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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 […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Lead Dutch One-Two at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]

Steve Guerdat & Jonka-A Jump to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 22, 2020 – As the number one ranked rider in the world, Steve Guerdat (SUI) lived up to expectations on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode Jonka-A to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Guerdat and the 11-year-old […]

Laura Renwick & Dublin V Dash for Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 21, 2020 – The first Big Tour Ranking class of the 5th week of the Autumn Tour, was hotly contested with 117 riders taking part.  The Tour started up again here at Dehesa Montenmedio in fine style after a short break […]

Two Farms, One Team: Emma Butchard & André Nagata Earn Their Success with Hard Work in Panningen, The Netherlands

Rising U.S. talent Butchard grows her professional Career in Europe. Panningen, The Netherlands – November 21, 2020 – The sun has set on another full day of work at Nagata Sport Horses in Panningen, The Netherlands. But Emma Butchard (USA) and André Nagata (BRA) can still be found […]

Paolo Paini & Chaccolie Top €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 21, 2020 – Paolo Paini (ITA) and Chaccolie gave the host nation the win in the €25,500 Speed Challenge this Saturday during the Equieffe Winter Classic at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Italian and the 10-year-old grey Mecklenburg mare (Chacco-Blue x Cellestial) completed […]

Sensational New Grass Arena Surface Unveiled at Tops International Arena!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – November 19, 2020 – Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard makes a spectacular return to grass with a completely new world class surface, it can be announced today. The new grass footing has been installed in the expansive 125m x 85m main competition arena. This […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop for the Win in €52,150 Grand Prix CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 19, 2020 – The 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour came to an end today at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre with Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Nevados S securing first place in the €52,150 Grand Prix CSIO 3*. The Belgian and the 12-year-old Polish Sport Horse (PZHK) […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Second Victory at the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 18, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €25,800 Jump-off Challenge CSIO 3* yesterday during the seventh week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. After winning the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last week, the Frenchman and the 2008 bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Verdi […]

Germany Claims Gold in FEI Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 17, 2020 – FEI Nations Cup action made its return to the sport today during the seventh week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour during at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. A total of 12 teams from different nations lined up for the […]

Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* Postponed to next January

Salzburg, Austria – November 17, 2020 – In order to show responsibility for the general public, the Austrian equestrian highlight of the year, the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*, is being adapted to the current COVID-19 situation in Austria. The total lockdown proclaimed by Austria’s federal […]

Jason Smith & Queensway Royal Claim the Crown in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Equieffe

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 14, 2020 – Jason Smith (GBR) and Queensway Royal sped to victory in the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* last Saturday during the Equieffe Winter Classic. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality x Maltstriker) galloped towards victory […]

Hickstead Makes Royal Appearance on the Big Screen in Netflix’s The Crown

Hickstead,, England – November 16, 2020 – Hickstead was used as the filming location for scenes for another famous equestrian event – Badminton Horse Trials. Erin Doherty, the actress playing The Princess Royal, is seen competing in the showjumping phase at the 1979 event, where she finished sixth. […]

Santiago Lambre & Mick Jagger Supreme in $25,000 JTWG, Inc. National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2020 – Besides the $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3*, there was another major attraction to to conclude the ESP Fall Series. The CSI 3* class was followed later in the day by the $25,000 JTWG, Inc. National Grand Prix, which featured a new […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Excel in €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Equieffe

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 15, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 tallied another victory to their amazing record by claiming top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* during the Equieffe Winter Classic. The Italian and the 11-year-old dark bay Oldenburg mare (Chaccomo x Cento) […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice Catapult to First in $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2020  – The ESP Pre-Charity CSI 3* reached its pinnacle Sunday morning as 45 international competitors hailing from 12 nations took to the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3*. Sunday’s classes concluded […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Conclude Autumn MET II with a Victory in the €45,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 15, 2020 – The second part of the 2020 Autumn Series of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday with the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*. After taking top honors in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) continued his […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Speed to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 14, 2020 – FEI competition continued at the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3* with the $12,000 CCTV Agent 1.45m Speed CSI 3* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Saturday was the final day for exhibitors to get mileage in the ring […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Victorious Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2020 – The “Three Musketeers of Speed” once again stole the spotlight at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour during the third week of the Autumn Tour II there. It was another epic battle, this time in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

Simply the Best! James Smith & Simply Splendid Thrive in €25,750 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – November 14, 2020 – James Smith (GBR) and Simply Splendid triumphed in the €25,750 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the fourth week of the CES Valencia Tour. The Brit guided the 2009 Anglo-European Sport Horse gelding flawlessly over the two sections of the […]

Alberto Michan & Cosa Nostra Rule Again at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 13, 2020 – The ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3* returned to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 13, with the first of its two major show jumping events of the week, the $37,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. The […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Alberto Michan & Loribri Win Palm Beach Equine Clinic Prize CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 12, 2020 – The first competition day of the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3*, the final installment of the ESP Fall Series, brought international partnerships back to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Thursday. Held in the International […]

Koen Vereecke Leads Belgian One-Two in €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z led a Belgian one-two in Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Diamant […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Master the Course to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature jump-off class had 152 entries, […]

USEF CEO Letter Regarding Refusal to Sanction Events at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Dear USEF Members, I am writing to provide you with information that will hopefully eliminate any confusion regarding recent announcements about the Ocala Winter Spectacular 12-week series of hunter/jumper competitions, currently scheduled at the new World Equestrian Center (“WEC”) from January 6 through March 28, 2021. As background, […]

International German Show Jumping Championships Postponed to December

Riesenbeck, Germany – November 12, 2020 – The International German Show Jumping Championships will take place at Riesenbeck International – at a later date! The national championships for women and men will be held from December 3rd to 6th, the mode and international participation will remain changed! Host […]