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Henrick von Eckermann & Peter Pan Work their Magic to Win €65,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 18, 2020 – Henrick von Eckermann (SWE) and Peter Pan worked their magic to win the €65,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the second week of competition at the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The Swede and the 10-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding (Perigeux […]

USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires & Air Quality Impacting the West Coast

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 18, 2020 – The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states of California, Oregon and Washington. […]

David Will & Forest Gump “Actors of the Day” at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 18, 2020 – German rider David Will (GER) showed great consistency by riding Forest Gump 29 into first place today in the 1.45m Ranking class built by 4* course designer Javier Trenor (ESP);  the partnership were also the winners of this class […]

Mariano Bastida & Cleartoon Top €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 17, 2020 – Competition here at the Autumn Sunshine Tour is gaining momentum this week as more riders arrive with their horses.  There are now more than 300 horses competing over the week.  The Young Horses are progressing well over the […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect Jump to Victory in €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 –Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge were the winners of the €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the second week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Speed to Victory at Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 – The number one riders starting in the day’s major event at 1.50m, Simon Delestre (FRA) could never be dethroned by any of the forty-three competitors. With Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto II), he completed a clear course in 60.83 seconds, synonymous […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim €26,100 Summa Prize CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga had great results last week competing at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Before winning the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, she teamed up with her faithful partner to claim top honors […]

Francisco Musa & Catch Me Império Egípcio Fly to First at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 10, 2020 – Francisco Musa (BRA) and Catch Me Império Egípcio were the winners of the Stal Hendrix Prize CSI 2*, the first Grand Prix qualifier last week at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Riding Haras Império Egípcio‘s 12-year-old dark bay Hannoverian mare […]

Nicolas Pizarro & Pia Contra Power to Win $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*

Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico – September 12, 2020 – The 2020 edition of the Banbajío Cup CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday nd it was Nicolas Alejandro Pizarro (MEX) and Pia Contra who claimed top honors in the $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2* the day […]

2020 Edition of Munich Indoors Canceled

Munich, Germany – September 12, 2020 – It’s a shame, but the restrictions on sporting events will remain in place until at least December 31st. That makes it impossible for us to set up a solid plan for the Munich Indoors, ”explained our organizer Volker Wulff. So now […]

Armando Hassey & Lomax Supreme in $25,000 LEG Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA— On Saturday morning at Autumn in the Rockies II (Sept. 10-13), eight horse and rider pairs found the key to a track designed by Catsy Cruz (MEX), keeping all the poles up within the time allowed. Armando Hassey and his own 10-year-old Westphalian gelding, Lomax (Lord […]

Philipp Topphoff & Cordess NRW Top €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 2* at Paderborn

Paderborn, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany – September 13, 2020 – Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) and Cordess NRW were the winners of the €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the OWL Challenge CSI 3*. Riding the 10-year-old grey Westphalian mare (Congress 4 x Acobat 3), the […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Victorius in €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga pulled out all the aces up their sleeves to win the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The second Big Tour win of the week for […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forêts Soar to First in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, September 13, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was determined to leave the first week of the Hubside Jumping‘s Fall Tour with a Grand Prix victory and that’s exactly what the number-one ranked rider in the world achieved. The Swiss teamed up with Ulysse des Forets to claim […]

Watch Kent Farrington’s Take on Winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Click on the image to watch the interview with  Kent Farrington’s take on winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Gazelle yesterday.

Marlon Zanotelli & Icarus Master the Course to Win €95,000 Two-Round Class CSI 5* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) showed his class and skill today winning the €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*, an individual 1.50/1.55m competition over two explosive rounds of top-class action. The competition went down to the wire as the field of 20 fought […]

Nicolas Delmotte Delivers Victory to France in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 13, 2020 – France had to wait until the seventh 4* or 5* Grand Prix of this extraordinary season of the Hubside Jumping to notch up a victory. Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Ilex VP were the winners, ahead of Normandy’s Titouan Schumacher (FRA) , […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Blaze to First in $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2020 – The 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, hit the peak of its 11 weeks of competition Sunday as the final and, arguably, most thrilling day of the season spotlighted 50 decorated international contenders in the $213,300 American […]

Laura Kraut & Casco Bay Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 13, 2020 – The GP class today was big, challenging and exciting to watch.  It was a fitting end to a week of professional competition here at Montenmedio in the Sunshine Tour’s  new Autumn Tour.  With the level of the riders […]

Giants Tower Over Rivals in Rollercoaster Global Champions League at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The Hamburg Giants towered over their rivals to win the GCL of Valkenswaard Presented by Stal Tops in a rollercoaster team thriller. Show jumping fans across the globe were treated to a high adrenaline team competition with dramatic changes of fortune throughout the unpredictable […]

Nicola Pohl & Baronescha Power to Win €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 11, 2020 – On another a hot and sunny day in Andalucia the Big Tour’s €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* was held in the main grass arena with 34 combinations competing to take the top spot and add to their Longines […]

Don VHP Z Retires in Moving Ceremony at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Spectators witnessed an emotional retirement ceremony yesterday, held for the iconic show jumping modern legend Don VHP Z, owned by Jim and Penny Coulter and their daughters Saer and Audrey of Copernicus Stables. Top riders lined the arena to pay […]

Kara Chad & Firefly W Chase Down Big Tour Win at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 12, 2020 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Firefly W were the winners of the Big A Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI 3*. With a jump-off time of just 39.96 seconds, the Canadian rode a sparkling […]

Nicolas Delmotte Turns on the Nitro to Win €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 12, 2020 – After the foreign victories, these last two days, in the major classes of the Hubside Fall Tour of Grimaud CSI 4*, France has today imposed itself in the event with jump-off counting for the world classification. Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Urvoso […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Top $36,600 American Gold Cup Speed Classic CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 12, 2020 – It was a race against the clock during the penultimate day of the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, during which 66 talented horse-and-athlete pairs contested the $36,600 American Gold Cup Speed Classic CSI 4*. Nine […]

Gregory Wathelet & Nevados S Gallop for Gold in €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and the super-charged grey stallion Nevados S made it their day winning the €300,000 GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, presented by Tennor in blistering style. It was an afternoon of world class performances and exactly […]

Flying Frenchman Flies to First in Jump-off Class at Global Champions of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Speed merchant Julien Epaillard (FRA) clinched his first CSI 5* victory of the weekend with his exceptionally fast mare Queeletta. The clears were hard to come by in the first half of the class but increased in number in the […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Delvaux are the Best in €35,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 12, 2020 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) and Delvaux were the main characters yesterday during the second day of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour CSI 4*. The duo were the winners of the feature class of the day €35,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*. With obstacles […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for the Cash at GC Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) stormed to a decisive victory with a breathtakingly fast clear round in last night’s CSI 5* qualifier for the GC Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*, to be presented by TENNOR, partnering with a new horse, Belo […]

Dale Mexico! Enrique Gonzalez Leads Mexican Trifecta in the Banbajío Grand Prix CSI 2*

Léon Guanajuato, Mexico – September 06, 2020 – The first week of the Banbajío Cup CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday at the Asociación Ecuestre de Léon Equestrian Center. The grand finale of an exciting week of showjumping was the Banbajío Grand Prix. The main class […]