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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
London, England – July 05, 2023 – 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 […]
Lake Placid, New York, USA – June 29, 2023 – 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 […]
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*, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows grounds were buzzing with activity as the crowds arrived to celebrate Canada Day and watch the $435,000 ‘Pan American’ Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Riders qualified earlier in the week to jump in the […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo – July 01, 2023 – Renowned Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Donatello d’Auge emerged triumphant in the esteemed €1.5 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*. Securing his second LGCT Grand Prix win of the year, just 4 weeks […]
