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

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – What a week for top sport featuring three five-star attractions! First and foremost, it’s showtime for showjumping and the final Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year at the 63rd edition of the CHI of Geneva CSI 5*. The world’s best […]

Harry Allen & Calculatus Conquer the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznań CSI 4*-W!

Poznań , Poland – December 08, 2024 – Ireland impresses! Harry Allen (IRL) and Calculatus claimed the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4*-W, valid for the FEI Jumping World Cup – Central European League, held last Sunday during the leg of Cavaliada Tour – […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo Victorious in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – The final win of a banner week of competition at Desert Holiday 1 went to Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (MEX). On Sunday, December 8, at the Desert International Horse Park, Vallejo piloted Fellow van’t Moerven to victory in the $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping @ CHI Geneva: The World’s Best Riders & Horses Clash!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping makes its highly anticipated return to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) from 11–15 December and promises an exceptional schedule of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment. Having been named the world’s […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Conquer the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The ESP Year End Awards week at Wellington International concluded with Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) claiming victory in the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix aboard his talented gelding, Cristiano Obolensky. Reflecting on his 9-year-old partner, Roca shared, “I’ve ridden […]

Ingmar De Vos Elected as President of the International Horse Sports Confederation

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 09, 2024 – Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), was unanimously elected as the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), was elected as the IHSC Vice-President at the […]

Katharina Rhomberg Leads the Way as Austria Scores a One-Two in the Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – December 08, 2024 – A total of 38 combinations took part in the final competition of the 2024 Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*, the €105,500 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*, presented by Sportland Salzburg. Course manager Franz Madl (AUT) and his team had built […]

Trigon Auctions Wraps up the Year with 15 Elite Prospects

A horse auction is only as good as its latest edition, and Trigon Auctions aims to finish 2024 on a high note. The final collection of the year features fifteen meticulously selected 3-year-old showjumping prospects, available for online bidding until the 11th of December. Among them are future […]

Emiliano Liberati & Aruba Island Impress in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The second week of the third and final part of Autumn MET 2024 concluded on Sunday with the €57,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, with Italy’s Emiliano Liberati (ITA) and the 9-year-old […]

Conor Swail & My Lady Lavista Light Up in the $32,000 Premier Equestrian Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – Conor Swail’s (IRL) popular and well-loved canine companion, Ralph, can often be seen helping Swail lead a victory gallop at the Desert International Horse Park, and “Ralphie” got another opportunity to do just that on Saturday, December 7. Aboard My […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby 8 Triumphant in €320,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The €320,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix – Casas Novas CSI 5*-W promised top-tier spectacle to close the A Coruña CSI 5*-W, and it undoubtedly lived up to the expectations of the crowd that packed the indoor arena […]

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Hans Dieter-Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Dominant Again in the €170,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with high level of competition on Saturday. Once the Marqués de Riscal Trophy concluded, it was time for the moment that everyone had been waiting for: the first Grand Prix of the weekend, the […]

Robert Whitaker Tastes Victory in the €56,800 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with a high level of competition. On Saturday afternoon, the indoor arena of Casas Novas was full of equestrian fans who were ready to enjoy the first 5 stars class of this second day, […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]

Piergiorgio Bucci at A Coruña CSI 5*-W: “I Will Try Again this Sunday”

Madrid, Spain – December 08, 2024 – Last Sunday, he won the World Cup Grand Prix at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week in the Spanish capital, and Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) approaches the CSI5*W A Coruña with great enthusiasm, ready to earn more points for the World Cup. The Italian rider shares with us his plans for Casas Novas this weekend. […]

Natalie Dean Leads Trelawny Trailblazers to Team Victory at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California – December 07, 2024 – The Trelawny Trailblazers are gaining momentum in the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) team standings and setting the stage for a battle in next week’s season finale. Trailblazers Natalie Dean (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA) and Conor Swail (IRL) clinched a win […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dazzles towards Another Victory with Vestamalle des Cotis in Spain

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – After the first important class, the big class of the day took place with the running of the €105,500 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*-W. An exciting 1.50m class with 47 competitors. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) became the main character of the first day of this […]

Michael Pender & HHS Vancouver Keep their Winning Streak in the Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy at Casas Novas

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – The crowd at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center had the opportunity to witness the first classes of the highest category of this prestigious International Jumping Contest, which is part of the World Cup, on the afternoon of this Friday, December 6. […]

Eduardo Menezes Charges for Victory in the $32,000 IDA Development Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – Brazil’s Eduardo Menezes (BRA) had both a late spot in the order and his longtime partner Calypso des Matis on his side as he jumped to the win in Thursday’s $32,000 IDA Development Speed CSI 2*.  A field of 73 entries […]

Paul O’Shea Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 05, 2024 – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the […]

McLain Ward Comes Out Swinging & Winning in the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) made a statement on Thursday afternoon by winning the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5* to open Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) action at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in La Quinta, CA. A six-time U.S. Olympian and […]

2024 CHI Geneva: A Fitting Conclusion to a Season of Success

Geneva, Switzerland – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the show will culminate on Sunday 15 December with the Rolex Grand Prix, a competition renowned for its testing course in what is often considered to be the world’s biggest indoor equestrian arena. Horse and rider combinations must perform […]

Hola España! Spain is the official Partner Country of the 2025 CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany  – December 05, 2024 – The secret has been disclosed: Spain is the official partner country of the World Equestrian Festival, the 2024 CHIO Aachen . Among others, the music star, Alvaro Soler, has confirmed his participation in the Opening Ceremony. The motto is “Hola España”. When […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping CSI 5* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) this week as the renowned equestrian venue near Palm Springs and Coachella hosts the grand finale of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping Series. With a huge purse for grabs […]

Discover the Next Generation of Showjumpers: The Final Auction of Paardenveilingonline

In its latest and final collection of 2024, Paardenveilingonline presents 39 promising young show jumpers. This collection features offspring from elite stallions such as Chacco-Blue, renowned worldwide for his impact on show jumping, and Casall, a Grand Prix legend with an impressive track record. Also included are descendants […]

Riders & Horses for the A Coruña CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas Equestrian Center

La Coruña, Spain – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League touches down at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center next Friday for the 7th leg of its series. Several riders of the “Spanish Armada” face heavyweights of the sport, highlighted […]

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

Madrid, Spain – December 04, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping and the Longines FEI Jumping World – Western European League at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center, the feature event of the week in the old continent. Across the ocean the 2024 Major League Showjumping season touches […]

Official Logo Unveiled for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen

Aachen, Germany  – December 03, 2024 – With 19 months to go until the FEI World Championships 2026 in Aachen, the official logo for this highly anticipated event has been revealed, marking a major milestone in the countdown. Preparations are well underway as Aachen prepares to host equestrian athletes […]