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Nayel Nassar & Igor van de Wittemoere Win $137,000 CNOOC International Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2021 – The final competition of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, delivered a thrilling conclusion to the first week of the 2021 September Series, here at Spruce Meadows.  FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio pulled out all the stops for […]

Daniel Bluman Blazes to Victory in $300,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 4*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 05, 2021 â€“ Seven of 23 riders returned to jump off for the blue on Sunday in the $300,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by Land Rover, and it was Israel’s Daniel Bluman (ISR) who soared to victory with a blistering time […]

Jad Dana & After Eight Jump to Victory in $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 05, 2021 – The ESP Labor Day horse show concluded with a second victory from the week going to Lebanon’s Jad Dana (LBN). Dana and After Eight, owned by Peter Howard and Laure Sudreau, edged out the competition in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine […]

Shane Sweetnam & Ideal Race to Win Traverse City Tournament of Champions $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan – September 05, 2021 – The final day of show jumping competition during Week I of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions featured the highly anticipated Traverse City Tournament of Champions $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*. Some of the world’s top show jumping athletes took […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Gallop to Gold in $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 04, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the $500,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, took place on this sunny Saturday afternoon during the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex, and it saw some of the toughest competition of the tournament […]

Alex Matz Masters the Course to Win $73,000 Longines Cup CSI 4* at the Hampton Classic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September. 4, 2021 â€“ Alex Matz (USA) cruised to victory on Saturday in the Hampton Classic’s $73,000 Longines Cup CSI 4*. He piloted Erdento van de Leeuwerk, Horseshoe Trail Farm LLC’s 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion, to the only double-clear ride in a field of […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Supreme in $36,900 AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – The fourth day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with a gripping speed event in the International Ring. Spirits were high this morning, thanks to some beautiful weather and good competition, as athletes took to the field to challenge FEI […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze to Win RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 –  The RBC Capital Markets Cup is always a thrilling competition for riders to partake in, and this year’s edition was no exception. Thirty-six horse/rider combinations took to the International Ring this afternoon to take on the competition that has seen the […]

Katie Laurie Lights Up to Win ATCO Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 – The third day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the aptly named ATCO Challenge on the International Ring. Out of the twenty-two horse/rider combinations that started in today’s competition, only 6 advanced to the jump-off. […]

Katherine Dinan & Athos D’Elle Dominate $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 03, 2021 – Show jumping athletes descended upon the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring Friday afternoon to battle for top honors in the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI3*. The beginning of a thrilling weekend of world-class competition saw several of the world’s […]

Nicky Galligan & Java Miss Jordan Turn on the Nitro to Win $75,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 03, 2021 – Friday ended with a star-studded lineup at the Hampton Classic as many of the top riders in equestrian sport competed in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix Qualifier Presented by LONGINES. At the end of a very close jump-off round, […]

Swiss Soar to Team Gold at the Longines FEI European Championships

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 03, 2021 – The Swiss stole the show when grabbing Team gold at the Longines FEI Jumping European Championships 2021 in Riesenbeck, Germany on Friday. The final round of the team competition was a breathtaking affair, with everything hanging in the balance to the […]

Hillary Ridland & Wonder Kid are Wonderful in $25,000 Silver Tour Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – August 28, 2021 – Hillary Ridland (USA) and Wonder Kid topped the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Markel Insurance Grand Prix on Saturday, August 28, as the only pair to successfully navigate the course without fault. Ridland (USA) and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, owned by […]

A Second Blue Ribbon for McLain Ward & Blossom Z at the Hampton Classic CSI 4*

Bridgehampton, New York – September 03, 2021 – Five-time Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and Blossom Z, owned by Ward, Wyndmont, and Heller, brought home their second consecutive win at the Hampton Classic on Friday, riding to victory in the $37,000 1.50m Jumper Classic in a time of 57.410 seconds. […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Cruise to First in $36,900 AltaGas Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – Day two of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with the $36,900 AltaGas Cup CSI 5*. An impressive lineup of twenty-four horse and rider combinations took on this course, designed by FEI course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA). With […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack van’t Kattenheye Jump to First in $72,900 PWC Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – In a thrilling conclusion to the second day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’, presented by Rolex, Canadian rider Erynn Ballard (CAN) cruised to a first place finish aboard the gelding Jack Van’t Kattenheye in the 1.55m PWC Cup. Ballard’s (CAN) […]

McLain Ward & Blossom Z Blaze to Win $37,000 Hampton Classic Speed Stake CSI 4*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 02, 2021 – Five-time Olympian McLain Ward (USA) piloted the 11-year-old Blossom Z, a Zangersheide mare owned by Ward, Wyndmont, and Heller, to an impressive win in the $37,000 Hampton Classic Speed Stake CSI 4* on Thursday. Early in the class’s 40-rider […]

Shane Sweetnam & Indra Van de Oude Heihoef Clinch Top Honors in $36,600 Elk Rapids Marina Speed CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan – September 02, 2021 – Show jumping competition returned to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring as the Traverse City Tournament of Champions kicked off a thrilling week of world-class competition. The $36,600 Elk Rapids Marina 1.45m CSI 3* welcomed top international athletes to […]

Swiss Jump to the Lead at European Championships before Team Gold Decider this Friday!

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 02, 2021 – Switzerland moved into the lead in the first round of the Team competition at the Longines FEI Jumping European Championships 2021 at Riesenbeck in Germany today. However the same three countries continue to dominate the leaderboard, with the overnight leaders from […]

Eduardo Menezes Excels in Recon Metal Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The first day of the ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the Recon Metal Speed . Hyde Moffat (CAN), and his mount Grafton, had the honour of being the first horse and rider combination to step through the clock tower and […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Clinch Victory in $36,900 Cardel Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 01, 2021 – The conclusion of the first day of the ‘National’ came with a competitive jump-off in the 1.50m Cardel Cup CSI 5*, that saw fast rounds from Kent Farrington (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Vanessa Mannix (CAN), and Nayel Nassar (EGY). In […]

David Will Dashes to Victory in Opening Class at the Longines FEI European Championships

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 01, 2021 – David Will (GER) dashed to victory in the opening class and into an early lead of the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping European Championship yesterday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue in Germany.  Besides being in second place in the team competition yesterday, the host […]

Summer Rolex Grand Prix Season Builds the Climax for upcoming Major at Spruce Meadows

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 31, 2021 – The period between 2021’s first two Rolex Grand Slam Majors – The Dutch Masters in April and the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in September – played host to no fewer than five top-class show jumping events, each featuring a prestigious Rolex […]

Sweden Out to an Early Lead at the 2021 Longines FEI European Championships

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 01, 2021 – Team Sweden swept into the lead on the opening day of the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship 2021 at Riesenbeck, Germany today but the newly-crowned Olympic champions have only a narrow advantage over the host country who in turn lie just […]

The Best of Europe Ready for Action at 2021 Longines FEI European Championships in Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 01, 2021 – The Horse Inspection and first training session were staged yesterday ahead of the opening competition today during the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping European Championship 2021 at Riesenbeck International in Germany. The exciting new equestrian centre created by international showjumping star Ludger […]

Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Returning to Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 28, 2021 – The Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League (NAL) is officially returning to Thunderbird Show Park. The venue, which hosted World Cup qualifying events as part of the NAL from 2016–2019, will host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ […]

Martin Fuchs & The Sinner Top €52,300 Stephex Horsetrucks Grand Prix CSI 3*

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2021 – The Swiss anthem was played again for the second time during prizegiving ceremonies on Sunday at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5* / 3* / 2*! Martin Fuchs (SUI) and The Sinner were the winners of the €52,300 Stephex Horsetrucks Grand […]

Lily Attwood & I’m Emerone Fly the Highest in €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2*

Valence, France – August 28, 2021 – Thirteen combinations had an appointment Saturday night to meet the stars in the impressive €20,000 Mercedes-Benz Six-Bar Challenge CSI 2* that wrapped up the sports day at the Hubside Jumping de Valence CSI 4* & 2*. After a first passage at […]

Lorenzo de Luca & Malissa de Muze Light Up to Win €52,000 Henders & Hazel Prize CSI 5*

Brussels, Belgium – August 28, 2021 – The finale of Saturday’s classes was a real thriller! Under the lights at the Brussels Stephex Masters twelve riders returned for the second round of the €52,000 Henders & Hazel Prix and what a show they gave the audience that saw […]

Mario Deslauriers Returns to the Hampton Classic to Win the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge

Bridgehampton, New York – August 29, 2021 â€“ The Hampton Classic Horse Show welcomed many familiar faces on Sunday for the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge, including the class’s winner, three-time Canadian Olympian Mario Deslauriers (CAN). Setting the time to beat at 73.522 seconds, Deslauriers (CAN) rode Wishing Well Farm […]