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In Memoriam: Equestrian Community Mourns Pehr G. Gyllenhammar

Gothenburg, Sweden – December 01, 2024 – The FEI pays tribute to Pehr Gustaf Gyllenhammar, the legendary Volvo chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who sadly passed away late last month at the age of 89. Gyllenhammar, who held the key position at the Swedish multinational manufacturing corporation from […]

Felix Haßmann & Vithargos W.Z. Ride Victoriously in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany– December 01, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) and Vithargos W.Z. rode victoriously in the €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. Going up against 14 other combinations in the tiebreaker, of the original 60 other entries in the […]

New Partner Propels Laura Renwick to Enjoy Victory in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Great Britain’s Laura Renwick (GBR) and the 11-year-old mare Enjoy CK Z (Echo van’T Spielveld x Coronado) won Sunday’s €30,900 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, as the first week […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Go for the Gold in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4*  

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 01, 2024 – The Holiday & Horses CSI 4* week at Wellington International concluded in spectacular style as Kent Farrington (USA) and his 10-year-old mare, Greya, soared to victory in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday.  Farrington was full of praise for […]

Peder Fredricson Leads All-Swedish Trifecta in the €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – December 01, 2024 – Peder Fredricson (SWE) concluded the competitions at Strawberry Arena with a victory in the Sweden €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*, riding the talented Sv Vroom de la Pomme Z, ahead of two national team colleagues. “He’s starting to feel really […]

Thrilling Victory for Jimmy Torano in the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2024 – Saturday’s international competition at Wellington International during the Holiday & Horses CSI 4* horse show featured electrifying action in the International Arena. The spotlight event, the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.50m, saw Jimmy Torano (USA) claim victory aboard […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Gran Prix Ciudad de Madrid CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Italian rider Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) has won the €175,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix City of Madrid CSI 5*, held at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week. Bucci, riding Hantano, clocked an unbeatable time of 40.77 seconds in the tie-break to […]

Michael Pender Charges to Win the Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, […]

Epic victory for Hans Dieter Dreher in the €105,500 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – German rider Hans Dieter Dreher (GER) won the €105,500 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday, one of the most anticipated challenge of the day at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week. Dreher, riding Vestmalle des Cotis, achieved a spectacular time of 43.95 […]

Daniel Bluman & Hummer Z Lay Down the Gauntlet in the $65,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2024 – As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international […]

Daniel Deusser & Robert Whitaker: Shared Winners of IFEMA 6-Bar Trophy at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first day of IFEMA Madrid Horse Week concluded with an exciting and vibrant Six Bars, €27,600 IFEMA Madrid Trophy, which ended with a shared victory between Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) and Britain’s Robert Whitaker (GBR). Both riders, after overcoming a […]

Nayel Nassar & Dorado de Riverland Race to Victory in the $32,000 TRM CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international […]

Jesús Garmendia Gallops to Victory in the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first big class of the weekend at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week has left the audience speechless and made the stands roar with a memorable Spanish triumph. Jesús Garmendia (ESP), won the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W 1.50m, the main […]

British Victory by Matthew Sampson in the Hola Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first class of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, the €28,950 ¡Hola! Trophy CSI5*-W, with obstacles at a height of 1.45m, was full of suspense. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), who entered the arena with El Wikke, set an […]

IFEMA Madrid Horse Week Returns with the Best of Equestrian Sports

Madrid, Spain – November 28, 2024 – The horses are ready to start the eleventh edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week (IMHW), which returns with the prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Show Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage. On Thursday, the veterinary inspection and warm up took place in […]

Young Riders Academy Celebrates 10 Years Promoting Enduring Values with Gala in Venice

Venice, Italy – November 28, 2024 – This week, the Young Riders Academy (YRA) marked its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in Venice. Hosted at the iconic Teatro La Fenice, the event brought together a special YRA family, including riders from all ten years, trainers, organizers, and […]

Riders & Horses for the Wellington International CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – Temperatures might be low elsewhere in North America but the heat is on this week at Wellington International as the venue hosts stellar names of the noble sport for the first CSI 4* class of the season. A rising star […]

U.S. Paris Olympic Show Jumping Team Headed to Palm Springs

Thermal, California, USA – November 27, 2024 – The entirety of the 2024 U.S. Olympic show jumping team, including Karl Cook (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), Laura Kraut (USA) and McLain Ward (USA), is headed to the Desert International Horse Park, December 4-8, 2024. Team USA earned the silver medal this summer in Paris, and […]

Showjumping Horses & Breeding in Youhorse.auction Winter Collection

The Youhorse.auction winter collection is online and again there is something for anyone. The online bidding starts on Saturday, November 30 and will end on Tuesday, December 3. “Thanks to enthusiastic breeders from our recent auctions, we are once again able to offer highly interesting breeding products. Many […]

Lars Kuster & Heaven of Romance Light Up to Win the €32,150 Eurodocks Services CSI 4* at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 23, 2024 – Lars Kuster (NED) and Heaven of Romance lit up to win the €32,150 Eurodocks Services CSI 4* last Saturday during Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*. The 1.50m speed challenge was contested by 52 combinations but it was the Dutchman and […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Nikolaj de Music in Fine Tune at the GC Playoffs in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 20, 2024 – Competition was officially underway last Wednesday at the GC Riyadh Playoffs . The first 5* individual 1.45m class presented by the €40,000 Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 5* saw the world’s top riders go head-to-head for the first time under […]

Not an Illusion! Schumacher Shines in Showjumping Too! Titouan Speeds to Victory in Grand Prix de La Region de Normandie CSI 4*

Rouen, France – November 24, 2024 – The Schumacher name is one that is familiar to people when it comes to speed and wins in Formula 1. On Sunday, another Schumacher, that is Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Illusion gave French fans what they were cheering for at the […]

Triumphant Homecoming for Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque in the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Los Angeles CSI 5*-W

Santa Anita, California, USA – November 23, 2024 – At the site of the 1984 Olympic Games, Karl Cook (USA) and Caracole de La Roque followed up their Olympic silver medal from Paris 2024 with a victory in the inaugural $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Los Angeles […]

Arthur Le Vot & Dijinn Cece Upset Favorites to Win the Comme Mutuelle Prize CSI 4* in Rouen

Rouen, France – November 22, 2024 – Arthur Le Vot (FRA) and Dijinn Cece overcame all the obstacles over two rounds of competition and heavyweights of the noble sport on Saturday at the 2024 edition of Equi Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2* towards first place in the […]

Victor Victorious! Bettendorf Secures the Ultimate Win in the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 22, 2024 – In an electrifying climax to the €1,250,000 Longines Global Champions Super Grand Prix CSI 5*, Victor Bettendorf (LUX) delivered a performance for the ages, seizing victory aboard his remarkable nine-year-old mare, Foxy de La Roque. The tension was palpable as […]

Lillie Keenan & Kick On Claim the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Welcome CSI 5*-W at Santa Anita Park

Arcadia, California, USA – November 21, 2024 – It was an evening of world-class showjumping sport on Thursday at Santa Anita Park for the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Santa Anita CSI 5*-W in partnership with 1/ST, as 73 horse-and-rider combinations took on the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds 1.50m Welcome CSI 5*-W. At […]

History in the Making: Global Champions League Super Cup Finalists Determined in Dramatic Semi-Final

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 21, 2024 – The GCL Super Cup Semi-Final delivered an unforgettable rollercoaster of drama and emotion, setting the stage for Sunday’s hotly anticipated Final. In this electrifying knockout round and pivotal second day of the GC Riyadh Playoffs, the competition was halved, narrowing […]

Jessica Springsteen Makes California Debut a Winning One in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Two Phase CSI 5* at Santa Anita Park

Arcadia, California, USA – November 20, 2024 – Olympic athletes returned to Santa Anita Park for a whole new experience since the venue last hosted showjumping at the 1984 Games, as the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) set the stage for the inaugural Santa Anita CSI 5*-W in partnership with 1/ST. […]

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

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 21, 2024 – The 2024 Global Champions League Playoffs is on this week at the Saudi capital. With €11 million purse at stake, highlighted by the Global Champions League Final and €1,250,000 LGCT Super Cup Grand Prix CSI 5* on Friday and the […]