Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 1, 2020 – We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, […]
Clarbec, France – July 31, 2020 – Sadly, Haras de Clarbec announced earlier this week that Flora de Mariposa passed away. The 15-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare (For Pleasure x Power Light) was bred by Herman de Brabander and owned by Koen de Brabander, before moving on to […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 31, 2020 – Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Atomic Z were on top form to win the, the Grand Prix Qualifier yesterday, the €26,300 SeaconLogistics Prix CSI 2* during the CSI de Peelbergen Summer Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The German and […]
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 25, 2020 – It was two for two as Nicole Haunert (USA) on Calgary IV claimed top honors in the Markel Horse Insurance Grand Prix last Saturday afternoon during Blenheim EquiSports‘ Racing Festival at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. As the […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 31, 2020 – Friday morning at Flintfields Horse Park saw the second FEI class of the week for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, in the form of the $36,600 T&R Development Classic CSI 3*. A speed class, the contest […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 30, 2020 – Boasting a CSI 3* rating, the fifth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, kicked off FEI competition Thursday with the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A series of new competitors were drawn to Flintfields […]
London, Great Britain – July 31, 2020 – Explosion W needs no introduction. Ben Maher‘s (GBR) spectacular horse has helped to Ben’s consecutive LGCT Season Championship wins, finishing on the podium ten times including six LGCT Grand Prix wins. In 2019 alone, he jumping six double clears and […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – July 30, 2020 – It was a drizzly morning in the Rolex Stadium as 51 horse and rider pairs made their way around Bobby Murphy’s track for the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. For the first time in history, the second class of the Hagyard Challenge […]
Wellington, Florida, USA — July 29, 2020 — Returning to international competition for the first time since the global COVID-19 pandemic temporarily brought the sport of show jumping to a halt, international Irish show jumper Capt. Brian Cournane arrived in Traverse City, Michigan, USA, with not only his […]
Stuttgart, Germany – July 30, 2020 – After 35 years, there will be no international horse show this year in Stuttgart’s Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle. After many months of planning and intensive discussions about alternative concepts in the face of the corona pandemic, it is now final that the 36th Stuttgart […]
Lanaken, Belgium – July 30, 2020 – Judy Ann Melchior (BEL), the organizer of the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses released a statement today announcing that the 2020 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the recent surge in the number of […]
Brussels, Belgium – July 30, 2020 – The next horse we celebrate in our Hall of Fame is Gregory Wathelet‘s (BEL) talented but ‘sensitive’ mare, Coree. This beautiful grey mare defied expectations to achieve multiple top ten placings with Gregory on the LGCT circuit including winning the 2018 […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 29, 2020 – The Chief Executive Officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), William J. Moroney, released a letter regarding the use of face masks/coverings and pandemic-related requirements. The CEO stated the following in his letter: Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – July 29, 2020 – The Portuguese Equestrian Federation (FEP) has confirmed that the CSIO 3* of Portugal, in the past held at the Sociedade HÃpica Portuguesa (SHP) in Lisbon, will take place at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre from the 16th to the 19th of November, […]
Berlin, Germany – July 29, 2020 – Marcus Ehning‘s (GER) popular chestnut home-bred stallion Funky Fred is a firm fixture on the Longines Global Champions Tour, GCL, and international show jumping circuit with numerous top placings in his incredibly consistent career. He has achieved countless top 10 placings […]
Parker, Colorado, USA. – July 25, 2020 – On Saturday morning, only three horse and rider pairs found the key to a demanding track designed by Michel Vaillancourt (CAN), keeping all the poles up within a tight time allowed to qualify for the jump-off of the feature class […]
West Palms Events would like to provide additional information about the official who recently tested positive for COVID-19 subsequent to attending West Palms Welcome Back 1 and 2 at the Del Mar Horse Park: As soon as we learned of the positive result, we initiated our contact tracing […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – July 24, 2020 – The Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, was on again last Friday as the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix took place at the Hits Saugerties venue. Leslie Howard (USA) and Donna Speciale overcame a field of 32 other combinations to […]
How did your routine change during lockdown? It wasn’t as busy with no competitions that’s for sure, it was very quiet at the start. Then, in the end, we were actually still very busy at home. We had a few people off, because obviously there weren’t any shows […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – July 26, 2020 – The Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, continued with the $200,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix last Sunday at the Hits Saugerties venue. Jordan (IRL) Coyle has dominated the high performance jumper competition at the Great […]
Lier, Belgium – July 26, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Beauville Z bested the field to win the €51,700 Flandria Rent Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Azelhof Events Equestrian Center. One of the favorites to win the 1.50m challenge, the Dutchman and the 10-year-old […]
Berlin, Germany – July 27, 2020 – We celebrate Ludger Beerbaum‘s talented and consistent grey mare Chiara today in our Hall of Fame. This ‘naturally fast’ mare has continued to produce impressive performances on the biggest stages, achieving a win in the LGCT Grand Prix of Chantilly in […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – July 26, 2020 – The number one spot on the podium for the number one ranked rider in the world! Steve Guerdat (SUI) proved once again why he’s the leader in the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking by claiming the €30,000 Grand Prix […]
Fontainebleau, France – July 26, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Clouzot de Lassus were the best in the €26,000 CWD Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the first week of the Summer Tour of the Fontainebleau Classic. Riding the 12-year-old grey Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Ugano […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 26, 2020 – Week Four of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, concluded Sunday, but not before 47 combinations battled it out for the lead spot in the lap of honor as the victors of the $72,900 Staller Grand Prix […]
Toronto, Canada – July 25, 2020 – Keean White (CAN), the founder and organizer of Angelstone Tournaments, released a statement yesterday regarding the use of masks at horse shows in Canada during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. He urged Equestrian Canada (Canada Équestre) to take tighter measures for […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Miss Untouchable stole the spotlight on Sunday during the CSI de Peelbergen at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The duo claimed the crown for the host nation in the €26,000 Roelofsen Horse Trucks […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – After winning the €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) was back on top of the podium yesterday at the Equieffe Equestrian Center. This time, he teamed up with Prinz 1293 to win the €25,500 Speed Class CSI 2*. The German […]
Lier, Belgium – July 24, 2020 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) released a statement on Friday addressing the need for all equestrian community members to follow COVID-19 Safety Protocols more seriously. He believes it is the only way for the sport to continue without putting its stakeholders at risk, […]
Lanaken, Belgium – July 25, 2020 – Taloubet Z and Christian Ahlmann (GER) achieved a stunning set of top results over the course of their career together. In this fascinating video, Christian gives an insight into what makes this ‘powerful’ horse so special. He talks of Taloubet’s adaptable […]
