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Armando Trapote Pulls Out All the Aces Up His Sleeve to Win the Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2025 – A cracking home win in the €28,200 Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 2* finishes off the first week of the Andalucia Pre-Sunshine Tour here at Montenmedio today from Armando Trapote (ESP) and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Claim the BrainJuice Grand Prix CSI U-25 at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Among an extremely impressive roster of young riders at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), it was Nina Mallevaey (FRA) who topped the week’s premiere BrainJuice Under 25 Grand Prix Series event in the $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix, on the […]

Gregory Wathelet Wins Again! Triumphant in the $30,000 Marshall & Sterling Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 19, 2025 –  Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) started his Sunday morning the same way he ended his Saturday night: winning. After topping Saturday’s $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, Wathelet returned to the Grand Prix Arena at the Desert International Horse Park on Sunday, January 19 […]

Teenage Sensation Isabella Erlick & Toucare KDW Z Best the Rest in the $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Supreme in the $65,000 Yeti Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI 2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Claim Repeat Win in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win again Sunday in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3* to wrap […]

Willem Greve & Highway TN NOP Lead the Way in World Cup at Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2025 – Willem Greve (NED) and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM  of Leipzig (GER) this afternoon with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium here remarkably […]

Niels Bruynseels Kicks of the Action at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Winning the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2025 – Sunday’s €30,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*– 1.45m, presented by Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. – concluded the first week of competition at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain, where action resumed as the 2025-edition of Spring MET kicked off with […]

Electrifying Win by Guido Grimaldi in the €164,700 Longines World Cupâ„¢ Grand Prix – Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 19, 2025 – The thrilling final day of the 2025 Al Shira’aa Horse Show reached its crescendo with the €164,700 FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Grand Prix Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W — presented by Longines — delivering an unforgettable conclusion to two […]

Mclain Ward & Princess Dalou H Claim the Crown in the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – In Saturday’s $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m on the grass derby field it was six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) who captured a win on a newer ride for him in Princess Dalou H, owned by Stella Wasserman. […]

Young Star Beats Pros! Tony Stormanns Steals the Spotlight in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – From the time he was 11, Tony Stormanns (GER) would sit ringside at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and dream about competing in the International Arena. During ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of WEF 2, the 17-year-old made that dream come true […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes Home with the Win in the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2025 – It did not take Gregory Wathelet (BEL) long after landing back in California to also land back on top of the leaderboard at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). On Saturday night, January 18, the Belgian rider kicked off his 2025 […]

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]

Kings of Championats! Second Victory by Yuri Mansur & Vitiki in Two Weeks with Win at Leipzig Too!

Leipzig, Germany – January 18, 2025 – The Kings of Championats! After defending their title in the Championat of Basel last week, Yuri Mansur (BRA) and Vitiki made it back-to-back, this time stealing the spotlight in the feature class on Saturday at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W, […]

Duarte Seabra & Dourados 2 Dazzle to First in the €200,000 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar – January 18, 2025 – The competitions of the second week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour concluded on Saturday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with as many as 6 different classes for the CSI1*, two-star […]

Dutchman Dominates! Jur Vrieling Denies Germans Victory on Home Soil at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 1, 2025 – A Dutchman dominated the feature class on opening day of the 2025 Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W. Held Thursday evening, Jur Vrieling (NED) and Kannan Jr. sped past the competition in the €10,150 Uvex Sports Prize CSI 5*-W. The 1.45m […]

Steve Guerdat & Looping Luna Back to the Winner’s Circle at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 17, 2025 – Swiss supremacy! Steve Guerdat (SUI) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Partner – Pferd CSI 5*-W. The highlight of the day was the €105,500 Defender Cup CSI 5*-W. One of the winningest and most experienced riders in the world, Guerdat […]

Home Win for Al Shira’aa Stables as Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi & Chacco Bay Top the Equitrans Prize CSI4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues […]

Jessica Mendoza: Jumping from African Safari Straight to Victory in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – A week ago, British show jumping athlete Jessica Mendoza (GBR) was on a horseback safari in Africa admiring elephants and other wildlife from the comfort of the saddle. This week, she switched gears for week 2 of the Winter Equestrian […]

Lorcan Gallagher Gets the Win in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 16, 2025 – After more than a decade of winters spent competing in Florida, this year marks Lorcan Gallagher’s (IRL) first full season at the Desert International Horse Park, and on Thursday, January 16, he showed that he is in Thermal, CA, to be […]

Millie Allen & Quick Diamant HR Charge to First in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 16, 2025 – Amidst a large audience turnout, the second week 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday, at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of the Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with six different classes for the CSI one-star, two-star […]

Henrik Von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Take Command in $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – World no. 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) came out swinging on Thursday afternoon as he took the win in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m aboard Glamour Girl to open competition on the grass derby field during Week […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Christian Ahlmann Claims Second Victory at the Al Shira’aa Horse Show Topping the Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CS4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 16, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues […]

Wellington International Announces Further Increases in Grand Prix Prize Money for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2025 – Wellington International announced today that the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will now feature two $500,000 grand prix CSI 5* offerings ahead of the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Highlighted by 12 weeks of consecutive FEI competition, WEF continues through […]

Belgium Rides High towards the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Brussels, Belgium – January 14, 2025 – Belgium has officially secured its place in the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, […]