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Israel & Poland Stamp their Passports for Paris Following Thrilling Olympic Qualifier at Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – July 28, 2023 – Israel and Poland set themselves apart from a large field of Olympic hopefuls Friday in Prague (CZE), topping the Group C Designated Olympic Qualifier at the CET Prague Cup CSIO 4*. Led by Chef d’Equipe Hans Horn, the four-rider squad of Ashlee Bond […]

One-Two Finish for Willie Tynan in the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix at Hits Vermont

Manchester, Vermont – USA – July 30, 2023 – Willie Tynan (IRL) and Ballinteskin Joe continued their winning streak, dominating the $40,000 Equinox Grand Prix on Sunday during the Valley Classic at Hits Vermont. Tynan was the first competitor on the field with the 12-year-old gelding, affectionately called […]

Alix Ragot Races to First in the €26,200 CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*, CSI 3*, continued with 6 events, two on sand and four on grass. Besides the legendary Derby de Bretagne CSI 3*, another CSI 3* competition stole the spotlight, even more as a fellow Frenchman claimed the win. In […]

Mark Bluman & Adje T Amaze in the $77,300 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 2* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 29, 2023 – Week II of the Hudson Valley Jumping Tour concluded Saturday afternoon following the $77,300 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI2*. Spectators gathered around the Grand Prix Stadium to watch nearly 50 talented horse and rider combinations give their best shot at […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Again at Dinard!

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* continued with 6 classes on Saturday, two on sand and four on grass. Once again, the suspense was maintained right up to the last starter, much to the delight of the […]

Edward Levy & Vitôt du Château are the Conquerors of the Cordon Group Prize CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program on Friday during the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*, allowing all the amateur and professional […]

Who`s the Boss, Greeve or Greve? Michael Greeve Supreme in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 30, 2023 – As the curtains began to fall on Longines Tops International Arena Summer Festival 3, top sporting action and high-octane entertainment resulted in a fun-filled final day. With the best of the 4* on show in the €100,000 Grand Prix CSI […]

The South Florida Equestrian Facility You Might Not Know About: Pompano’s Sand & Spurs in Jeopardy of Closure

Pompano Beach, Florida, USA – July 31, 2023 – On a Friday night in the 90`s, you’d find the likes of Margie Engle (USA), Jimmy Torano (USA) and other well-known international show jumping athletes in Pompano. The “Jumping Under the Lights” series at the Pompano Beach, FL-based Sand […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Claim the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 29, 2023 – As the storm clouds vanished over the WEC Grand Arena, 32 elite show jumpers representing 13 nations gathered to contest the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Tonight’s jump-off was blistering, with first and second place separated by just two hundredths of […]

Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Longines King George V Gold Cup CSIO 5*

Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker Won Sunday’s Longines King George V Gold Cup after Delivering the only Double Clear of the Competition on Vermento.  Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 30, 2023 – The win came two days after the Brits won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, with Robert’s father John part […]

Jack Whitaker Leads All-British Podium in The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – It was a British clean sweep in Saturday morning’s €26,200 The Royal International Salver CSIO 5*, with the host nation taking eight of the top nine placings. The win went to 21-year-old Jack Whitaker (GBR) on Equine America Valmy de La Lande, […]

Mathieu Bourdon & Exquise de Ouistreham Conquer the €52,600 Hotel Barrière Grand Prix CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 30, 2023 – A mythical site, dazzling decorations, flawless organization by the Mars family, generous and faithful partners, a dream start list, great sport and a large, enthusiastic audience: the 10th Jumping International de Dinard has once again lived up to all its promises, […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Climb the Ranks to Win the $145,100 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 30, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA), time after time, proves that it’s never over until it’s over. He did it again Sunday with Caracole de La Roque, a newer ride of his owned by Signe Otsby, stunning the crowd with a blazing-fast […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM McIntosh Shift to a Higher Gear in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 27, 2023 – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A thrilling ten horse jump-off made for an electric competition with placings separated by just tenths of a […]

Catch Them if You Can! Francisco Musa & Catch Me Marathon are Fast & Furious Again at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – The day’s action came to a close on Saturday at the 2023 edition of the Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* with the running of the Royal International Speed Classic CSIO 5*. A total of 48 starters came forward for […]

Power On! Max Kuhner & Elektric Blue P Turn on the Energy in the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix de Dinard CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 30, 2023 – A mythical site, dazzling decorations, flawless organization by the Mars family, generous and faithful partners, a dream start list, great sport and a large, enthusiastic audience: the 10th Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* has once again lived […]

Derby Victory in Dinard! Dune du Ru Propels Emeric George to Glory!

Dinard, France – July 29, 2023 – The Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5*, CSI 3*, continued with 6 events, two on sand and four on grass, including the legendary Derby de Bretagne CSI 3*. Once again, the suspense was maintained right up to the last starter, much […]

Shane Breen & Haya Earn Second Victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 29, 2023 – Eight combinations out of the 28 starters jumped clear in the first round, but it wasn’t until the final three riders – all former winners of the Queen’s Cup – that the jump-off really took flight. Two-time winner David Simpson (IRL) […]

Darragh Kenny Dashes for Another Grand Prix Win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – Later Friday afternoon, the day was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) after he scored a second Grand Prix victory in less than one week. The win Friday came aboard Serendepety, owned by Oakland Ventures and Beerbaum Stables, in the $30,000 Traverse […]

McKayla Langmeier & Jiselle NS Jump to First in the $38,700 GFL Environmental Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) knew the door was open for her to take her first FEI victory of the Traverse City summer season on Friday of week four at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). With determination, she sped to […]

Long-Awaited Home Win! British Top the €200,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 28, 2023 – It had been 13 years since the home side triumphed at Hickstead, but today at last the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain CSIO 5* was won by Di Lampard’s British team of Ben Maher (Exit Remo), Tim Gredley […]

Jessica Springsteen Shows “Her Hunger” to Win at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July, 28, 2023 – The Longines Tops International Arena came alive on Friday with the kick off of the third week of the Summer Festival , with the final event in the spectacular grass arena, the 4* 1.50m Grand Prix Qualifier, won by Jessica […]

Martin Fuchs & Viper Z Victorious in the €26,200 Defender Prize CSI 3* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Friday allowed all the amateur and professional riders to […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in the €60,000 Mars & Co Prize CSI 5*

Dinard, France – July 28, 2023 – Thanks to much a more clement weather than the day before, and ideal temperatures for horses to exert themselves, the carefully concocted program for the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Friday allowed all the amateur and […]

Francisco Musa & Catch Me Marathon Marvel at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 27, 2023 – The international showjumping action got underway at the Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* on Thursday with the running of the Longines World Ranking classes. The second five-star class of the day, the €26,200 Royal International Trophy CSIO 5*, went […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to First in $38,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 27, 2023 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance took two second-place finishes during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, and to kick off GLEF IV, they made sure they came home with the win. Out of 28 international entries, […]

Julien Gonin & Estrella De La Batia Shine the Brightest at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 27, 2023 – The 111th edition of the Jumping International de Dinard, run masterfully by the Mars family since 2013, got off to a flying start on Thursday, July 27, copiously moistened with the famous Breton showers with seven classes open to CSI1*, 3* and […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 on Top Form in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Dinard

Dinard, France – July 27, 2023 – The 111th edition of the Jumping International de Dinard, run masterfully by the Mars family since 2013, got off to a flying start on Thursday, July 27, copiously moistened with the famous Breton showers with seven classes open to CSI1*, 3* […]

The Horse Show That Built a Village: The Facts Behind the Proposed Expansion for Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – July 27, 2023 – A village built around a horse show. It’s both a literal and figurative statement. As the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has grown in duration and stature, it’s become the epicenter of a booming real estate market. This is especially so […]