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Sanne Thijssen Soars to Second Longines Ranking Class Win this Week at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) is dominating the Ranking classes this week, today she won the second one in a row, the €27,400 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, adding to her the wins on the 10th and 17th this […]

Bassem Hassan Mohammed Makes the Home Crowd Proud at the CHI Al Shaqab CSI 2*

Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – The 2023 CHI Al Shaqab got underway on Thursday at Al Shaqab and the first FEI-level class was claimed by a national equestrian hero. In the €26,200 Speed Challenge CSI 2*, top honours was claimed by Qatar’s Bassem Mohammed on his […]

Shane Breen & Haya Fly the Highest to Win at the CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – Five-star showjumping action got off to a great start on Thursday at the CHI Al Shaqab 5*. The first five-star class was held over a course of 1.45m fences and was won by Ireland’s experienced showjumper, Shane Breen (IRL). Riding Haya, […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold Claim the Jackpot in €97,700 F&T Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2023 – A great first day of top sport and showtime showjumping took place on Thursday at the Al Shaqab. In the day’s final event – last year’s Grand Prix-winning pair again took first place: Germany’s Marcus Ehning (GER) and Stargold, a 2011 […]

Ashlee Bond is the Best with Donatello 141 in the $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 23, 2023 – Israel’s Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141 were lightning fast during the $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VII CSI 5* in the International Arena on Thursday during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 7, sponsored by Lugano Diamonds.   […]

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 […]

By One-Hundredth of Second! Sanne Thijssen Wins WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vejer de La Frontera

Vejer de La Frontera – February 23, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) added another top result to her tally today with the lovely stallion, Hi There who is eleven years old, and who Sanne has been riding since 2018. This is one of their best results […]

He’s Here Winning Again! Tom Wachman & I’m Here Top Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Floridam, USA – February 19, 2023 –The final morning of WEF 6 kicked off with just over 70 of the sport’s top up-and-coming young riders taking to the grass derby field at Equestrian Village. The CHF$25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25 launched a full day of top sport to […]

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 […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Unstoppable at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 17, 2023 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) was back in the winner’s circle on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. The Frenchman teamed up with the 2013 chestnut Selle Français gelding ( L’Arc de Triomphe x Diamant de Semilly) to claim top […]

Andres Azcarraga Torres Tops $1,170,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 2* at Otomí Club Hípico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – February 10, 2023 – For the second week in a row and this time held under the floodlights at the Otomí Club Hípico, the MXN $1,170,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 2* was the main attraction, attracting some of the best combinations from […]

Lorcan Gallagher Leads All-Irish Podium in the $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix at Thermal

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) has spent quite a bit of time in the desert this season chasing down a win. During Desert Circuit VI, with his longtime partner Hunters Conlypso II, he finally got the victory he’s been eyeing all season […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Lead the Pack in the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – It was a packed house tonight as spectators near and far surrounded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-eight elite show jumping athletes representing ten nations put forth their […]

Henry Turrell Overcomes All Challenges to Fly High at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Another Super Sunday took at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4* with three grands prix being the highlight of the final day of the second week of competition there. Held in the Hickstead Arena, the €26,500 Small Tour Gran Prix […]

Bertram Allen & Emmylou Storm to Victory in Kask $140,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 6, sponsored by Kask, came to a close on Sunday with the final classics of World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week in the International Ring and the  CHF$140,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 3* on […]

Andre Thieme & Conacco Conquer the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – Germany’s Andre Thieme (GER) is back at Hits Ocala and already dominating the leaderboard, capturing Sunday’s victory in the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix aboard Conacco. The veteran duo bested a 12-horse jump-off with a double clear effort that was […]

Another Irish Victory! Seamus Hughes Kennedy Triumphant in Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Another Irish victory! Seamus Hughes Kennedy was the winner of the in the €28,960 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* with  Cuffesgrange Cavadora.  This was a challenging 1.50 track, on grass in the Hickstead arena. Seamus was the winner […]

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 […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Triumphant Again at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 – Cera Caruso made his return to the Grand Prix Arena Thursday for CSI 4* action, finding his way back to the winner’s circle in the Morning Star Sporthorses Two Phase CSI 4* with Katie Laurie (AUS) aboard. With a relatively light […]

A Coast-to-Coast Victory by Kevin Jochems & La Costa in the €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 19, 2023 – Dutch rider Kevin Jochems (NED) is amongst the top 100 riders in the Longines Rankings and today he won the Big Tour €97,880 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* with  La Costa, who is by  Gitano V Berkenbroeck […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Double Up to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain February – 19, 2023 – The second week of 2023 Spring MET II concluded on Sunday with the €52,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, and just like last week it was Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and his 11-year-old […]

Recent Partnership Proves Successful as Darragh Kenny Dashes for the Win at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – After a win in the CSI3* 1.45m slipped from his grasp on the opening day of WEF 6, sponsored by KASK, Darragh Kenny (IRL) was determined to check the win column in Saturday’s CHF$37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3* 1.50m. He and Vancouver Dreams […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois “Ace the Course” to Win at The Zangersheide International CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – February 18, 2023 – Belgian back on top! After a busy Friday highlighted by an all-Belgian podium in the feature class of the day, the Henders & Hazel Prize CSI 4* won by Marthe Heudens (BEL) and Newton van`T Zorgvliet (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x […]

Conor Swail’s Stroke of Genius Secures the Win in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 18, 2023 – Between the Grand Prix arena and the golf course, Conor Swail (IRL) has been on top form in the desert. After finishing second in Friday night’s $145,100 CSI4* Welcome Prix with Theo 160, Swail and the 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Christian 25 […]

Home Win for Fernández Saro & Jarlin de Torres in Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 18, 2023 – The €27,300 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* was the main attraction on Saturday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. Held in the David Broome arena, it was full of tension and exciting up to the very last moment. […]

Pedro Veniss & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Jr. “Bulldoze” their Way to Win John Deere Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 17, 2023 – The Brazilian anthem rang out across the rings here at Montenmedio today as the winner of the John Deere Longines Ranking class, Pedro Veniss with the very talented, Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior (BRA) received his trophy. Pedro was second last […]

Tom Wachman Leads All-Irish Podium at the Wellington International CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – The Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3* 1.45m highlighted opening day on the derby field with a win for 18-year-old Tom Wachman (IRL) and Lazzaro Delle Schiave, a 14-year-old Italian Sport Horse gelding (Acodetto 2 x Gluecksgriff) owned by Coolmore Showjumping. […]

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 […]

Gregory Wathelet & Berline du Maillet Z Bring Home the Gold in $145,100 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – February 17, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) proved his dominance of the desert once again Friday of Desert Circuit VI, claiming another victory, this time in the $145,100 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Prix CSI 4* 1.50m. With Berline du Maillet Z, his first of two mounts […]

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 […]