Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Counting down to the first of the three remaining Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) kindly answered the organizers’ questions about the his ambitions in the sport, his horses and the Rolex Grand Slam Series. What […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to Margrith and Florian Noël from “Le Thot” Stud, which is located in Normandy, France – www.elevage-du-thot.com. We would also like to thank Judith Noël for making the interview possible. What is your earliest […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) won her second Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Having claimed the award during WEF 1, Sternlicht was again presented with the Leading Lady title on Saturday […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, another major tragedy that has already cost the lives of 17 horses, with several of them having been infected […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Due to the pandemic and the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 that caused the cancellation of the Dutch Masters, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, , which consists of the four Majors, has released an update confirming […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that the final outstanding test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) has come in and is negative. The test result was reported on Saturday, March 13, 2021, for a horse that was stabled in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – In Thedinghausen, Germany, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) is a world away from her roots. The only female rider in history to reach the top of the World Jumping Rankings, Michaels-Beerbaum is most famous for her success while sporting the German flag, […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 13, 2021 – Saturday was a beautiful day for show jumping at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). The newly landscaped arena and snow-capped mountains provided the perfect backdrop as riders vied for the lion’s share of the prize pool. Thirty-three horse and […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix. The class saw fierce competition with 13 entries advancing to the jump-off and six jumping double clear, but it was Sharn Wordley […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that there has been a negative test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) on Friday, March 12, 2021, on a horse that was stabled in Tent 19 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) show […]
Wellington, Florida, USA — March 14, 2021 — In the $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 5*, the final class of the day in the International Arena for the ninth week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance, owned by Farrington and Haity […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – Besides the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* in the evening, Super Saturday featured another major class during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Canada’s Jim Ifko (CAN) and Eventyre Farms’ Un Diamant des Forets were […]
Thermal, California – March 11, 2021 – The Grand Prix Stadium welcomed back top show jumping action for Week VII at Desert International Horse Park’s (DIHP) eight week long Desert Circuit. With forty-four horse and rider combinations on the order of go, the $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix saw […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Under the lights in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Abdel Saïd (EGY) and his own Bandit Savoie stole the show with a stunning victory in the $401,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*, on Saturday, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that there has been a negative test result for Equine Herpes Virus on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, on a horse that was restricted from entering the FEI compound at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – There are still a few weeks left of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), but the 2021 ESP Spring Series is coming up soon! Make sure to save the date and get ready for some exciting new developments. The ESP Spring […]
Lexington, Kentucky – March 11, 2021 – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler, an Olympic judge and longtime FEI Steward General, will be inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in a ceremony this Saturday, March 13, at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Following the five-star class in the International Arena, a total of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested Alan Wade’s (IRL) speed course in the $6,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty 1.45m CSI2* class. Jordan Coyle (IRL) rode the heels of the week’s lucky streak […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
