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Jason Smith & Queensway Royal Claim the Crown in €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Equieffe

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 14, 2020 – Jason Smith (GBR) and Queensway Royal sped to victory in the €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* last Saturday during the Equieffe Winter Classic. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality x Maltstriker) galloped towards victory […]

Hickstead Makes Royal Appearance on the Big Screen in Netflix’s The Crown

Hickstead,, England – November 16, 2020 – Hickstead was used as the filming location for scenes for another famous equestrian event – Badminton Horse Trials. Erin Doherty, the actress playing The Princess Royal, is seen competing in the showjumping phase at the 1979 event, where she finished sixth. […]

Santiago Lambre & Mick Jagger Supreme in $25,000 JTWG, Inc. National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2020 – Besides the $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3*, there was another major attraction to to conclude the ESP Fall Series. The CSI 3* class was followed later in the day by the $25,000 JTWG, Inc. National Grand Prix, which featured a new […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta Excel in €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Equieffe

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 15, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 tallied another victory to their amazing record by claiming top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* during the Equieffe Winter Classic. The Italian and the 11-year-old dark bay Oldenburg mare (Chaccomo x Cento) […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice Catapult to First in $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2020  – The ESP Pre-Charity CSI 3* reached its pinnacle Sunday morning as 45 international competitors hailing from 12 nations took to the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3*. Sunday’s classes concluded […]

US Equestrian Extends COVID-19 Related Rule Modifications for 2021 Competition Year

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 09, 2020 – As we near the beginning of the 2021 competition year, it is evident that the effects of the pandemic will be ongoing for some time.  In its continuing efforts to provide necessary flexibility without sacrificing safety and welfare, US Equestrian […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Conclude Autumn MET II with a Victory in the €45,900 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 15, 2020 – The second part of the 2020 Autumn Series of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour concluded on Sunday with the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*. After taking top honors in Friday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, Belgium’s Koen Vereecke (BEL) continued his […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Speed to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 14, 2020 – FEI competition continued at the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3* with the $12,000 CCTV Agent 1.45m Speed CSI 3* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Saturday was the final day for exhibitors to get mileage in the ring […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Victorious Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2020 – The “Three Musketeers of Speed” once again stole the spotlight at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour during the third week of the Autumn Tour II there. It was another epic battle, this time in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

Simply the Best! James Smith & Simply Splendid Thrive in €25,750 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – November 14, 2020 – James Smith (GBR) and Simply Splendid triumphed in the €25,750 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the fourth week of the CES Valencia Tour. The Brit guided the 2009 Anglo-European Sport Horse gelding flawlessly over the two sections of the […]

Ludger Beerbaum: The Uncertainties & Challenges to Organize the 2021 European Championships

Riesenbeck, Germany – November 15, 2020 – When the official message from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) arrived by email yesterday evening, Ludger Beerbaum had just got off his horse after a long Late-Entry tournament day and was preparing for a nice evening of football. “We are all […]

Alberto Michan & Cosa Nostra Rule Again at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 13, 2020 – The ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3* returned to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 13, with the first of its two major show jumping events of the week, the $37,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. The […]

One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Alberto Michan & Loribri Win Palm Beach Equine Clinic Prize CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 12, 2020 – The first competition day of the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3*, the final installment of the ESP Fall Series, brought international partnerships back to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Thursday. Held in the International […]

Koen Vereecke Leads Belgian One-Two in €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z led a Belgian one-two in Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Diamant […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Master the Course to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature jump-off class had 152 entries, […]

USEF CEO Letter Regarding Refusal to Sanction Events at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Dear USEF Members, I am writing to provide you with information that will hopefully eliminate any confusion regarding recent announcements about the Ocala Winter Spectacular 12-week series of hunter/jumper competitions, currently scheduled at the new World Equestrian Center (“WEC”) from January 6 through March 28, 2021. As background, […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Continue to Dominate at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) continues to dominate the competition during Autumn Tour Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Once again, the Frenchman teamed up with T’Obetty du Domaine to win €10,375 Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The Frenchman and the 2007 chestnut Selle […]

International German Show Jumping Championships Postponed to December

Riesenbeck, Germany – November 12, 2020 – The International German Show Jumping Championships will take place at Riesenbeck International – at a later date! The national championships for women and men will be held from December 3rd to 6th, the mode and international participation will remain changed! Host […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to First in €26,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello sped to victory in the €26,050 Speed Challenge CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. Riding the 2009 grey Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Cartani 4), the Italian soared over […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot Speed to Win €25,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot climbed to the top of the podium yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Lead All-British Podium at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – The British flag was raised high above the rest yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries and according to FEI rules, it […]

Jim Ifko Tops Grand Prix & 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship at Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – November 10, 2020 – The cream rose to the top at the final Royal West Mini Series which played host to the 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship presented by Yann Candele (CAN) this past Friday and Saturday night in downtown Calgary at Stampede Park.   […]

Delaney Flynn Captures Double Victories at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 9, 2020 – The ESP November Show’s final day of competition ended on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Unfortunately, Sunday’s scheduled competition on November 8, 2020, had to be canceled that morning due to the unpredictability of weather […]

Cassio Rivetti & Genesis Supreme in $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 7, 2020 – Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and Neil Jones Equestrian, Inc’s Genesis (Eldorado VD Zeshoek TN x Buminka B) proved victorious in Saturday’s $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix with an impressive jump-off time of 39.707 seconds. “Genesis is a nine year old gelding. I […]

Richie Moloney & Merqusio the Masters in $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* at Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 8, 2020 –  Richie Moloney (IRL) rode Merqusio to victory in the $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix to culminate the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) new event, the Aiken International CSI 2*.  The event, the first CSI ever held at Bruce’s Field at the Aiken Horse Park, proved to be a smashing success.  “We really couldn’t be happier with how […]

Sergio Alvarez Moya & Valdocco des Caps Victorious in Stephex Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2020 – Last Sunday, Spain’s Mariano Martinez Bastida went off with the Grand Prix victory at  2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain – today it was his compatriot Sergio Alvarez Moya’s (ESP) turn to succeed. Aboard Valdocco […]

Eduardo Menezes & Chaganus Excel to Win €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 08, 2020 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Chaganus stole the spotlight on Sunday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. The duo claimed top honors in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Soar to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Strike Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine have had major victories at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in the past and it was no different on Saturday, claiming top honors in the €26,100 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, presented by CHG –  Construcciones […]