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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 […]

Nicolas Pizarro Powers to Another Victory at the Otomí Club Hípico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – February 10, 2023 – Nicolas Pizarro Suárez (MEX) has been one of the winnigest riders at the Otomí Club Hípico over the past two years and once again he shone bright under the spotlight last Friday, teaming up with Centomina PS to win […]

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 […]

Cassio Rivetti Races to the Win in Morning Star Sporhorses Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* in the Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 09, 2023 – Earlier Thursday, Broz’s own trainer, Cassio Rivetti (BRA), took the win in the $5,000 Morning Star Sporthorses CSI3* Two Phase aboard Nadale Van Dorperheide, owned by Ilan Ferder. The pair has been knocking on the door of a big win throughout […]

Edward Levy Accelerates to Victory at the CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – Edward Levy (FRA) and Uno de Cerisy accelerated to victory last Friday during the second week week of the Spring Tour CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*. The Frenchman turned on the afterburner on the 2008 bay Selle Français gelding (Open Up […]

A Magical Win by Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 09, 2023 – Elisa Broz (USA) and Tinkerbell have competed in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic twice together during Desert Circuit so far, and the duo has won in both outings. With a 100% strike rate in the class, Broz and the 13-year-old Mecklenburger mare (Chacco Blue x Silvio) blazed an unbeatable class […]

Kyle King & Etalon Claim the “Throne” in $50,000 Hygain Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Kyle King (USA) had the last word in Saturday evening’s $50,000 Hygain Feeds National Grand Prix, and he made his words count. With Etalon, owned by Christine Maclean, he bested a six-horse jump-off stacked with speed, bringing home his first […]

Lambrecht is Lightning Fast to Win €26,250 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 09, 2023 – The second week of FEI-level competition got off to a great start on Thursday at the CES Valencia Tour and a Belgian rider definitely stole the spotlight, claiming two victories out of a possible 3 at the venue. Before going on […]

Two Aces Up His Sleeve! A “Double Victory” by Aaron Vale at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 09, 2023 – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 […]

Jur Vrieling & Griffin van de Heffinck Strike Gold at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – February 09, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Jur Vrieling (NED) and Griffin van de Heffinck blazed past a strong field of mostly German riders of international level and their top horses to win the €26,450 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 2* last […]

Jacqueline Ruyle Rules! Triumphant with Cyramo Z in $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – After winning the qualifier on Friday, Texas native Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) raced to the top of the leaderboard in the CHF$50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*. With a first-round field of 44, the lucky number of the day seemed to […]

Belgium is the Best as Vincent Lambrecht “Lights Up” in €26,300 CES Valencia Tour Grand Prix CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – February 12, 2023 – The second week of top sport came to a conclusion on Sunday and it was the Belgian anthem that was played loud over the speakers of the main ring during the second week of the Spring Tour at the CES Valencia […]

McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Victorious in $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – As Week 5 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday, McLain Ward (USA) continued his winning streak from the previous night into the final five-star event of the week. Ward topped a field of […]

Jana Wargers & Deesse de Coquerie Supreme in €28,000 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 12, 2023 – A busy Sunday featured no less than three grands prix to conclude the first week of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour and the tradition of the German school of riding was honored as Jana Wargers (GER) rode Deesse de Coquerie […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern dei Foletti Fly to First in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) vacationed in Paris in 2017 and brought home the best possible souvenir she could find: a winning grand prix horse. “I was vacationing in Paris with a friend when Alex Duffy, who I bought my first grand […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Soar to the Top in €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 12, 2023 – Top British rider, Matthew Sampson (GBR) had a superb win today with the lovely grey mare, Ebolensky in the €97,880 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 4*. The first one of this XXIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour. ‘Ebolensky’ is a 14-year-old grey […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Supreme in €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 12, 2023 – The first week of Spring MET II 2023 concluded with a French victory in the €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. A total of fourteen horse-and-rider-combinations from the 47 pairs at start cleared the […]

McLain Ward & Callas Conquer the $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) had a packed house on its feet at the end of a nine-horse jump-off in the CHF $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*during fith week of ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He and […]

Frederick Troschke & Camelot “Write the Perfect Script” in the €27,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – February 11, 2023 – Fifty-two starters saddled their horses for the €27,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*. Course designer Peter Schumacher (GER), a welcomed presence in Riesenbeck and also responsible for the leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in July at the venue […]

Jérôme Guéry & Juristo van het Hagenhof Jump to the Top at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – Belgium back on top! Jérôme Guéry (BEL) and Juristo van het Hagenhof jumped to first place on Saturday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Belgian bested 5 other combinations who had advanced to the jump-off out of […]

Jacqueline Ruyle & Cyramo Z Jump to First in $37,000 Griffis Residential CSI 2* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2023 – Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and Cyramo Z took another win in the CSI2* ranks this season on Friday. The pair claimed top spot in the CHF$37,000 Griffs Residential CSI 2* 1.45m, a qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 2*. An impressive seventy-one […]

Michael Hughes & Eclatant Excel in €26,800 Geolastic Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera– February 11, 2023 – Michael Hughes (USA) rode a foot perfect jump off round today in the beautiful grass Hickstead arena, in the €26,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, sponsored by Geolastic. He was riding the lovely grey gelding Eclatant, who is 14 years old […]

Thibault Lacrevaz Stuns Favorites to Win Big at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – No familiar names this time! Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Drievandekamp D Pages stunned several renowned riders and horses of the noble sport in Europe on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Frenchman teamed up with the […]

An Ace of Hearts up His Sleeve! Gregory Wathelet Goes All In & All Out to Win $38,700 La Quinta Resort & Club Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 10, 2023 – A little time off has proven to be no issue for Ace Of Hearts, expertly piloted by Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet to the win in Friday’s $38,700 La Quinta Resort & Club Speed CSI 3* 1.50m. At 13 years old, the […]

Richard Vogel Races to Another Victory at the Wellington International CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2023 – Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) picked up another win at Wellington International during week five at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). This time, the win came in the CHF$37,000 Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.45m Speed on Friday in the International Arena aboard […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Triumphant in WKD Speed Challenge CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera– February 10, 2023 – Dutch rider, Sanne Thijssen (NED) flew around the WKD Big Tour, FEI, Longines Ranking class today. She was riding ’Con Quidam RB’, the lovely stallion who is now 17 years old and is by ‘Quinar Z’, with the dam sire ‘Cardino […]

Emilie Conter & Clochard Conquer Top Honors in Griffis Residential Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – Emilie Conter (BEL) and her quick-footed stallion, Clochard, raced against the clock on Thursday morning during WEF 5 in the International Arena to win the  CHF$6,000 Griffis Residential Speed Challenge CSI 2* 1.45m. An exciting speed round designed by Frank […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro are the Aces of the $75,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – The energy was high in the International Ring at Wellington International on Thursday morning as a slew of the top riders in the world suited up to contest the precursor event to Saturday evening’s CSI5* grand prix during ‘Saturday Night […]