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Sam Walker & Evita Ride for the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Wrapping up an exciting Friday afternoon on the grass Derby Field of the International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), a pair of winners were crowned in Section A and Section B of the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake. Sam Walker (CAN) rode Evita, owned […]

Meet the Next Generation with Jack Whitaker

Geneva, Switzerland, April 23, 2021 – The latest elite talent to emerge from the Whitaker show jumping dynasty, 19-year-old Jack explains his excitement to be competing at his first Rolex Grand Slam Major in ‘s-Hertogenbosch; what he’d love to achieve in 2021; and the form he and his horses are […]

Daniel Deusser & Casallvano Claim €59,800 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 23, 2021 – The VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* was the highlight of Day 1 of the 2021 edition of The Dutch Masters, and attracted 41 leading horse and rider partnerships, among them 13 of the world’s top-20-ranked show jumpers, including Swiss world […]

Gregory Wathelet & Faut-Il des 7 Vallons Gallop to Win Roelofsen Horsetrucks Prize CSI 5* at The Dutch Masters

 ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 23, 2021 – The first competition of The Dutch Masters 2021, the Roelofsen Horsetrucks Prijs, a two-stage special, was won by Belgian Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The 40-year-old, who won the ‘major’ at CHIO Aachen in 2017, saddled the 10-year-old SBS stallion Faut-Il des […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack Van’t Kattenheye Blaze to Win $37,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Kicking off another beautiful day of the ESP Spring Series, Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Jack Van’t Kattenheye, owned by Lindemann Barnett Sporthorses, flew to the top of the leaderboard to claim victory in the $37,000 Equine Tack and Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3* […]

Susan Artes & California Sunshine Sparkle in $10,000 Speed Classic at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – April 22, 2021 – Competition was fast and fierce Thursday afternoon as 37 horse-and-rider combos left nothing on the table in hopes of claiming the largest piece of the prize in the $10,000 1.40m Speed Classic during Temecula Valley National Premier 1. Several familiar […]

World Equestrian Center Announces Decision Regarding Entity that Will Sanction All of its Events

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 23, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible […]

Laura Renwick & Galerius Gallop to Win Moon Hotel Prize CSI 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 23, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) was back in the winner’s circle again for the second time in as many weeks. The British rider Galerius galloped to win the feature class of the day, the €5,000 Moon Hotel Prize CSI 2* on Friday […]

Peter Leone & Donner Light Up to Win Bainbridge Companies Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – In the first class of the day, Peter Leone (USA) and Donner, owned by Lionshare Farm, captured the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers CSI 3*. The class was held on Thursday during the third week of the ESP Spring Series, on the […]

Nayel Nassar & Oaks Redwood are Nifty to Notch the Win in $37,000 Perfect Products CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – April 22, 2021 – The third week of the 2021 ESP Spring Series opened with a brilliant victory for Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Oaks Redwood, owned by Evergate Stables, LLC, as they flew to the top of the podium with a […]

CHIO Rotterdam Rescheduled to Later Date in Summer

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]

QBS Equestrian Selects Catherine Tyree to Campaign Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – QBS Equestrian is thrilled to announce their newest partnership with Catherine Tyree (USA), who will be taking the reins on the talented 6-year-old Belgium Warmblood gelding Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve. Founded by M. Michael Meller and Dennis Sisco, QBS Equestrian works to partner […]

Dutch Masters Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for in the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]

Olympia – The London International Horse Show 2021 Moves To ExCeL London

London, England – April 22, 2021 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021, organizers announced today. The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show […]

Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show to Run in Reduced Format in 2021

Hickstead, England – April 21, 2021 – The organisers at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, have made the difficult decision to run the Royal International Horse Show under a new format for this season, due to the ongoing Covid situation and restrictions on international travel. The July […]

Multi-Million Dollar Investment Underway at Desert International Horse Park for Grand Prix Arena & New Grass Field

Thermal, California, USA – April 20, 2021 – In a dual effort to improve the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and support high-performance sport on the West Coast of the U.S., DIHP President and CEO Steve Hankin announced that work has begun on a multi-million dollar investment in […]

Yes, the Masters of Chantilly Will Be Taking Place!

Chantilly, France – April 21, 2021 – “Whatever it takes” (and the EEM teams have not spared any effort or energy), the Masters of Chantilly will take place! There is no doubt about that. With an audience, whether masked or not, vaccinated or not, and a gauge that […]

Update on Cancellation of the 2021 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 20, 2021 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) would like to update its announcement regarding the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event, originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. Although U.S. Equestrian (USEF) has updated its COVID-19 […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga are the Aces in €25,600 Equipe Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 17, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga were back on top form to win the €25,600 Equipe Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* last Saturday during the CSI 3* of Gorla Minore at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre. The Brit guided the 10-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse (AES) gelding (Arko […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Naiade d’Elsendam Z Turn on the Nitro to Win €51,500 Mascheroni Grand Prix CSI 3*

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 18, 2021 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) secured the victory for the host nation on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Italian rode Naiade d’Elsendam Z to victory in the €51,500 Mascheroni Grand Prix CSI 3*. A total of 10 combinations advanced to […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Dutch Masters for First Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2021 – The world’s top equestrian riders will gather at The Dutch Masters from 23–25 April, to contest the first Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2021. The Rolex Grand Prix, which culminates on Sunday 25 April, is the highlight of the rescheduled […]

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh – An Equestrian Tribute

London, England, UK – April 16, 2021 – Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April, the horse world is coming together to commemorate his life. He was a huge force for good in the equestrian world and his […]

2021 Brandywine Horse Show Update

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 16, 2021 – The 2021 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Foundation Brandywine Horse Shows, presented by THIS Insurance, which showcases two weeks of premier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition at the iconic Devon Show Grounds will continue as planned during the 2021 competition year. The event […]

Jane Richard Philips & Clipper du Haut du Roy Claim the Crown in €28,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Arezzo

Arezzo, Italy – April 18, 2021 – Jane Richard Philips (SUI) was back in the winner’s circle this weekend in Italy. The Swiss rider and Clipper du Haut du Roy claimed victory in the crown jewel class of the week, €28,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Arezzo […]

Nicole Haunert & Concolue Claim $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 17, 2021 – The Oaks International Grand Prix Field welcomed thirteen competitors to contest the Blenheim Spring Classic IV $25,000 1.45m Grand Prix, sponsored by Markel Insurance and LSI. Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed a welcoming sixteen-effort track which advanced six horse […]

Back-to-Back! Taylor Land & Get Go Supreme Again in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 18, 2021 – Taylor Land (USA) and Get Go claimed a second consecutive Tryon Resort Grand Prix win at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), stopping the short-course timers in 31.551 seconds, taking home the lion’s share of the $25,000 […]

Darragh Kenny & Idalville d’Esprit Dash for the Cash in $35,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2021 – In the final class of Spring II on Sunday afternoon, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Idalville d’Esprit, owned by Heathman Farm, LLC, jumped into the winner’s circle in the $35,000 Resilient Fitness Spring II Grand Prix. A field of 50 horse-and-rider combinations challenged […]

New Partners Laura Kraut & Baloutinue are the Best in $137,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2021 – On the final day of ESP Spring II, a new partnership continued to blossom as Laura Kraut (USA) and Baloutinue, owned by St. Bride’s Farm, took top prize in the Sunday afternoon feature class, winning the $137,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI […]

Breeding Uncovered: Willy Wijnen – Breeder of Ben Maher’s Explosion W

Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]