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West Palms Events Announces Riders Cup at LA Equestrian Center Next May

Burbank, California, USA – February 15, 2021- West Palms Events CEO Dale Harvey is bringing top-level show jumping to Los Angeles with Riders Cup (May 6-9, 2021) at LA Equestrian Center. The show will feature $265,000 in prize money, an all-inclusive entry system, and courses built by Olympic […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Accelerate to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 13, 2021 – After having won the €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* two days before, Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga teamed up for another victory last Saturday, claiming victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura […]

Guillaume Batillat & Baby Love are the Best in €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Guillaume Batillat (FRA) and Baby Love galloped towards victory in the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the third week of the CES Valencia Spring Tour. Sixty two combinations entered the ring to compete in the 1.45m jump-off class […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Risen Rise to Victory in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – Thirty-seven entries took to the Stadium at World Equestrian Center — Ocala Sunday morning for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. The course for the class was designed by Joey Rycroft (CAN) and featured a Valentine’s Day-themed World Equestrian Center […]

Important Announcement on the 2021 Spruce Meadows Tournament Season

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – February 12, 2021 – Spruce Meadows has recently been in thorough discussions with regional and federal health authorities, and both our national federation and the FEI, to examine -and review- any and all options currently available to allow us to organize and execute international events […]

Lucy Deslauriers Earns Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – Lucy Deslauriers (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Saturday, February 13, during week five of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Deslauriers accumulated the most points of all female competitors after winning the $73,000 Adequan WEF Challenge […]

Jérôme Guery & Grupo Prom Milton Gallop for Gold in €30,250 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Jérôme Guery (BEL), was foot perfect winning two of the most prestigious classes of the day on Sunday, both of which were FEI Longines Ranking classes as part of the first week of the Sunshine Tour. In the […]

Cian O’Connor & Careca LS Elite Conquer $50,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – It was the luck of the Irish on Sunday afternoon as Cian O’Connor (IRL) piloted Careca LS Elite, owned by Ronnoco Jump Ltd, to a victory in the $50,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 2*. The track set by Kelvin Bywater […]

Double D Gets the Double! Daniel Deusser & Kiana Victorious Again in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – Daniel Deusser (GER) felt the need for speed once again aboard Kiana Van Het Herdershof, owned by Stephex Stables, picking up a win in the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic for his second victory of the week on Sunday, February 14, in the […]

Kyle King & Enzo Claim the Crown in $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 13, 2021 – Featured show jumping competition concluded week four of Desert Circuit with the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix. A roster of thirty-four athletes contested Alan Wade’s (IRL) grand prix course with thirteen riders returning for a chance to win the jump-off. […]

Jérôme Guery & Quel Homme de Hus Jump to First in €51,100 Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 14, 2021 – Top international Belgium rider Jérôme Guery (BEL) was foot perfect today at the Sunshine Tour, winning two of the most prestigious classes, both of which were FEI Longines Ranking classes.  In the Horseware Grand Prix CSI 3*, Gudrun […]

Urh Bauman & Larisal Light Up to Win Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 14, 2021 – Urh Bauman (SLO) and Larisal stole the spotlight on Sunday, overcoming all the favorites to win the €51,700 Grand Prix CSI 3* during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Forty-five combinations entered […]

Julien “Flying Frenchman” Epaillard Flies to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 14, 2021 – It was a French affair in Sunday’s €30,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Spring MET in Oliva Nova, Spain, as Julien Epaillard (FRA) again proved to be unstoppable – even for his notoriously fast […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Pebbles Z Top €25,700 Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2021 – Gudrun Patteet was back in the winner’s circle on Saturday at the Sunshine Tour. The €25,700 Small Grand Prix CSI 3* was highly contested today and proved to be a very  exciting class in this first week of […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro Soar to Win $401,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 13, 2021 – The first five-star grand prix of the season was a treat for show-jumping fans as Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Alejandro, owned by Sweet Oak, Spy Coast, & Seabrook LLC, sped to the win in the $401,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate […]

Zanotelli & Golia Show their Zest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 13, 2021 – Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA) was back on top of the podium this Saturday during the first week of the Spring MET II at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Brazilian teamed up with Golia to claim top honors in the just […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2021 – Forty-one pairs put forward their best efforts Thursday afternoon against course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) twelve obstacle course in the $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix. Of the original pool, eight pairs rode fault free to advance into the jump-off and it […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Shine the Brightest in $37,000 Restylane Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – On Friday afternoon, Jim Ifko (CAN) piloted Un Diamant des Forets, owned by Eventyre Farms, to a fast and fault free jump-off round to capture the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Ifko and the 13-year-old Selle Français stallion […]

Daniel Deusser & Kiana van het Herdershof Speed to Win $37,000 Bainbridge Prize CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – Hot off his grand prix win on Sunday during the fourth week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Daniel Deusser (GER) jumped back into the winners circle in WEF 5, this time aboard Kiana Van Het Herdershof, owned by Stephex […]

Attention WEF Exhibitors! Notice of Change of Venue for Weeks 9 & 11

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management is pleased to announce that due to the success of classes during Week 2 and 4 on the Derby Field, in addition to overwhelming requests from the riders, the FEI classes during Week 11 will […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Kashmira Z Leave the Competition in the Dust at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 12, 2021 – Friday’s main winner at the Sunshine Tour was a Belgian rider who has regularly seen on the podium here at the Tour, Gudrun Patteet (BEL) with her very fast mare Sea Coast Kashmira Z. Geolastic is the company that […]

Michael Pender & HHS Calais Claim Feature Class at Vilamoura CSI 3*

Vilamoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Britain and Ireland were once again in a fierce battle for the top spot in Friday’s feature class during the third week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. In the end, Great Britain managed to […]

Richard Vogel & Never Walk Alone are Back in the Winner’s Circle at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2021 – Richard Vogel (GER) really couldn’t have started off his Sunshine Tour better than he has. He really is the ‘one to watch’ over the following weeks of the Tour and just in this last year 2020, where there were very few competitions […]

Julien Epaillard & Kosmo van Hof Ter Boone Cruise to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 11, 2021 – A familiar “Flying Frenchman” was back on top of the podium on Thursday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET II. Perhaps the winningest rider at the venue the past two years, Julien Epaillard (FRA) rode […]

David Will & Forest Gump Gallop to Win Speed Class CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2021 – The first Medium and Big Tour classes took place on Thursday at the 27th Sunshine Tour and German riders were at the top of their game across the board.  The first Big Tour C class had 57 entries competing on the pristine “David […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Fly the Highest in $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round V CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2021 – Lucy Deslauriers (USA) and Hester, owned by Lisa Deslauriers, were in fine form on Thursday, February 11, as they flew to the top of the leaderboard in the International Arena for a victory in the $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Strike Gold Again in €25,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Vilmoura, Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – February 11, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga were up to their old tricks today during the third week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Like many times before at Francisco Moura Arena of the renowned circuit the British rider rode Arkuga to win […]

Darragh Kenny & Urhelia Lutterbach Top $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 05, 2021 – Ireland took the top prize in the $15,000 Turf Tour Grand Prix last Friday at The Ridge in Wellington. Once again, it was up to Darragh Kenny (IRL) to do the honors for the Irishmen, this time teaming up with […]

Jean Maurice Bonneau Appointed with Special Role at the Young Riders Academy

Lausanne, Switzerland – February 10, 2021 – As the Young Riders Academy enters its eighth year of activity, a path studded with challenges, goals achieved, ambitions and successful stories. Some key facts: 215 candidates for selections throughout the years, 64 have been part of the project; 62% of […]

Sydney Shulman & Villamoura Add Another Blue Ribbon to their Collection in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2021 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) piloted Villamoura, owned by Jill Shulman, to the top of the class in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 5* to open the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach […]