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Ramiro Quintana & Hemerald-Balia Race to First in $10,000 Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 17, 2020 –  The ESP Holiday III Show took place from Monday until yesterday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). At the onset of the week on Tuesday, Ramiro Quintana (ARG) and Hemerald-Balia, owned by Orpen Horses, led the pack in […]

Martin Fuchs’ Silver Shine to Niklaus Schurtenberger

Zürich, Switzerland – December 17, 2020 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) has released a statement announcing that he will no longer be the rider of Silver Shine. Luigi Balieri‘s 11-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding Silver Shine (Califax x Balou du Rouet) will now be seen under the Swiss rider Niklaus […]

German National Team Members Announced for 2021

Warendorf, Germany – December 17, 2020 – The German Equestrian Federation (Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung) has issued a press release announcing the riders and horses that were chosen as members of the Olympic and Perspective squads, representing the nation in official competitions. The following riders and horses were chosen […]

Erynn Ballard & Classic Penny Excel in $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 17, 2020 – The $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix took place on Thursday, December 17, the final day of the ESP Holiday III Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Thirty-eight entries took on the first course of 13 fences, designed by Mauricio […]

Julien Epaillard Scores a One-two in $450,000 SAEF Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W at Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 17, 2020 – The second week of the Diryah Equestrian Festival got underway on Thursday and it was Julien Epaillard (FRA) who stole the spot. The “Flying Frenchman” claimed a one-two in the feature class of the day, the Big Tour’s $450,000 SAEF […]

Holger Hetzel’s Review of 2020 & Outlook for 2021

Goch, Germany – December 17, 2020 – Over the past 35 years Holger Hetzel – Nations Cup rider, two-times German Vice-Champion, famous international trainer, official regional coach for Rhineland and equestrian event organiser – and his team have established an equestrian sport centre in Goch that is frequented […]

Swedish National Team Members Announced for 2021

Stockholm, Sweden – December 16, 2020 – The Swedish Equestrian Federation (Svenska Ridsport Forbundet) has announced the horse-and-rider combinations that have been selected for the national showjumping team. The team is split into squad A and B. Squad A Peder Fredriscon (SWE) & H&M Christian K or Catch […]

2021 Longines FEI Nations Cupâ„¢ Calendar Revealed!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 15, 2020 – Besides confirming the allocation of teams to Europe Division I events, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) also confirmed the dates for the for the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ series. There were some changes compared to last year. The leg […]

Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Europe Division I – 2021 Team Allocations Confirmed!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 15, 2020 – Allocation of teams to Europe Division 1 events for the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ series have been confirmed this week, giving equestrian sports fans something really positive to look forward to next season following a year of significant disruption […]

2021 Longines Global Champions Tour Calendar Revealed!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – December 15, 2020 – The 2021 dates for the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League (GCL) team series are revealed today with fans worldwide anticipating a sensational new championship race. There will be 16 events on the LGCT and GCL calendar next […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA. – December 13, 2020 – Karl Cook (USA) and Fecybelle were the stars at the end of the second week of the Desert Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The duo captured first-place honors in the feature class of the week, Sunday’s $100,000 Voltaire […]

Pandemic-Related Reminder & Thank You from US Equestrian CEO

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 15, 2020 – The CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian), William J. Moroney, has issued a statement about the COVID-19 pandemic and thanking the equestrian community and USEF member for the resilience in such a year of hardship. […]

Daniel Bluman & Ubilic Top $25,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – The second week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on Sunday with two grands prix. Immediately following the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* grand prix, the $25,000 Holiday II National Grand Prix, presented by Resilient Fitness, hosted […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Race to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 13, 2020 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains were the stars of the first week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2*. The duo claimed top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Win German Duel Topping $442,700 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Riyadh CSI 4*-W

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 12, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z won a German duel for top honors in the $442,700 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Riyadh CSI 4*-W last Saturday during the first week of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival. The week’s […]

Laura Kraut & Confu Supreme in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – Another “Super Sunday” concluded the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and it was Laura Kraut (USA) and Confu who shone the brightest, claiming the win in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Claim $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4* at the Diriyah Equestrian Festival

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The first week of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival came to an end on Sunday with Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby 8 securing first place in the feature class of the day, $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4*, held at the at the […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for Another Major Win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 12, 2020 – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI 4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations faced Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. CSI 4*. […]

Shane Sweetnam & Byzance Mail Deliver the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake was the final class of the day on Friday in the International Arena during the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The venue hosted a large pack of 67 […]

Philippaerts Family Announces the Retirement of Forever Darco Ter Linden

Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium – December 12, 2020 – Team Philippaerts and the Philippaerts family have released a statement announcing that Forever Darco ter Linden is officially retired from the noble sport. Their official announcement states the following: “Today, time has come for Forever Darco ter Linden to say goodbye […]

Showjumping Among Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 07, 2020 – All three equestrian disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Eventing – have been formally confirmed for the Paris 2024 Olympic program. In addition, the six events – team and individual across each of the three disciplines – and the full quota of […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Light Up for Another Win Topping the $73,000 Sweet Oak Farm Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI 4* hit its midway point on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and show jumpers came out in high numbers for the prize money classes. Besting a field of 66 entries, Lucy […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Triumphant in $37,000 Vobev Opener Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI4* hosted its first FEI classes of the week on Thursday, December 10, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Serving as the featured event of the day, the $37,000 Vobev Holiday II Opener CSI […]

Bertram Allen’s GK Casper Sold to Darragh Kenny

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) has released a statement announcing the sale of his top ride GK Casper (Canto 16 x Quantum) to fellow contryman Darragh Kenny (IRL), who is currently the eighth-ranked rider in the world. The Irishman released the following […]

Update to COVID-19 Action Plan for USEF Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 09, 2020 – US Equestrian remains committed to efforts that mitigate the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission and keep our members and competition participants as safe as possible. To remain aligned with public health authorities in these efforts, we have updated the USEF COVID-19 […]

Wilfrid Prudhomme & Une Sauterelle Jump to Win €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – December 06, 2020 – Wilfrid Prud Homme (FRA) and Une Sauterelle were the winners of the €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Barcelona Christmas Tour at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The Frenchman and the 2008 bay […]

US Equestrian Announces Complete Schedule for 2021 Virtual USEF Annual Meeting

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 04, 2020 – US Equestrian is pleased to share the complete schedule for the USEF Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually from January 13-17, 2021. The virtual format and the meeting being free for all members will allow a larger amount of […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Jump to First in $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 06, 2020 – The ESP Yeard End Awards came to an end on Sunday with the running of the $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A total of combinations 50 combinations entered […]

Denis Lynch & GC Chopin’s Bushi are the Best in €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – The final day the of the 2020 International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* Denis Lynch (IRL) and GC Chopin’s Bushi closed international participation in, winning the €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The Irishman and the 2006 bay Dutch […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]