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A Winning Welcome for Avery Erickson at Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

Katy, Texas – March 30, 2021 – Avery Erickson, 19, and Chacco Lait won the $15,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake to mark the start of Week II of the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show last Tuesday at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC). With the $5,000 Under […]

Adam Pudent & Baloutinue are the Best in $214,000 Wellington Agricultural Services Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 –  As the final week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continues, Saturday’s feature class led to an exciting finish for Adam Prudent (USA) and Baloutinue, owned by Plain Bay Farm, as they raced to a victory in the $214,000 Wellington […]

Update Regarding Equine Herpes Virus Results at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) reports that a horse in Tent #17 was reported with a fever in the late morning of Thursday, April 1st. The horse – Horse A – was isolated to the quarantine stalls immediately on Thursday for Equine Herpes […]

Italy HDH to US Rider Chandler Meadows

Thermal, California, USA – April 02, 2021 – Last month, Bertram Allen (IRL) announced the sale of Italy HDH to American rider Chandler Meadows (USA). The Irishman released the following news on his website: Italy HDH is undoubtedly one of the most exciting youngsters and talented prospects, leaving Ballywalter […]

Peter Petschenig & It’s the Senator Power to First in $50,000 Pin Oak Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – April 02, 2021 – Peter Petschenig (AUT) and It’s the Senator 111 claimed victory in the $50,000 Hildebrand Fund Pin Oak Grand Prix on Friday, April 2, at the 75th Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. A field of 22 horses contested the Week II featured event, […]

Shane Sweetnam & Indra van de Oude Heihof Top $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – A busy Friday afternoon at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was highlighted by a victory for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Indra van de Oude Heihoef owned by The Blue Buckle Group, in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic Series Final on […]

Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue Claim the Champagne in $37,000 Gold Coast Feed & Nutrition Classic CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – It was a busy Friday afternoon at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), with two FEI-level major classes taking place during the last week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The $37,000 Gold Coast Feed & Nutrition Classic […]

Bertram Allen’s Castlefield Vegas Sold to Sergio Nieto del Rio

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – Bertram Allen (IRL) has announced the sale of Castlefield Vegas to Sergio Nieto del Rio (MEX). The Irishman made the following announcement on his website: “Castlefield Vegas (Cassino x Lux Z), owned by Ballywalter Stables LTD, Martin Egan and Ger O Neill – […]

2021 Edition of the Zangersheide Z-Tour Cancelled

Lanaken, Belgium – April 02, 2021 –The organizers of the Zangersheide Z-Tour  have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled. They state the following in the official announcement: “It is with pain in our hearts that we have to cancel the […]

2021 Edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Remaining Spring Shows Cancelled

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 02, 2021 – Sadly, the organizers of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of Spring MET IV has been cancelled. The official announcement states the following: Due to the deadlines in the new FEI Return to […]

2021 Edition of Dutch Masters & Rolex Grand Slam Major Confirmed

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]

Fifteen-year-old Carlee McCutcheon & MTM Unexpected Supreme in $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – March 27, 2021 – Carlee McCutcheon (USA) won the $30,000 Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix on Saturday night, March 27, at the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, marking the 15-year-old’s first grand prix victory. “I’m so excited!” said a smiling and tearful McCutcheon, who […]

Harrie Smolders & Monaco Claim $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Over the past ten weeks Hits has awarded $4 Million in Prize Money and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the Horse Capital of the World®.  From Grand Prix Veterans to Lead Line Champions, Hits Ocala has awarded and lauded winners at every […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Vivre Le Reve Master the Competition in $50,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 01, 2021 – As the final week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continues, Brian Moggre (USA) put forth a stellar double-clear effort aboard MTM Vivre Le Reve, owned by Major Wager, LLC, to capture the $50,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 on […]

Countdown to The Masters of Chantilly: Less than 100 Days until a Super Spectacle!

Chantilly, France – March 30, 2021 –  New prestigious start for EEM: a Masters of Chantilly with Rolex as a partner, set in a unique world setting, located between the Château des Princes de Condé and the Great Stables, built 300 years ago by the seventh prince de […]

Allen Nabors Jr & Casanova DVE Top $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina – March 28, 2021 – The largest Tryon Welcome Series ever hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC) launched Thursday, March 25, featuring four weeks of Hunter, Jumper and Equitation competition. Sunday’s $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix, a 1.35m-1.40m Jumper Classic, saw […]

Victory for Vanderveen as Faustino Flies to First in $10,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2021 – On the opening day of the final week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival WEF, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili, owned by Bull Run Jumpers Five, LLC, flew to a winning finish in the $10,000 Douglas Elliman […]

Kendall Bourgeois & Collin 4 Claim $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – March 28, 2021 – The exciting sport of equestrian show jumping returned to the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano with the production of the Blenheim Spring Classic I $25,000 1.45m Markel Insurance Grand Prix. The grand prix marked the first […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien are the Best Again in $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2020 – Feature class action for the final week of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. A field of 35 entries contested a technical course co-designed by Anderson Lima (BRA) […]

Jacqueline Ward Gets a Hometown Victory in $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake

Katy, Texas – March 25, 2021 – Texas may be the Lone Star State, but there were two stars in the $10,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake and Under 25 Welcome on Thursday, March 25 at the 75th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, Texas, USA. Jacqueline Ward (USA) […]

Natalie Jayne & Charisma Triumphant in Equitation Championship at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Equitation riders took their turn in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, March 26, in the WEF Equitation Championship during the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). After three technical rounds of competition, Natalie […]

Andre Thieme “Pulls Out All the Aces” on Chakaria to Win $1,000,000 Great American Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida , USA – March 28, 2021 – It was a perfect day at Hits Ocala for the seventh Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, where riders from near and far took their shot at the coveted title and the winner’s share of $350,000. The sun was shining […]

ESP Statement Regarding Equine Fatality at 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2021 – It is with deepest regret that Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces an equine fatality at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival. On Sunday, March 28, at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, there was an incident in the High Junior Jumper Classic […]

Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* Postponed

La Baule, France – March 29, 2021 – Traditionally held in mid-May and initially scheduled for May 13-16, 2021, the Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has been forced to be postponed due to the unstable health context. Exceptionally this year, the legendary Baulois competition will […]

Fieldstone Announces Seasonal Stall Options for 2021

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – March 29, 2021 – As Fieldstone Show Park nears its 2021 opening with May’s Spring Festival, the venue is pleased to offer a selection of upgraded seasonal stall options. Those looking to spend an extended period of time in Halifax this year can make […]

Jessica Springsteen Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 29, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen of the United States won the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Saturday, March 27, 2021, during week 11 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Springsteen was the female competitor who accumulated the highest […]

Gabriela Reutter & Atticus Diamant Gallop to Second Victory at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – The day commenced with yet another two-star victory in the Global International Arena at Equestrian Village for Gabriela Reutter (CHI) and Atticus Diamant, this time in the $6,000 CabanaCoast 1.40m Jumpers CSI2*. Reutter was victorious in Thursday’s opening CSI2* speed class. […]

H&M Chilli Willi Suffers Life-Ending Accident Competing in the USA

Wellington, Florida, USA – Sadly, Nicola Philippaerts‘ (BEL) H&M Chilli Willi was put down last Friday while competing at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The duo had just crossed the line of a CSI 5* class. Unfortunately, right after the last obstacle, the […]

Darragh Kenny & Vertige de Galarzacs are Victorious Again in $50,000 CaptiveOne Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2021 – On the final day of week eleven of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vertige de Galarzacs, owned by Morning Star Sporthorses, LLC, rose to the occasion, putting forth an impressive double-clear effort to capture the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m […]

Stephen Moore & Team de Coquerie Conquer the CabanaCoast Grand Prix CSI 2* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2021 – Forty-five combinations took their final turn around the Global International Arena at Equestrian Village of the season on Sunday morning as they contested the $50,000 CabanaCoast Grand Prix CSI 2*. Last to go in the jump-off, it was Ireland’s Stephen Moore (IRL) […]