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Julien Épaillard & Dubai du Cedre Dash for the Cash at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 –  Fresh from his win last week in the €1.5million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Monaco, Julien Epaillard (FRA) was back on top spot with Dubai du Cedre at the Longines Tops International Arena. Winning the biggest class on […]

Nayel Nassar & Coronado Crowned in the $1,000,0000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 8, 2023 – The stage was set for the $1,000,0000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*. Riders qualified throughout the week for the opportunity to step foot through the Clock Tower and take a piece of the purse. Thirty-five horse/rider […]

Conor Swail Cruises to Another Victory at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2023 – The $40,000 ATCO Cup CSI 2* (1.45m) was the final qualifying competition for Sunday’s Lafarge Grand Prix CSI 2*. Forty-eight entries challenge FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela’s (ESP) 550m track that featured 13 obstacles (16 jumping efforts). A […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Show their Power in the $40,000 Scotiabank CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2023 – The $40,000 Scotiabank Cup CSI 5* (1.50m) was the final competition to wrap up Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’, CSI5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Over 40 horse/rider combinations stepped through the clock tower to […]

Denis Lynch Hunts Down the Win in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – The Longines Tops International Arena, launched its highly anticipated Summer Festival on Friday with action packed competition, thrilling entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere. With the spotlight firmly on Irish show jumper Denis Lynch (IRL) and his phenomenal partner Hunter, who […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Fly to First in the $38,700 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 06, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) knows she can rely on her partner Flotylla to carry her to a speed win, and that’s exactly what she brought home in the $38,700 Speed Classic Thursday to open FEI competition for the 2023 Great […]

Edward Levy & Vitôt du Château Victorious at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 07, 2023 – Edward Levy (FRA) got off to a great start at the Longines Tops International Arena on Friday, teaming up with Vitôt du Château for the win the €7,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* there. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old bay Selle Français gelding (Toulon […]

Tiffany Foster “Battles it Out” to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2023 –  The $80,000 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5* (1.55m) was the final qualifier for Saturday’s $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. The demanding track designed by […]

A Win & Three Among the Top Four! Christina Kelly is Simply Amazing in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 02, 2023 – Out of 24 entries, Christina Kelly (IRL) rode three horses into the top four spots in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic last Sunday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. She was victorious […]

Christian Coyle Wins $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic at Lake Placid Horse Shows

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 06, 2023 – Christian Coyle (IRL) won the $30,000 FarmVet Jumper Classic on Thursday at the I Love New York Horse Show, the second week of the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS), sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and presented by Sea Shore […]

Jacqueline Ruyle Rides Cyramo Z to Win the $78,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2* 

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 01, 2023 – An all-American, all-female podium was crowned at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) Saturday, July 1. Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her partner Cyramo Z dominated $78,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*. While the […]

Don’t Count Him Out! Conor Swail Delivers Another Win at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – FEI-level competition began early Wednesday at Spruce Meadows as over 45 competitors stepped into the International Ring to challenge the $5,000 Stud Farm CSI 2* (1.45m) one-round competition. This competition was the  first of two this week where competitors […]

Conor Swail & Theo on Great Form at the Spruce Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 05, 2023 – Today marked the start of the final week of summer tournaments here at Spruce Meadows. The feature competition of the day was $5,000 The Entourage (1.50m) one round competition – the first of two qualifiers this week for […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 4* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 06, 2023 – For the first time this year, Tops International Arena is home to FEI-level competitions this week with CSI 4* rating. Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) plays both the role of host and competitor, going up against the likes of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), […]

Riders & Horses for the ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta – July 05, 2023 – It`s time for one last dance, one last prance at Spruce Meadows this summer. The North American Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Great riders and horses representing Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Great […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta – July 05, 2023 – For the last time during the summer, it`s showtime for showjumping at Spruce Meadows with the running of the North American CSI 5* & CSI 2* throughout the week. Fans will be thrilled with top riders and horses as […]

Jackie Potts: What Horsemanship Means to Me

London, England – July 05, 2023 â€“ New for this year, the EEF are launching a Horsemanship series, delving into what the term means to different people. Throughout the series we will be speaking to equestrian professionals from a variety of sectors and disciplines across the industry – from grooms […]

Jordan Coyle Wins Dartbrook Rustic Goods Speed Challenge at Lake Placid Horse Show

Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 29, 2023 â€“ Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode to the win in the Dartbrook Rustic Goods 1.40m Speed Class on Thursday at the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS) Sponsored by Bainbridge Farms, LLC, and Presented by Sea Shore Stables, LLC. Awarding more than $600,000 […]

Katie Laurie & McCaw MVNZ Master the Course and the Competition at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – June 30, 2023 – The show jumping action started Friday morning on the North American Ring at Spruce Meadows with the $38,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. The competition was this week’s qualifier for last Sunday’s $80,000 West Canadian Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*, […]

Élevage de Will Auction: An Extraordinary Collection from a Breeding Farm to Discover

Less than ten years ago, the Élevage de Will was born. A few years later, Uccello de Will (Marlou des Etisses x Marlon) enjoyed a brilliant career at the highest level under the saddle of Pedro Veniss (BRA) and then Simon Delestre (FRA). Top-level sport has always been […]

Mariano Maggi Makes it Happen Again in the $20,000 Markel Insurance Jumper Classic at Blenheim EquiSports

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 01, 2023 – For the third week in a row, Mariano Maggi (USA) claimed victory in the Markel 1.35m Jumper Series at Blenheim EquiSports, this time taking the win in the $20,000 Markel Insurance Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 1, aboard Gogolinus.  On their way […]

Jimmy Torano & Chewbacca HCC Rule in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix

Lake Placid, New York, USA – July 2, 2023 – Jimmy Torano (USA) rode Chewbacca HCC to the win in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Group Grand Prix Presented by Alliant Private Client on Sunday at the 2023 Lake Placid Horse Shows (LPHS) sponsored by Bainbridge Farms and presented by Sea Shore […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Aachen Course Designer Frank Rothenberger

For you, why is CHIO Aachen such a special show? CHIO Aachen is the greatest, and most important show in the year. I was invited 20-years-ago to come here to design the course, and as always, I am looking forward to one of the most prestigious classes here, […]

Gonzalo Busca & Classified Claim the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 02, 2023 – A sunny Florida day set the stage for the final feature class of the week, the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix. Twenty-five top-level horse-and-rider combinations competed over a challenging track set by Alan Wade (IRL), where only two found a […]

CHIO Aachen: “Today Was Our Day!” – Marcus Ehning & Stargold Win the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – What an anniversary! Coinciding with the tenth birthday of the Rolex Grand Slam in Aachen, there was a German trio on the podium and the heroes of the hour are Marcus Ehning and Stargold. Five pairs reached the jump-off, three from Germany: […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The $40,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* (1.50m) competition was the final 5* event of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex. Twenty-seven competitors took on the jump off competition over the track designed by FEI Course Designer […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win the $80,000 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Jump to First in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 01, 2023 – Spectators and exhibitors alike were on the edge of their seats as a field of 32 of the world’s best show jumping talents from across the globe contested the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*. At the conclusion, it was […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold “Ride to Stardom” in the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – On Sunday morning anticipation was palpable in the air of the Aachen Soers Showground, as over 40,000 eager spectators prepared for the World Equestrian Festival’s pinnacle class, the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*. To add to the excitement […]