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US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Resolution to Amend Mileage Rule Exemptions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – On April 19, 2021, the USEF Board of Directors approved two actions to support the USEF calendar management processes. The Board approved a resolution to amend GR315 Mileage Exemptions to facilitate the collective review of all Mileage Exemption Requests for the first trimester of 2022 in […]

Max Thirouin & Utopie Villelongue Victorious in €26,000 CWD Grand Prix CSI 2* at Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau, France – May 02, 2021 – The French flag was raised higher than all others last last Sunday during to conclude the Fontainebleau Classic CSI 2* at Le Grand Parquet. Max Thirouin (FRA) and Utopie Villelongue led an all-French podium, being victorious in the €26,000 CWD Grand […]

Aleš Opatrný & Gentlemen vh Veldhof Victorious in €30,000 CPI Property Group Grand Prix CSI 2*-W at Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – May 02, 2021 – Czech fans could not wish for a better conclusion of international of the CSI2 *- W at Prague Arena. After nine other combinations, Aleš Opatrný (CZE) and Gentlemen vh Veldhof won the CPI Property Group Grand Prix CSI 2*-W, valid […]

Victory for Lorcan Gallagher & Cana van de Blom in $40,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – May 01, 2021 – Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley Premier II returned Saturday for the penultimate and largest day of the weekly competition at Galway Downs, with top horses and athletes taking center stage in the $40,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix in front of […]

Gregory Wathelet & Cocktail de Talma Gallop to Win €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 02, 2021 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) had a major reason to drink the champagne of celebration yesterday as the Belgian and Cocktail de Talma were victorious in the €25,400 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*.The most important CSI 2* class of the week […]

Eduardo Álvarez Aznar & Legend Earn Epic Victory in €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – The scenario of the first Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 4* Grand Prix of 2021 was ideal. The sun shining again over the ring, with forty-one combinations competing in this 1.55m €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4* and a […]

Charlotte Clark & Kinsella Claim $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – May 01, 2021 – Twenty-five horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday night to contest the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix with obstacles set at the height of 1.40 meters. Sixteen pairs went clean and clear to qualify for the jump off […]

Style, Sophistication & Safety: At Request of Riders, Essex Classics Launches Jumper Performance Collection of Show Shirts

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 01, 2021 – At the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, USA, Cathy Sacher received two identical phone calls, a single day apart. Both international show jumper Erynn Ballard (CAN) and “R” rated judge, rider and trainer Rachel Kennedy had an idea […]

Canadian Shortlist Announced for Individual Competition at the Olympic Games

Ontario, Canada – April 30, 2021 – Equestrian Canada has announced its Short List for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The five individuals named to the shortlist are: Amy Millar (CAN) – Perth, Ontario Eric Lamaze […]

Julien Anquetin & Z Ice Cube Z Lead All-French Podium in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – Julien Anquetin (FRA) and Z Ice Cube Z were cool under pressure in the jump-off, making sure the host nation continued to dominate by winning the €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* on Saturday. Riding Z Ice Cube Z, […]

Alexa Ferrer & Encantado C’SG Excel in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – After two wins by Julien Epaillard (FRA) on Friday and Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) claiming top honors in the CSI 4* opener on Saturday, France continued to fly higher than any other nation. Les Bleus triumphed once again as Alexa […]

Commitment to Career: Claudia Ballesteros is Putting the Work in to Reach Show Jumping’s Top Sport

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 01, 2021 – As Claudia Ballesteros (MEX) galloped through the finish timers of the Wellington Ag Services Spring Grand Prix, elation overtook her. A rousing cheer came up from the crowd and a sparkling grin spread across her face. She reached down to […]

Nicolas Delmotte & Citadin du Chatellier Turn on the Nitro to Win Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Citadin du Chatellier turned on the nitro to win the €15,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Saturday on the second day of the first of two weeks of the Hubside Spring Tour CSI 4* […]

Julien Epaillard & Solero Soar to First in €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 30, 2021 – It was a fantastic Friday for the “Flying Frenchman” Julien Epaillard (FRA) at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. After winning the feature class of the day, the €58,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* earlier, he completed the […]

A Double Victory for Epaillard as Master & Protégé Team Up for a One-Two in €58,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 30, 2021 – The first of two weeks of competition at the Hubside Jumping got off to an unusual start on Thursday. The inclement weather rained on the parade of the first two major Longines Ranking classes of the week at the […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Soar to Victory at the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – April 30, 2021 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S mastered all the obstacles on the course and the competition to win the €7,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* on Friday during the first week of the Hubside Spring Tour. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Fasole du Seigneus Save the Best for Last in $10,000 Tack of the Town Speed Classic at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – April 30, 2021 – Back for day two, Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National Premier II, presented by Interactive Mortgage, resumed Thursday at Galway Downs. The late afternoon schedule featured the $10,000 Tack of the Town 1.40m Speed Classic where a field of 26 horse-and-rider […]

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Victorious in $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 25, 2021 – A competitive field of 18 horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to vie for the win in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Jumping a course designed by Keith Bollotte, seven pairs qualified for the […]

US Equestrian Launches Enhanced Horse & Rider Reports for All Breeds & Disciplines

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 29, 2021 – US Equestrian members will soon have access to improved horse and rider reports that are customized to their breed and discipline. By popular request from the membership, the updated reports provide more detailed at-a-glance information, along with enhanced sport-specific competition […]

Kevin Staut Joins the Stellar Team of Scuderia 1918

Varese, Italy – April 30, 2021 – Scuderia 1918 has announced that Kevin Staut (FRA) has joined their stellar team of riders and horses. The first equestrian sports team in the world to include all three Olympic disciplines: Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage, has established itself as one […]

Victory for France in Nations Cup CSIO 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 24, 2021 – A beautiful spring day in Italy provided the perfect setting for the first Event of the new circuit of the Longines EEF Nations Cup Series, at the tree-fringed arena of the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in Gorla. Despite the difficult context, […]

A Successful Launch of the Longines EEF Series with the CSIO3* of Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 29, 2021 – The first stage of the Longines EEF Series kicked off last week, with Italy hosting the inaugural event of the Longines EEF Series. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 April, the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in the town of Gorla Minore, […]

TIEC Competitions Opening to Public on May 3 with Limited Capacity

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 27, 2021 – Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) will welcome the return of spectators beginning May 3 at 40% capacity thanks to a protocol easement in a recent announcement from the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF). While TIEC restaurants and shops have […]

One Day Left! To Submit Your Pre-Entries for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts , USA – April 29, 2021 – One day left to submit your Fieldstone Spring Festival Pre-Entries. With less than two weeks until the start of the Fieldstone Spring Festival, operations staff and administration are hard at work putting the final touches on the show park. […]

Limited Number of Spectators Allowed Back at USEF-Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 20, 2021 – US Equestrian has updated its COVID-19 Action Plan for Licensed Competitions (Action Plan) to include protocols specific to allowing spectator attendance at a limited capacity beginning May 3, 2021. Last week, US Equestrian announced the maximum capacity for spectators at competitions in its April […]

Recap & Images: A High-Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektrik Blue P in the €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Three days of spectacular CSI 5* international showjumping at The Dutch Masters culminated with the prestigious €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of 2021. The equestrian world’s eyes were on 28-year-old Swiss Rolex Testimonee, Martin Fuchs […]

Riders & Horses for the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 4* & 2*

Grimaud, Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 28, 2021 – On the 29th of April, the best horse and rider combinations will head towards the French Riviera and the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez, to a show that they now know like the back of their hands, having […]

Marcel Hunze: “I Really Hope that The Dutch Masters Marks the New Beginning, that All other Top Shows Operate this Year”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – After the heartbreak of having to announce the cancellation of 2020’s edition of The Dutch Masters, as a result of Covid-19, Director Marcel Hunze expresses his relief at this year’s show going ahead; how he believes the Rolex Grand Slam […]

Keri Potter & Ayma de La Demi Lune Top $40,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA. – April 24, 2021 – A thrilling day of hunter/jumper competition at the Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National Premier I, presented by Interactive Mortgage, concluded Saturday evening with the $40,000 National Grand Prix, sponsored by Voltaire. A field of 42 riders set forth to contest […]