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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 Cup™ 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), […]

Laura Hite & Calypso vd Zuuthoeve Claim $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA –June 19, 2021 – Laura Kamins Hite (USA) and Calypso vd Zuuthoeve cranked up the pace to win the $25,000 Markel Insurance 1.45m Grand Prix with less than two-tenths of a second to spare on Saturday, June 19, during the Blenheim June Classic II. A […]

Alice Cassidy & The Irishman Victorious Again to Conclude First Week of the Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper Horse Show

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – June 27, 2021 – Week 1 of the Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper Horse Show concluded today. Competition began on the field this morning with 34 entries in the $1,500 2’9” Open Hunter Derby. With a first round score of 85 and a handy score […]

Erynn Ballard & Ceitasi Top $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA –  June 26, 2021 – An international list of competitors from 11 different countries lined out the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix during the third week of the WEC – Ocala Summer Series. FEI Level 3 course designer Joey Rycroft of Canada designed […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold Claim the Jackpot in €51,550 Ghelamco Grand Prix CSI 3* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 27, 2021 – Once again, Marcus Ehning (GER) showed maestry and class on Sunday to conclude the first week of the Knokke Hippique Summer Circuit with a win in the €51,550 Ghelamco Grand Prix CSI 3*. Ehning teamed up with the brilliant Stargold to […]

The Swiss Longlist for the Upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

Bern, Switzerland – June 22, 2021 – In less than a month, the first competitions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will begin, and the long list of riders for the Swiss Jumping Team were announced last week by the Swiss Equestrian Federation. The final selections will take place […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Claim the Crown in $20,000 Topline Trailers Grand Prix at Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – June 26, 2021 – Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) won the $20,000 Topline Trailers Grand Prix held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. With equestrian competition having recently been given the green light to resume in Ontario, […]

Edward Levy Completes Hat-Trick Winning €148,300 Eiffel Challenge CSI 5* at Paris

Paris, France – June 27, 2021 – Young Frenchman Edward Levy (FRA) has secured a hat-trick of wins in the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*, adding Sunday’s thrilling Eiffel Challenge presented by Team Créatif to his list of successes in the French […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Cruise to the Top in $137,000 Staller Grand Prix CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 27, 2021 – The conclusion to the three-week Traverse City Spring Horse Show series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, spotlighted the $137,000 Staller Grand Prix CSI 3* Sunday afternoon. Each of the 28 international horse-and-athlete pairs were eager to close out Week […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Reign Supreme in €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 27, 2021 – “Today was my day”, the Belgian winner of the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* – presented by Audi, says contently.  Jérôme Guery (BEL) and his mount Quel Homme de Hus but also the number two, Kevin Staut (FRA), and the organization […]

Ben Maher & Ginger-Blue Claim the Gold in €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 26, 2021 – Ben Maher (GBR) was given a standing ovation as he celebrated a breathtaking victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris Presented by the City of Paris. Maher’s victory catapulted him up the overall LGCT series ranking into […]

St. Tropez Pirates Sail to Victory in Global Champions League at Paris

Paris, France – June 26, 2021 – St Tropez Pirates’ duo of Dani G. Waldman (ISR) and Olivier Robert (FRA) kept cool under pressure to take their first win of the season in a rollercoaster Global Champions League of Paris, presented by Metrobus. The high stakes GCL team […]

Aaron Vale & Major Triumph in $75,000 Calluna Spa Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 20, 2021 – The WEC Grand Arena hosted thrilling equestrian sport today for the $75,000 Calluna Spa Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. A familiar face in the winner’s circle, Aaron Vale (USA) , once again led the grand prix […]

The Belgian Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Zaventem, Belgium – June 24, 2021- The Royal Belgian Equestrian Sports Federation released a statement on Thursday announcing the showjumping team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.The official selections for jumping and eventing were presented during a press conference of the BOIC in Hasselt. The Blegian […]

The German Longlist for the Upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

Warendorf, Germany – June 22, 2021 – The jumping committee of the German Olympic Committee for Horse Riding (DOKR) has named the so-called longlist – the extended group of candidates – for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Eight riders with twelve horses are on the list. In Tokyo, three rider-horse […]

Cannes Stars Shine the Brightest in First Round of Global Champions League at Paris

Paris, France – June 25, 2021 – Playing out against the breathtaking backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, today marked the 6th round of action in the nail-biting 2021 GCL Championship. The Cannes Stars team of Sameh El Dahan (EGY) and Sven Schlusselburg (GER)punched the air as they claimed […]

Marcus Ehning & A La Carte NRW Turn on the Nitro to Win €52,150 Invest Mobile Prize CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 25, 2021 – It was a real treat to see the five-star grand prix qualifier – presented by Invest Mobile – unfold this evening at Knokke Hippique. Marcus Ehning (GER) gave a jump-off masterclass as the last rider to go in the 12-rider strong […]

Alice Kassidy & The Irishman Steal the the Spotlight at the Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – June 24, 2021 – Professional Divisions wrapped up the day with Champion and Reserve Champions being crowned. First up in Ring 1, the 3’ Green Hunters took to the ring over Tom Hern’s course. Rebecca St. Onge and Laurie Indresano’s Lucaya captured the win […]

Lindsay Archer & Jarpur Light Up to Win $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 25, 2021 – Week III of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS), presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, was well underway at Flintfields Horse Park Friday, June 25. Show jumping competitors took to the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* to […]

Bertram Allen & Classified Claim €25,600 Le Figaroscope Prize CSI 5* at Paris

Paris, France – June 25, 2021 – Bertram Allen (IRL) looks to be on phenomenal form, notching a CSI 5* win on 8-year-old Classified as the action gets underway at the Longines Global Champions Tour – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping.  Kicking off the weekend in Paris, which sees […]

Hat Trick for Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso in $36,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 24, 2021 – The third and final week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, welcomed showjumping competitors Thursday afternoon to contend for top honors in the $36,600 Two-Phase Speed CSI 3*. A total of 26 […]

Wilm Vermeir & Joyride S Gallop to First in €30,100 Artemide Challenge CSI 5* at Knokke Hippique

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 24, 2021 –  Belgian rider Wilm Vermeir (BEL) scored one for the home team on Thursday. In the Grand Prix-qualification over 1.50m – presented by Artemide – the Flemish rider improved the time to beat set by compatriot Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) in the ranking […]

It’s Showtime for the World’s Best Showjumpers at Knokke Hippique!

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – June 23, 2021 – From the 23rd of June to the 11th of July the Belgian coast will be the backdrop of the sixth edition of Knokke Hippique. The prestigious showjumping event promises a star-studded line up of the world’s best riders who will bring their finest […]

Plymouth Rock Hunter Jumper Kicks Off in Grand Fashion at Fieldstone Show Park

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – June 23, 2021 – The first day of competition kicked off today with Professional and Open Divisions. Over 150 horses contested courses designed by Show Manager and Course Designer, Tom Hern. The 3’ Green Hunters were the first Rated Division to start off the […]

Mario Deslauriers Nominated to Represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Ottawa, Canada – June 24, 2021 – Equestrian Canada and its selectors have named the combinations that have qualified to be nominated to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, to be held July 23-Aug. 8, 2021, in Japan. Prior to being named to Team Canada, all […]