final: Battle of Titans at the CHI Geneva this Friday!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2025 – The countdown is almost over. The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final is set to take place tomorrow: as always on Friday evening (12 December, at 9 p.m.) at the CHI in Geneva, and as always with sold-out stands. Excitement is […]

Riders & Horses for the Desert Holiday Series CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Thermal

Thermal, United States – December 10, 2025 – For the second week in a row, the spotlight will be on the showgrounds of Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) as the most traditional venue in the western part of North America hosts both CSI 5* & CSI 2* classes […]

Laura Kraut & Bisquetta are Brilliant in the $750,000 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 06, 2025 – They do not make jump-offs much closer than the one that decided the $750,000 Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Morrow-Meadows Corporation, on Saturday, December 6, at Desert International Horse Park. In a thrilling conclusion to CSI 5* and Major League Show […]

A Triumphant Return to the Top by Charlotte Jacobs in the $32,000 BrainJuice Speed CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – December 05, 2025 – Earning an FEI win amidst the stiff competition at Desert Holiday is always special, but for Charlotte Jacobs (USA), her victory in the $32,000 BrainJuice Speed CSI 2* – 1.45m aboard Rincoola Milsean was particularly meaningful. “This is a very […]

McLain Ward & First Lady Fly to First in the $182,000 Visit Greater Palm Springs Qualifier CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 05, 2025 – For the second year in a row, the McLain Ward (USA) and First Lady are leading the way at Desert Holiday 1. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the pair kicked off the week’s featured CSI 5* competition the same way […]