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Kent Farrington & Kaprice Cruise to First in $24,999 Osphos® Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida – June 15, 2020 – The ESP June Spring Series continued last week with four days of USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* competition. The $24,999 Osphos® Grand Prix (plus $600 in add back money) on the Derby Field was the highlight of the weekend. Kent […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Take the Gold in $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 14, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z secured a double victory during Tryon Summer I at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) winning the $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Thursday. Before also claiming top honors in $75,000 Tryon Resort […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Divine Fortune Turn on the Afterburner to Win $25,000 Wednesday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 10, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune turned on the afterburner to win the $25,000 Wednesday Classic last Wednesday during the first week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The American […]

David O’Brien & La Belle SCF Top $25,000 Sunday Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 14, 2020 – David O’Brien (IRL) and La Belle SCF separated themselves from the rest of the field in the $25,000 Sunday Classic hosted in Tryon Stadium, stopping the second-round timers in 33.17 seconds to grab an almost four-second lead. Aaron […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Complete the Double with $75,000 Grand Prix Win at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2020 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z secured a double victory during Tryon Summer 1 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), winning both the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix. In Saturday’s Tryon Resort Grand Prix, Minikus and Amex Z […]

Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Traverse City Horse Show & Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan – June 13, 2020 – Flintfields Horse Park is ready to host great competition again this summer during the Traverse City Horse Show (TCHS) and Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). Competition will be held behind closed doors, with limited access only to those directly involved […]

Hits Culpeper Gets Green Light to Host Two-Week July Series

Culpeper, Virginia – June 12, 2020 – Horse showing is a go at Hits Culpeper, beginning with the two-week July Series, July 1-12! We are excited to be back in the ‘Heart of Virginia’s Horse Country’ for the 2020 season! Watch Tom Struzzieri’s most recent update on HITS […]

Returning to National Shows Post COVID-19 Lockdown in England

London, England – June 01, 2020 – Following latest UK Government advice British Showjumping are now in a position to allow Training Shows to be run with immediate effect. Show Organisers have already started adding dates to the Show Calendar which can be found be visiting here. Dates […]

Three Major US Indoor Shows Issue Joint Statement about Fall Indoor Circuit

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 08, 2020 – Many questions have been raised and ideas shared regarding the fall indoor circuit and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show and the […]

Henrik von Eckermann Sells Best Boy 2 to the Gulliksen Family

Stockholm, Sweden – June 11, 2020 – Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) has sold Best Boy 2 to the Gulliksen family, owner of Stall Gullik Horses. The Swede had been partnered with the 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Contagio x Sunrise) Eckerman rode the gelding to win the KR $610,000 Two-Round […]

Dalman Jump Co. Partners with US Equestrian as Official Jump Company

Wellington, Florida, USA — June 10, 2020 — Dalman Jump Co. is proud to announce its new partnership with US Equestrian as Official Jump Company. The national governing body of equestrian sport, US Equestrian unites the wide-reaching equestrian community through its membership and organizes some of the country’s […]

Jordan Coyle & Warnike Top $10,000 Open Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois – June 07, 2020 – The HITS team is happy to be back in our element with horse shows starting with HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. From Hunter Derby to the Grand Prix, riders are excited to be back showing. Through the opening last week […]

Letter from US Equestrian’s CEO Bill Moroney Regarding Racism & Initiatives

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 09, 2020 – US Equestrian’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bill Moroney released a letter addressing racism and initiatives by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in solidarity, support and steps that will be taken for awareness and improvement. Mr. Moroney’s letter states the […]

Sharn Wordley & Casper Soar to Victory in $25,000 Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – June 07, 2020 – The HITS team is happy to be back in our element with horse shows starting with HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. From Hunter Derby to the Grand Prix, riders are excited to be back showing. Through the opening last week and […]

Hubside Jumping to Host First Major CSI Event in Europe next Week!

Grimaud, France – May 08, 2020 – After a long and grueling break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, high-level showjumping is back in France. The much awaited first major show of the summer season takes place next week at Hubside Jumping, located in the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. The first […]

Jordan Coyle & Warnike Win the Battle in $50,000 Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – The HITS team is happy to be back in our element with horse shows starting with HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. From Hunter Derby to the Grand Prix, riders are excited to be back showing. Through the opening last week and as the […]

Alberto Michan & Cosa Nostra Soar to Win the $10,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 8, 2020 – The long-awaited ESP June Spring Series officially kicked off last week. It started with the ESP June Equitation Day on Wednesday, June 3, followed by four full days of USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* competition. Alberto Michan (ISR) and […]

Paul O’Shea & Squirt Gun Victorious in $24,999 HorseLinc Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 8, 2020 – The long-awaited ESP June Spring Series officially kicked off last week. It started with the ESP June Equitation Day on Wednesday, June 3, followed by four full days of USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* competition. The weekend culminated with […]

Blenheim EquiSports Updated Announcement on 2020 Event Schedule

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – June 05, 2020 – Robert Ridland, President of Blenheim EquiSports, made an announcement last week regarding Blenheim EquiSports‘ upcoming show schedule. The event organizer stated that he remains optimistic about re-startign the 2020 “A” rated schedule with the Showpark Summer Festival  (July […]

Angelstone Tournaments’ Statement Regarding Erin Welcome & Headwaters Cup

Toronto, Canada – June 08, 2020 – Angelstone Tournaments and Equestrian Canada have been working diligently to finalize the requirements under the COVID-19 protocols to ensure we run safe and successful Sanctioned competitions for our industry. We have made the decision to operate the Erin Welcome and Headwaters […]

Leslie Howard & Donna Speciale Dash for the Cash in $75,000 Grand Prix at TIEC

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 7, 2020 – Leslie Burr-Howard (USA) guided Donna Speciale to a win in Saturday’s $75,000 Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort. The American and the 12-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Cavalier x Concorde) registered a double […]

Profiles: Eduardo Menezes’ Journey to the Top of the Sport

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 07, 2020 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) is our guest today, opening our ‘Profiles’ series, which aims to present a little more about key people in our noble sport to our audience. An Olympic athlete and team medalist at the 2019 Pan American Games […]

Hits & Vermont Summer Festival Receive Permission for Six-Week Joint Series at Saugerties!

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 06, 2020 – It’s official! Hits Horse Shows and the Vermont Summer Festival (VSF) are collaborating to bring you the Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client. HITS Saugerties and the Vermont Summer Festival received final permission today from USEF […]

Lauren Hough Recovering Well after Shoulder Injury

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 06, 2020 – After suffering an accident while going for a bike ride in Wellington on the 19th of May, Lauren Hough (USA) had to undergo surgery on her shoulder. As we reported last month, the American was on her daily bike ride […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Top $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at TIEC

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 06, 2020 – Brian Moggre (USA) and Nikita Jolie cleared the short-course in 28.582 seconds to take top honors in Thursday’s $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake in the International Stadium at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Shane Sweetnam (IRL) & Viti […]

Pénélope Leprévost Strengthens her String with Three New Partners

Paris, France – May 05, 2020 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) has confirmed that her string of horses is being strengthened with the addition of three new partners. In an interview with equestrian media outlet Grand Prix Replay, the French rider made the announcement. This certainly comes at an […]

Darragh Kenny’s Important de Muze under New Ownership

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 05, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has announced the sale of Important de Muze. The 32-year-old Irishman, who is currently the seventh-ranked rider in the world, confirmed the news through his Instagram account. However, it was not specified neither who the new owners are […]

Horse Sport Ireland Confirms, Showjumping is Back on June 29th!

Dublin, Ireland – June 05, 2020 – Horse Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland are delighted to announce that as part of the resumption of equestrian activities that had been postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the 2020 Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series, and Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series, […]

2020 Hampton Classic Horse Show Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – June 5, 2020 – The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of this year’s Hampton Classic Horse Show. The Hampton Classic, one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, would have been celebrating its 45th year in late August at its world-class […]

Tips & Tricks with Jane Richard Philips

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2020 – This week, Jane Richard Philips (SUI) brings us not one, but three great exercises in Tips & Tricks! The first uses a series of poles on a circle, and aims to build control, impulsion, balance and confidence in varying directions […]