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Jad Dana & After Eight Charge to First Place in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2023 – The first FEI week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season ended with the CHF37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic in the international Ring on Sunday, January 15. Jad Dana (LBN) won the day aboard After Eight as the sun set […]

Conor Swail Saves the Best for Last in the $145,100 Whittier Trust Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 15, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is typically an easy favorite to win international competition at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Though Sunday was no exception for the $145,100 Whittier Trust Whittier Trust CSI 3*, he had tough competition to sneak past to score yet another […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Mimi Gochman’s Golden Performance Tops $30,000 CP National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – The $30,000 CP National Grand Prix set the afternoon tone in the International Arena at the Wellington International on Saturday with a win for 18-year-old Mimi Gochman (USA) aboard Cosmos BH. The entry list included forty pairs, all very eager to […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue their “Reign” in $330,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 15, 2023 – Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the horse he calls his “masterpiece”, King Edward, clinched their second superb victory of the season at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 Western European League qualifier in Basel, Switzerland today. Just as it […]

Henrik vs Harrie! Von Eckermann Victory in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2023 – A jump-off featuring two of best riders in the world for the win in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W for the “Golden Drum” took place on Saturday night at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. In fact, […]

Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A wave of unseasonably cold weather for Wellington, worked to Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) advantage during “Saturday Night Lights”, giving Volnay du Boisdeville a little extra spring in his step. Together, they topped the CHF $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* […]

Déjà Vu in the Desert! Gregory Wathelet Rides for the Win in the $38,700 CWD Classic CSI 3*

Before National Grand Prix action, FEI competitors took to the Grand Prix Arena, and it was none other than Gregory Wathelet (BEL) back in the winner’s circle aboard his winning mount from Thursday, Berline du Maillet Z. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off to bring home victory in […]

Will Simpson &Whoop De Doo Navigate to Top Finish with in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurace Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – It was another action-packed day during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala as an impressive field of 24 competitors from six different nations vied for the ultimate prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Super Max Kuhner Supreme in the $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2023 – The second night of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W already featured a major attraction and the CHF $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel CSI 5*-W did not disappoint atendees and spectators watching it online. In the end, Max Kühner […]

Gregory Wathelet Pilots Homebred Argentina de La Marchette to Win $38,700 Morning Star Sporthorses Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 13, 2023 – Day two of FEI competition took place Friday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and Desert Circuit has yet to see a day of international competition not won by Gregory Wathelet (BEL). The European Championship team gold medalist topped yet another international […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn 33 Show their Wings Winning the $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3* 1.45m Speed highlighted Friday, January 13, in the International Arena at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). It was a foot race to the finish, and the win went to Tanner Korotkin (USA) aboard Quinn 33. The […]

Georg Kähny Awarded the Longines Owner of the Year Trophy for the First Time

Basel, Switzerland – January 13, 2023 – Switzerland’s Georg Kähny, owner of the horses King Edward and Iliana ridden by the Swedish rider Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE), wins for the first time the Longines Owner of the Year trophy. The award ceremony took place during the Longines CHI […]

This Ones For the Girls: Marylisa Leffler & ZaZa Z Dominate in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at Sarasota Winter Classic II

Myakka City, Florida, USA – Jan. 12, 2023 – The second week of the Sarasota Winter Classic saw a busy morning in the Grand Prix Ring as the fences grew in height ahead of the $10,000 Welcome Stake. A total of 11 combinations were on the docket to […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Power to the Top in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Texas powered to the top of the podium in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W on Thursday during the opening day of the 2023 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. The 2022 French […]

Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli “on Fire” at the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (SWE) and Fire Loops 2 M got off to a great start on Thursday at the 2023 edition of the Longines CHI Classics, claiming the win in the CHF $15,800 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel CSI 5*-W. The Swede and […]

Sarah Scheiring & Magriet de Mariposa Lead All-American Trifecta in the $37,000 Adequan Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2023 – The $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 helped kick off week 1 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the International Arena on Thursday. Ultimately, the duo to beat were Sarah Scheiring (USA) and Margriet de Mariposa over a course set by […]

Victor Bettendorf & Astuce de La Roque “Race Winners” at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Victor Bettendorf (LUX) was the best rider on the opening day of the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. After having already finished third in the Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel CSI 5*-W with Simolo de La Roque Z, he guide Astuce de […]

Eric Lamaze not Returning to Technical Advisor Role with the Canadian Show Jumping Team

Calgary, Canada – January 12, 2023 – Equestrian Canada, the governing body of equestrian sports in Canada, has released a statement announcing that 2008 Individual Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) will not be returning to the role of Technical Advisor on the Canadian Showjumping Team this year. The […]

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider

Thermal, California, USA – January 07, 2023 – Skylar Wireman’s (USA) professional career is off to a flaming start. After an incredible junior career, the 18-year-old has turned professional and is lighting up the jumper ring. Saturday afternoon of Desert Circuit I, aboard Coolio 23, she took home […]

In Memoriam: FEI Mourns the Passing Away of Jumping Director Marco Fuste 1962 – 2023

Lausanne, Switzerland – Spain’s Marco Fuste, known for his bountiful charisma and extensive experience in the equestrian sporting sphere, including his tenure as FEI Jumping Director since February 1, 2021, passed away on January 5, 2023, from heart complications. He was 60 years of age.   Highly regarded […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Flroida, USA – January 08, 2023 – The $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix wrapped up Premiere Week in the International Arena on Sunday, January 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). While there proved to be an exciting lineup of horses and riders, two-time U.S. Olympic team […]

Santiago Lambre Pilots The Diamant Rose Z to Victory in the $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 08, 2023 – It was a full house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight as spectators gathered to enjoy the first grand prix of the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix saw 31 of the world’s best show […]

Scott Keach Shows off Olympic Skill Winning the $50,000 Grand Prix of Sarasota

Myakka City, Florida, USA – Jan. 7, 2023 – The energy was high in the brisk morning air at the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Saturday as the event’s best donned their white breeches in preparation for the day’s premiere event. The featured class of the first week at […]

Conor O’Regan & Mendini DR are the Masters in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2022 – Ireland’s Conor O’Regan (IRL) has been producing Mendini DR since the mare’s six-year-old year. The now 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Hunter’s Scendix x Cassini I) carried O’Regan to victory in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic, the opening event of the […]

The Boys are Back: Men’s Team Wins Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2023 – The first “Saturday Night Lights” event of 2023 started off with a bang, bringing in huge crowds and tremendous fun on January 7 with the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. This crowd-favorite event highlighted […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Charge to the Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida, USA – January 06, 2022 – Ocala’s 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series opened this week with 12-weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF). Feature class action premiered this afternoon as 27 top-level athletes competed for the lion’s share of the prize […]

Flanders Embryo Auction next Week in Abu Dhabi

On Tuesday, team Flanders Foal & Embryo Auction flies to the Emirates for the first embryo auction of the year. Destination is the magnificent Al Shira’aa Horse Show CSI 4* in Abu Dhabi. On Saturday, January 14, there will be a live and online auction with 22 jumping […]

Tomas Yofre & Eliante Z Show What It Takes to Win the Bainbridge Speed Challenge at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 06, 2022 – Argentina’s Tomas Yofre (ARG) was off and running at WEF with a victory in the Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge on Friday, riding Eliante Z, a 2013 Zangersheide mare by Ermindo W. From a starting field of 62 over a course […]