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Philipp Weishaupt Delivers the Winning Performance in the €164,800 FEI World Cup Qualifier CSI 4*-W at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 10, 2025 –The second day of the three-day opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour championship continued with gripping showjumping at the Longines Indoor and Outdoor Arenas of the state-of-the-art Al Shaqab (Member Qatar Foundation) with 7 different rounds for one-star, two-star […]

Roberto Teran Tafur Scores Second Win in the Dodd Technologies CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2025 – Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) exited the International Arena following his second FEI win of the week Friday with the words, “When you’re on, you’re just on.” The Olympian topped the podium yet again during week one of the Winter Equestrian […]

Top Honors for Germany’s Christian Ahlmann in the Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 10, 2025– German riders took the top two positions on the second day of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*, with Christian Ahlmann (GER) riding Otterongo Alpha Z into an early lead on an unbeatable time of 59.81 seconds. […]

Martin Fuchs Flies off with the Win in the €60,000 Le Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland, – January 09, 2025 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) got off to a flying start on home soil on the opening day of the Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W, claiming top honors in the €60,000 Le Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*-W. For a moment, it […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blazes towards Victory at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 4*-W

Doha, Qatar – January 09, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where nobility meets history”, the opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off at the glorious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab – a member of the Qatar Foundation on Thursday, January 9. The first round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour, […]

Belgians off to a Flying Start! Constant van Paesschen Victorious at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 3*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 09, 2025 – Thursday marked the start of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show, which will span the next two weekends at the recently renovated Abu Dhabi Equestrian Centre. The event, which is now in its 8 th season, remains afirm […]

Roberto Teran Tafur Thrives in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round I CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 09, 2025 – Colombian Olympian Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) clinched his first international victory of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round I CSI 3* on Thursday of WEF 1. Opening with the first of 12 FEI competitions, […]

Richard Spooner & Halcon Soar to the Top in the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 09, 2025 – The $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* was the highlight of Thursday morning’s action in the WEC Grand Arena. Thirty-three international horse-and-rider pairs, representing nine nations, competed for top honors, but it was Richard Spooner (USA) and Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Quirinus 27 are the Quickest in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at the Doha Tour

Doha, Qatar– January 09, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where nobility meets history”, the opening round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off at the glorious Longines Arena at Al Shaqab – a member of the Qatar Foundation on Thursday, January 9. The first round of […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Scoop de Septon Z Shake Things Up in the $75,000 Tequila Scenario Grand Prix

Ocala, Forida, USA – January 05, 2024 – The first Grand Prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala electrified the WEC Grand Arena on an unseasonably cool evening, as spectators and exhibitors packed the stands to witness the $75,000 Tequila Scenario Grand Prix. […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2024– It’s showtime for showjumping once again as the holidays are over and the noble sport shifts to a higher gear this week with several important FEI-level competitions taking place all over the world. The 2024/2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines CHI Classics Basel 5*

Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. The action is already underway as the likes of Steve Guerdat (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Ben Maher (GBR), Harrie Smolders (NED), Julien Epaillard (FRA), […]

Riders & Horses for the Wellington International CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 08, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping! International competition is underway this week at the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Seven nations will field a total of sixty-six athletes for CSI 3* classes there. McLain Ward (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), Christian Kukuk (GER), Cian […]

World-Class Show Jumpers Set to Compete at the 8th Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 08, 2024 – Under the Honorary Presidency of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Al Nahyan, the highly anticipated 8th edition of the Al Shira’aa Horse Show returns with a two-week tour hosted at the new and improved Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club from […]

On Vacation & Winning! Robert Whitaker Delivers Masterclass Performance in the $24,950 Open Grand Prix with Yalambi’s Ikon

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – The Grand Prix Ring at Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, was treated to a special surprise during the $24,950 Open Grand Prix on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as legendary athletes John and Robert Whitaker (GBR) joined spectators and […]

Boys in Blue for Battle of the Sexes at the Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – The opening “Saturday Night Lights” event of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) started off with a three-peat win for the boy’s team in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes under the sparkling lights of Wellington International. The crowd-favorite event […]

Back-to-Back! Richard Vogel Victorious Again in the $75,000 WEF Premiere Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 05, 2024 – World no. 6 Richard Vogel (GER) left his mark on opening week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with back-to-back wins at Wellington International in Wellington, Florida, USA. After topping the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round riding Levi […]

Richard Vogel Leads Off in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2024 – German Olympian Richard Vogel (GER) and nine-year-old Levi Noesar clinched their first major victory of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday of opening week at Wellington International in Wellington, […]

Wout-Jan van der Schans Named the National Coach of the Dutch Team

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 02, 2024 – Wout-Jan van der Schans is the new national coach of the Dutch showjumping team. Van der Schans succeeds Jos Lansink, who announced last year that he could no longer combine the position with his other activities. Van der Schans has […]

Bluman Equestrian Expands to Fairfield County

Bluman Equestrian Forms Strategic Partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables In an exciting move for Fairfield County and equestrian sport in the Tri-State Area, the elite training program Bluman Equestrian has formed a strategic partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables. Already possessing a strong foothold in […]

Flanders Embryo Auction Promises Fireworks in the Emirates

The Flanders Embryo Auction on January 18 promises to be a remarkable event. The team from Flanders Foal Auction will host its eighth auction in the United Arab Emirates that day, but that’s not the most impressive aspect. “We’ve gone all out to convince people on-site and online […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Close the Year in Grand Fashion With World Cup Win at Mechelen

Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2024 – Germany’s Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) propelled himself to the top of the podium in the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League staged in Mechelen (BEL) this afternoon with the 15-year-old gelding Vestmalle des Cotis. From penultimate […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Karonia L Claim the Crown of the €63,000 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2024 – On Sunday, December 29, 40 combinations competed for victory in the Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5*-W, one of the crown jewels of Vlaanderens Kerstjumping. After a thrilling jump-off with seven participants, Portuguese rider Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) emerged victorious aboard […]

Koen Vereecke “Drives Away” Victoriously in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Jumping Mechelen, claiming the first of his two wins so far at the 2024 edition of Jumping Mechelen – Memorial Eric Wauters, claiming victory in the €50,000 BMW Masters CSI 5*-W. […]

Sold-Out Nekkerhal Cheers Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze on to Victory in the KBC Bank & Insurance Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 28, 2024 – The tension in the Nekkerhal was palpable as Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze (Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Ramiro Z | BWP) raced to an unforgettable victory. For the first time in history, not only was the Longines FEI Jumping […]

Daniel Deusser & Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z Thrive in the Léon Melchior – Open Sires of the World Zangersheide Prize

Mechelen, Belgium – December 27, 2024 – On the second day of Jumping Mechelen, breeders from all corners of Belgium and beyond flocked to the Nekkerhal as they do every year. With three stallion competitions and a spectacular final of loose jumping for 2-year-old talents, sponsor Zangersheide offered […]

Jeroen Appelen Claims the Belgian IndoorChampionship for the Second Year in a Row

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – The first day of Jumping Mechelen traditionally kicked off with the JM Kids Day. Thousands of young visitors and pony riders brought excitement and joy to the Nekkerhal. Shows, activities, pony rides, and demonstrations created a magical start to the event, […]

The Future of Belgian Show Jumping Shines at Jumping Mechelen this Week

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2024 – This week, sports, show, and horse enthusiasts come together at Jumping Mechelen to celebrate the end of the year. With over 40 years of history, Vlaanderens Kerstjumping – Memorial Eric Wauters has grown into much more than a prestigious competition. It is […]