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Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize

Lyon, France – November 04, 2023 – Sweden’s world no. 1, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) shone the brightest in the €26,462 Ingelheim Boehringer Prize CSI 5*-W, riding his excellent Selle Français, Dzara Dorchival.  The reigning world champion had certainly not come to Lyon to make up the numbers! […]

Brilliant Brazilian! Stephan Barcha Claims Individual Gold at the Pan-Am Games!

Santiago, Chile – November 03, 2023 – Brazil’s Stephan de Freitas Barcha (BRA) came into today’s Individual Jumping medal-decider at the 2023 Pan American Games in Quillota, Chile in third place and climbed up to the top step of the podium with a stunning performance from his mare […]

Unstoppable! Julien Epaillard Reigns Supreme in the €100,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 03, 2023 – Serving as a dress rehearsal ahead of the Longines FEI World Cup stage on Sunday, Friday’s Longines Grand Prix was won by the one-and-only Julien Epaillard (FRA) riding Dubaï du Cèdre.  It must be said that the competition was fierce between […]

Speed Reigns Supreme as Conor Swail Soars in the $38,700 T&R Development Speed Challenge CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 03, 2023 – The excitement at the 2023 National Horse Show (NHS) soared during the International CSI4*-W competition on Friday, November 3, with the $38,700 International Speed Stake presented by T&R Development. A field of 18 impressive horse-and-rider pairs assembled for the competition, […]

Roger-Yves Bost Blazes Past the Competition at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 03, 2023 – The CSI 5* competition got underway on Friday at the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* with a 1.50m class over two rounds. And France got off to a great start as Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Ballerine de Vilpion […]

Melanie Cloarec Conquers the Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 2* at Lyon

Lyon, France – November 02, 2023 –Held at the end of the day on Thursday, the €27,510 Laiterie Montaigu Prize CSI 2* was won by Mélanie Cloarec (FRA). The rider from Brittany and her faithful mare Cartouche de Pléville started first in this class against the clock with […]

Rene Dittmer Dazzles with Corsica X, Topping $77,300 Welcome Stake CSI 4*-W

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 02, 2023 – International show jumping competition made its debut at the 2023 National Horse Show (NHS) on Thursday, November 2nd. Welcoming some of the world’s top show jumping athletes and their mounts, the CSI4*-W designated competition featured a star-studded lineup of 29 […]

Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W: The Battle of the Two Best Riders in the World & All Top Five!

Lyon, France – November 02, 2023 – There’s going to be some great sport in the ring at Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W, Concours Hippique InternationaI, for the third leg of the Western European League’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup. Truly amazing sport! It’s quite simple: all the best […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Idalgo Back on Top in the $78,000 Biltmore Winery Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 28, 2023 – Drawing an enthusiastic crowd to celebrate the close of the fall show series at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), the $78,000 Biltmore Winery Grand Prix CSI 2* ended in another win for Cathleen Driscoll (USA). […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – November 01 , 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W. As the rider with the most FEI-level wins last year at the event, Julien Épaillard (FRA) leads Les Bleus against stellar names of the sport. […]

Christian Kukuk Claims Final Golden Ticket Winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI 5*

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – Christian Kukuk (GER) had just missed out on a podium position in the 2023 LGCT Championship season race but he did stamp his ticket to the LGCT Super Cup by winning the €515,800 Longines Global Champions Tour of Riyadh CSI […]

Maya Chambon Claims the Champagne with the One-Two Finish in the $25,000 Perfect Products Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 29, 2023 – The 2023 Fall Series returned for its third week of competition, ESP Fall III. The $25,000 Perfect Products Grand Prix took place late Sunday morning to round out competition at the Equestrian Village before migrating back to the main Wellington International showgrounds […]

The Ashford Group Invests in World-Class Equestrian Estate in Portugal!

Bocholt, Germany – October 28, 2023 –  Ashford Farm’s Enda Carroll is expanding the Ashford Group. Together with one of his business partners, the Irish entrepreneur is planning to build a flagship equestrian facility in the Algarve. The new Ashford venture will be a preeminent equestrian facility that […]

It’s on Today at the Pan American Games! Team Mexico Goes First as Showjumping Gets Underway

Santiago, Chile – October 31, 2023 – Jumping takes centre stage at the equestrian events of the 2023 Pan American Games in Quillota, Chile this week with a total of 18 nations, nine with teams and nine with individuals, lining out. Brazil will be defending both the team […]

Quality Performance! Jérôme Guery is the Star in Two-Phase Challenge CSIO 3* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 28, 2023 – A Belgian victory on Spanish soil! The €26,400 Two-Phase Challenge CSIO 3* class was held last Saturday in the main grass arena, David Broome, as one of the two major FEI-level competitions of the day during the Andalucia […]

Super Sport in Santiago as Showjumping Takes the Stage at the Pan American Games

Santiago, Chile – October 30, 2023 – The build-up to showjumpign at the 19th Pan American Games is at boiling point this week, and for Chile it is a very special moment as the country which is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, unique cultural traditions and rich […]

An “A” Performance by Johan Kachelhoffer & Cooper B to Win the $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – October 28, 2023 – The stage was set in the Standlee Sanctuary for the final $75,000 Grand Prix of the 2023 Fall Classic Series. Sponsored by GGT Footing, the highly anticipated class saw 26 elite horse-and-athlete combinations try their hand at FEI Level III […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine are the Heroes in the €52,950 Andalucía Grand Prix CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 29, 2023 – The last day of the Andalucía October Tour III came to an end in great style with the successful French rider, Harold Boisset (FRA), topping off his success here by winning the €52,950 Andalucia Grand Prix CSIO 3*, […]

Dream Win for Dinan in the $450,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Washington CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 28, 2023 – Headed to the final fence of the jump-off in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Washington CSI 5*-W (USA), Katie Dinan (USA) admitted she wasn’t sure how many strides she was working on. What she did know, was that […]

Jésus Garmendia Echevarría Can’t Be Beaten in the Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 28, 2023 – The Spaniard Jesús Garmendia Echevarría (ESP) has had a stellar performances at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour this week, adding up another win there during the Andalucía October Tour III. He rode the 13-year-old Valut 2 (Valentino 24 x […]

Harrie Smolders Secures Second Longines Global Champions Tour Championship Title!

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 28, 2023 – In an entry destined for the history books, the unstoppable Harrie Smolders has claimed the esteemed title of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion of Champions, marking a moment that will endure through the ages. Securing this title for […]

World Number Two Julien Epaillard Flies to First at the Jumping International Saint-Lô CSI 4*

Saint-Lô, France – October 27, 2023 – World number two climbs to the first spot on the podium! Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Dubai du Cedre claimed the feature class Friday, the €52,600 Prix Ville de Saint-Lô & Saint-Lô Agglo CSI 4* during the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI […]

Beat Mändli & Chartraine Pre Noir Chase Victory in the $78,000 Speed Final CSI 5*

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 27, 2023 – Swiss Olympic team silver medalist Beat Mändli (SUI) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 27, at the 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢. Riding Chartraine Pre Noir, Mändli outraced the field to win the $78,000 […]

Riesenbeck International Put the Cherry on the Championship Title Winning the Global Champions League of Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 27, 2023 – During the highly competitive final GCL battle of the 2023 season, Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian emerged victorious, snatching the 2023 Championship from the Paris Panthers. They were crowned back-to-back champions, claiming the majority of the over €8.5 million […]

Rene Dittmer Dazzles Again in the $40,000 Accumulator Costume Class!

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2023 – The 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ heated up on Thursday, October 26, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the […]

Rene Dittmer Dominates, Dashing to Victory in the $78,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 26, 2023 – The 2023 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ heated up on Thursday, October 26, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, where daytime junior hunter competition gave way to the first evening session, featuring the […]

Huge Hit to Paris Panthers ahead of Global Champions League Championship Final Today

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October – 26, 2023 –  Have the Paris Panthers handed the Championship Title to the Riesenbeck International powered by Kingsland Equestrian? Jur Vrieling‘s star horse Long John Silver 3 N.O.P has been sold as announced by SF Equestrian, meaning he is not in Riyadh to help […]

Jesús Garmendia Echevarria Excels at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 26, 2023 – The Spanish anthem rang out across the arenas here at Montenmedio on Thursday for Jesús Garmendia Echevarría (ESP), riding the   Sandano 2. The Spaniard and the 13-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding (Sandro Boy x Boixac S.A) had an […]

Canadian Trifecta! Erynn Ballard Leads the Way with the One-Two Finish in the $25,000 BarnWalkers Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 22, 2023 – A week of top sport came to an end last Sunday at Wellington International with the running of the feature competition, the $25,000 BarnWalkers Grand Prix. A total of thirty-four competitors tried their hand at the course, with eleven returning for the […]

Shane Sweetnam Claims Second Major Victory in Mexico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – October 22, 2023 – After winning the the $5,000,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 5* at Otomí the previous day, Shane Sweetnam (IRL) closed out the week in grand fashion at Otomí Club Hípico, claiming the win with RR Combella in the MXN […]