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Nayel Nassar & Darry Lou Dash for the Cash in $72,900 Cana Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2021 – Thursday afternoon saw the conclusion of the first day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows Masters‘, with Nayel Nassar (EGY) taking home the Cana Cup Championship cooler aboard Darry Lou. After riders took on the first course, designed by Leopoldo Palacios […]

Conor Swail & Koss van Heiste Cruise to Victory in $40,000 ATCO Solutions Cup CSIO 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2021 – Midday of the first day of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ brought with it some great competition in the $40,000 ATCO Solutions Cup CSIO 5*. After the thirty-one horse/rider combinations that started in the competition took on the first round, 10 […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 are Number One in $36,900 Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2021 – On a sunny autumn morning in Alberta, the first day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* began with the $36,900 Telus Cup CSIO 5* in the International Ring. It was a thrilling start to the week, with thirty […]

Vitamin E: Critical to Your Horse’s Health

Antioxidant Defense Recent studies have shown that unless a horse is fed entirely fresh green grass, it’s likely that they may have a Vitamin E deficiency. While Alfalfa and quality grass hays are good sources, but between 30% and 80% of the Vitamin E content is lost between […]

Save the Dates! 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival Schedule Announced

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 09, 2021 – The schedule is set for the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival! Stay tuned for the Prize List and Souvenir Program, which will be available in the coming months. Information on spectating, hospitality, and any other updates will be released as they […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch: Who to Look out for during the ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2021 – Who to look out for at the CSIO Spruce Meadows Masters 2021The CSIO 5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ returns from 8-12 September 2021, and will play host to the second Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year: the CP ‘International’, […]

US Equestrian Announces Team for $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Lexington, Kentucky – September 08, 2021 – US Equestrian has announced the athletes selected to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the Spruce Meadows BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 11, 2021. Competition will begin this week with the start of the […]

Breeders Uncovered with Studbook La Silla

Monterrey, Mexico – September 08, 2021 –  Pilar Cepeda Yzaga (P) â€“ â€œAlfonso Romo started La Silla in Monterrey, Mexico. At the time, we were extremely lucky to have talented mares such as Doreen LS – who competed at the Olympic Games – at the farm. As the mares got […]

Riders & Horses for the ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2021 – It’s showtime for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping at the 2021 edition of the Masters at Spruce Meadows. Eric Lamaze (CAN), Tiffany Foster (CAN), Erynn Ballard (CAN) Mario Deslauriers (CAN) and Spruce Meadows‘ own rider, Brian Morton (CAN), […]

LGCT Championship Race Heats Up with 8 out of Top 10 Ready to Battle in Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2021 – With just four events remaining in the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour season, the gladiatorial greats of show jumping will lock horns at the breathtaking Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome this weekend. As the championship pressure intensifies and the anticipation […]

The ‘Masters’ Take Center Stage at Spruce Meadows for the Second Leg of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 07, 2021 â€“ The prestigious showgrounds of Spruce Meadows in Canada will once again welcome the world’s top horse and rider combinations for the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex. The esteemed 5* competition, which forms part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will […]

David Will & Quentucky Jolly Dash to Win €100,750 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 04, 2021 – When they have to ride against David Will (GER) in the jump-off, the competitors know that nothing will be given to them for free on that day. If Will is then also sitting in the saddle of the lively little Frenchman […]

Maya Aryal & My Girl are the Masters in the $25,000 Agneta & Brownlee Currey Jumping Derby

Bridgehampton, New York – September 05, 2021 – Sunday opened at the Hampton Classic Horse Show with two featured classes in the jumper and hunter rings leading up to the Classic’s culminating event, the $300,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Land Rover. Twenty-two riders vied […]

Andre Thieme & DSP Chakaria Dazzle Claiming the Crown at Longines FEI European Championships

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 05, 2021 – Individual glory for Germany’s Andre Thieme (GER) and his lovely mare DSP Chakaria brought the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship 2021 to the perfect close at Riesenbeck (GER) today. On an afternoon of spectacular sport, the 46-year-old rider rose from overnight silver […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Fly to First Again – Triumphant in $75,000 ATCO Classic Grand Prix CSI 3*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2021 – The fifth and final day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, kicked off with the ATCO Classic Grand Prix in the International Ring on a beautiful autumn morning in Alberta. The competition saw twenty-one horses and […]

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 […]