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Essex Classics is a Winning Tradition for Two-Time NCEA National Champion Augusta Iwasaki

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 25, 2024 – Augusta Iwasaki is in her second year of studies at Southern Methodist University. She’s already a two-time NCEA National Champion. Iwasaki, 20, is part of the SMU Mustang squad that captured its second consecutive dual-discipline title at the recently concluded […]

Henrik von Eckermann Looks to Secure Back-to-Back Wins at Longines Global Champions Tour of Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 25, 2024 –  The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Stockholm June 28 – 30, 2024 for the ninth stage of the tour this week. The event promises a thrilling line up of classes showcasing some of the best horses and riders in the […]

The Rolex Grand Slam Majors – A Sport’s Ultimate Test!

Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2024 –The sporting Majors are considered to be the finest competitions in the world – from the Masters in golf, to the French Open in tennis and the 4 majors of the Rolex Grand Slam in show jumping – these are the events that […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Bronislav Chudyba

Å amorín, Slovakia. – June 25, 2024 – The final regional qualifier in the Longines EEF Series took place earlier this month in Samorin, Slovakia. Following their superb performance in Mannheim at the first Region Central qualifier, where they finished in fourth place, the Slovakian team was hoping for […]

Canada’s Erynn Ballard Can’t Be “Beat” in the $40,000 Yeti National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2024 – The $40,000 YETI National Grand Prix was the highlight event on Sunday morning, featuring 39 horse-and-rider combinations competing for top honors. Fresh off last night’s $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* victory, Erynn Ballard (CAN) continued her success by claiming first place […]

Flanders Foal Auction Continues to Peelbergen

After a dazzling start to the foal auction season with an average price of no less than 25,500 euro, the second Flanders Foal Auction is already nearby. On Saturday, June 29, 32 jumping foals will be auctioned at Peelbergen Equestrian Center and the collection is now online. “We […]

Evelyne Putters Powers to First in the Bios-Groep Prix CSI 2*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 2, 2024 – The €25,000 BIOS Group Grand Prix CSI 2* is a two star 1.45m-competition with a jump off. Only one combination managed to stay clear, so there was no need for a jump-off: Belgium’s Evelyne Putters (BEL) and Nabeau van het Migroveld Z […]

Marc Houtzager Victorious in the €300,100 Grand Prix of Rotterdam CSIO 5*

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 23, 2024 â€“  We close off the 75th CHIO Rotterdam with another win for Dutch: Marc Houtzager (NED) was untouchable in the jump-off of the Grand Prix of Rotterdam this Sunday afternoon. With 36.07 seconds, he stayed just ahead of Germany’s Christian Kukuk (GER), […]

Five Derby Wins! William Funnell Becomes the Greatest Topping the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 23, 2024 – William Funnell (GBR) became the first five-time winner of the €120,000 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4* at Hickstead on Sunday, following a masterclass display of jumping with Dublon. The Surrey-based showjumper had come close to beating the record 12 months […]

Margie Goldstein-Engle Makes it to 250 Grand Prix Wins Claiming the $75,000 Molon Excavating Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 23, 2024 –Another high-point in an already storied career, USA’s Margie Goldstein-Engle (USA) won the $75,000 Molon Excavating Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at Traverse City Horse Shows to claim her 250th career victory. The 66-year-old Show Jumping Hall Of Fame […]

Marc Dilasser “Makes His Day” in the €164,700 UAE President Cup Challenge CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 23, 2024 – The 2024 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris – Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5* came to an extraordinary close as the sold-out crowd erupted for Marc Dilasser (FRA) and Make My Day Z du Gevres. The pair […]

Elliott Rowe Races towards €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* Victory at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 22, 2024  â€“ A new name was added to the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy on Saturday at Hickstead, when Elliott Rowe (GBR) landed the €28,360 British Speed Derby CSI 4* with the 11-year-old stallion Hyperion VP Wisbecq. Drawn 19th out of 26, Elliott scorched round the […]

William Fletcher Flies for the Win in the Hickstead Master’s Trophy CSI 4*

Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024  – It was a busy day on Saturday at Hickstead – The All England Jumping Course. William Fletcher (GBR) enjoyed his first Hickstead International Arena win, beating 56 rivals to claim top honors in the €28,360 Hickstead Master’s Trophy with the 11-year-old grey […]

Nicky Galligan Nabs the Win in the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2* with Nikita van de Leeuwerk

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 20, 2024 – International competition during the HITS-on-the-Hudson Jumper Special at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, heated up with the $31,020 Welcome CSI 2*, presented by Great American Insurance Group, on June 20, 2024. The highlight class of the day […]

What Dreams are Made of! Jeanne Sadran Jumps towards Stardom in the LGCT Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 22, 2024 – Dreams came true in the heart of Paris tonight as young French star Jeanne Sadran (FRA) clinched her first ever five-star GP victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5* presented by Ville de Paris. The […]

Daisy Farish Dazzles to Victory with Promising Partner in the $32,000 GFL Environmental Welcome CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 21, 2024 – After winning the $32,000 GFL Environmental Welcome CSI 2* on Friday at Flintfields Horse Park, Daisy Farish (USA) said that Quala vd Rollebeek was the best horse she’s ever ridden. The comment was high praise in the mix of […]

Three Riders Share the Agria Derby Trial Honors at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2024  – Last year’s Agria Derby Trial winners Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Carlos Ribas (BRA) once again shared the honours in today’s class – and they were joined by 2022 winner William Funnell in a three-way split for first place. Theirs were the only […]

Fantastic French Flawless in Flights to First in the Longines League of Nations of Rotterdam!

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 21, 2024 â€“ With exquisite timing, just five weeks ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Team France soared to victory when producing an impeccable performance at the fourth and last leg of the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Copybook […]

Doha Falcons Fly in French Capital to Secure Thrilling Global Champions League Victory

Paris, France – June 21, 2024 – Converting their pole position to a win Doha Falcons of Julien Anquetin (FRA), Jérôme Guery (BEL) and Michael Pender (IRL) stormed to victory in the Global Champions League of Paris presented by Metrobus. The Paris leg of the GCL saw fierce competition […]

Kristen Vanderveen Cruises to Victory in the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 20, 2024 – A perfect Florida night set the stage for the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*, featuring 42 top Jumping combinations from 13 nations. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge (BRA), crafted the winding tracks for the tonight’s qualifier which […]

Will Edwards Wins the ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4* with SHW Candies B

 Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024  â€“ British rider Will Edwards (GBR) won the feature class on Thursday at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting CSI 4*, the €12,000 ClipMyHorse.TV Derby Tankard CSI 4*. Riding the 14-year-old mare SHW Candies B, Will produced a speedy round in the six-strong […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Races to the Top in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 20, 2024 – Highlighting the afternoon in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Thursday, course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) opened international competition during the third week of the Traverse City Spring Series. The $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* welcomed […]

Top Derby Horse to Retire this Weekend at Hickstead

Hickstead, England — June 21, 2024 — The Hickstead stalwart will have an official retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 23. One of Hickstead’s most popular and consistent horses will be retired shortly before the 62nd Al Shira’aa Derby. Hickstead, England – June 20, 2024 – Harriet Biddick’s (GER) horse A […]

Rodrigo Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof Claim the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 19, 2024 – Three-star competition kicked off early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* event highlighting the day. Twenty-six elite horse-and-rider pairs competed over a challenging speed track designed by FEI Level IV course designer […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping starting this Friday at the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*! Having the Eiffel Tower as the perfect backdrop, the event is a prelude to the noble sport at […]

Karlswood International to Sponsor Grooms Competition at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show

Dublin, Ireland – June 20, 2024 –In recognition of the expert and vital work that grooms provide to the horse industry and equestrian sport, Cian O’Connor’s (IRL) Karlswood will sponsor a €10,000 competition for International Grooms at RDS Dublin Horse Show / CSIO 5*. The RDS is delighted […]

Horse Sport Ireland Announces Irish Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Paris

Dublin, Ireland – June 20, 2024 – Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to nominate the athlete/horse combinations for consideration by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) to represent Team Ireland in Show Jumping at the Paris Olympic Games. Show Jumping High Performance Director Michael Blake has chosen to […]

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

Paris, France – June 20, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at one of the most iconic showjumping events in the world, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Paris / Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping CSI 5*. Having the iconic Eiffel tower as the backdrop, the event serves as […]