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Aaron Vale Scores a One-Two in the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida – February 05, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued into the third week, welcoming riders to the Winner’s Circle at HITS Post Time Farm to accept honors in featured Hunter and Jumper competition. Along with the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, Week III featured the $7,500 M&S […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Supreme Again in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida – February 05, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued into the third week, welcoming riders to the Winner’s Circle at HITS Post Time Farm to accept honors in featured Hunter and Jumper competition. Along with the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, Week III […]

Breeding the Best! Breen Equestrian Expands Opening State-of-the-Art Breeding Business & Facility

London, England – February 09, 2021 – Showjumping team Breen Equestrian has expanded their business by launching a luxurious new breeding facility close to their base at Hickstead in West Sussex. Pook Bourne Stud is a state-of-the-art breeding premises with space to accommodate up to 85 mares and […]

Traverse City Horse Shows Welcomes Major League Show Jumping Tour

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – February 4, 2021 – The management team at Traverse City Horse Shows is thrilled to announce the addition of the Major League Show Jumping tour to its exciting lineup of 2021 events, thanks to the support of Traverse City Tourism. In its inaugural […]

Hamburg Derby Postponed to Later Date this Year

Hamburg, Germany – The disappointment on all sides was huge that in 2020 the Hamburg Derby (Deutsches Spring- und Dressur-Derby Hamburg), presented by IDEE KAFFEE, could not take place as usual on the 100th birthday of all things, but had to be reduced to a virtual version. The […]

Joe Stockdale Secures Headline International Sponsor

London, England – February 09, 2021 – Twenty-one year-old, International showjumper, Joe Stockdale (GBR) has clinched a headline sponsorship deal withEquine America. Equine America will prefix the names of Joe’stop string of horses and he will ride in theirlogo and colours. This forward-thinking partnership is a great boost […]

Ludger Beerbaum Seeks New “Flights” with the New Global Equestrian Group

Riesenbeck, Germany – February 08, 2021 – From Ludger Beerbaum‘s point of view, the formation of the new Global Equestrian Group – which includes the companies Helgstrand Dressage (Denmark) and Ludger Beerbaum Stables – and which is supported by the independent private equity investment company Waterland, offers enormous […]

Lisa Carlsen & Livestream 2 Light Up to Win $137,000 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 07, 2021 – Show jumping competition concluded on Sunday of Desert Circuit III with the $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Canadians topped the leaderboard claiming all three podium positions with Lisa Carlsen (CAN) and Livestream 2 (Lordanos x […]

Tiffany Foster Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, February 7, during week four of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Foster accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $50,000 […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen VDM Exterminate the Competition in $214,000 M&S Great American Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Daniel Deusser (GER) and Killer Queen VDM, owned by Stephex Stables, flew to the top spot in the $214,000 Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix CSI 4* on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Sunday, February 7, to […]

Karen Polle & Jet Run Turn on the Afterburner to Win $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Kicking off the day in fine form, Karen Polle (JPN) and her own 11-year-old gelding Jet Run captured the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* with a stellar double clear effort. Anderson Lima’s (BRA) artistry was put to […]

Kady Abrahamson & Any Conquer $75,000 WEC Grand Prix in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – More than 60 entries took to the World Equestrian Center Stadium on Saturday for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. The ladies prevailed with exciting victories for Kady Abrahamson (USA) and Abrahamson Equestrian’s Any (Aljano x Nina XI) in the […]

Christian Heineking & NKH Cento Blue Claim the Gold in $36,000 VitaFlex Prize CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 05, 2021 – FEI Competition continued Friday in the Grand Prix Stadium with the $36,000 VitaFlex Prize CSI 3*. Forty-two horse and rider combinations challenged the course built by Manuel Esparza (MEX) and it was Christian Heineking (GER) and NKH Cento Blue who […]

Chandler Meadows & Christy JNR Claim the Jackpot in $36,600 CWD Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 05, 2021 – Horses and riders took to the Grand Prix Stadium for the third FEI class of the week during Desert Circuit III. Twenty pairs raced against the clock and in the end it was Chandler Meadows (USA) and her own Christy […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Victorious in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Volage du Val Henry, owned by Stone Hill Farm, flew to the top of the podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic on Saturday, February 6, held on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, as international […]

Equestrian Sports New Zealand Announces 2021 High Performance Jumping Squad

Wellington, New Zealand – Equestrian Sports New Zealand has announced its High Performance and National Performance Squads for the 2021 season. The four combinations selected to the High Performance squad are as follows: Bruce Goodin (NZL) & Backatorps Danny V, owned by Backatorp Ryder AB and Ulrika Goodin; […]

Riley Mackillop: Crossing Oceans & Continents in Pursuit of Higher Flights

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – Very few equestrians can say that they have crossed continents and oceans in pursuit of personal and professional growth, challenges and opportunities. Coming all the way from Oceania, Riley Mackillop (AUS) has done that and much more! His career began […]

Thibault Lacrevaz & Calinka de Boyer Top €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – The French flag stood high above the rest on Friday during the second week of the spring edition of the CES Valencia Tour. Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Calinka de Boyer overcame the favorites in the  €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*. The […]

Finja Bormann & Clippo 3 Fly to First in Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 05, 2021 – Finja Bormann (GER) and Clippo 3 were supreme on Friday, claiming victory in the €25,700 Longines Ranking Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The 2020 German Ladies […]

Manuel Chechic & Abril Giquadana Semilly Master the Course to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Quintas Ecuestres

Puebla, Mexico – January 30, 2021 – Manuel Chechic (ARG) and Abril Giquadana Semilly stole the spotlight last Saturday during the at Quintas Ecuestres, claiming victory in the Grand Prix CSI 3*. The Argentinian and the 9-year-old bay mare were the only combination to leave all the poles […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Victorious in $20,000 Welcome Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 04, 2021 – The fifth week of the 2021 Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off yesterday afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. Twenty six entries took to the course which was designed by Canada’s Peter Grant, an internationally recognized FEI Level 3 course […]

Olivia Chowdry & Chuck Berry 8 Claim Palm Beach Equine Clinic 1.40m CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2021 – Olivia Chowdry (USA) and Chuck Berry 8, owned by Atlas Equine Holdings, LLC, began the day with a win in the $6,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic 1.40m CSI 2*. A field of 73 challenged the two-phase class, and there was no catching […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Top in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 04, 2021 – After winning the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday, Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z continued their Grand Prix success during Desert Circuit, landing the top spot in Desert Circuit III’s $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI […]

Michael Greeve & Guan GJB Gallop for Gold in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 04, 2021 – Michael Greeve (NED) and Guan GJB were back in the winner’s circle again at the CES Valencia Tour on Thursday. After winning the €25,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, the dynamic duo teamed up to earn top honors in the […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Earn a Fashionable Victory in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 04, 2021 – As FEI competition opened for the Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group CSI 4* week at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) rode Glamour Girl, owned by Portfolio Horses, LLC, to victory in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m Jumpers […]

Laura Chapot Completes “Foursome” in Section B of Bainbridge Companies Prize at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 3, 2021 – Laura Chapot (USA) had a stellar day to open the Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group CSI 4*  week at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), taking the win in both Section A and B of the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies, moreover capturing […]

Shane Breen’s Cos I Can Passes Away

Dublin, Ireland – February 01, 2021 – Earlier this week, Shane Breen (IRL) announced that his former partner Cos I Can had passed away. Bred by Shane’s cousin, John Griffin, the bay Irish Sport Horse gelding teamed up with Breen to win the 2012 Nations Cup of Great […]

Darragh Kenny & Cazador LS Claim Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29 – The fourth week of Turf Tour competition crowned Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Cazador LS as the winners of Friday’s $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix at Polo West, while riders of all levels enjoyed a weekend of Hunter Derbies held at […]

Out of this World! Laura Chapot Claims the Top Four Spots in $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 03, 2021 – Laura Chapot (USA) had a stellar day to open the Marshall & Sterling/Great American Insurance Group CSI 4* week at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), taking the win in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers aboard Shooting Star, an entry owned by Laura […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander Out due to Injury

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has been sidelined from competition after sustaining an injury last Friday while competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The two-time Longines Global Champions Tour wishes to be back in the ring soon, hopefully for the first leg of […]