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Gregory Wathelet & Argentina de La Marchette Supreme in $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 21, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) added another win to his impressive resume in the desert in Saturday afternoon’s $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Classic CSI 3* 1.45m at Desert Circuit III, once again aboard his homebred 11-year-old mare Argentina de La Marchette. After […]

Philipp Schulze Topphoff & Carla Successful in Defending Title at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 20, 2022 – They did it again! Despite his young age, Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) continues to shine at the top of the sport. On Friday, the German teamed up with the 10-year-old chestnut Westphalian mare Carla (Comme Il Faut 5 x  Potsdam NRW) to defend […]

Martin Fuchs & Viper Z Victorious at the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2023 – Number two Longines Ranked Swiss rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI), may be young but his ringcraft shone today at the Andalucía Pre Sunshine Tour, which is sponsored by the Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte y and cofunded by […]

Constant van Paesschen & Diaz du Thot “Do It” Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 20, 2023 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) and Diaz du Thot “did it” again. The dynamic duo were on dominant form, dashing to victory in the €27,100 GP Qualifier – Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The […]

No Worries! Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Thrive in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Fifteen years together has created a winning partnership between U.S. rider Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata. The pair topped a field of 64 to win the CHF$37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3* on the grass derby field of […]

Conor Swail Can`t Be Beaten in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 20, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) isn’t the one you want to be up against going into speed competition. As the speed master he is, the Irishman took the win aboard Theo 160 in Thursday’s $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Speed CSI 3* 1.50m at Desert International […]

Luck of the Irish: Conor Swail Leads All-Irish Trifecta in the Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed

Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2023 – Irish riders were on fire Wednesday morning of Desert Circuit III, taking all three top spots in the $10,000 Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed to kick off National show jumping action. None other than Irish superstar Conor Swail (IRL) took the win, this time aboard […]

Constant van Paesschen Continues with His “Winning Ways” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2023 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) has been one of the winningest riders the past few years competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and the Belgian added another victory to the long list of great achievements there. After winning the €30,750 […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Continue to Defy Time Winning $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2023 – Tic Tac felt right at home on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village to kick off week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Thursday. Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) piloted Tic Tac, a 2003 Belgian Sport Horse […]

Hollis Med: Making Barn Calls for Human Medicine

Like many equestrians, Michele Hollis wanted to find a way to combine her passion for horses with her career. She didn’t expect the path would take her through the emergency room. Hollis, a board certified Emergency Medicine physician, has been treating equestrians with concierge medicine since 2013, and she […]

World Top 10 Riders Stay Faithful to Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France – January 19, 2023 – For 50 years, the best riders in the world have rarely missed this show, starting with the world’s number one riders of each era. And this 50th anniversary edition will not be any different. The line-up promises to be fabulous and […]

Luis Larrazabal & Baroness are the Best in the First Surf Tour Grand Prix at The Ridge

Loxahatchee Groves, FL (January 17, 2023) – Venezuela’s Luis Larrazabal (VEN) and Leeann Albin’s mare Baroness are the first Grand Prix winner of the 2023 Surf Tour season. The pair bested a class of 16 over the course designed by Hector Loyola (PUR). Held at The Ridge at […]

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Steal the Spotlight in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – National show jumping competition during week II of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed this afternoon with the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Twenty elite show jumpers set out to challenge an intricate track built by FEI Level III course designer Ben […]

Riders & Horses for the Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W this Week

Leipzig, Germany – January 15, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping during the Partner – Pferd CSI 5*-W the eleventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. Julien Epaillard (FRA), Kevin Staut (FRA), Marcus Ehning (GER), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Denis Lynch (IRL), Max […]

Joe Whitaker & Hulahupe “Prance & Dance” to Victory in the €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2023 – Joe Whitaker (GER) stole the spotlight last Sunday at the Al Forsan International Resort & Equestrian Club. Riding Hulahupe, the British rider €152,600 Al Shira’aa Longines Diamond Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*-W to conclude a great week […]

Johnny Pals Powers to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 13, 2023 – Johnny Pals (NED) and Beau van de Hagenhorst Z won Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. Trophy. The Dutchman was supreme against 65 other combinations in the challenge against the clock, daring […]

A 100% Performance by David & Cento du Rouet to Impose their “Will” in the €26,200 Al Shira’aa Longines Grand Prix CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 14, 2023 – A 100% effort is what it took for David Will (GER) and Cento du Rouet to win the €26,200 Al Shira’aa Longines Gold Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* last Saturday during the 2023 Al Shira’aa International Horse […]

Aaron Vale & I Ademie R4 Win the “Star Wars” Battle of the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –January 14, 2023 – The $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix was the highlight event of week II during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Chilly temperatures couldn’t freeze out the crowd or competition as the stands were packed to watch […]

2023 West Palms Events Competition Schedule Released

Camarillo, California, USA — January 17, 2023 — West Palms Events is proud to unveil our 2023 competition schedule. Join us in 2023 for 16 great weeks of horse showing in both northern and southern California at world-class venues. We work tirelessly to bring you horse shows with […]

Constant Van Paescchen & Diaz du Thot Dash to the Top in the €30,750 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 15, 2023 – The 2023-season has kicked off at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva Nova, Spain. The first week of Spring MET I 2023 concluded on Sunday with the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Olympic Qualification Spot on the Line as 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2023 – The 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ series gets underway next Sunday, 22 January, in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates where teams from the Middle East region will be vying for one of two qualifying […]

Jad Dana & After Eight Charge to First Place in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2023 – The first FEI week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season ended with the CHF37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic in the international Ring on Sunday, January 15. Jad Dana (LBN) won the day aboard After Eight as the sun set […]

Conor Swail Saves the Best for Last in the $145,100 Whittier Trust Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 15, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is typically an easy favorite to win international competition at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Though Sunday was no exception for the $145,100 Whittier Trust Whittier Trust CSI 3*, he had tough competition to sneak past to score yet another […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Mimi Gochman’s Golden Performance Tops $30,000 CP National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – The $30,000 CP National Grand Prix set the afternoon tone in the International Arena at the Wellington International on Saturday with a win for 18-year-old Mimi Gochman (USA) aboard Cosmos BH. The entry list included forty pairs, all very eager to […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue their “Reign” in $330,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 15, 2023 – Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the horse he calls his “masterpiece”, King Edward, clinched their second superb victory of the season at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 Western European League qualifier in Basel, Switzerland today. Just as it […]

Henrik vs Harrie! Von Eckermann Victory in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2023 – A jump-off featuring two of best riders in the world for the win in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W for the “Golden Drum” took place on Saturday night at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. In fact, […]

Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A wave of unseasonably cold weather for Wellington, worked to Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) advantage during “Saturday Night Lights”, giving Volnay du Boisdeville a little extra spring in his step. Together, they topped the CHF $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* […]

Déjà Vu in the Desert! Gregory Wathelet Rides for the Win in the $38,700 CWD Classic CSI 3*

Before National Grand Prix action, FEI competitors took to the Grand Prix Arena, and it was none other than Gregory Wathelet (BEL) back in the winner’s circle aboard his winning mount from Thursday, Berline du Maillet Z. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off to bring home victory in […]

Will Simpson &Whoop De Doo Navigate to Top Finish with in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurace Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – It was another action-packed day during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala as an impressive field of 24 competitors from six different nations vied for the ultimate prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]