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Philipp Weishaupt & Asathir Crowned 2020 German Showjumping Champions!

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – Twelve German riders qualified for the final at the end of the International German Championships in Riesenbeck after two evaluation tests. One came into circulation as the last starter with a dream rating of 0.0 – and seconds later he should […]

Richard Howley & Arlo de Blondel Triumphant in €31,350 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 06, 2020 – The 2020 autumn-edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*.  Staged in the beautiful Oliva Nova sand ring, a total of 83 horse-and-rider combinations lined […]

Finja Bormann Crowned German Women’s Champion at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 05, 2020 – The 2020 German Women’s Championships concluded yesterday with twelve riders qualifying for the final. No men, no foreign Olympic champions nor world ranking leaders were allowed to compete against the German Lades at the Riesenbeck venue. The leader up to that […]

Déjà Vu! Hans-Dieter Dreher & Prinz Top €26,525 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 05, 2020 – Déjá vu!  Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Prinz 1293 were back in the winner’s circle again at the  International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* yesterday. The German climbed to the top of the podium for the second time in three days, securing first […]

Andres Vereecke & Diadarco Van Evendael Z Ride to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – The Vereecke family name has been synonymous with victory the past months at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and it was no different on Saturday. The dad-son combination of Koen and Andres have accounted for 17 wins since showjumping resumed there […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Leads all-German Trifecta in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 03, 2020 – Although it is an international competition, the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* seemed to be a national competition, judging by the top three highest-placed riders in the €15,600 Paul Schockemöhle Stiftung Prize CSI 2*. That’s because Hans-Dieter […]

Richard Howley Wins Battle Between Richards in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – It was a battle between two Richards to determine the winner of Friday’s €26,160 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour with Richard Howley (IRL) having the upper hand over the rising young star, Richard Vogel (GER). The […]

2021 Split Rock Jumping Tour Calendar Announced

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 03, 2020 – The organizers of the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) have announced the dates of their events next year. The tour has also added hunter classes, something that competitors will be pleased to hear. The 2021 Split Rock Jumping Tour calendar includes: 1) […]

Mathilda Karlsson & Chopin VA Speed to Victory at International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 03, 2020 – Mathilda Karlsson (SRI) and Chopin VA stole the spotlight yesterday during the first day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* at Ludger Beerbaum’s (GER) renowned venue. The Sri Lankan and the 11-year-old bay Holsteiner stallion (Casall […]

Koen Vereecke & Donna vd Windeweg Z Victorious at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 03, 2020 – Nine-five combinations took to the ring yesterday in the first qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix during the second week of the 2020 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour III. In the end, the Belgian flag was raised higher than the rest, with […]

Partner Pferd Leipzig Postponed to next March

Leipzig, Germany – December 02, 2020 – Despite great confidence and motivation on the part of the Leipziger Messe and En Garde Marketing GmbH, the Partner Pferd, presented by Sparkasse Leipzig and the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Sachsen, cannot take place as planned from January 14th to 17th, 2021 due to […]

USEF to Hold Live Interactive Conversations with its President-elect, Tom O’Mara & CEO Bill Moroney to Answer Members’ Questions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 30, 2020 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has released a statement (letter) announcing that it will hold a live interactive series, Competitions and Conversations, with USEF President-elect, Tom O’Mara and CEO, Bill Moroney to answer members’ questions and address their concerns. […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Breeders Uncovered with Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm

What is your earliest equestrian memory? That would be trail riding just outside of Boston in Winchester, Massachusetts, bareback in the woods behind my house with a good friend of mine. We were about 12 years old. She went to pony camp in the summer and would take […]

Deslauriers Family Duel! Lucy Deslauriers Tops $214,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with the $214,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Competition will continue at the Palm Beach […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €53,900 Grand Prix CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 28, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) was absolutely delighted with her wonderful gelding Denver as they won the very hotly contested 1.50m Grand Prix, Tokyo Olympic Qualifier that finished off the Autumn Tour today.  There were 18 horses through to the […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Tradition Prevails as Germany Claims Nations Cup CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 28, 2020 – The German team made up of Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) on Chesmu KJ; Marc Bettinger (GER)) riding Undercover Z; Maximilian Lill (GER) with D-Cassina and David Will (GER) with C Vier 2 were the winners of the Nations […]

Sydney Shulman & Ardente Printaniere Gallop to Victory in $37,000 Dever Golf Cars Speed CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2020 – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* continued for its penultimate day of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, November 28, with the $37,000 Dever Golf Cars 1.45m Speed CSI 4*. Jumping to two top-five placings in […]

Laura Kraut Tops Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The International Arena’s classes concluded Friday with the $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake, which saw 53 entries in the first round of riding and […]

Andres Vereecke & D’Artagnan RR Race to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 27, 2020 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and d‘Artagan RR were the winners of Thursday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during Autum Tour III at the Mediterranean Equestrian Centre. The Belgian and the 2011 bay Holsteiner gelding (Diamant de Semilly x Calando I) advanced […]

McLain Ward & Noche de Ronda Claim $73,000 Premier Equestrian Qualifier CSI4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 27, with the $73,000 Holiday & Horses 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Premier Equestrian. Claiming a familiar […]

Heavy Rain Forces Nations Cup CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour to Be Postponed to Saturday

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 27, 2020 – As a consequence of torrential rain here in Vejer on Friday it was decided to hold the Nations Cup CSIO 3* this Saturday, on the at 09:30 AM local time, giving the event all day in case rain […]

Denis Lynch & Spring Dark Go Lightning Fast to Win at the Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 27, 2020 – There were around 550 horses out competing on Thursday in a busy day of jumping at the Sunshine Tour.  This is the final week of the Autumn Tour Series which finishes on Sunday.  The highlight events of this […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Blaze to Win $37,000 Dover Saddlery Opener CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 25, 2020 – International competition returned to the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to kick off the ESP Holiday Series with the $37,000 Holiday & Horses 1.45m Opener CSI 4*, presented by Dover Saddlery, on Wednesday, November 25. The […]

2021 Edition of Saut Hermès Cancelled – Event to Take Place in 2022

Paris, France – November 24, 2020 – Hermès, who has organised the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais since 2010, has decided to postpone the next edition due to the uncertainty related to the spread of Covid-19 and the health imperatives in this situation. The Saut Hermès, an […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Cruise to Win $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – November 22, 2020 – A great week of showjumping came to an end on Sunday at the Del Mar Horse Park with the running of the $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix. In the end it was Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 who […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Little Magic d’Asschaut Win Big at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – The winning horse in today’s 2021 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier, was Little Magic D’Asschaut, a 9-year-old gelding owned by Camp PB B.V. by Back Gammon, dam sire Nonstop.  Ridden by the internationally successful Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE), who is […]

Kaitlin Campbell & Ilan Emerge Victorious in $40,000 CWD Sellier Grand Prix at Temecula Valley National Fall Series

Temecula, California, USA – November 22, 2020 – Nilforushan Equisport Events (NEE) wrapped up their second week of equestrian competition during their Temecula Valley National Fall Series on Sunday, November 22 with a bang! With over 600 horse and rider pairs in attendance, the Fall Series was a hit […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Top $50,000 Spy Coast & Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 22, 2020 – Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) from November 18-22, the 70th Annual South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show concluded Sunday following a week of exciting competition. The show was the final installment at the PBIEC […]