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Riders & Horses for the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva, Spain – January 13, 2022 – A new year of showtime showjumping has already begun at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Some of the biggest names in the sport have already entered the main arena there led by the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Peder Fredricson (SWE), Julien […]

Jimmy Torano & Chewbacca HCC Supreme at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2022 – The 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued today with the second week of the 13-week long circuit, which features top jumper, hunter, and equitation competition until April 3. Starting out the International Arena with a win was Jimmy Torano (USA) […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida – January 11, 2021 – It’s showtime for FEI-level showjumping at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival. The temperature will be higher this week as the likes of Kent Farrington (USA), McLain Ward (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), Margie Engle (USA), Cian O’Connor (IRL), Conor Swail (IRL), Paul […]

Bart Bles & Kriskas DV Triumphant in $480,500 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2022 – It was a Super Sunday for Bart Bles competing in CSI 4*-W classes at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. After winning the $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W just a few hours earlier, this time, the Dutchman teamed […]

Callan Solem & Essenar Crixus Excel in $30,000 Grand Prix of Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA — January 09, 2022 — The first week of the AIR Show Jumping Winter Classic concluded with the most anticipated event, the $30,000 Grand Prix of Ocala. Riders of the hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines bustled about the Florida Horse Park throughout the first week of […]

Bart Bles Beats the Competition in $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 9, 2022 – Bart Bles (NED) Grenoble DN galloped for gold in the $130,400 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*-W last Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Equesstrian Club. A total of eight of the 49 combinations that faced the first round course […]

Déjà Vu in Reverse! David Will Dashes for Another Victory at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 08, 2022 – David Will (GER) dashed for another major victory last Friday at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, claiming victory in the $130,600 Speed Challenge CSI 4*-W. Once again, the German rider was not only victorious but he also […]

Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Secure Third Consecutive $30,000 WEC Grand Prix Win

Wilmington, Ohio – January 09, 2021 – It has been a chilly week in Southwestern Ohio, but exhibitors and spectators at World Equestrian Center’s Winter in the Midwest were unfazed, thanks to perfect indoor conditions throughout the climate-controlled facility. A large crowd filled the stands in the Sanctuary […]

David Will Supreme in $129,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 07, 2021 – David Will (GER) got off to a great start at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club last Friday, claiming the win in the $129,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*-W. A total 51 combinations entered the ring to face the 1.45m […]

McLain Ward & Catoki are the Conquerors in the $75,000 Rosenbaum Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 9, 2022 – Premiere week at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday, January 9, with a highlight class of the week, the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix. McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki took the victory in the class. Jumper, hunter, and equitation […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Excel in $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 09, 2022 – The WEC Grand Arena hosted an exhilarating Saturday night grand prix as 33 entries vied for the win in the $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix. The challenging tracks for Week I’s Saturday night grand prix were designed by […]

Richard Vogel & Darius de Kezeg Z Victorious in $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Championship Jumper Classic at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 08, 2022 – The first Saturday of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off on January 8, running for 13 weeks through April 3 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), .  The CaptiveOne Advisors Championship series kicked off on Saturday as well. […]

Women Dominate Again in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 8, 2022 – The first “Saturday Night Lights” event of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off on January 8 with the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The event was a highlight of the Premiere week of the […]

Harry Charles Skyrockets Becoming the Number One Young Rider in the World!

London, England – January 08, 2021 – Harry Charles (GBR) has not only skyrocketed to the 32nd position in the Longines FEI Jumping World Rider Ranking, to be among the superstars of the sport but the young British rider sits at the top of the FEI Jumping U-25 […]

Santiago Lambre & The Diamant Rose Z Rise to the Top in $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida – January 07, 2021 – The first week of the highly anticipated 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series is officially underway. Feature class action for the series began today with 29 competitive entries vying for the win over a technical track built by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, […]

New Grand Prix Arena Announced for Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park

San Juan Capistrano, California – January 04, 2021 –  Today, Blenheim EquiSports announced the construction of a brand new Grand Prix Arena coming to The Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano.  The Grand Looke Arena will be constructed on the east side of The Oaks […]

Riders & Horses for the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival Premiere

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2021 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with the running of the first week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival. Once again, the most famous continuous circuit in the Americas promises to provide equestrian fans with […]

Erynn Ballard & Comedie de Talma Top $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2022 – Friday showcased efforts from 24 horse-and-rider combinations in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. Out of that group, six exhibitors representing four countries, including the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Brazil, qualified for the jump-off. As the first clear duo […]

Erynn Ballard is the Best Again Winning the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix 

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2022 – It was a celebratory weekend for Erynn Ballard (CAN) during the ESP Holiday Finale at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center thanks to wins in two separate grand prix classes, which closed 2021 on a high note and began 2022 […]

Desert International Horse Park Announces Improvements & Schedule Highlights for 2022

Thermal, California, USA – January 01, 2022 – We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the desert for the winter circuit. We have enjoyed a great season thus far, but the Desert Circuit will always be the premier circuit we put on.  Improvements We have been busy […]

Spectators Welcome! Saturday Night Lights Is Coming Back to the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 01, 2021 – Spectators are invited to the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival! We missed you all in 2021, and are thrilled to open our doors to the general public once again. Join us for world-class equestrian action, entertainment, dining, shopping, and family-friendly activities! […]

The Countdown is On! Less Than a Month Away from the Inaugural Sarasota International CSI 2*

Sarasota, Florida, USA – December 30, 2021 – The Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) is eagerly counting down the days until 2022! The new year brings an all-new tour with brand new locations to the SRJT competition calendar and we’re kicking it off with the inaugural Sarasota International […]

Longines CHI Classics Basel Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

Basel, Switzerland – December 30, 2021 – The permit for the Longines CHI Classics Basel has been withdrawn – the event is cancelled. It is with the greatest regret that the organisers of the Longines CHI Classic Basel are forced to cancel the equestrian event planned for 13 […]

Dalman Jump Co. Design Dialogue: A Breakdown of the Course at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Fort Worth CSI 4*-W

Wellington, Florida – December 22, 2021 – Dalman Jump Co. fences dominated the track in the featured World Cup qualifier— one of just eight in North America—at the Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W in Fort Worth, TX. Javan Dalman, the company’s owner and founder, […]

Martin Fuchs: The 2021 Rolex Grand Prix Champion at Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2021 – Rolex Testimonee Martin Fuchs (SUI) riding Leone Jei claimed the final equestrian Major of 2021, winning the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHI Geneva), becoming the first rider in the history of the competition to win […]

US Equestrian Recognizes Kathy Kusner with 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award

Lexington, Kentucky – December 27, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award to be presented at the 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. Kathy Kusner and Howard Simpson are the winners of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, […]

Laura Kraut & Balou du Reventon Among Nominees for USEF Equestrian & Horse of the Year Awards

Lexington, Kentucky – December 21, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2021 Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees. The International and National Equestrians of the Year will be announced at the 2021 Pegasus Awards Dinner Celebration on Thursday, January 13, and the International […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Scott Brash – The Only Grand Slam Winner

You won the Rolex Grand Prix at Aachen in 2015 – CHIO Aachen must be an incredibly special show for you to compete at? Absolutely. Aachen is a special arena – there’s a lot of history that’s been made in that ring. We all want to jump here, […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Ariana are the Aces in Bainbridge Companies Open Stake at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 26, 2021 – The first major class of the ESP Holiday III Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) took place last Tuesday with the running of the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake. The 1.40m class was incredibly tight race for first […]

Santiago Lambre Bookends the Podium in the $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix with Easy Girl & Comtess 202

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 23, 2021 – The $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix took place on Thursday, December 23, the final day of the ESP Holiday III Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Twenty-two contestants competed for the lion’s share of the prize money over the course designed […]