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Julien Epaillard & Alibi de La Roque Speed to Win €28,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – August 27, 2020 – The stars were out at night but Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Alibi de La Roque shone the brightest on the first day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 5* & 2*. Run under the floodlights, the Frenchman triumphed in the €28,000 Speed […]

Robert Blanchette & Coupis Claim $30,000 Showpark Summer Classic Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – August 22, 2020 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Coupis topped the $30,000 Showpark Summer Classic Grand Prix last Saturday during the Blenheim EquiSports’ Showpark Summer Classic at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Only two riders advanced to the jump-off of the […]

Leopold van Asten Victorious Again in €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) earned his third Grand Prix victory of the year at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen on Wednesday. The Dutchman paired up with VDL Group Miss Untouchable to claim the €25,400 Ashford Farm Grand Prix CSI 2*. After […]

Riders & Horses for Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – August 27, 2020 – Five-star level showjumping is back during the Hubside Jumping CSI 5* & 2* along the coast of the French Riviera in France. A star-studded field of riders and their amazing horses are set to battle it out for precious FEI points. The […]

John Angus & Ecanto J Top $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 21, 2020 – Eighteen-year-old John Angus (USA) and Ecanto J rode to victory in the $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Friday during the third and final week of the Tryon Resort’s August Series in Tryon Stadium. The young rider showed […]

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA, – August 21, 2020 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper jumped to victory in the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake last Friday during the third week of the ESP – Equestrian Sports Productions’ Summer Series at the Equestrian Village. The American and the 11-year-old bay […]

Showjumping Returns to Hickstead with ‘Socially-Distanced’ All-England Championships

Hickstead, England – August 26, 2020 – After the cancellation of both its international fixtures, Hickstead is ready to play host to its first competition of the 2020 season. The Science Supplements All England Jumping Championships will take place from the 2-6 September, offering classes from pony and […]

Gijón Horse Jumping CSI 2* Canceled due to Contamination Cases

Gijón, Spain – August 24, 2020 – The two-star international Gijón Horse Jumping that was going to be held this weekend from August 27 to 30 at the facilities of the Astur de Gijón Equestrian Club has been canceled after the appearance of an outbreak of eight positive […]

Remainder of Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Woodside, California, USA – August 24, 2020 – After consulting with veterinarians and physicians, and after reviewing projections of air quality for the coming week, we have unfortunately decided to cancel the remainder of competition at the Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival at the Horse Park at Woodside in […]

First Week of Sonoma International CSI 2* Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Sonoma, California, USA – August 23, 2020 – After careful consideration and close monitoring of the wildfires throughout Sonoma County, the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) team has made the difficult decision to cancel the Sonoma International Bonus Week CSI 2*, set to begin on Wednesday, August 26. […]

Pedro Veniss & Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Jr. Claim Grand Prix of Gijón CSI 2*

Gijón, Spain – August 23, 2020 – Pedro Veniss (BRA) and Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior were the stars of the day last Sunday during the Gijón Horse Jumping CSI 2*. The Brazilian topped the Fundación Caja Rural de Gijón Grand Prix CSI 2* at Club Hípico Astur. Veniss […]

Christian Kukuk & Mumbai Lead German Trifecta in the €26,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – August 23, 2020 – Christian Kukuk (GER) and Mumbai earned a home victory in the €26,150 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* last Sunday during the final day of the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. The German was quick across the 1.45m track, securing the win […]

Pius Schwizer & Cortney Cox are the Stars in €26,650 BMW Cartec Prize at Prague CSIO 3*

Prague, Czech Republic – August 23, 2020 – Switzerland had only a small team at the Prague Cup CSIO 3* last Sunday, but Pius Schwizer (SUI) honored the nation that has the two highest-ranked riders in the world. The Swiss rode Cortney Cox to victory in the €26,650 […]

Darragh Kenny & Doolys Dash for the Win in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – August 23, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Doolys dashed for the cash in the €15,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* last Sunday during the final day of the first week of competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. Riding the 9-year-old bay Holsteiner […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Supreme in €25,400 Hôtel Kube Prize CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – August 22, 2020 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chesall Zimequest were back in the winner’s circle, claiming top honors in the €25,400 Hôtel Kube Prize CSI 4* last Friday during the third day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. The Frenchman guided his […]

Daniel Bedoya & Abracadabra WKT Work their Magic in $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 23, 2020 – Daniel Bedoya (BOL) capped off a successful 12 weeks at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) with a win in the $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic aboard Abracadabra WKT, stopping the short-course timers in 35.111 seconds after also finishing third […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Are in a League of their Own in $40,000 Volvo Canada Cup

Langley, Canada – August 23, 2020 -For the second straight week, Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster (CAN) put on a show at Thunderbird Show Park, dominating the $40,000 Volvo Canada Cup with Artisan Farms’ Brighton during the Fort Festival .  The Fort Festival is an Equestrian Canada Gold-rated show, featuring […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise in $20,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix in Wellington

August 24, 2020 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Another week of ESP Summer Series competition wrapped up on the Derby Field on Sunday as Kent Farrington of (USA) and Creedance dominated the $20,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix during the third week of the series. The American and the […]

Gudrun Patteet & Sea Coast Kashmira Z Top €52,630 J&T Banka Grand Prix CSIO 3* in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic – August 23, 2020 – Gudrun Patteet (BEL) and Sea Coast Kashmira Z won the thrilling €52,630 Grand Prix CSIO 3*, claiming the J&T Banka Trophy yesterday during the final day of the CET Prague Cup CSIO 3* at the Chuchle Arena Praha. Sixty combinations […]

Roberto Turchetto & My Cool Passion Power to Win €37,400 Grand Prix at Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 23, 2020 – Roberto Turchetto (ITA) and My Cool Passion claimed top honors in the featured event of the István Széchenyi Memorial at the National Riding Hall – Nezemti Lovarda. The main class of the week was the Grand Prix CSI 3*-W, a jump-off […]

Gregory Wathelet & Iron Man van de Padenborre Show their Strength in €30,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 2*

Grimaud, France – August 23, 2020 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Iron Man van den Pandeborre were the winners of the €30,000 Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the final day of the first out of seven weeks of competition at the Hubside Jumping CSI 5*, […]

Beth Underhill & Count Me In Claim the First Jewel of the $200,000 Kubota Triple Crown

Erin, Toronto – August 22, 2020 – The 2020 Kubota Triple Crown kicked off last night with 21 of the top Canadian athletes from across the country. The Triple Crown will award $50,000 for each of the three phases, plus a $50,000 bonus split amongst the top 5 […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson are Bold to Win €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – August 22, 2020 – Scott Brash (GBR) won the Hubside Jumping Grand Prix CSI 4* for the second time in career. Currently the tenth best rider in the world, it was with Hello Jefferson that the Brit claimed the feature class of the week. A […]

Alain Jufer & Cornet MM Claim the Jackpot in €51,220 FEI World Cup Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 22, 2020 -The featured event of Saturday’s Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial was the 140-160 cm competition for the prize of the Ministry of Human Capacities. The prize money of the competition reached €51,220 and riders could collect Longines World Ranking points. Due to the […]

Michael Duffy & Zilton SL Z Top Chuchle Arena Trophy at Prague Cup CSIO 3*

Prague, Czech Republic – August 22, 2020 – Michael Duffy (IRL) and Zilton SI Z were the winners of the Chuchle Arena Praha Trophy on Saturday during the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at the Chuchle Arena Praha. Duffy and the 9-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Zirocco Blue VDL x […]

Marcus Ehning & Prêt À Tout Power to Victory in €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – August 21, 2020 – For this second night event, the public of the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2* in Grimaud were spoiled. Marcus Ehning (GER) Prêt À Tout, his gelding of the age of seventeen, showed that they more than ready for all the […]

Laura Renwick & Dublin V Dash for Victory in €25,500 EXIM Bank Prize at Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 21, 2020 – The most anticipated event on Friday was the semi-final of the  €25,500 Silver Tour in the Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial for the prize presented by EXIM Bank. Riders also competed for valuable Longines World Ranking points. A total of 118 rider […]

2020 Edition of Jumping Indoor Maastricht Cancelled

Maastricht, The Netherlands – August 21, 2020 – The organizing committee of Jumping Indoor Maastricht has, with a very heavy heart, decided that it is not safe to organise JIM, which was planned on 6-8 November 2020 in the MECC in Maastricht. “This difficult decision was made due […]

Capital Challenge Announces Move to World Equestrian Center

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 17, 2020 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management has announced, after careful consideration, that this year’s show will be held at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH, on the original dates of September 25 – October 4 pending US Equestrian […]

Gábor Szabó Jr. & Lord Classic 2 Claim Gold in Speed Challenge at Budapest CSI 3*-W

Budapest, Hungary – August 20, 2020 – The Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial, held for the 32nd time this year, kicks off today at the National Riding Hall. Despite the special pandemic circumstances the number of entries exceeded last year’s due to an increased interest in the Budapest event […]