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Chardonnay Ages Like a Fine Wine for Robert Blanchette in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2023 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) looked like he was going to have a good day in the office on Carnlea Premier Balou in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, taking an early lead. But then his day got a whole lot better.  Aboard Chardonnay, […]

Richard Vogel & Cepano Baloubet are the Best in $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2023 – Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) struck again, kicking the Horseware Ireland sponsored Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) off to a strong start with a win in the $78,000 Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Round 10 CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon, […]

Riders & Horses for the Live Oak International CSI 4*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 16, 2023 – Its showtime for showjumping and one last prance and dance of the 2022-2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – North American League as the last leg of the series is held next Sunday during the Live Oak International CSI 4*-W. […]

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ to Make West Coast Debut at Blenheim EquiSports

San Juan Capistrano, California – March 16, 2023 – The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ USA is coming to the West Coast of the United States for the very first time this year. In partnership with US Equestrian and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), Blenheim EquiSports has been named the […]

Riders & Horses for the Saut Hermès CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 16, 2023 – The countdown is over, only one day left before the start of the 2023 Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère. Twelve of the top twenty riders in the world are set to go head-to-head in the CSI 5* classes there. […]

Kyle King & Cerolino Reign in $50,000 Adeptus National Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – March 11, 2023 – Winning can be contagious according to Kyle King (USA). He proved just that on Saturday of Desert Circuit VIII as he caught his own bug, winning both the $50,000 Adeptus National Grand Prix and the $38,700 Whittier Trust 1.45m Classic […]

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

Paris, France – March 16, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais Éphémère. One of the most expected horse shows of the year, the event takes place at a stunning location, filled with charm and elegance that […]

Kara Chad Chases Down Victory in the €28,840 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – As usual during weeks featuring CSI 4* classes, super Sunday featured no less than three grands prix at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, sponsored by La Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte and co-financed by the European […]

Richard Howley Races to the Highest Position in the Barceló Conil Playa Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 16, 2023 – It was a busy Thursday at the XIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The €10,150 Barceló Conil Playa Trophy CSI 4* had so many entries, 115 in all;  that the class had to be split into two sections, […]

Julien Epaillard Gallops for the Gold in the Gemeente ‘s-Hertogenbosch Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Frenchman Julien Epaillard (FRA), the number 3 rider in the world ranking, is undoubtedly the rider with the highest number of victories in the past year. But he is piling up the victories in 2023 as well. In the […]

Ruben Romp Races to Victory in the €28,000 Grand Prix of Gorla Minore CSI 2*

Gorla Minore, Italy – March 12, 2023 – Ruben Romp (NED) and Hanouk V rode triumphantly in the €28,000 Grand Prix of Gorla Minore CSI 2*, presented by Mail Boxes Etc. on Sunday to conclude the second week of the Gorla Spring Tour at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Michael Symmangk & Caillaux Claim the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – March 11, 2023 – Michael Symmangk (GER) and Caillaux were the winners of the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* last Saturday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. the Japanese Eiken Sato (JPN) with Dexter Bois Margot claimed second place while Irishman Shane Carey […]

A Victorious Journey by Kyle King & Odysseus in the $38,700 Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 12, 2023 – Winning can be contagious according to Kyle King (USA). He proved just that on Saturday of Desert Circuit VIII as he caught his own bug, winning both the $38,700 Whittier Trust Classic CSI 3* and the the $50,000 Adeptus National Grand […]

Jur Vrieling Victorious in the €26,200 Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Indoor Derby CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The €26,200 Van Schijndel Bouwgroep Indoor Derby CSI 5* is a highlight that both audience and riders look forward to at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. On Saturday, 16 participating riders really went to the limit in the 1.45m […]

Julien Epaillard Speeds to Another Victory at The Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The €26,200 Borek Prize CSI 5*, was right up Frenchman Julien Epaillard‘s (FRA) alley with Dubai du Cedre. On Friday, the Frenchman had already won an international class with his chestnut mare and again he was more than a […]

Nicola Pohl Powers Past the Competition in Grand Prix at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – As usual during weeks featuring CSI 4* classes, super Sunday featured no less than three grands prix at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, sponsored by La Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte and co-financed by the European […]

Jad Dana Beats the Odds to Win $78,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2023 – The 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has provided career defining moments for Jad Dana and it was no different on Sunday as the Lebanese rider teamed up with After Eight this time for his fifth win the past four months […]

Valentine Car Takes Sharn Wordley to the Top in $100,000 Purina Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2023 – An international lineup led the leaderboard during Sunday’s $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. New Zeland’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) piloted Valentine Car to victory, besting a 10-horse jump-off with his speedy partner. Australia’s Rowan Willis (AUS) was […]

Gregory Wathelet Rides Away Triumphantly in the $145,100 Go Rentals Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 12, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) has an ace up his sleeve. With Ace Of Hearts, Wathelet took home arguably his biggest win of Desert Circuit so far on Sunday of Desert Circuit VIII in the $145,100 Go Rentals Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.55m. […]

One-two for France! Nina Mallevaey Turns on the Nitro to Win $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2023 – Daytime competition in the International Ring on Saturday stoked the fires of excitement for ‘Saturday Night Lights’ as France delivered a one-two punch in the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*. Twenty-three-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) cruised right to […]

James Smith & Arkuga Ride Victoriously in the €97,880 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – The top 50 riders from this week took part in the €97,880 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 4*, a Longines Ranking class and qualifier for both this year’s European Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The stands […]

Major Dreams Possible as McLain Ward & HH Azur Win €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 12, 2023 – The pinnacle class of The Dutch Masters came in the form of Sunday’s €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5*, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. The Brabanthallen’s knowledgeable crowd was full of anticipation, ahead […]

Dèjá Vu for Daniel Bluman & Ladriano Z in the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2023 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) experienced a pleasant case of déjà vu on Saturday night after winning the $425,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 5* during Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He and his steady partner Ladriano Z […]

From Palm Beach Island to the Jump Shop

Meet Maria Ranieri Gugliuzza, Dalman Jump Co.’s Resident Custom Artist Wellington, Florida – March 11, 2023 – More than four years ago, Maria Ranieri Gugliuzza was painting several elaborate murals in the homes across Palm Beach island when she got one of the most unique requests of her […]

David Will & Zaccorado Blue Rise to the Top in the Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 11, 2023 – It was an extremely busy day here at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*. The other very competitive class today was the €27,200 Big Tour Small Grand Prix CSI 4* in the grass Hickstead arena. The quality of […]

Walking the Course with Louis Konickx at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 11, 2023 – Louis Konickx (NED) is one of the most important course designers in the world. As the course designer for the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5* on Sunday, Rolex Grand Slam had a Q&A with him ahead […]

Tom Foley Takes Top Two Spots in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Tom Foley (IRL) had all the answers during Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He produced the only double clear effort of the day with Ibalius SMH to garner the winning title, and also had the only 4-fault […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro are the Aces of the $39,000 Bainbridge Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Alejandro made easy work of Friday’s $39,000 Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.45m as they cruised around the International Arena during the ninth week of the Inter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Sixty-one hopeful […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Gallop for the Gold in the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* – on the second day of 2023 The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. This impressive […]