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Masterful McLain Ward & Catoki Ride for Another Win in $37,000 Bainbridge Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2021 – McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward (USA), flew to their second victory of the week in the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m Classic CSI 5* on Friday, March 12, in the International Arena at […]

Back-to-Back $20,000 Welcome Prix Wins for Kady Abrahamson & Banco du Moulin at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2021 – Clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect backdrop for another week of exciting equestrian sport as we kicked off Week 10 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021. Feature classes began this afternoon with a […]

No World Cup Finals! FEI Imposes Further Shutdown of Events at Mainland Europe

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 12, 2021 – The FEI has imposed a further two-week extension of the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until 11 April 2021 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The FEI had previously announced […]

Frederik Jönsson’s Cold Play Euthanized after Accident

Stockholm, Sweden – March 8, 2021 – The Swedish Equestrian Federation released a statement earlier this week announcing that that Frederik Jönsson‘s (SWE) Cold Play had to be euthanized after an accident. The Swede and the 13-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Contendro I x Argentinus) were frequenty called to […]

Darragh Kenny Leads All-Irish Top Five Sweep in $73,000 Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – As week nine of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) rolls on, Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Sligo Balou Boy, owned by Michael Kearins, jumped into the winner’s circle in the $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX CSI 5* on Thursday, […]

Jessica Springsteen Earns M. Michael Meller Style Award During Nations Cup Week CSIO 4* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 8, 2021 – Top athletes from around the world visit the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) each year to represent their countries during the famed CSIO 4* Nations Cup week. Jessica Springsteen (USA), one of the United States’ top young athletes, was presented the M. Michael Meller […]

Dates Confirmed for 2021 Edition of the CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – March 11, 2021 – The later in the year, the better the event: The World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen is opening its doors from September 10th-19th. The event was originally planned for the end of June. “Everyone is extremely looking forward to the CHIO Aachen […]

Brilliant Brash & Hello Jefferson Jump to Victory on the Final Day of the LGCT of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – After winning the €148,500 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* the day before aboard Hello Vincent, Scott Brash (GBR) came back to register a win on the final day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab Equestrian […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2021 – On the opening day of week nine at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki, owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward, galloped to the top spot in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI […]

Eric Lamaze Finishes Third in €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 7, 2021 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) closed out two weeks of competition in Doha, Qatar, with a third-place finish in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* on Saturday, March 6.  The event was part of […]

World Equestrian Center Issues Statement & Update with Negative Result for EHV-1 at Ocala

The organizers of the Ocala Winter Spectacular Series at the World Equestrian Center (WEC – Ocala) have released two statements the past few days to address the equestrian community and clarify doubts regarding the rumors of the presence and cases of Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 found in animals […]

Sunshine Tour Statement to Clarify Events Surrounding Recent Cancellation

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2021 – The organizers of the Sunshine Tour have issued a statement to clarify rumours and doubts regarding the cancellation of the remaining three weeks of the event as announced last Friday. Their official statement is the following: “In the second week […]

Margie Engle Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – Margie Engle (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 7, during week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL.  Engle accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $37,000 Adequan® […]

Aaron Vale & Prescott Supreme in $150,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 07, 2021 – Week VII of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, welcomed riders back to the Winner’s Circle in more featured competition, including the $150,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix. There is still plenty of time to earn points toward the Tack Shack […]

Francois Mathy Jr. & Casanova de L’Herse Fly to First in €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – François Mathy Jr. (BEL) and Casanova de L’Herse did not go home empty handed during the during the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. The pair flew to first place in the €25,750 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Thursday in Portugal. […]

Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Power to First in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 05, 2021 – The Ocala Tournament, Week VII of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, welcomed riders back to the winner’s circle in more featured competition, including the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. There is still plenty of time to earn points toward the Tack Shack of Ocala […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim Gold Again in €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – Same event, same combination on a special Sunday and no surprise winners! Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga closed out their participation in the 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour adding the €30,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4* to their long list of victories at the Vilamoura […]

Richard Vogel Closes out the Sunshine Tour with another Victory

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 4, 2021 – It was a quiet start to the fourth week here at Dehesa Montenmedio before the Sunshine Tour was forced to call off the remaining 3 days of the fourth week as well as the other 3 weeks of competition […]

Super Santiago Lambre Scores a 1-2 in the Golden Ocola Golf & Equestrian Club $75,000 Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 6, 2021 – Saturday evening’s $75,000 Grand Prix was sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, where the LPGA Drive On Championship presented by Volvik was held this past weekend. In honor of the event, a stunning decorative putting green was added […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC are Quick & Clean to Win $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, Califonia, EUA – March 7, 2021 – The sixth week of competition at the Desert International Horse Park concluded Sunday with the $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*. Serving as the highlight class of the afternoon, the final FEI class of the week challenged thirty-two horse and […]

Royal Windsor Horse Show Postponed to Later Date this Year

Windsor, Berkshire, England – February 26, 2021 – The Organizers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have today confirmed that Royal Windsor Horse Show will take place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of July this year. “We are looking forward to running a near as normal Show at Windsor […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to Victory in €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 07, 2021 – The 2021 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour came to an end on Sunday and they saved the best for last during the sixth and final week of the spring circuit there, hosting €100,000 Vilamoura Atlantic Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*. Former […]

Mimi Gochman & Celina BH Accelerate to Win $37,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – The $37,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25 took place in the International Arena on Sunday morning after being postponed from Saturday night due to weather. Forty-six competitors entered the class and eight made it to the jump-off, but Mimi Gochman […]

Dynamite Deusser & Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z Ignite to Win $214,000 JTWG Grand Prix CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2021 – Success at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued for Daniel Deusser (GER) as he and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z, owned by Stephex Stables and Scuderia 1918, put forth a brilliant double-clear effort to be crowned champion of the $214,000 […]

A Birthday Victory for Kady Abrahamson & Banco du Moulin in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – Feature classes for Week 9 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The course for the class was designed by Catsy […]

Nicky Galligan & Javas Miss Jordan Jump to Victory Again at Thermal

Thermal, Califoria, USA â€“ March 7, 2021 – Riders hailing from nine nations met in the Grand Prix Stadium for the $36,600 FEI 1.45m CSI 3*, sponsored by Prestige Saddlery. Twenty horse and rider combinations raced against the clock in the speed class to see who would best the […]

Niels Bruynseels & Delux van T&L Turn on the Nitro to Win €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of 2021 kicked off in dynamic Doha, Qatar, full of passion and power with a highly emotional win for Niels Bruynseels (BEL) riding Delux van T & L.A spectacular sound and light show at […]

Valkenswaard United Victorious Again at the Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 6, 2021 – The Valkenswaard United seized the GCL ranking lead in spectacular style in Doha today with unbeatable performances by the team’s top guns in the opener of the 2021 championship race.Heavyweights Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Marcus Ehning (GER) took full advantage of […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru are the Aces in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Classic CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Abdel Said (EGY) and his own Arpege du Ru claimed the victory in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Classic CSIO4* at […]

PBIEC to Amend New Horse Show Entry Restriction

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is amending one measure of restrictions that were put into place on March 3, 2021, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. Previously, ESP was not […]