Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2021 – Following the stunning victory of Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary last weekend, the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues at CHIO Aachen. Dating back to 1924, CHIO Aachen is amongst the oldest, most revered […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – September 12, 2021 – Year after year, exhibitors look forward to the “Richest Weekend in Showjumping”, the Hits Championship held at Hits-on-the-Hudson, and 2021 was no exception. Many top riders from around the world made their way to Hits Saugerties in an attemp […]
What are your plans for 2021 and what would you like to achieve? My best horse got injured at the start of spring, and I also have a lot of young horses at the moment, so you could say my plans and goals have been a little uncertain […]
Aachen, Germany – September 14, 2021 – After immense anticipation, CHIO Aachen returns on 14-19 September following a one-year hiatus, as a result of COVID-19. An exceptional list of 66 riders from 17 nations, which includes 19 of the world’s current top 30-ranked athletes, and amongst them four Rolex […]
Ascona, Switzerland – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Longines CSI Ascona concluded last Sunday with a victory by Leon Thijssen (NED) and Faithless MVDL in the feature class of the week, the €100,000 Grand Prix Longines di Ascona CSI 4*, presented by Banca Stato. […]
Rome, Italy – September 12, 2021 – Swedish sensation Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and the huge striding Glamour Girl blasted away the competition in a sizzling final CSI5* 1.50m jump-off class on the final day of competition at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome. Von Eckermann (SWE) […]
Traverse City, Michigan – September 12, 2021 – The conclusion to Week II of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions and the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament took the form of the $137,000 Agero Grand Prix CSI 3* Sunday afternoon. A field of 33 decorated international athletes and their mounts […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* culminated with the week’s pinnacle class, the $2,500,000 CP ‘International’ Grand Prix CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. The second Major of the year, as part of the revered Rolex Grand […]
Sonoma, California, USA – The final day of the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) Sonoma International CSI 2* highlighted what was a super week at the Sonoma Horse Park, with the $100,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday to close out FEI competition. With only two clear […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? I’m delighted and so happy to be back here in Canada. For so many years I’ve been coming to Spruce Meadows and designing courses, […]
What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I still have some big goals this year, including the CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex here at Spruce Meadows, which would be a dream to win. Next week we have the Rolex Grand Prix […]
Which horses are you competing with this week? And can you tell us a bit about their characters? I have Dieu Merci [Van T & L], who is an up and coming stallion. He’s 11-years-old this year and he’s going to be my future star. He will be […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Saturday at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* brought with it a rainy morning to start off the $600,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* day of the tournament. The day began with the $72,900 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*, a competition that features two rounds; […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 11, 2021 – The Canadian Show Jumping Team won the $600,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* held Saturday, September 11, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB, for the third time in the event’s history. Erynn Ballard (CAN), Tiffany Foster (CAN), Eric […]
Rome, Italy – September 11, 2021 – The sensational combination of Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) and H&M Indiana took Rome by storm winning their first Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in the picturesque Circus Maximus, Italy. Under intense pressure, Baryard-Johnsson produced fireworks in a scintillating LGCT Grand Prix […]
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Rome, Italy – September 11, 2021 – An edge-of-the-seat GCL cliffhanger saw series leaders Valkenswaard United clinging on to pole position in the overall championship with Shanghai Swans propelled into second place after a spectacular victory in Rome. The electrifying competition came down to the wire as the […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2021 – Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ began with a second victory for Former World #1 ranked rider Kent Farrington (USA), this time aboard Orafina, the 9-year-old Warmblood mare, in the $75,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3*. Farrington won first place with Austria […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2021 – The second competition of the day in the International Ring at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ was one for the history books: fans were able to join us on the property and watch showjumping at Spruce Meadows for the first time in […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 11, 2021 – It’s time for Nations Cup action during the ‘Masters‘ CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows. Despite the participation of a lower number of national teams this year, the competition promises to be exciting. Canada has doubled their chances this year, fielding […]
Sonoma, California, USA – September 10, 2021 – The Sonoma International returned for its fourth year to the scenic Sonoma Horse Park featuring a week of CSI2* competition. Friday was highlighted by the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome where Olaf Petersen Jr’s (GER) 16-effort course entertained a total […]
Traverse City, Michigan – September 10, 2021 – The third day of competition at the Traverse City Tournament of Champions saw a continuation of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, presented by The Davis McCullough Foundation. Taking center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring Friday afternoon […]
Rome, Italy – September 10, 2021 – Monaco Aces’ Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Julien Epaillard (FRA) roared to pole position in a high drama GCL Rome first round at the stunning new location of Circus Maximus. With the Championship ranking set for a potential shakeup this weekend, it […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 08, 2021 – It’s time for a Grand Slam weekend and the stakes couldn’t be much higher at the 2021 edition of the ‘Masters’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows. Two great contests are among the highlights of the very best of the noble sport […]
Aachen, Germany – September 09, 2021- World class, COVID certifications and selfie spots – joyful anticipation for the World Equestrian Festival – sensational field of competitors – farewell to two super athletes Horses on the market square in Aachen plus the CHIO Aachen mascot “Karli” and well-pleased organisers: […]
