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Jos Verlooy & Varoune Ride to Victory in €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria – January 24, 2021 – It was the Belgian anthem that was heard at the Salzburg Arena after a selective course in the €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix CSI 4* at the end of the 15th Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* last Sunday. The contest […]

Laura Kraut Claims Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – Laura Kraut (USA) won the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award during week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 24, in Wellington, Florida,USA. Kraut accumulated the highest number of points among her fellow female riders in […]

Ashley Vogel & Bellissimo Z are the Best Again in $25,000 Hermes Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – The U25 riders took to the Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon to contest the first $25,000 Hermès U25 Grand Prix, and the class of 55 welcomed 10 back for the jump-off on the Oscar Soberon-designed course. Notching […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Turn Back the Time to Win $137,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – It was a thrilling finish for the final day of the second week of FEI competition at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) as Olympic team gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) and the 18-year-old stallion Tic Tac, owned by Jane […]

Ashley Vogel & Bellissimo Z Supreme in $10,000 Hermès U25 Welcome

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2021 – The 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival held the first under twenty-five international competition (CSI U-25) of the season on Saturday on the Derby Field at the Equestrian Village. The first major class of the Hermès Series was the $10,000 Hermès U25 […]

A Beautiful Victory! Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Win $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – Twenty-five pairs challenged Olaf Petersen Jr.’s (GER) course Saturday afternoon at Desert Circuit Week I, but Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z soared to the top in the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix. The pair were the quickest in the jump-off, […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Top €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 24, 2021 – The second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour came to an end on Sunday and it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 who claimed top honors in the feature class of the week, the €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach […]

Haras Rosa Mystica Opens New Frontiers for the Brazilian Sport Horse

São Paulo, Brazil, January 24, 2021 – The name Mystic Rose has become synonymous with the Brazilian Sport Horse (BH – Brazilian Sport Horse Studbook) around the world, opening new frontiers for the Brazilian breed of high-performance horses, despite the immense challenges faced due to bureaucracy and sanitary […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Claim $37,000 Captive One Advisors Classic CSI 3* in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2020 – It was an action-packed afternoon on the Derby Field at Equestrian Village at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, with McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious climbing to the top of the leaderboard in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* […]

Olympic, World & European Champion Michael Jung Steals the Spotlight on Saturday at Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 23, 2021 – It was an Olympic, world and European champion in eventing stole the spotlight on Saturday during second week of the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The main competition was the championship of Salzburg […]

Mavis Spencer & Belladonna 42 Shine Under the Lights in the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2021 – Thirty-two pairings took the field Thursday evening under the lights at Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Stadium, but it was Mavis Spencer (USA) and Belladonna 42 (Clearway x Vita 24) who shone the brightest. The pair crossed the jump-off timers […]

Building from the Ground, Up: London’s de Muze & Messi 10 are Fulfilling Their Promise for O’Neill Show Jumping

Thermal, California – January 22, 2021 – When O’Neill Show Jumping hits the road for the 2021 Desert Circuit in Thermal, CA, USA, both Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Mariano Maggi (SWE) can agree, it will be with the most exciting group of horses they’ve ever had. The veterans, […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro Power to Win $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup II CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2020 – It was a winning Friday afternoon for Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) who piloted the talented Pacino Amiro to a top finish in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Friday’s class had a […]

Felix Haßmann & Balance Fly to Another Victory at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 22, 2021 – For the second day in a row Felix Haßmann (GER) and Balance were victorious at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*. Forty-five couples entered the starting list of this 4-star jumping competition for the Auto Pichler Prize CIS 4* , […]

Jordan Petersen & Diamant’s Legacy Dash for the Win in $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2021 – Feature class action for Week 3 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala 2021 Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m in the WEC Grand Arena. Five countries were represented in the field of 24 […]

Tanner Korotkin Welcomes Ayamonte BG Z to Growing String of Talented Mounts

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2021 – Tanner Korotkin (USA) is quickly establishing himself in the grand prix ring. At just 19 years old, the Wellington, FL native jumped almost exclusively in international competition in 2020, including holding his own among the likes of the nation’s best […]

Julien Epaillard Wins the “Battle of Speed” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 21, 2021 – The main ring at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour was once again battle of speed specialists on Thursday during the second week of Spring MET I. As many times before, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and David Will (GER) were the main characters […]

A Sweet Victory for Tracy Fenney & MTM Dolce Vita in the $25,000 Winter Classic Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA, January 16, 2021 – The penultimate day of the 2021 AIR Show Jumping Winter Classic debuted in top form with 32 talented jumper combinations on the card to contest the first round of the $25,000 Winter Classic Grand Prix. After an exciting 12-horse jump-off, veteran […]

Todd Minikus & Napoleon of Picobello Accelerate to Win Bainbridge Companies Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2021 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Alberto Michan (ISR) bested a field of 105 entries in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers as the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). […]

Alamo Leaves Daniel Bluman’s Stables Back to Gerardo Pasquel

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2021 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) has confirmed that Alamo is going back to the stables of Gerardo Pasquel Mendez (MEX). The horse, owned by Patricio Pasquel Quintana (MEX), was originally ridden by Francisco Pasquel (MEX) and later on by Gerardo Pasquel Mendez […]

Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann & Chesmu KJ Lead All-German Podium at Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 16, 2021 – It was a great week for German riders at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET I! Being one of the most traditional nations in equestrian sports, the “Bavarians” did not disappoint, claiming the top three spots in Saturday’s feature […]

Kent Farrington Wins USEF International Equestrian of the Year Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – January 16, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) has been voted the 2020 International Equestrian of the Year by the USEF membership. Farrington, along with many more outstanding equestrians, were recognized for their achievements during the virtual USEF Pegasus […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Top €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*

Salzburg, Austria – January 17, 2021 – Tom Schellekens (NED) and Fiarabo upset the favorites to win the €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*, presented by Pro Equitron, yesterday during the first week of the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Earns Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) won the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award during week one of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Saturday, January 16, in Wellington, Florida. During the first week of international competition for the WEF 2021 season, Sternlicht […]

Aaron Vale Scores Back-to-Back $75,000 WEC Grand Prix Victories at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 17, 2021 – Saturday afternoon brought plenty of excitement to the WEC Grand Arena for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. While there was an impressive roster of international riders in the field, two riders dominated the top 12 placings in the $75,000 […]

Kent Farrington’s Gazelle Wins 2020 USEF International Horse of the Year Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. –  January 16, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Gazelle, Robin Parsky and Kent Farrington’s 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, has been voted the 2020 International Horse of the Year and Balmoral’s Pritchard Hill has been voted the 2020 National Horse of the […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect d’Auge Jump to First in €30,600 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 17, 2021 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge triumphed in the â‚¬30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* for the CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A Trophy on Sunday to conclude the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring Series. Once again, the speedy Frenchman was supreme aboard the 12-year-old Selle […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 15, 2021 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R powered to victory in the second €25,900 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Spring MET I at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Swiss and the 2007 […]

Team Canada out of the Olympics after Losing Appeal Against Pan-Am Games Disqualification!

Lausanne, Switzerland – January 16, 2021 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has made its decision in regards to appeals made by Canadian Jumping athlete Nicole Walker (CAN) and Equestrian Canada (EC) against the disqualification by the Panam Sports Disciplinary Commission (Pan-Am Sport) of the athlete […]

USEF Reschedules Competitions & Conversations: Opportunities for All Levels Online Discussion for January 25

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – January 11, 2021 – The second session of the Competitions & Conversations: Opportunities for All Levels discussion has been rescheduled to take place after the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. It will be hosted in conjunction with the third session of the series, Competitions & Conversations: […]