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A Day of Many Firsts for Mark Bluman & Noortje vd Windheuvel in $30,000 CP Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – It was a day of firsts for Mark Bluman (COL) as he and his mount, the eight-year-old Noortje Vd Windheuvel owned by Over The Top Stables, LLC, flew to the top of the podium in the $30,000 CP Grand Prix, […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Turn Back the Time to Win $137,000 Restylane Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2021 – It was a thrilling finish for the final day of the second week of FEI competition at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) as Olympic team gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) and the 18-year-old stallion Tic Tac, owned by Jane […]

Ashley Vogel & Bellissimo Z Supreme in $10,000 Hermès U25 Welcome

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2021 – The 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival held the first under twenty-five international competition (CSI U-25) of the season on Saturday on the Derby Field at the Equestrian Village. The first major class of the Hermès Series was the $10,000 Hermès U25 […]

A Beautiful Victory! Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Win $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – Twenty-five pairs challenged Olaf Petersen Jr.’s (GER) course Saturday afternoon at Desert Circuit Week I, but Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z soared to the top in the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix. The pair were the quickest in the jump-off, […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Top €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 24, 2021 – The second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour came to an end on Sunday and it was Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 who claimed top honors in the feature class of the week, the €51,950 Oliva Nova Beach […]

Haras Rosa Mystica Opens New Frontiers for the Brazilian Sport Horse

São Paulo, Brazil, January 24, 2021 – The name Mystic Rose has become synonymous with the Brazilian Sport Horse (BH – Brazilian Sport Horse Studbook) around the world, opening new frontiers for the Brazilian breed of high-performance horses, despite the immense challenges faced due to bureaucracy and sanitary […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Claim $37,000 Captive One Advisors Classic CSI 3* in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2020 – It was an action-packed afternoon on the Derby Field at Equestrian Village at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, with McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious climbing to the top of the leaderboard in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* […]

Olympic, World & European Champion Michael Jung Steals the Spotlight on Saturday at Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 23, 2021 – It was an Olympic, world and European champion in eventing stole the spotlight on Saturday during second week of the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The main competition was the championship of Salzburg […]

Emilio Bicocchi & Flinton Fly to First at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 23, 2021 – Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) and Flinton flew to first place in the €26,400 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Saturday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET I. The Italian guided the 2010 Royal Dutch Sport […]

Mavis Spencer & Belladonna 42 Shine Under the Lights in the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2021 – Thirty-two pairings took the field Thursday evening under the lights at Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Stadium, but it was Mavis Spencer (USA) and Belladonna 42 (Clearway x Vita 24) who shone the brightest. The pair crossed the jump-off timers […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Power to Win the First Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria – January 22, 2021 – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) claimed the victory in the first of four world ranking competitions at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*,taking home the lion’s share of the €26,400 offered in the first qualifier for the €100,000 Equitron-Pro Grand Prix […]

Building from the Ground, Up: London’s de Muze & Messi 10 are Fulfilling Their Promise for O’Neill Show Jumping

Thermal, California – January 22, 2021 – When O’Neill Show Jumping hits the road for the 2021 Desert Circuit in Thermal, CA, USA, both Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Mariano Maggi (SWE) can agree, it will be with the most exciting group of horses they’ve ever had. The veterans, […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Amiro Power to Win $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup II CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2020 – It was a winning Friday afternoon for Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) who piloted the talented Pacino Amiro to a top finish in the $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Friday’s class had a […]

Felix Haßmann & Balance Fly to Another Victory at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – January 22, 2021 – For the second day in a row Felix Haßmann (GER) and Balance were victorious at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*. Forty-five couples entered the starting list of this 4-star jumping competition for the Auto Pichler Prize CIS 4* , […]

Jordan Petersen & Diamant’s Legacy Dash for the Win in $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2021 – Feature class action for Week 3 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala 2021 Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m in the WEC Grand Arena. Five countries were represented in the field of 24 […]

Tanner Korotkin Welcomes Ayamonte BG Z to Growing String of Talented Mounts

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2021 – Tanner Korotkin (USA) is quickly establishing himself in the grand prix ring. At just 19 years old, the Wellington, FL native jumped almost exclusively in international competition in 2020, including holding his own among the likes of the nation’s best […]

Felix Haßmann Leads German One-Two in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Amadeus Horse Indoors

Salzburg, Austria – January 21, 2021 – German double victory for Felix Haßmann (GER) and Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) in 1.45m high Amadeus Opening CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon . It was the first of a total of six CSI 4* classes at the Neuro Socks Amadeus Horse Indoors. […]

A Birthday Win for Sydney Shulman & Azilis du Mesnil at Wellington CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 21, 2020 – Sydney Shulman (ISR) turned 26 years old in style with a win aboard Azilis du Mesnil on the Derby Field at Equestrian Village on Thursday, January 21, as CSI3* competition gets underway at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Shulman and […]

Julien Epaillard Wins the “Battle of Speed” at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 21, 2021 – The main ring at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour was once again battle of speed specialists on Thursday during the second week of Spring MET I. As many times before, Julien Epaillard (FRA) and David Will (GER) were the main characters […]

Alberto Michan & Cosa Nostra Top Bainbridge Two-Phase Challenge at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2021 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Alberto Michan (ISR) bested a field of 105 entries in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers as the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). […]

A Sweet Victory for Tracy Fenney & MTM Dolce Vita in the $25,000 Winter Classic Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA, January 16, 2021 – The penultimate day of the 2021 AIR Show Jumping Winter Classic debuted in top form with 32 talented jumper combinations on the card to contest the first round of the $25,000 Winter Classic Grand Prix. After an exciting 12-horse jump-off, veteran […]

Todd Minikus & Napoleon of Picobello Accelerate to Win Bainbridge Companies Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2021 – Todd Minikus (USA) and Alberto Michan (ISR) bested a field of 105 entries in the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers as the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). […]

Kevin Mealiff & Cool Hand Luke Top Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 16, 2021 – Turf Tour week 2 at To-Kalon Farm wrapped up on Friday with Kevin Mealiff (IRL) dominating the field aboard the fast and scopey Cool Hand Luke, marking the second Turf Tour Grand Prix victor of 2021. Turf Tour Week 3 […]

Samuel Parot & Atlantis Fly to Victory in $25,000 Grand Prix at the Florida Horse Park of Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – The fourth day of the 2021 Air Show Jumping Winter Classic featured a morning of ultimate competition with 28 top horse-and-rider combinations taking to the Grand Prix ring. As the first and most prestigious class of the day, the $25,000 Winter Classic Grand Prix brought […]

Alamo Leaves Daniel Bluman’s Stables Back to Gerardo Pasquel

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2021 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) has confirmed that Alamo is going back to the stables of Gerardo Pasquel Mendez (MEX). The horse, owned by Patricio Pasquel Quintana (MEX), was originally ridden by Francisco Pasquel (MEX) and later on by Gerardo Pasquel Mendez […]

Tracy Fenney Earns USEF National Equestrian of the Year Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – January 16, 2021 –  US Equestrian is pleased to share that Tracy Fenney (Flower Mound, Texas) has been voted the 2020 National Equestrian of the Year by the USEF membership. Farrington, along with many more outstanding equestrians, were recognized for their achievements during the virtual USEF Pegasus […]

Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann & Chesmu KJ Lead All-German Podium at Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 16, 2021 – It was a great week for German riders at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET I! Being one of the most traditional nations in equestrian sports, the “Bavarians” did not disappoint, claiming the top three spots in Saturday’s feature […]

Kent Farrington Wins USEF International Equestrian of the Year Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – January 16, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) has been voted the 2020 International Equestrian of the Year by the USEF membership. Farrington, along with many more outstanding equestrians, were recognized for their achievements during the virtual USEF Pegasus […]

Tom Schellekens & Fiarabo Top €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*

Salzburg, Austria – January 17, 2021 – Tom Schellekens (NED) and Fiarabo upset the favorites to win the €26,100 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 2*, presented by Pro Equitron, yesterday during the first week of the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4* & 2* at the Salzburg Arena. The […]

Ludger Beerbaum Stables & Helgstrand Dressage Join Forces to Create Global Equestrian Leader

Riesenbeck, Germany – January 18, 2021 – Ludger Beerbaum Stables & Helgstrand Dressage have issued a statement announcing their partnership to create Global Equestrian Group. The new entity is established as a strategic partnership between the internationally esteemed Ludger Beerbaum Stables, consisting of sports and trading stables specialised […]