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Australian Olympian Katie Laurie Steals the Spotlight at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2022 – Spruce Meadows launched the FEI Tournament Season on Friday with the Founders’ Classic CSI 3*. Katie Laurie (AUS) was among the 34 entries in the Friends of the Meadows CSI 3* competition who tackled the course designed by FEI Course Designer Leopoldo Palacious […]

Christine Wins as McCrea Couple Bookend Podium in $37,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 10, 2022 – The pieces all fell into place for Christine McCrea (USA) during the first week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Shows (TCHS), as she commanded the field in the $37,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. With the Windsor Show Stables […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Reign Again at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 10, 2022 – Ever since their first win at the venue back in 2015, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili have been the winningest combination over the past years at the Tryon Equestrian Center International Center (TIEC) and […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Nikolaj de Music Prance & Dance to Victory at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre

Gorla Minore, Italy – June 09, 2022 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Nikolaj de Music pranced and danced their way to victory in the €25,500 Porrini Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. Known for being one of the fastest riders in the world, […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Continue to Amaze at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 09, 2022 – One of the winningest combinations in the world and the fourth best one according to the FEI ranking, Conor Swail (IRL) and Vital Chance de La Roque added another victorious jewel to their long list of recent accolades […]

Gregory Cottard & Cocaine du Val Victorious in Botanique Prize CSIO 5* at Sopot

Sopot, Poland – June 09, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the CSIO Sopot got underway on Thursday and it was a Frenchman who claimed victory in the most important contest of the day. Gregory Cottard (FRA) got off to a great start at Poland’s most important equestrian […]

Margie Engle Makes Her Mark in $37,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 09, 2022 – Margie Engle (USA) returned to her Traverse City home away from home and to her winning ways Thursday.  Of the field of 18, Engle took the first and third positions in the first international class of the season, the […]

Riders & Horses for the Founders Classic CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Albeerta, Canada – June 9, 2022 – More than 180 of horses completed the FEI veterinarian inspection on Thursday at Spruce Meadows ahead of competitions beginning tomorrow. Ben Asselin (CAN), Kara Chad (CAN) and Mario Deslauriers (CAN) are just a few of the great Canadian riders you can expect […]

Who Will Win the 60th Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby?

Hickstead, England – June 09, 2022 – Three leading contenders will be hoping to claim their first victory in the 60th Al Shira’aa Derby at Hickstead on Sunday 26 June, having come very close a number of times. Irish star Shane Breen (IRL), who is based at Hickstead, finished […]

Martin Fuchs Flies Back to the Top of the Longines FEI World Rider Ranking

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 10, 2022 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) is back at the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking standings, accumulating 3156 points over the past 12 months. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) jumped from third place to the second spot, having tallied 2964 over the same period. The leader […]

Let the Season Begin! Founders Classic CSI 3* Opens the 2022 Spruce Meadows Summer Series

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 8, 2022 – Spruce Meadows launches the start of its 46th season of show jumping with the Founders’ Classic CSI 3*, June 10-12, 2022. Horses and riders from all over the world recently embarked on their journey to Spruce Meadows to get […]

Riders & Horses for the 169th Upperville Colt & Horse Show CSI 4*

Upperville, Virginia – June 08, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 169th edition of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show CSI 4*, one of the oldest running horse shows in the world. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), McLain Ward (USA), Beat Mandli (SUI), Devin Ryan (USA), Amanda Derbyshire […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Sopot, Poland – It’s summer time and for the second week in a row Nations Cup action is on in Europe. The CSIO 5* of Sopot will be the center of attention as it hosts the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*. Moreover, there are […]

Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* – An Olympic Flavor… in Dinard!

Dinard, France – June 08, 2022 – From 28 to 31 July, the Val Porée stadium, decked out in pink for the occasion, will welcome the best riders and horses for its traditional Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*. This is a not-to-be-missed event in the world equestrian […]

Riders & Horses for the CSIO Sopot – Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Poland CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland – June 08, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and Nations Cup action this week during the 2022 edition of the CSIO Sopot. The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Poland CSIO 5* promises to excite fans of the noble sport as the likes of Kevin […]

Bernardo Costa Cabral Named Course Designer for 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Finals in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – June 7, 2022 – Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) has been selected as the course designer for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final, one of three Finals to be held during the 2023 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals, April 4-8, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha, site of the highly acclaimed […]

David Will Blazes to Win €100,000 Longines Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – June 06, 2022 – David Will (GER) gave German fans what they had come for on a holiday Monday, a win in the €100,000 Longines Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. The German teamed up with Concordia 49 to claim the feature class of the […]

Kady Abrahamson & Maraca LS La Silla are the Masters in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – June 04, 2022 – Wilmington set the backdrop for yet another afternoon of thrilling equestrian sport. Top-performing exhibitors turned up the heat during the $30,000 Grand Prix 1.45m over renowned course designer Bobby Murphy’s (USA) testing tracks.  During the first leg of the $30,000 […]

Pia Reich & PB Chaconie Power Past the Competition in €26,000 MS Direct Prize CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 05, 2022 – The German Pia Reich (GER) and PB Chaconie powered past the competition to win the €26,000 MS Direct Group Prize CSIO 5* last Sunday during the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. A total of 43 combinations took part in […]

In front of Home Crowd Spain Claims Victory in the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Madrid CSIO 3*

Madrid, Spain – The Spanish team celebrated in front of their home crowd this evening after winning the Longines EEF Series Nations Cup of Madrid CSIO 3*, the fifth leg of the 2022 Longines EEF Nations Cup Series. Thanks to its horse and rider combinations Manuel Fernandez Saro […]

Barbara Schnieper & Judy KM Claim $30,000 Les Trois Rois Swiss Cup Final at St. Gallen

June 05, 2022 – With Barbara Schnieper (SUI), for the first time a female rider won the Swiss Cup Final at the 43rd edition, which was held at the Longines CSIO St. Gallen. The second place was claimed by Steve Guerdat (SUI) while the third spot on the […]

Switzerland Prevail on Home Soil – Claim Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO 5* at St. Gallen

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 06, 2022 – They’d been waiting a long time – a full 26 years since last topping the line-up on home ground at the Grundenmoos Arena – so Tuesday’s Swiss victory in the first leg of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup […]

Laura Bowery Makes Emotional Return with Glasgow de Muze to Win $100,000 Yvel Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 5, 2022 – Sunday marked a triumphant return to the grand prix ring for Laura Bowery during Hits Saugerties. After a two-year hiatus from grand prix competition and two back surgeries, the talented rider piloted Glasgow de Muze to a double-clear victory […]

Bloomberg is the Best in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 3, 2022 – There was a New York state of mind in the Grand Prix Ring at Hits Saugerties, where Georgina Bloomberg (USA) galloped home with the victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. The New York City native traveled to Hits-on-the-Hudson ahead […]

Cian O’Connor & Taj Mahal Triumphant at the Longines PfingstTurnier CSI 4* in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Germany – June 05, 2022 – And again: Cian O’Connor’s (IRL) second victory at the Longines PfingstTurnier Wiesbaden CSI 4*. The day before, the 42-year-old Irishman had dominated the Lotto-Hessen Prize with a C Vier, and on Sunday he won the €52,000 Prize of the Hessian Prime […]

Italy Triumphant in Longines EEF Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Athens

Athens, Greece – June 05, 2022 – Italy has won the Longines EEF Nations Cup CSIO 3* in Athens held on Sunday, June 5. The team led by chef d’equipe Marco Porro, formed by Omar Bonomelli (ITA) & Chippendel de la Tour (0/0), Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) & Delirio […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dashes for the Jackpot in €100,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness CSIO 5*

St Gallen, Switzerland – June 04, 2022 – It was a super Sunday for showjumping at 2022 edition of the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. Three major FEI-classes took place on the grass arena and it was Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis who were victorious […]

A Crowning Moment as Fuchs Flies to First in €152,000 Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St Gallen, Switzerland – June 04, 2022 – Swiss riders continued to shine on home soil last Friday at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen. A former world number one and currently ranked second in the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Ranking, Martin Fuchs (SUI) shone the brighest […]

Team Ireland Cruises to Win $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 05, 2022 – As the rain began to fall on course for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*, the Irish felt right at home. Langley, British Columbia’s Thunderbird Show Park hosted six teams for the final leg […]

Kaitlin Campbell Wins $50,000 Grand Prix and the Jackpot in $113,100 Nilforushan Equisport Tournament Final

Temecula, California, USA – June 4, 2022 – The final weekend of the Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National Horse Show got underway Saturday morning with a full schedule of jumper competition slated to take place in the Grand Prix Arena. An all day affair concluded with the feature […]