Category: Jumper News Canada

Ladies Rule! Erynn Ballard Wins Overall WEF Leading Lady Rider Award, Presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur & Douglas Elliman

Wellington, United States – April 01, 2026 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) earned the Overall Leading Lady Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur together with Douglas Elliman, after amassing the most points over the course of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Fla. The […]

Erynn Ballard Tastes Victory in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 19, 2026 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Coconet, owned by Mary Frances Looke, sped to victory in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky CSI 4* on Thursday during the elevent week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Going up against 29 other […]

Ali Ramsay Races to the Top in the $32,000 Frontier Farms Welcome Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, United States – March 04, 2026 – As Ali Ramsay (CAN) came down to the final fence of the $32,000 Frontier Farms Welcome Speed CSI 3*, the Canadian rider decided to leave nothing to chance. With an extra stride left out, she and Bonita VH Keizershof Z flew over […]

Amy Millar Makes it to the Top in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Classic CSIO 4*

Wellington, United States – February 27, 2026 – CSIO 4* action continued Friday morning during the 8th week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with the running of the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Classic CSIO 4* – 1.45m at Wellington International. Canada’s Amy Millar (CAN) and her trusted partner […]

2026 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping: Four Majors, One Unmissable Year

The 2026 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping: Four Majors, One Unmissable Year The world’s very best riders and horses return in 2026 for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – the inimitable international challenge uniting four of the sport’s most prestigious events across the globe. From […]

Two for Two! Erynn Ballard Doubles Down in the $32,000 Wild Horse Refuge CSI 2*

Ocala, United States – February 13, 2026 – Competition continued on Friday, February 13, 2026, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC).  In the $32,000 Wild Horse Refuge Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Erynn Ballard (CAN) blazed to her second win of the week, this time riding Paladin […]

Vanessa Mannix & Lehar Land Victoriously in the $32,000 BrainJuice Active Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, United States – February 12, 2026 – Canada’s Vanessa Mannix (CAN) calls Lehar her “bona fide good boy,” and the gelding certainly lived up to that nickname on Thursday, February 12, at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). The duo topped a competitive 12-horse jump-off to win the […]

“Game Winner!” Erynn Ballard Shows “She’s Got Game” in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W at Ocala

Doha, Qatar – February 11, 2026 – Five-star competition during the Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). The week culminates with the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala CSI 5*-W, presented by MARS Equestrian on Saturday evening, February 14. […]

Patience Pays off as Erynn Ballard Wins the Hermès Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 25, 2026 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) currently holds a hot hand; she has won at least once every week since November. Adding to her tally on Sunday, she topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m aboard Chatadel PS, owned by […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z Claim the Cavalor Classic CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – January 23, 2026 – The last pair to go were the best to go in Friday’s $32,000 Cavalor  Classic CSI 5* – 1.45m as Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z sped to the win in an increasingly fast jump-off. A field of 21 […]

Sean Jobin & Grande Dame DK Take Off towards Victory in the $62,500 Ascenté Aviation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, United States – January 22, 2026 – Three-star competition returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala as a top field of riders took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $62,500 Ascenté Aviation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during Week IV of the 2026 Winter Spectacular […]

Erynn Ballard Leads the One-Two for Canada in the $30,000 CPKC Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – January 10, 2026 – Historically, Canada has been one of the winningest nations at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and it was no different on Saturday at Wellington International. Serving as the appetizer on Super Saturday, building the climax for the Grand Prix, the […]

FEI Announces Changes in Jumping Rules & Regulations for 2026

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 19, 2025 – The FEI Rules and Regulations for 2026, approved by the FEI General Assembly on 7 November, have been published and are available on Inside.fei.org. In 2025, the FEI Jumping Rules underwent a Full Revision and approved by the FEI General Assembly coming […]

Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS Can’t Be Caught in the Cabana Coast Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – December 13, 2025 – After Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Chatadel PS earned a CSI2* speed win earlier in the week at Desert Holiday 2, the Canadian rider immediately set her sights on Saturday’s $62,500 Cabana Coast Grand Prix CSI 2* and getting one more 2025 victory for the […]

It’s a Home Win by the DIHP Roadrunners in the $200,000 MLSJ Team Competition CSI 5*

Thermal, United States – December 12, 2025 – The Desert International Horse Park Roadrunners made their first win of the 2025-2026 Major League Show Jumping season a particularly memorable one as they sealed the Leg 7 victory in front of the home crowd on Friday, December 12, at Desert International Horse […]

Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS Claim the $32,000 Alora Sporthorses Speed CSI 2*

Thermal, United States – December 11, 2025 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Chatadel PS kicked off 2025 with a win in the stallion’s CSI2* debut, and now, the pair is closing out the year in the same fashion. On Thursday, December 11, Ballard piloted the 8-year-old Oldenburg to victory in […]

Erynn Ballard & New Star vd Berghoeve Lead the Way in the Dover Saddlery Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 29, 2025 – Saturday’s feature class lived up to expectations as the International Arena welcomed 40 entries for the $32,000 Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m , sponsored by Dover Saddlery. The speed-format class meant that every second mattered, and with no jump-off to rely […]

Erynn Ballard Comes Full Circle with Victory at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Canada – November 12, 2025 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) opened international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W in winning fashion by riding Let’s Fly to victory in the $45,000 International Strength & Speed Welcome on Wednesday, November 12, at the Royal […]

Kyle Timm Crowned Canadian Showjumping Champion

Toronto, Ontario – November 08, 2025 – Kyle Timm of Calgary, AB, made his Royal Horse Show debut one to remember by winning the 2025 Canadian Show Jumping Champion title on Saturday, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair […]

Speed, Strategy, and Style: Ballard Takes the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – November 09, 2025 – A successful ESP November show marked the beginning of a new winter season at Wellington International. With riders and horses settling in under the Florida sunshine, the excitement continues to build as FEI competition makes its return next week with […]

MLSJ Teams Initiate Mid-Season Transfers: 11 New Riders Join the League

Tryon, North Carolina — October 16, 2025 — Major League Show Jumping’s (MLSJ) 14-day transfer window opened on Monday and saw eleven new athletes join The League for the second half of the 2025 season, which starts today at Tryon International. After a midway stop at Highlands Horse […]

Erynn Ballard Flies the Highest in the Jumper Classic at the Silo Ridge Masters CSI 3*

Amenia, United States – October 03, 2025 – Let’s Fly lived up to his name in the $32,000 Stoneleaf Jumper Classic CSI 3* last Friday at the Silo Ridge Masters. Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) guided the 9-year-old Dutch-bred gelding to a win from a 10-horse jump-off.  The Highlands Horse Show […]

$5 Million ‘Masters’ Grand Prix: Biggest Individual Payout in the History of Showjumping

Don’t miss the $5,000,000 CPKC ‘International Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex: The Largest Prize Purse in the History of Showjumping Calgary, Canada — September 03, 2025 — Spruce Meadows will make history next month by offering a $5 million prize purse in the ‘Masters’ grand prix, the BIGGEST […]

Riders & Horses for The ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Canada — September 03, 2025 — It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows. For the 50th year, North America’s most traditional equestrian venue welcomes the very best in pursuit of the biggest purse in the noble sport’s history: […]

Over 130 Horses Pass the FEI Veterinary Inspection Ahead of First ‘Masters’ Competition Today

Calgary, Canada — September 02, 2025 —The Spruce Meadows grounds were bustling with energy in anticipation of tomorrow’s first FEI 5* competitions on the International Ring. Over 130 horses passed the FEI Veterinary Inspection and are now ready to compete at the Spruce Meadows 50th Anniversary CSIO5* ‘Masters’ […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam – Spruce Meadows Masters: 50 Years of Equestrian Excellence!

Calgary, Canada — September 03, 2025 —  The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to one of North America’s most legendary equestrian venues for the third Major of the season: the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*. From 3–7 September 2025, the world’s elite horse-and-rider partnerships will […]

A Record 98 Champion Horses Have Arrived from Europe for the 50th Anniversary Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5*

Live Rolex Grand Slam Contender Leone Jei Disembarks to Fight for Biggest Ever Showjumping Prize Purse Calgary, Canada — September 1, 2025 — A second Boeing 747 delivered 47 equine athletes to Monday morning, meaning a record 98 total horses have now arrived from Europe in Calgary to compete in the […]

Jumbo Jet Carrying 51 ‘Masters’ Horses Arrives at Calgary for the CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada — August 30, 2025 — The arrival of two jumbo jets carrying 51 champion horses landed in Calgary this afternoon ahead of the 50th Anniversary Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’—along with four tons of flowers from the Netherlands. The chartered Boeing 747 delivered many of the world’s top equine […]

Ali Ramsay Bookends the Podium in the $31,020 Winning Round CSI 2* at Hits Del Mar

Del Mar, California, United States – August 29, 2025 – International show jumping during the Hits Del Mar Summer Classic at the Hits Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California, continued on Friday with the $31,020 Winning Round CSI 2* . The action-packed schedule marks the second consecutive […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Power on to Victory in the $75,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, Canada – August 17, 2025 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) knows as well as anyone that it’s not over until the last horse crosses the timers in show jumping. Fortune played in her favour Sunday in the $75,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m to close […]