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Iconic Hickstead Derby Back to Celebrate Historic 60th Edition

Hickstead, England – April 22, 2022 –  When the Al Shira’aa Derby takes place at Hickstead in West Sussex on Sunday 26 June, it will mark the 60th edition of this iconic showjumping class. The British Jumping Derby was the brainchild of Hickstead’s founder, Douglas Bunn. An international showjumper […]

Ashlee Bond & Contefina LVF Turn on the Afterburner to Win $37,000 Perfect Products CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 21, 2022 – The third week of the ESP Spring Series kicked off with FEI competition on Thursday, featuring some of the best riders in the world competing on the grass derby field. In the final international class of the day, Ashlee Bond […]

The Owner’s Lounge: Questions & Answers with Stephan Conter

How did you get into the owning side of the sport? I decided to start buying horses for Daniel Deusser 10-years-ago. Before that I had bought horses for other riders for over 20-years, but I decided that I really wanted to get to the top level of the […]

Bemer Riders Tour: A Grand Finale & Exciting New Season of the Championship Series

Hagen, Germany – April 21, 2022 – For jumping fans, Horses & Dreams Meets Canada CSI 4* & 2* from April 20–24, holds double the excitement. On Thursday and Friday with the glittering conclusion of the 2021/22 Bemer Riders Tour, when a champion will be crowned. However, due […]

Berlin Eagles Lead the Pack in the Global Champions League Title Race

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 20, 2022 – The Berlin Eagles have flown into the lead of the 2022 Global Champions League (GCL) title race after winning the second leg of the team championship series at Miami Beach last Saturday. Propelled by the power of Ludger Beerbaum (GER) […]

Anya Bereznicki & Diazella are the Best in $20,000 Markel Insurance Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California – April 16, 2022 – Anya Bereznicki (CAN) and Diazella blazed to victory in the first $20,000 Markel Insurance Bronze Tour 1.35m Classic of the 2022 Blenheim EquiSports season on Saturday, April 16. The duo were one of nine entries to qualify to jump […]

Ludger Beerbaum Leads the Battle for the Longines Global Champions Tour Title

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 16, 2022 – After the second leg of the championship series in Miami, the overall Longines Global Champions Tour Ranking battle is already an intense affair, with Ludger Beerbaum (GER) leading the charge for the 2022 season on 59 points. Michael Duffy […]

Riders & Horses for the Wellington International CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 19, 2022 – The 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) might be over but many stars of the noble sport are still at Wellington, their winter home, several of them set to compete in the third week of the ESP Spring Series. Rodrigo Pessoa […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* of Fontainebleau at Le Grand Parquet

Fontainebleau, France – April 19, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping again at Le Grand Parquet at Fontainebleau! Besides the French Masters Championship, the majestic venue is host to a star-studded list of equestrians, all set to compete in CSI 4* classes, highlighted by the likes of: Steve […]

Le Grand Parquet de Fontainebleau: The Return of the French Championships & International Horse Show CSI 4* this Week

Fontainebleau, France – April 18, 2021 – For many years, the Grand Parquet de Fontainebleau has been considered one of the finest showgrounds in the world and has played host to the century’s best riders. Under the impetus of the French Equestrian Federation, in association with GL events […]

Trent McGee is the Master of the $25,000 Looke Out Pointe Grand Prix at the Blenheim Spring Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California – April 15, 2022 – Trent McGee (USA) became the first rider to earn a grand prix win in the all-new Grand Looke Arena on Friday, April 15, during the Blenheim Spring Classic III. McGee and his own Boucheron earned victory in the $25,000 Looke […]

Conor Swail & Errol Excel in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 15, 2022 – Perhaps the winningest nation at the high-level of showjumping, Ireland made its presence known on Yankee soil once again as Conor Swail (IRL) and Errol claimed top honors in the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5* on Friday at the Longines […]

Nico Lupino & Chaccandro are the Stars in the €51,900 Grand Prix of Arezzo 3*

Arezzo, Italy – April 17, 2022 – Italian fans were on their yesterday at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre as Nico Lupino (ITA) and Chaccandro paraded victoriously before their countrymen after their triumphant in the €51,900 Grand Prix of Arezzo CSI 3*. It had been 3 years since the […]

Gregory Wathelet Pulls out All the Aces to Win €25,500 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* at Grimaud

Grimaud, France – April 17, 2022 – It was not poker but Gregory Wathelet (BEL) had to pull out all the aces up his sleeve to conquer the win in the €25,500 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud CSI 5* & 2*. […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Claim Another Crown Winning the €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 17, 2022 – One of the sensations of showjumping, Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward claimed another jewel to add to their crown of victories, topping the €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by the Indexia Group on Sunday […]

Julien Gonin & Cymba Gallop for Gold in €30,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Grimaud

Grimaud, France – April 16, 2022 – Once again, a French rider did not disappoint the local fans on attendace at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. Julien Gonin (FRA) and Cymba galloped towards the gold in the €30,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* on Saturday during the second week […]

Emeric George & Chopin des Hayettes Top €51,750 Stephex Horsetrucks Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 17, 2022 – The 2022 Z-Tour has come to an end! For three weeks, the best national and international riders gave the best of themselves at our beatiful domain in Lanaken and they provided a lot of atmosphere and above all a lot of […]

Mariano Bastida & Belano vd Wijnhoeve Z Blaze to Win €51,500 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 17, 2022 – The second week of Spring MET IV 2022 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the €51.500 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort and it was a win for the hosts after an […]

A Magical Peformance by Harrie “Houdini” Smolders & Bingo du Parc to Win at the Zangersheide Z-Tour CSI 3*

Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – After we were able to enjoy a lot of beautiful sport in the past few days during this closing week of our 2022 Zangersheide Z-Tour, on Saturday afternoon, it was time for the first Longines Ranking class of the weekend. Fifty-six […]

James Billington & Inajottie WB Jump to the Top in $35,000 Resilent Fitness Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2022 – Following the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3* action, a new group of riders took to the field to compete in the $35,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix. A total of 38 horse-and-rider pairs tested the course, which consisted of 16 efforts, […]

A Flawless Feat! Berlin Eagles Soar to Win Global Champions League of Miami Beach

Miami Beach, USA – April 16, 2022 – It was a moment for the history books as Berlin Eagles‘ dynamic duo of Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER) became the first team to ever win GCL Miami Beach on a score of 0 faults. Riding Mila and Mumbai […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the €200,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – April 17, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first five-star grand prix of the year at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. The grand finale of the week promises to be exciting, featuring the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Henrik von […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Supreme in $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2022 – It was a picture-perfect day on the derby field for the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday, April 16. The highlight class of the second week of the 2022 ESP Spring Series saw a starting order of 36 elite […]

One-Hundredth of a Second for the Win! Wilm Vermeir Powers Past the Competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – April 15, 2022 – Wilm Vermeir (BEL) was back in the winner’s circle on Friday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud, teaming up with Linguini de La Pomme for victory in the €25,500 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*. A total of 46 combinations lined up […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Fly to First in Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Zangersheide Z Tour

Lanaken, Belgium – April 16, 2022 – With ten classes spread over the three different slopes, it was again a very busy day on our Z-Tour in Lanaken yesterday. The highlight of this day was undoubtedly the 1.50m high qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix yesterday afternoon, in which the […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Luigi d’Eclipse Blaze to Win €25,500 Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – April 15, 2022 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) is known for his riding abilities and the Brazilian showcased another aspect of his greatness yesterday at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. Once again, Zanotelli put on a riding clinic before the French spectators, not only his […]

Jana Wargers & Limbridge Light Up to Win €55,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – April 15, 2022 – The only rider qualified for the jump-off of the major event of the CSI 5* of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud – Golfe de Saint-Tropez, the German Jana Wargers (GER) made all these gentlemen agree, and what gentlemen! Current number 128 in […]

It’s Another Win for Santiago Lambre & All In Horses Cava at the Wellington International CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 15, 2022 –  The second week of the 2022 ESP Spring Series continued with FEI competition on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Friday, April 15, 2022. Continuing their winning streak, Brazil’s Santiago Lambre (BRA) and All In Horses Cava secured […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Claim the Gold in €25,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Miami Beach

Miami Beach, USA – April 15, 2022 – Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) and Ginger-Blue flew to the top of the podium in the €25,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* during the first day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Miami Beach CSI 5* & […]

Rene Lopez Lizarazo & Stalognia Race to the Top in €55,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – April 14, 2022 – This time it’s gone! The first five-star event of the 2022 season of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez started with the victory by Colombian Rene Lopez Lizarazo (COL), associated with Stalognia in the €55,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*, the […]