Category: Events

USEF Issues COVID Protocols & Plans to Permit Spectators at USEF Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 07, 2021 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian) issued a press release earlier this week announcing COVID-19 protocols to permit spectators at USEF-rated competitions: Their full statement is the following: Dear USEF Members, We have all been watching the […]

125th Edition of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Cancelled Again

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 10, 2021 –  It is with deep disappointment that the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) must announce the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. This decision was made only after significant evaluation of the […]

Jumping Lummen’s Spring Tour Postponed to September

Lummen, Belgium – April 09, 2021 – The organizers of Jumping Lummen have announced that the 2021 edition of their Spring Tour has been postponed to next September: They state the following in their announcement: We had all been looking forward to our new edition very much but […]

2021 Edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam to Take Place on New Dates

Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021.  […]

Colorado Horse Park to Host Summer in the Rockies & Split Rock Jumping Tour Denver International CSI 2*

Parker, Colorado, USA – April 03, 2021 – LEG Shows & Events is pleased to announce five weeks of Summer in the Rockies (June 16- July 18) followed by the Split Rock Jumping Tour Denver International CSI 2* (July 21-25). Summer in the Rockies VI (July 14-18) will […]

Hickstead to Host New Science Supplements September Tour with over £70,000 in Prize!

Hickstead, England – April 01, 2021 – The Science Supplements All England September Tour will take place from the 1-5 and the 8-12 September, giving riders the chance to stay and compete at Hickstead for two consecutive weeks. Increased prize money will make it one of the UK’s […]

Split Rock Jumping Tour Announces Debut of Denver International CSI 2* at Colorado Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 05, 2021 – The team at Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) is excited to announce a new stop on the 2021 tour, with the first-ever Denver International CSI 2* at the Colorado Horse Park taking place July 21-25. The Denver International CSI 2* will take the place […]

The National Horse Show Announces New Additions for 2021 Event  

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 5, 2021 – The National Horse Show (NHS), scheduled to return to the Alltech Arena of the Kentucky Horse Park for its 2021 edition from October 27 to November 7, is excited to announce three new opportunities for equitation and hunter athletes, including an expansion […]

Hits Saugerties Increases Summer Series Classes to CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Eight Weeks of FEI and USEF-Rated Competition, plus the HITS Championship Hits-on-the-Hudson is the place to be this summer, so be sure to add it to your calendar as you make your 2021 plans! Throughout the eight weeks of FEI […]

2021 Edition of the Zangersheide Z-Tour Cancelled

Lanaken, Belgium – April 02, 2021 –The organizers of the Zangersheide Z-Tour  have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled. They state the following in the official announcement: “It is with pain in our hearts that we have to cancel the […]

2021 Edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Remaining Spring Shows Cancelled

Oliva Nova, Spain – April 02, 2021 – Sadly, the organizers of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of Spring MET IV has been cancelled. The official announcement states the following: Due to the deadlines in the new FEI Return to […]

2021 Edition of Dutch Masters & Rolex Grand Slam Major Confirmed

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]

Countdown to The Masters of Chantilly: Less than 100 Days until a Super Spectacle!

Chantilly, France – March 30, 2021 –  New prestigious start for EEM: a Masters of Chantilly with Rolex as a partner, set in a unique world setting, located between the Château des Princes de Condé and the Great Stables, built 300 years ago by the seventh prince de […]

Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* Postponed

La Baule, France – March 29, 2021 – Traditionally held in mid-May and initially scheduled for May 13-16, 2021, the Longines Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* has been forced to be postponed due to the unstable health context. Exceptionally this year, the legendary Baulois competition will […]

Fieldstone Announces Seasonal Stall Options for 2021

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – March 29, 2021 – As Fieldstone Show Park nears its 2021 opening with May’s Spring Festival, the venue is pleased to offer a selection of upgraded seasonal stall options. Those looking to spend an extended period of time in Halifax this year can make […]

FEI Announces New Jumping Calendar Measures due to Pandemic & EHV-1 Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI Board has approved four recommendations from the FEI Jumping Calendar Task Force to allow greater flexibility around Date Clash Rules, Calendar Applications, Date Change Applications due to EHV-1, as well as new dates for the 2021 FEI WBFSH Jumping […]

National Fixture to Replace Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting

Hickstead, England – March 25, 2021 – The international fixture will be replaced by a national show, the Al Shira’aa Jumping Championships, to run on the same dates (23-27 June). While there will be no international showjumping, there will be a range of jumping classes from British Novice […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Confirms Dates for Remaining Majors in 2021

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Due to the pandemic and the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 that caused the cancellation of the Dutch Masters, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, , which consists of the four Majors, has released an update confirming […]

Save The Date for the 2021 ESP Spring Series with Two New CSI 3* Weeks!

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – There are still a few weeks left of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), but the 2021 ESP Spring Series is coming up soon! Make sure to save the date and get ready for some exciting new developments. The ESP Spring […]

No World Cup Finals! FEI Imposes Further Shutdown of Events at Mainland Europe

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 12, 2021 – The FEI has imposed a further two-week extension of the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until 11 April 2021 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The FEI had previously announced […]

Dates Confirmed for 2021 Edition of the CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – March 11, 2021 – The later in the year, the better the event: The World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen is opening its doors from September 10th-19th. The event was originally planned for the end of June. “Everyone is extremely looking forward to the CHIO Aachen […]

World Equestrian Center Issues Statement & Update with Negative Result for EHV-1 at Ocala

The organizers of the Ocala Winter Spectacular Series at the World Equestrian Center (WEC – Ocala) have released two statements the past few days to address the equestrian community and clarify doubts regarding the rumors of the presence and cases of Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 found in animals […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show Postponed to Later Date this Year

Windsor, Berkshire, England – February 26, 2021 – The Organizers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have today confirmed that Royal Windsor Horse Show will take place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of July this year. “We are looking forward to running a near as normal Show at Windsor […]

PBIEC to Amend New Horse Show Entry Restriction

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is amending one measure of restrictions that were put into place on March 3, 2021, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. Previously, ESP was not […]

Remainder of Sunshine Tour Suspended Immediately

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 05, 2021 – The organizers of the Sunshine Tour released a statement on Friday announcing that the two remaining days of the already shortened edition of the event had been suspended immediately due to due to second horse that had entered […]

No Spruce Meadows Summer Series! Probable Tournaments on Later Dates

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – March 01, 2021 – The Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee, with the unanimous support of the Spruce Meadows Board of Directors, has determined that current circumstances, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its related impacts and restrictions, will prevent the Spruce Meadows Summer […]

Hits CEO Tom Struzzieri Responds to EHV-1 Case in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2021 – After the confirmation of a horse affected by the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, the Tom Struzzieri, President and CEO of Hits Inc., released a letter addressing exhibitors and the equestrian community in regards to the new calamity that occurred in Valencia […]

WEF & PBIEC Statement on Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Measures

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 3, 2021 – In light of new information that Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) received this morning regarding a positive Equine Herpes Virus-1 case in the Ocala area, management is taking active measures to protect horses at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]

Counting Down to Spring: Schedule Released for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – March 02, 2021 – Highlighted by two $20,000 Grand Prix events; four separate hunter derby sections; and jumper classics and derbies from 0.90m to 1.40m; the Fieldstone Spring Festival schedule offers feature classes for exhibitors of all ages and divisions.   The Fieldstone Spring Festival, […]

Mediterranean Equestrian Tour – Spring MET III Cancelled!

Oliva Nova, Spain – March 01, 2021 – Following the recent Equine Herpes Virus outbreak – EHV-1 neurological form – at the CES Valencia Spring Tour, the organizing committee of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, has decided to cancel Spring MET III that was scheduled […]