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Kyle King & Magic Mike Turn on the Afterburner to Win $36,600 Sun Air Jets Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – March 20, 2021 – Top show jumping action continued at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) as FEI riders are preparing for the grand finale, the $250,000 Grand Prix CSI 4*, on Sunday afternoon. In Saturday’s competition, riders navigated the $36,600 Sun Air Jets. Twenty […]

Darragh Kenny & Vertige de Galarzacs Dash to Victory in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 20, 2021 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Vertige de Galarzacs, owned by Morning Star Sporthorses dashed to the top of podium in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* on Saturday, March 20, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center […]

Alex Matz & Jillz Jump to Victory in $20,000 Spy Coast Farm 7-Year-Old Classic

Wellington, Florida, EUA – March 19, 2021 – Competition in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center kicked off Friday morning with the final competition for young five-, six-, and seven-year-old horses in the Developing Jumper Series (DJS) sponsored by Spy Coast Farm. The seven-year-old […]

Christian Coyle & C&C Willow Claim $15,000 Spy Coast Farm 6-Year-Old Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – The six-year-old horses in the Developing Jumper Series Classic took center stage in the International Arena for a great contest featuring the future stars of the sport. The top-placing 25 entries from the series returned to contest the track but […]

Daniel Coyle & Lovely Boy P Supreme in $10,000 Spy Coast Farm 5-Year-Old Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2020 – In the series finale of the Developing Jumper Series (DJS) sponsored by Spy Coast Farm, for five-year-old Developing Jumpers, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Lovely Boy P, owned by Ariel Grange, produced a stellar double clear effort to take the blue […]

Ben Maher & Ginger-Blue Claim Gold in $37,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Ginger-Blue, owned by Jane Forbes Clark, moved masterfully across the 1.50m course to win the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 CSI 3* on Friday, March 19, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]

The Dutch Masters Set to Take Place this Year on New Dates!

s’Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands – March 20, 2021 – On Monday, March 1, the FEI announced that all international equestrian events had to be cancelled due to an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Valencia, Spain. It was a disappointment beyond comprehension for the organisation of The […]

Leslie Howard & David Distler Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler (USA) , an Olympic judge and longtime FEI Steward General, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida on Saturday, March 13. While no spectators were […]

Shawn Casady & Lyranta Van’t Gebroekt Light Up Again to Win $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 18, 2021 – Following the FEI, riders tested their skills in the $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix. Shawn Casady (USA) and Lyranta Van’t Gebroekt, owned by Neil Jones Equestrian, were the fastest double clear out of a total 29 entries to clinch the victory. Eight horse […]

Jordan Petersen & Diamant’s Legacy Earn a Second $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix Win

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – Feature classes for Week 11 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 36 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. An international field of riders representing 8 countries contested […]

Randy de Greef: “The Virus Becomes a Problem when Large Groups of Horses Get Infected & it Cannot be Contained”

Geneva, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 –  In light of the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Europe, Rolex Grand Slam Showjumping reached out to Randy de Greef, veterinary for The Dutch Masters, who kindly answered their questions about the situation. What is EHV-1 and […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Can’t Be Caught in $37,000 Douglas Elliman Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2021 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid, owned by the Chacco Kid Group, were back in fine form on Thursday, March 18, winning the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 3*, the feature class in the International Arena at the Palm Beach […]

Aaron Vale Victorious Again in $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – The Ocala Winter Finals have long served to be a big week for Hunters at the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, featuring World Champion Hunter Rider Week and showcasing hunters in the Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring. This week […]

Laura Chapot & Calafornia Claim Bainbridge Companies Prize at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 17, 2021 – Laura Chapot (USA) once again scored a victory in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers, this time with Calafornia, owned by Laura and Mary Chapot, to open the tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Wednesday, February 17, at the […]

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Chelsea 98 Master the Course to Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12 , 2021 – The Ocala Winter Finals have long served to be a big week for Hunters at the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, featuring World Champion Hunter Rider Week and showcasing hunters in the Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring. This […]

Riders & Horses for the Desert Circuit Grand Finale CSI 4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – March 17, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Desert Circuit is coming to an end and they have saved the best for last during the eighth and final week of competition at the Desert International Horse Park. It’s time for horse owners and […]

Darragh Kenny & GK Casper Dash to Win Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida , EUA – March 17, 2021 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and GK Casper “ghosted” the competition during Turf Tour 9 at Polo West, adding to his already impressive tally of 2021 wins on the circuit. Once again topping the weekly $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand […]

Olivier Philippaerts: “I would like to Win Another 5* with H&M Legend of Love, She’s Unbelievable!”

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Counting down to the first of the three remaining Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) kindly answered the organizers’ questions about the his ambitions in the sport, his horses and the Rolex Grand Slam Series. What […]

Rolex Grand Slam Breeders Uncovered: The Nöel Family – Élevage du Thot

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to Margrith and Florian Noël from “Le Thot” Stud, which is located in Normandy, France – www.elevage-du-thot.com. We would also like to thank Judith Noël for making the interview possible. What is your earliest […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Wins Second Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) won her second Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Having claimed the award during WEF 1, Sternlicht was again presented with the Leading Lady title on Saturday […]

Dr. Jack Snyder: What You Need to Know about the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, another major tragedy that has already cost the lives of 17 horses, with several of them having been infected […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Confirms Dates for Remaining Majors in 2021

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Due to the pandemic and the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 that caused the cancellation of the Dutch Masters, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, , which consists of the four Majors, has released an update confirming […]

Negative Equine Herpes Virus Test Result for Horse Removed from Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that the final outstanding test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) has come in and is negative. The test result was reported on Saturday, March 13, 2021, for a horse that was stabled in […]

How Heritage Farm Has Become the Professional’s Choice

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – In Thedinghausen, Germany, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) is a world away from her roots. The only female rider in history to reach the top of the World Jumping Rankings, Michaels-Beerbaum is most famous for her success while sporting the German flag, […]

Shawn Casady & Lyranta van’t Gebroekt Soar in $75,000 Marshall & Sterling Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 13, 2021 – Saturday was a beautiful day for show jumping at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). The newly landscaped arena and snow-capped mountains provided the perfect backdrop as riders vied for the lion’s share of the prize pool. Thirty-three horse and […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Top the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix. The class saw fierce competition with 13 entries advancing to the jump-off and six jumping double clear, but it was Sharn Wordley […]

Additional Negative Equine Herpes Virus Test Result for Horse Removed from Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that there has been a negative test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) on Friday, March 12, 2021, on a horse that was stabled in Tent 19 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) show […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance to Win $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA — March 14, 2021 — In the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5*, the final class of the day in the International Arena for the ninth week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance, owned by Farrington and Haity […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Supreme Again to Win $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – Besides the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* in the evening, Super Saturday featured another major class during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Canada’s Jim Ifko (CAN) and Eventyre Farms’ Un Diamant des Forets were […]

Hanna Mauritzson & Parkmore Lux Shine in $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California – March 11, 2021 – The Grand Prix Stadium welcomed back top show jumping action for Week VII at Desert International Horse Park’s (DIHP) eight week long Desert Circuit. With forty-four horse and rider combinations on the order of go, the $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix saw […]