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Riders Line-up for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting 

A Strong Line-up of Riders will be Heading to Hickstead in West Sussex this week for the 61st Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4* Hickstead, England – June 21, 2023 –Some of showjumping’s biggest names, including reigning Al Shira’aa Derby champion Shane Breen (IRL), his brother Trevor, four-time winner William Funnell (GBR), and […]

Get Ready for Deauville! It’s Longines EEF Series Semi-Finals Time this Week!

Deauville, France – June 21, 2023 – The Longines EEF Series After the 7 rounds of thrilling qualifiers, the first semi-final of the Longines EEF Series is upon us with the Northern and Western Regions coming together to battle it out in Deauville, for one five spaces at […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Takes it Up a Notch for Paris

Paris, France – June 20, 2023 – Anticipation is running high as the rider list is announced the for Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*, marking the 8th round of the Championship race. In this enchanting city, the world’s top riders prepare to […]

Guy Williams “Feels the High” of Winning the Evet Drug Puissance CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 – Against the beautiful backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, a nine-strong field of horses and riders each came forward to take on the challenge of the big red wall in the eVet Drug Puissance CSI 3* . Firm favourites from the beginning, Puissance Specialists […]

Graham Gillespie Gallops for the Gold in the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 16, 2023 – Having the stunning Bolesworth Castle as the backdrop, the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell 1.50m jump off took place Saturday afternoon as the second qualifier for Sunday’s Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Bolesworth International Horse Show. An exciting jump […]

Ireland Saves the Best for Last as Billy Twomey & Chat Botte ED Win £50,120 Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 18, 2023 –The climax of the show and the moment everyone had all been waiting for. The £50,120 Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3* winner has been determined with the title going to the Irish superstar, Billy Twomey (IRL) with his own and […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Back on Top Winning the $40,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – The $40,000 Two Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo […]

A Romeo Moment for Delaney Flynn & Julieta in the $38,700 Village of Elk Rapids Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA  â€“ June 16, 2023 – Julieta won a Welcome Stake CSI 3* in Michigan last spring, and this year she’s at it again, but with a different rider. After a successful first week, Delaney Flynn (USA) led the mare to victory Friday afternoon in […]

Jaqueline Ruyle & San Chano Notch $50,000 UF Health Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2023 – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline […]

A Promising Partnership for Shane Sweetnam & Gilona AO Backed by Win in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 17, 2023 – Two weeks of top-rated competition came to a close on the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) as its Hunter Jumper series culminated Sunday with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds 1.50m Grand Prix CSI3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. […]

Belgians Rise to the Occasion in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Poland CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 18, 2023 — Peter Weinberg was showered with champagne when Team Belgium came out on top in the gripping second leg of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division I series in Sopot, Poland on Sunday. The Chef d’Equipe who led his […]

Katie Dinan & Brego R’N B Find Their Rhythm in the $145,100 4G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 18, 2023 – Katie Dinan (USA) first came to Traverse City in 2008 when she was riding ponies. Since then, she’s collected many honors at the international level of show jumping. Yet, it was with her longtime partner Brego R’N B that she […]

Darragh Kenny & Vancouver Dreams Victorious in the $80,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – The $80,000 ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2* was the first competition on final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Only the top thirty-five horse/rider combinations from qualifiers earlier in the week […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Overcome Inclement Weather to Win the $145,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2023 – Mother nature decided to add a little moisture into the mix for the final afternoon of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2* and the $145,000 ATB Cup CSI 5*. With the rain not letting up, […]

Sean Jobin & Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z Conquer the $150,000 IDA Developement Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at […]

Kings of Sweden! Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Excel to Win €480,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Stockholm CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 18, 2023 – In a fairy-tale ending to a sensational weekend of sport, Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward reigned supreme in the €480,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Stockholm  presented by Fabege.  Taking one spot better on the podium than last […]

Santiago Lambre & Chattanooga Turn & Burn to Win the $80,000 Apex Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 â€“ The final competition of the day at Spruce Meadows was the $80,000 APEX Cup CSI 5*, presented by Excel Homes. Saturday ‘s evening competition was a Table C (speed) which means that penalty-points on course were converted into time […]

Stockholm Hearts Win Global Champions League in Thrilling Fashion on Home Soil

Stockholm, Sweden – June 16, 2023 – Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses triumphed for the second year at GCL Stockholm presented by Fastator securing back-to-back home victories. Once again Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Malin Bayard-Johnsson (SWE) emerged victorious on their home soil with Hansson WL […]

Fasther is Faster to Give Lillie Keenan the Win in the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 â€“ This week’s feature competition, the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex brought thousands of fans to Spruce Meadows for a beautiful day of top international show jumping. Twenty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged the 500m track […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Best the Field in the $45,500 Welcome CSI3* at Split Rock Jumping Tour – Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  â€“ June 16, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for the second week of its series with an increased rating, featuring the $45,500 FEI Welcome CSI 3* on Friday, June 16. It was ultimately Molly […]

Koen Vereecke & Lector vd Bisschop Light Up in the $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 16, 2023 — Friday was a busy day at the Sopot Horse Show CSIO 5* and the most important class, the  $634,750 Longines Grand Prix of Sopot CSIO 5*. Sporty and sunny, Sopot is famous not only for its hospitality and the 25th edition of the […]

Conor Swail & Gamble Continue Winning at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 â€“ The $38,500 ATCO Cup CSI 2* was the final competitions where athletes could qualify for one of the 35 spots for Sunday’s ATCO Grand Prix CSI 2*. Over 50 competitors entered the jump off competition hoping to post first-round […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Otto BH Earn Impressive Win in the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2023 â€“ Friday’s final competition on the International Ring was the $80,000 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5* 1.50m. Thirty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged FEI Course Designer Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER) that was 455m in length and featured 12 obstacles (15 efforts). […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €26,200 Equestrian Stockholm Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Stockholm, Sweden – June 16, 2023 – The first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm CSI 5* saw world number one Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) set the stage for an electrifying weekend of world-class equestrian sport. Making it a home win, von Eckermann riding Dzara […]

Third Time’s a Charm for Alison Robitaille in the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 15, 2023 – Alison Robitaille (USA) returned to Traverse City with some horsepower to spare. In Thursday’s opening FEI class, the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m, she took the win by nearly a second on Ester de […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Charge to First in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 14, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition kicked off early Wednesday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as riders gathered for the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The sun was shining over the WEC Grand Arena for the beginning of the […]

Jonathan Smyth & Mulvin Lui Light Up to Win the £25,400 HM3 Legal Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Bolesworth Castle, United Kingdom – June 15, 2023 – Jonathan Smyth (IRL) riding Mulvin Lui could not be beaten as they tackled the first of two GP qualifiers, the £25,400 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*, sponsored by HM3 Legal on a course expertly designed by Javier “Chape” Trenor. […]

Michael Pender & HHS Catwalk Accelerate to Win the $ 109,250 Porsche Centrum Sopot Prize CSIO 5*

Sopot, Poland — June 15, 2023 — For the 25th time, the Sopot Hippodrome and the city authorities host the greatest stars of world equestrianism. The readiness to start at the unique hippodrome was reported by, among others, the Swiss Martin Fuchs (SUI), fifth in the Longines world […]

Teen Sensation Mimi Gochman Shines the Brightest in the $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – The $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5* was the final qualifying competition for Saturday’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Twenty-four athletes started the jump off competition where the course was designed by FEI Course Designer Olaf […]