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Daniel Bluman & Ubilic Top $25,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – The second week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on Sunday with two grands prix. Immediately following the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* grand prix, the $25,000 Holiday II National Grand Prix, presented by Resilient Fitness, hosted […]

Martina Meroni & Rock de Vains Race to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – December 13, 2020 – Martina Meroni (SUI) and Rock de Vains were the stars of the first week of the Equieffe Christmas Show CSI 2*. The duo claimed top honors in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Daniel Deusser & Tobago Z Win German Duel Topping $442,700 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Riyadh CSI 4*-W

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 12, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z won a German duel for top honors in the $442,700 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Riyadh CSI 4*-W last Saturday during the first week of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival. The week’s […]

Laura Kraut & Confu Supreme in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – Another “Super Sunday” concluded the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and it was Laura Kraut (USA) and Confu who shone the brightest, claiming the win in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Claim $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4* at the Diriyah Equestrian Festival

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The first week of the Diriyah Equestrian Festival came to an end on Sunday with Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby 8 securing first place in the feature class of the day, $225,000 Saudi Ministry of Sport Prize CSI 4*, held at the at the […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Dash for Another Major Win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 12, 2020 – Competition during the ESP Holiday II CSI 4* continued in the International Arena on Saturday, December 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Fifty-six horse-and-rider combinations faced Hector Loyola’s (PUR) course in the $37,000 JTWG, Inc. CSI 4*. […]

Shane Sweetnam & Byzance Mail Deliver the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake was the final class of the day on Friday in the International Arena during the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The venue hosted a large pack of 67 […]

Philippaerts Family Announces the Retirement of Forever Darco Ter Linden

Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Belgium – December 12, 2020 – Team Philippaerts and the Philippaerts family have released a statement announcing that Forever Darco ter Linden is officially retired from the noble sport. Their official announcement states the following: “Today, time has come for Forever Darco ter Linden to say goodbye […]

Showjumping Among Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 07, 2020 – All three equestrian disciplines – Jumping, Dressage and Eventing – have been formally confirmed for the Paris 2024 Olympic program. In addition, the six events – team and individual across each of the three disciplines – and the full quota of […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Light Up for Another Win Topping the $73,000 Sweet Oak Farm Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI 4* hit its midway point on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and show jumpers came out in high numbers for the prize money classes. Besting a field of 66 entries, Lucy […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Triumphant in $37,000 Vobev Opener Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI4* hosted its first FEI classes of the week on Thursday, December 10, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Serving as the featured event of the day, the $37,000 Vobev Holiday II Opener CSI […]

Bertram Allen’s GK Casper Sold to Darragh Kenny

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) has released a statement announcing the sale of his top ride GK Casper (Canto 16 x Quantum) to fellow contryman Darragh Kenny (IRL), who is currently the eighth-ranked rider in the world. The Irishman released the following […]

Update to COVID-19 Action Plan for USEF Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 09, 2020 – US Equestrian remains committed to efforts that mitigate the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission and keep our members and competition participants as safe as possible. To remain aligned with public health authorities in these efforts, we have updated the USEF COVID-19 […]

Wilfrid Prudhomme & Une Sauterelle Jump to Win €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – December 06, 2020 – Wilfrid Prud Homme (FRA) and Une Sauterelle were the winners of the €25,550 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Barcelona Christmas Tour at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The Frenchman and the 2008 bay […]

US Equestrian Announces Complete Schedule for 2021 Virtual USEF Annual Meeting

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 04, 2020 – US Equestrian is pleased to share the complete schedule for the USEF Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually from January 13-17, 2021. The virtual format and the meeting being free for all members will allow a larger amount of […]

Darragh Kenny & Belo Horizonte Jump to First in $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 06, 2020 – The ESP Yeard End Awards came to an end on Sunday with the running of the $25,000 Year End National Grand Prix at the International Arena of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A total of combinations 50 combinations entered […]

Denis Lynch & GC Chopin’s Bushi are the Best in €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – The final day the of the 2020 International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* Denis Lynch (IRL) and GC Chopin’s Bushi closed international participation in, winning the €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The Irishman and the 2006 bay Dutch […]

Jumping Longines Crans-Montana Comes to an End!

Crans-Montana, Switzerland – December 8, 2020 – The Jumping Longines Crans-Montana (JLCM) will no longer take place in the future. Indeed, its organizers were unable to renew their agreement with the Association of the Communes of Crans-Montana (ACCM), which brings together the three High-Plateau municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Lens […]

Laura Kraut & Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek Claim Gold in Hemp Hydrate Open Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) and Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek stole the show on Friday, securing first place in the Hemp Hydrate Open Classic, held during the first week of the Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. Riding the […]

Nicky Galligan & Java Miss Jordan Jump to Win $40,000 Pyranha Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – December 06,2020 – Nicky Galligan (IRL) and his own Javas Miss Jordan continued their West Coast success, winning the $40,000 Pyranha Grand Prix during the first week of the Desert Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The Irishman and the 11-year-old chestnut […]

Again! Finja Bormann Flies to First to Claim U-25 German Championship at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – Again and again Finja Bormann! The 24-year-old rider from the had a fabulous weekend in Riesenbeck. After having already won the German show jumping championship with her 14-year-old gelding, A Crazy Son of Lavina, the day before with three faultless rides […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Asathir Crowned 2020 German Showjumping Champions!

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – Twelve German riders qualified for the final at the end of the International German Championships in Riesenbeck after two evaluation tests. One came into circulation as the last starter with a dream rating of 0.0 – and seconds later he should […]

Richard Howley & Arlo de Blondel Triumphant in €31,350 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 06, 2020 – The 2020 autumn-edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*.  Staged in the beautiful Oliva Nova sand ring, a total of 83 horse-and-rider combinations lined […]

Finja Bormann Crowned German Women’s Champion at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 05, 2020 – The 2020 German Women’s Championships concluded yesterday with twelve riders qualifying for the final. No men, no foreign Olympic champions nor world ranking leaders were allowed to compete against the German Lades at the Riesenbeck venue. The leader up to that […]

Déjà Vu! Hans-Dieter Dreher & Prinz Top €26,525 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 05, 2020 – Déjá vu!  Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Prinz 1293 were back in the winner’s circle again at the  International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* yesterday. The German climbed to the top of the podium for the second time in three days, securing first […]

Andres Vereecke & Diadarco Van Evendael Z Ride to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – The Vereecke family name has been synonymous with victory the past months at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour and it was no different on Saturday. The dad-son combination of Koen and Andres have accounted for 17 wins since showjumping resumed there […]

Steve Guerdat & Uranie de Belcour Speed to Win €52,600 Madeleine Winter-Schulze Prize CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 04, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) was back at the top of the podium yesterday on the second day of the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2*. The Swiss rode Uranie de Belcour to victory in the feature class of the day, […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Leads all-German Trifecta in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 03, 2020 – Although it is an international competition, the International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* seemed to be a national competition, judging by the top three highest-placed riders in the €15,600 Paul Schockemöhle Stiftung Prize CSI 2*. That’s because Hans-Dieter […]

Richard Howley Wins Battle Between Richards in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – It was a battle between two Richards to determine the winner of Friday’s €26,160 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour with Richard Howley (IRL) having the upper hand over the rising young star, Richard Vogel (GER). The […]

2021 Split Rock Jumping Tour Calendar Announced

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 03, 2020 – The organizers of the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) have announced the dates of their events next year. The tour has also added hunter classes, something that competitors will be pleased to hear. The 2021 Split Rock Jumping Tour calendar includes: 1) […]