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Victoria Colvin & Gemino Team Up for Victory in $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 16, 2020 – Victoria Colvin (USA) and Gemino bested a nine-horse jump-off to take the $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic during the second week of the Tryon’s August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Course designer Nick Granat (USA) saw […]

Marie Pellegrin & Valentino des Bleus are the Masters in Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Deauville

Deauville, France – August 16, 2020 – The Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* came to an end on Sunday at the Pôle International du Cheval Longines – Deauville with a victory for the host nation. Marie Pellegrin (FRA) and Valentino des Bleus, claiming top honors in the the […]

Edward Levy & Sirius Black Thrive in €56,650 Longines Grand Prix CSI 3* at Deauville

Deauville, France – August 15, 2020 – Edward Levy (FRA) got a huge weight off his shoulders during the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. After having two grand prix victories snatched away from him recently, the Frenchman guided Sirius Black to […]

Luciana Diniz & Vertigo du Desert Victorious in €27,900 Hermes Sellier Prize CSI 3* at Deauville

Deauville, France – August 14, 2020 – Luciana Diniz (POR) and Vertigo du Desert stole the spotlight last Friday during the second day of the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. The feature class of the day was the €27,900 […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show & Washington International Horse Show Cancelled

USEF & WIHS Championships To Be Relocated Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 – The Board of Directors and show management teams for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Mars Equestrian, have made the difficult decision to cancel their […]

Julien Epaillard & Quincy Lady Top €27,900 Esthederm Prize CSI 3* at Deauville

Deauville, France – August 14, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady were declared the winners of the €27,900 Esthederm Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the second day of the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3*. The first Qualifier for the Grand Prix began on Thursday with a […]

2020 Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W Canceled

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 –The Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s new Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W has been canceled for 2020. One of eight events in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Series’ North American League (NAL), the Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W will return with […]

Questions & Answers with Michael Mronz: General Manager of CHIO Aachen

How has the team adapted to dealing with the COVID‐19 pandemic? Very well. The majority of the employees are working from home, we engage with each other via video conferences and online communications. Everyone adapted to the situation very quickly, I think we have also learned a lot […]

Sound Bites: Industry News & Commentary from Catie Staszak Media

The “New Normal’ Wellington, Florida, USA – August 11, 2020 –  When I started Sound Bites in April, I certainly didn’t plan for there to be such a gap between installments. But a lot has happened in our industry and in our world, and I wanted to be sensitive […]

Christian Heineking & NKH Mr. Darcy Claim $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – August 07, 2020 –  The Equifest Series at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center, the new home of the Hits Chicago Show Series, is a wrap. The final week of Equifest wrapped up an exciting summer series that featured USHJA National and International Hunter Derbies, […]

Charlie Jayne & Amice Z are the Best in $50,000 Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – August 11, 2020 – The Equifest Series at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center, the new home of the Hits Chicago Show Series, is a wrap. The final week of Equifest wrapped up an exciting summer series that featured USHJA National and International Hunter Derbies, […]

Jonathan McCrea & Fantasy BB Are the Real Deal in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 07, 2020 – The six-week Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, is a wrap with even more featured class winner’s and champions awarded in the final week! Hits is readily preparing for the Hits Saugerties Fall Series which features the annual […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Top $100,000 Wilmington Trust Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 09, 2020 – The six-week Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, is a wrap with even more featured class winner’s and champions awarded in the final week! Hits is readily preparing for the Hits Saugerties Fall Series which features […]

Alexis Sokolov & Scarface Claim Gold in $22,500 GGT Footing Summertime Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – August 08, 2020 – The Del Mar Summer Classic came to an end on Saturday after a fantastic week at the beautiful Del Mar Horse Park. The highlight event of the event was the $22,500 GGT Footing Summertime Grand Prix. With over 50 […]

Darragh Kerins & Skara Glen’s Para Bellum Dominate to Win $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 10, 2020 – Darragh Kerins (IRL) piloted Skara Glen’s Para Bellum to a win in the $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), stopping the timers in 41.152 seconds.  The 2011 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Singulord Joter x Labor’s […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof’s Dante Crowned 2020 Dutch Champions!

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – August 09, 2020 – The 2020 Dutch Jumping National Championships came to an end yesterday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. Marc Houtzager (NED) and Sterrehof’s Dante were the most consistent duo, claiming the crown of 2020 Dutch Jumping Champions. Houtzager and the Stoeterij […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Ride to Win $137,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3* in Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 9, 2020 – The 2020 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, finished with a bang Sunday as 50 international contenders vied for the top prize in the $137,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3*. As the final major contest of Week […]

Taylor Land & Liroy 30 Light Up to Win $15,000 Horseware Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 07, 2020 – Taylor Land (USA) and Liroy 30 got off to a great start in the first week of the August Series with a victory in the $15,000 Horseware Welcome Stake yesterday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Riding […]

Sacramento International Horse Show to Proceed as Regional Event

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Sacramento to Resume in 2021 Sacramento International Welcome Week 2020 to Feature NorCal Medal Finals and $40,000 Murieta Inn, Spa, & Restaurant Grand Prix International Week to Feature $65,000 Grand Prix of Sacramento Sacramento, California, USA – August 07, 2020 – Sacramento International is pleased […]

Kristen Vanderveen Cruises to Victory in $36,600 Traverse City Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Augusst 7, 2020 – The $36,600 Traverse City Speed Classic CSI 3* offered international challengers an extra chance to score prize money and FEI ranking points Friday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. Now in its sixth and final week […]

Lindsay Archer & Jarpur Unbeatable in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix at Rancho Mission Viejo

San Juan Capistrano, California, United States – Lindsay Archer (USA) and Jarpur claimed top honors in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix last Saturday during the Blenheim EquiSports’ Showpark August Festival at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. The American and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Ogano Sitte […]

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Sacramento CSI 4*-W Cancelled

Sacramento International Horse Show  To Take Place September 23 – October 4 Sacramento, California, USA – August 07, 2020 – Due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19, the Sacramento International Horse Show will regretfully not host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Sacramento in 2020. We are deeply sorry […]

Laura Kraut Out of Action due to Accident

Wellington, Florida, USA – August 07, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) has confirmed that she is currently sidelined from competitions due to an accident. The fiftieth-ranked rider in the world was competing in the CSI de Peelbergen‘s Summer Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen last week when […]

Steve Guerdat Supreme at the Top of the Longines FEI Rider Ranking for Another Month

Lausanne, Switzerland – August 06, 2020 – The sport of showjumping has slowly picked up the pace again but the “new reality” has kept its “old” king since Steve Guerdat (SUI) remains in the lead of Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking. The Swiss has accumulated a total of […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Are Number One in $36,600 CWD Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 6, 2020 – Back at Flintfields Horse Park for the final week of the six-week Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, international contenders went head-to-head Thursday in the $36,600 CWD Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A lofty field of 71 entries from ten […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Veronese Teamjoy to Constant Van Paesschen

Halle, Belgium – August 06, 2020 – Constant van Paesschen (BEL) has announced that Veronese Teamjoy will be joining his string of top horses. The 11-year-old bay Selle Français mare (Toulon x Dollar Dela Pierre) had been ridden previously by Stal Tops‘ Alberto Zorzi (ITA), Roberto Previtali (ITA) […]

2020 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* Cancelled

Lausanne, Switzerland – August 06, 2020 – The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final 2020 in Barcelona (ESP) has been cancelled. The cancellation is a joint-decision taken by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), Spanish National Federation – Real Federación Hípica Española and the Foundation and Board of the […]

2020 Edition of the Las Vegas National Horse Show Cancelled

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – August 5, 2020 – Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concern for the safety of our equestrian community, it is with regret that Blenheim EquiSports has decided to cancel the 2020 Las Vegas National Horse Show. “Over the last […]

Mario Deslauriers & Amsterdam 27 Supreme in $200,000 Great American Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 02, 2020 – The fourth week of the Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, featured the third $200,000 Grand Prix of the Series, sponsored by long-time Hits Partner Great American Insurance Group. Mario Deslauriers (CAN) had been knocking on […]

Notice of Cancellation of Bluegrass Festival & Other Events at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 4, 2020 – After weighing the impact of multiple positive COVID-19 cases following the Kentucky Summer Classic and the cancellation notice of USHJA’s upcoming championships, Kentucky Horse Shows and US Equestrian have decided to cancel Bluegrass Festival (Aug. 11-16), KHJA (Aug. 19-23), and USEF […]