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Kent Farrington & Creedance “Prance” to Victory in €25,400 The Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 03, 2021 – A top-class field contested the day’s feature class, The Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes for The King’s Cup. Six combinations went through to the jump-off, with World No. 5 Kent Farrington (USA) first to go to set the target. Riding the brilliant […]

Darragh Kenny & Idalville d’Esprit Excel in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – July 03, 2021 – It was a display of sheer brilliance as Darragh Kenny (IRL) set hearts racing with a sensational victory on Idalville d’Esprit in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. The Irishman was in unbelievable form this […]

Power-Packed Win For Paris Panthers in Global Champions League of Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 03, 2021 – Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Darragh Kenny (IRL) propelled Paris Panthers to a meteoric rise up the overall GCL rankings today with formidable double clears securing their first victory of the season in the in the stunning destination of Monte Carlo. […]

Margie Goldstein-Engle & Dicas Dash for the Cash at Knokke Hippique CSI 3*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 02, 2021 – The sun and the holiday vibe returned for today’s classes. There was laughter, excitement, sunshine and a lot of great sport at Knokke Hippique’s Summer Circuit.  It was the final day to qualify for tomorrow’s CSI3* Grand Prix. You could feel […]

Lillie Keenan & Agana van het Gerendal Z Light Up to Win €15,000 Manama Speed Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 02, 2021 – The first of two CSI5* Show Jumping classes, the Manama Speed Stakes was dominated in the early stages by Israel’s Daniel Bluman (IRL) riding Gemma W. For the majority of the two phase competition their performance was proving difficult to beat. With just […]

The German Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Warendorf, Germany – July 03, 2021 – Following the final screening tournament in Rotterdam / NED, the jumping committee of the German Olympic Committee for Equestrian (DOKR) has recommend the the following riders and horses to the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), to the start at the Olympic Games […]

Team Israel Announces Jumping Squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Jerusalem, Israel – July 03, 2021 – The Israel Equestrian Federation (IEF) has announced the combinations have been selected to represent the country in the individual (August 3,4) and team competition (August 6,7) at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The team consists of the following rider-and-horse […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in €25,400 Pearl Stakes CSI 5* at Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England – July 02, 2021 – On a day that the British Olympic Show Jumping team was announced for the Tokyo Olympics, the close of the second day in the Castle Arena at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* was a real showcase with all four of the confirmed squad taking part; Holly […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Claim €25,500 AON Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 02, 2021 – The American showjumpers have performed very well today. This friday’s second jumping competition was also won by a member of their team: McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki. 43 riders competed in the Aon prize, a 1.45 competition against the clock. […]

James Wilson & Imagine de Muze Jump to Win €60,000 Casino de Monte-Carlo Trophy CSI 5* at Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – July 02, 2021 – James Wilson (GBR) faced down some of the biggest stars in show jumping to reign supreme in today’s Trophy Casino de Monte-Carlo CSI5* class, eclipsing Belgian star Pieter Devos (BEL) by just tenths of a second. In an exhilarating jump-off, […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z are the Aces in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 01, 2021 – Todd Minikus (USA) piloted Amex Z to a first place finish in Thursday’s $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* during the third week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) & Resort. Forty-one riders […]

French Equestrian Federation Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Paris, France – July 02, 2021 – Following the validation of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), Serge Lecomte, President of the French Equestrian Federation and Sophie Dubourg, National Technical Director, have announced the list of riders and horses selected to represent France during the Olympic […]

British Equestrian Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 02, 2021 – The British Olympic Association can today announce the three horse and rider combinations and travelling reserve for the equestrian jumping competition at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. London 2012 team gold medallists Scott Brash (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Peder Fredricson & H&M All In Go All Out to Win €25,500 Dura Vermeer Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 01, 2021 – In 2017, Peder Fredricson (SWE) and H&M All In won the Longines Grand Prix in Rotterdam. Today, during the opening class, it was already a hit for the combination from Sweden, a 1.55m class against the clock. Second was the French Penelope […]

Michel Robert & Emerette Race to Another Victory! Supreme in €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – July 01, 2021 – For its fifth week of competition on the Côte d’Azur, the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez sees Les Bleus off to a great start on this first day of competition. Despite being the oldest rider to compete in the 1.45m […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Gallop for Gold in €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* at Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – July 01, 2021 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta powered to the first CSI5* class of the weekend in the €25,500 Prix Fédération Equestre de la Principauté de Monaco CSI 5*, raising the curtain on the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco. In a […]

Paris Panthers Power to Pole Position after First Round of Global Champions League of Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 01, 2021 – Paris Panthers kickstarted their overall ranking comeback with a phenomenal double clear from Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Darragh Kenny (IRL) in an edge of the seat first round of the GCL competition in Monaco, In a formidable display both Kenny […]

Braden James & Iceman are the Best in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix at Blenheim

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – June 26, 2021 – Following a month of successful grand prix results, Braden James (CAN) and Iceman finally answered all the questions to win the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.45m Grand Prix, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, on Saturday, June 26, during the Blenheim June Classic […]

Brazilians Dominate! Felipe Amaral & Germanico T Top €26,200 Stephex Horsetrucks Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – July 01, 2021 – The 10 classes of the day were split across all three arenas. However, our new 2021 arena Plage M’as Tu Vu was quite a highlight. Both the CSI 3* GP Qualifier and the CSI 2* GP Qualifier took place there under the […]

Major Attractions To Look Out For at the 2021 Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5*

Windsor, Berkshire, England – June 30, 2021 – The 78th edition of CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle from 1-4 July, is set to be a remarkable spectacle, with top-class international equestrian sport alongside a range of display acts and a luxury […]

Riders & Horses for Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – July 01, 2021 – The CHIO Rotterdam is on this week, the last rehearsal for Olympic hopefuls as it hosts the last leg of the FEI Nations Cup Series before the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. A former winner at the event back in […]

Simply Spectacular! Karrie Rufer Claims All Three Top Spots in $24,500 Circuit Opener Grand Prix at Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – June 27, 2021 –  The West Palms Events Woodside Circuit Opener (June 23-27) has come to a close! The first of two weeks of top competition at the Horse Park at Woodside featured a $24,500 Grand Prix, a $3,500 USHJA Hunter Derby, and a […]

Sixteen-Year-Old Hailey Royce Records First Grand Prix Victory at Fox Lea Farm

Venice, Florida, USA – June 29, 2021 – Heading into the $24,999 Regional Standard Grand Prix at Fox Lea Farm, Hailey Royce (USA) stood out. At just 16 years old, she was the youngest rider in the field. But Royce (USA) has never let age stop her. By […]

McLain Ward is Crowned “The Master” as the Leading Rider of Knokke Hippique CSI 5*

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 28, 2021 – McLain Ward (USA) was the most consistent rider amongst all riders who competed in the CSI 5* classes during the first week of Knokke Hippique. The American’s consistency was displayed in all the five-star, tallying an overall score of 324 points. […]

Cavalcade of Stars Ready to Fly High during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco CSI 5*

Monte Carlo, Monaco – June 30, 2021 – The best international riders and horses will descend on the Principality of Monaco to face challenging technical courses in one of the most compact arenas on the Tour, where daring, scope and bravery are the key ingredients required for a […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* for the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – June 29, 2021 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show CHI 5* will showcase the world’s finest equestrian athletes from 1-4 July. The event, held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, where the public is afforded once-a-year access, features four days of spectacular competition – in […]

US Equestrian Announces Team USA for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of The Netherlands CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 29, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup of The Netherlands CSIO5* hosted from July 1-4, 2021, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The two-round FEI Jumping […]

Darragh Kerins & Delight M-G C de Leuze $25,000 Dash for the Cash in Roger’s Diner Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina – June 27, 2021 – Competition was tight in the $25,000 Roger’s Diner Grand Prix with the top three riders finishing within tenths of a second of each other at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC) to close out Tryon Summer 2 competition. Darragh […]

Harrie Smolders Out due to Injury

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 29, 2021 – Harrie Smolders (NED) sustained an injury competing in the €52,150 Invest Mobile Prize CSI 5* last Friday at Knokke Hippique CSI 5* / 3* / 2*. The Dutchman had advanced to the jump-off of the 1.50m class, suffering a nasty fall […]

The Swedish Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Stockholm, Sweden – June 29, 2021 – The Swedish Equestrian Federation (Svenska Ridsport Forbundet) and the The Swedish Olympic Committee, through it national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona (SWE), have announced the showjumping team to represent the nations in the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Malin Baryard Johnsson (SWE), […]