How did your routine change during lockdown? It wasn’t as busy with no competitions that’s for sure, it was very quiet at the start. Then, in the end, we were actually still very busy at home. We had a few people off, because obviously there weren’t any shows […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – July 26, 2020 – The Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, continued with the $200,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix last Sunday at the Hits Saugerties venue. Jordan (IRL) Coyle has dominated the high performance jumper competition at the Great […]
Lier, Belgium – July 26, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Beauville Z bested the field to win the €51,700 Flandria Rent Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the Azelhof Events Equestrian Center. One of the favorites to win the 1.50m challenge, the Dutchman and the 10-year-old […]
Berlin, Germany – July 27, 2020 – We celebrate Ludger Beerbaum‘s talented and consistent grey mare Chiara today in our Hall of Fame. This ‘naturally fast’ mare has continued to produce impressive performances on the biggest stages, achieving a win in the LGCT Grand Prix of Chantilly in […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – July 26, 2020 – The number one spot on the podium for the number one ranked rider in the world! Steve Guerdat (SUI) proved once again why he’s the leader in the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking by claiming the €30,000 Grand Prix […]
Fontainebleau, France – July 26, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Clouzot de Lassus were the best in the €26,000 CWD Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the first week of the Summer Tour of the Fontainebleau Classic. Riding the 12-year-old grey Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Ugano […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 26, 2020 – Week Four of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, concluded Sunday, but not before 47 combinations battled it out for the lead spot in the lap of honor as the victors of the $72,900 Staller Grand Prix […]
Toronto, Canada – July 25, 2020 – Keean White (CAN), the founder and organizer of Angelstone Tournaments, released a statement yesterday regarding the use of masks at horse shows in Canada during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. He urged Equestrian Canada (Canada Équestre) to take tighter measures for […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 26, 2020 – Leopold van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Miss Untouchable stole the spotlight on Sunday during the CSI de Peelbergen at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. The duo claimed the crown for the host nation in the €26,000 Roelofsen Horse Trucks […]
Gorla Minore, Italy – After winning the €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday, Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) was back on top of the podium yesterday at the Equieffe Equestrian Center. This time, he teamed up with Prinz 1293 to win the €25,500 Speed Class CSI 2*. The German […]
Lier, Belgium – July 24, 2020 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) released a statement on Friday addressing the need for all equestrian community members to follow COVID-19 Safety Protocols more seriously. He believes it is the only way for the sport to continue without putting its stakeholders at risk, […]
Lanaken, Belgium – July 25, 2020 – Taloubet Z and Christian Ahlmann (GER) achieved a stunning set of top results over the course of their career together. In this fascinating video, Christian gives an insight into what makes this ‘powerful’ horse so special. He talks of Taloubet’s adaptable […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 25, 2020 – Empty stands couldn’t keep the energy down at the Kentucky Horse Park Saturday afternoon as the first horse trotted into the Rolex Stadium for the inaugural Grand Prix of the Kentucky Summer Series, the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Grand Prix. […]
Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – July 25, 2020 – Spain and Portugal renewed their Iberian rivalry in the ring of the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre on Saturday while competitors from both countries competed in the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Spain came out on top with Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 24, 2020 – Thiago Ribas da Costa (BRA) and Kassandra van’t Heike continued to dominate the competition at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen, this time by winning the €26,700 Ashford Farm Prix CSI 2* on Friday during the CSI de Peelbergen Summer Tour. […]
Lier, Belgium – July 24, 2020 – Bernardo Alves (BRA) and El Torreo de Muze were back to their winning ways on Friday during the second day of the CSI 3* at the Azelhof Events venue in Lier. One hundred combinations entered the ring to pursue the lion’s […]
London, England – July 25, 2020 – “My horses are my family. There are not many horses like Ursula who come along in your lifetime…” – In this moving video, Scott Brash (GBR) talks about his ‘fantastic’ partnership with his stunning mare Ursula, the next horse that we […]
Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 24, 2020 – The first FEI class of Week Four at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, brought a lofty field of 54 entries to front and center for the $36,600 Devoucoux Welcome Stake CSI 2*, which took place Friday […]
The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian, are pleased to announce their venue and dates for 2020. The PNHS and WIHS are committed to providing a safe environment for competitors, […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 23, 2020 – The Rolex Stadium was teeming with top-notch competition Thursday afternoon as a lofty 47 entries took to the ring in hopes of securing the win in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. The first of five events making up the 2020 Hagyard […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 23, 2020 – Get to know Luciana Diniz’s (POR) popular horse and ‘best friend’, Winningmood in our Hall of Fame here! Winningmood was a firm fixture on the LGCT circuit up to 2017, and has numerous top placings to his name including wins […]
Oplabbeek, Belgium – July 19, 2020 – The national flag of Ireland was seen flying high last Sunday at Sentower Park as Richard Howley (IRL) and Arlo de Blondel raced to win the €25,500 Kemperten Sporthorses Grand Prix CSI 2*. A total of 18 combinations had qualified for […]
Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 17, 2020 – Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple were victorious in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday during the third week of the Hits Chicago Summertime Series at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Eleven riders jumped clean in the first round and […]
Wayne, Illinois, USA – July 19, 2020 – The Hits Chicago Summertime Series is a wrap, but competition continues next week with the three-week Hits Chicago Equifest Series. The past three weeks have brought blue ribbons, Championships, and smiles to featured class winner’s faces at Lamplight Equestrian Center. […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – July 22, 2020 – Jordan Coyle (IRL) has been on fire at the Great American Summer Series. With a one-two finish in last week’s $100,000 Hits Grand Prix, he continued his hot streak taking the win again this week in the $200,000 Voltaire Grand […]
San Giovanni in Marignano, Italy – July 19, 2020 – Filippo Bologni (ITA) and Quidich de La Chavee flew to first in the €28,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Summer Tour at the Horses Riviera Resort. The young Italian and the 16-year-old chestnut Selle Français […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – July 17, 2020 – Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Oaks Redwood rose to the occasion to claim first place in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix during the Great American Summer Series last Friday at Hits Saugerties. The Egyptian rider and Evergate Stables‘ 15-year-old chestnut […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 22, 2020 – Fantastic news! Equestrian fans worldwide will have the opportunity to enjoy top sport at Tops International Arena in August and September 2020. The events in May, July and the Longines Global Champions Tour in August had to be postponed due to […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 21, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) added her name to both ends of the podium after the $25,000 Sunday Jumper Classic to conclude the sixth week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The American and […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 21, 2020 – This week we celebrate another star of show jumping – Harrie Smolders‘ (NED) Emerald N.O.P.! Take a look back at some of his incredible rounds and get to know this incredible stallion. Emerald began his international career in the 2011 […]
