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Denis Lynch & Cristello are “The Conquerors” in €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 20, 2020 – With four French riders out of the nine qualified in the 5* Grand Prix jump-off today, there was every reason for France to be hopeful, after Nicolas Delmotte’s (FRA) victory in the CSI 4* last weekend. And although France was able […]

Marcelo Chirico & QH Baloudarc LF are The Masters in €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 19, 2020 – Marcelo Chirico (URU) and QH Baloudarc LF were unbeatable in the €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* today during the Sunshine Tour’s Autumn Tour. This class was the highlight of the week’s jumping here at Montenmedio and there were 42 […]

Mariano Bastida & Quicksilver Claim Gold at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 19, 2020 – Spanish rider Mariano Martínez Bastida (ESP) was once again top of the podium in the Big Tour 1.40m class which had over 50 entries.  The class was held on grass in the David Broome arena and 15 combinations […]

Edward Levy & Rebeca LS Excel in €51,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 19, 2020 – Edward Levy (FRA) and Rebeca LS have been one of the most successful combinations this year at the Hubside Jumping, and it was no different this Saturday during the second week of the Autumn Tour. After coming second in two Grands […]

Alexander Butler & Chilli B Claim €26,600 Van Mossel Automotive Group Prize CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 18, 2020 – Alexander Butler (IRL) and Chilli B triumphed in the Van Mossel Automotive Group Prize CSI 2* yesterday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen (ECP). The Irishman and the 13-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood stallion (Berlin x Cardento) registered the fastest clean […]

Brash & Hello Shelby Go Higher & Faster to Win at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 18, 2020 – Scott Brash was back on top of the podium again yesterday during the second week of competition during the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour near Saint Tropez. The Brit and Hello Shelby motored their way to victory in the €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge […]

Henrick von Eckermann & Peter Pan Work their Magic to Win €65,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 18, 2020 – Henrick von Eckermann (SWE) and Peter Pan worked their magic to win the €65,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* yesterday during the second week of competition at the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The Swede and the 10-year-old chestnut Hanoverian gelding (Perigeux […]

USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires & Air Quality Impacting the West Coast

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 18, 2020 – The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states of California, Oregon and Washington. […]

David Will & Forest Gump “Actors of the Day” at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 18, 2020 – German rider David Will (GER) showed great consistency by riding Forest Gump 29 into first place today in the 1.45m Ranking class built by 4* course designer Javier Trenor (ESP);  the partnership were also the winners of this class […]

Digital Passport Solution Proposed for European Horse Movement after Brexit

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 14, 2020 – The International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) Taskforce for Brexit and European Union (EU) Animal Health Law has formulated a digital passport solution to ensure the efficient cross-border movement of sport, racing and breeding horses from 2021. The proposed solution would allow […]

Mariano Bastida & Cleartoon Top €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – September 17, 2020 – Competition here at the Autumn Sunshine Tour is gaining momentum this week as more riders arrive with their horses.  There are now more than 300 horses competing over the week.  The Young Horses are progressing well over the […]

Julien Epaillard & Usual Suspect Jump to Victory in €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 –Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Usual Suspect d’Auge were the winners of the €25,400 Hubside Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 5* yesterday on the opening day of the second week of the Hubside Jumping Fall Tour. The speedy Frenchman rode the 12-year-old Selle Français […]

Diego Vivero & Casquero Victorious in $20,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 13, 2020 – Diego Vivero (ECU) clinched victory aboard in the $20,000 ProElite Grand Prix on Sunday morning to finish up the ESP September Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Hector Loyola designed Sunday’s Grand Prix course, which took place in […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Speed to Victory at Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 – The number one riders starting in the day’s major event at 1.50m, Simon Delestre (FRA) could never be dethroned by any of the forty-three competitors. With Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto II), he completed a clear course in 60.83 seconds, synonymous […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Claim €26,100 Summa Prize CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 11, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga had great results last week competing at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Before winning the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, she teamed up with her faithful partner to claim top honors […]

Francisco Musa & Catch Me Império Egípcio Fly to First at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 10, 2020 – Francisco Musa (BRA) and Catch Me Império Egípcio were the winners of the Stal Hendrix Prize CSI 2*, the first Grand Prix qualifier last week at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Riding Haras Império Egípcio‘s 12-year-old dark bay Hannoverian mare […]

Nicolas Pizarro & Pia Contra Power to Win $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*

Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico – September 12, 2020 – The 2020 edition of the Banbajío Cup CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday nd it was Nicolas Alejandro Pizarro (MEX) and Pia Contra who claimed top honors in the $1,070,000 Banbajío Cup Grand Prix CSI 2* the day […]

2020 Edition of Munich Indoors Canceled

Munich, Germany – September 12, 2020 – It’s a shame, but the restrictions on sporting events will remain in place until at least December 31st. That makes it impossible for us to set up a solid plan for the Munich Indoors, ”explained our organizer Volker Wulff. So now […]

Stefanie Peters Elected New President of Aachen-Laurensbergen Rennverein E.V.

Carl Meulenbergh Elected Honorary President Aachen, Germany – September 06, 2020 – Her first CHIO visit? She didn’t even take it in, because Stefanie Peters was still in her mother’s womb. Today, slightly more than 47 years later, the entrepreneur was voted President of the traditional Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein […]

Armando Hassey & Lomax Supreme in $25,000 LEG Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA— On Saturday morning at Autumn in the Rockies II (Sept. 10-13), eight horse and rider pairs found the key to a track designed by Catsy Cruz (MEX), keeping all the poles up within the time allowed. Armando Hassey and his own 10-year-old Westphalian gelding, Lomax (Lord […]

Philipp Topphoff & Cordess NRW Top €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 2* at Paderborn

Paderborn, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany – September 13, 2020 – Philipp Schulze Topphoff (GER) and Cordess NRW were the winners of the €26,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the OWL Challenge CSI 3*. Riding the 10-year-old grey Westphalian mare (Congress 4 x Acobat 3), the […]

Laura Renwick & Arkuga Victorius in €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Laura Renwick (GBR) and Arkuga pulled out all the aces up their sleeves to win the €25,850 Parkhotel Horst Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The second Big Tour win of the week for […]

Steve Guerdat & Ulysse des Forêts Soar to First in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, September 13, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was determined to leave the first week of the Hubside Jumping‘s Fall Tour with a Grand Prix victory and that’s exactly what the number-one ranked rider in the world achieved. The Swiss teamed up with Ulysse des Forets to claim […]

Michael G. Duffy & Chappo Chey Triumph in €26,800 Grand Prix CSI 2* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 14, 2020 – The Global Champions of Valkenswaard CSI 5* & 2* came to an end yesterday at the Tops International Arena. Besides the thrilling action of the CSI 5* classes, the day also featured the highlight for the CSI 2* participants, the […]

Watch Kent Farrington’s Take on Winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Click on the image to watch the interview with  Kent Farrington’s take on winning the $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Gazelle yesterday.

Marlon Zanotelli & Icarus Master the Course to Win €95,000 Two-Round Class CSI 5* at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 13, 2020 – Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) showed his class and skill today winning the €95,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*, an individual 1.50/1.55m competition over two explosive rounds of top-class action. The competition went down to the wire as the field of 20 fought […]

Nicolas Delmotte Delivers Victory to France in the €100,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – September 13, 2020 – France had to wait until the seventh 4* or 5* Grand Prix of this extraordinary season of the Hubside Jumping to notch up a victory. Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Ilex VP were the winners, ahead of Normandy’s Titouan Schumacher (FRA) , […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Blaze to First in $213,300 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2020 – The 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, hit the peak of its 11 weeks of competition Sunday as the final and, arguably, most thrilling day of the season spotlighted 50 decorated international contenders in the $213,300 American […]

Laura Kraut & Casco Bay Light Up to Win €54,200 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 13, 2020 – The GP class today was big, challenging and exciting to watch.  It was a fitting end to a week of professional competition here at Montenmedio in the Sunshine Tour’s  new Autumn Tour.  With the level of the riders […]

Giants Tower Over Rivals in Rollercoaster Global Champions League at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The Hamburg Giants towered over their rivals to win the GCL of Valkenswaard Presented by Stal Tops in a rollercoaster team thriller. Show jumping fans across the globe were treated to a high adrenaline team competition with dramatic changes of fortune throughout the unpredictable […]