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Who Will Win the 62nd Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby?

Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 – The leading contender for this Sunday’s Al Shira’aa Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead has been ruled out of this year’s class. Hickstead, England – June 18, 2024 –Reigning champion David Simpson (IRL) will miss the Derby after his nine-year-old stallion Pjotr […]

Amy Millar On Possible First-Ever ‘All Female’ Canadian Olympic Jumping Team

‘I Can’t Confirm All-Female Olympic Team, But I Think We’ve Got The Riders to Win’ Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic equestrian team, saying: “My most important goal is that we […]

Robert Blanchette Blazes to Two Victories on the Same Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]

Maya Denis & Callypso de La Hamente Z Soar to the Top in the $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – The $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* was the highlight event of the week, welcoming a competitive field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations to compete over Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging track. At the end of the night, Maya […]

Amanda Derbyshire Delivers the Winning Ride with Otto BH in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 16, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) was knocking on the door of a win all week long during the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) Hunter Jumper II CSI 3* as she stood on the podium of every FEI class, but never at the […]

Paul O’Shea in Heaven after Hellcat Propels Him to Win the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – A beautiful sunny morning set the stage for the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix, the final feature event of the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Summer Series. Twenty-five top horse-and-rider combinations competed, but it was Paul […]

Christian Coyle & Ma Pomme de Tammerville Make Winning a Habit at the Saratoga Horse Show

Stillwater, New York, USA – June 15, 2024 – Two of the highlight classes of the week at the Saratoga Classic I Horse Show were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at White Hollow Farm. Christian Coyle (IRL) and his own Ma Pomme de Tamerville won the $25,000 […]

Victory for Babel: Papa Pasquel Pays Tribute to His Beloved Horse at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Patricio Pasquel (MEX) paid tribute to his beloved horse Babel, following a victory that saw him qualify for the Grand Prix in the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Mexico’s Pasquel, who triumphed with prized gelding Babel in 2017’s […]

Competitive Horses & Talented Prospects in June Collection of Dutch Horse Trading

Once again, the team of Dutch Horse Trading has found a wonderful collection of young and ridden showjumpers, a dressage horse, a brood mare, hunters, schoolmasters, and ponies. Dutch Horse Trading stands for transparency, quality, honest prices, and many different types of horses. There’s a horse for every […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to the Top in the $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 16, 2024 — Spruce Meadows veteran Matthew Sampson (GBR) came first in today’s $116,050 ATB Cup CSI 5*, the final competition of this week’s ‘National’, presented by Rolex. Britain’s Sampson, with One Whisper, beat 34 other starting riders, and five jump-off rivals, […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Double Down to Win the $182,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 16, 2024 – After walking out of the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring as winner of the $182,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday, Alex Granato (USA) could be heard saying, “That was so good, I might just […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in the Apex Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Besides the RBC Grand Prix CSI 5*, another thrilling class provided much excitement on Saturday at Spruce Meadows. In the end, Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel flew to first in Saturday’s 1.45-1.50m Apex Cup CSI 5*, presented by Brookfield Residential. […]

Nayel Nassar Nails it on the Head to Claim the ATCO Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 —  Egypt’s Nayel Nassar (EGY) took first place in the ATCO Cup CSI 5* 1.45m, his second win of the day at Spruce Meadows after having already won the Martime Travel Cup 1.40m. Nassar, atop the Belgian Warmblood Linguini […]

Verlooy Gets It “Jos” Right to Win the AltaGas Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Belgian rider Jos Verlooy (BEL) took first in the AltaGas Cup 1.45m this afternoon after a string of seconds in the Summer Series so far. Verlooy, with Parise van den Dael, nailed the International Ring jump-off, beating a field […]

Tiffany Foster Finishes First in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Canada’s Tiffany Foster (CAN) solidified her status as the world’s top-ranked female show jumper this afternoon, clinching a victory in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Foster, with Battlecry, came first in the […]

Marvelous Mexicans Make it to the Top of the Podium in the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Bratislava CSIO 3*

Samorin, Slovakia – June 14, 2024 – The final Longines Series EEF Region Central Qualifier CSIO 3* got underway this afternoon at the X-Bionic Sphere venue, culminating in a nail-biting three way jump off between host nation Slovakia, Italy and Mexico. Mexico took the win, with Slovakia finishing […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Turn on the Fire to Win the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 14, 2024 – A clear blue sky and mild Michigan weather set the stage at Flintfields Horse Park on Friday afternoon for the $63,000 Traverse City Horse Shows Welcome Stake CSI 4*, a highlight of the second week at the Spring Series, […]

Erynn Ballard Excels with Another Double Punch at The National CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) pulled off another extraordinary first-second 5* finish in tonight’s $62,500 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*, her second one-two placement atop the leaderboard in a matter of two weeks. Ballard, currently the second-ranked female show jumping […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Back on Top in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 14, 2024 – Just five days after leaving their mark on Week One of the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Hunter Jumper series as the FEI Grand Prix winning combination, Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) and Louisburg Farm’s Berdien (Bustique X Querlybet Hero) stepped straight […]

15-Hand Super Pony Propels Jacqueline Ruyle to Victory at the Traverse City Horse Show CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 13, 2024 – International competition at the Traverse City Spring Series, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, returned for its second week by opening with the $32,000 Speed CSI 4* thirty-four competitors taking to Bernardo Costa Cabral’s (POR) track. Runners-up Michael […]

It’s Crunch Time at the Rotterdam Leg of the Longines League of Nations

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 14, 2024 –The teams have been confirmed for the fourth and last leg of the inaugural Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2024 series which takes place in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in ten days time, and for Belgium, France and Great Britain the pressure will […]

Canada’s Sean Jobin Steals the Spotlight on the Opening Day of ‘The National’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 12, 2024 – It was glory for Canada on the first day of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex, as the world famous International Ring saw its first action of the season. Sean Jobin (CAN), with Arkuga, topped a talent-packed leaderboard with a […]

FEI Board Pledges CHF 1 Million to Deliver New Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 11, 2024 – The FEI Board has unanimously approved an Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan and established a dedicated Equine Welfare Fund of CHF 1 million (USD 1’119’000; EUR 1’030’000) to launch the plan. The decision was taken during the Board’s in-person meeting at […]

Nations Vie for Spots in the 2025 Longines League of Nations Series

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 13, 2024 – With just a few days to go before the fourth and last qualifier of the Longines League of NationsTM 2024 in Rotterdam (NED) before the Final in Barcelona (ESP) on 6 October, nations are already looking at their options for qualifying […]

Perfection! Darragh Kenny Scores a Trifecta in the $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix

Upperville, Virginia – June 08, 2024 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) was alone on the podium following Saturday’s $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix at the 171st Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢, having captured the top three placings in the class of 27 entries. He finished […]

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

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 13, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Spruce Meadows with the running of the second week of five-star competition, “The National Tournament“, presented by Rolex. Besides world-class showjumping and 1 million in prize money, North America’s most traditional venue hosts the a long […]

William Whitaker Wins the €30,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2* at Bolesworth

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 09, 2024 –In a nail biting conclusion to the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* , sponsored by LeMieux, British showjumper William Whitaker (GBR), riding the exceptional Chacco’s Lando, triumphed with two impeccably fast and clear rounds. Whitaker, as the final competitor to go, […]

Triumphant Return from Motherhood! Sydney Shulman-Desiderio & Villamoura Top $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance CSI 2* 

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 07, 2024 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for two weeks of competition, starting with the Split Rock Hunter Jumper 1, featuring a CSI2* rating. Friday afternoon’s competition was highlighted by the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance 1.45m FEI […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH Conquer the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 08, 2024 – Continuing to capitalize on multiple wins and top placings in Tryon Stadium, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) saw the top of the podium in the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out the The Tryon Spring […]

Colin Syquia & Hocus Pocus Work their Magic in the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic 

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 09, 2024 – Colin Syquia (PHI) and Hocus Pocus, owned by Rindy Dominguez, topped the feature jumper class in Tryon Stadium on Sunday, the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic. The duo stopped the jump off timers in 36.961 seconds to take […]