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One-hundredth of a Second Decides the Winners in $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – One hundredth of a second! That’s what it took for Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Twenty-two des Biches to steal the spotlight yesterday, winning the $95,100 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 4* during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. […]

Alberto Michan & Loribri Win Palm Beach Equine Clinic Prize CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 12, 2020 – The first competition day of the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3*, the final installment of the ESP Fall Series, brought international partnerships back to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Thursday. Held in the International […]

Koen Vereecke Leads Belgian One-Two in €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 13, 2020 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Donna Vd Windeweg Z led a Belgian one-two in Friday’s €26,300 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Belgian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Diamant […]

Mathieu Billot & Ilena S Master the Course to Win Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 13, 2020 – Mathieu Billot (FRA) and Ilena S were the winners of the €15,140 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature jump-off class had 152 entries, […]

USEF CEO Letter Regarding Refusal to Sanction Events at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Dear USEF Members, I am writing to provide you with information that will hopefully eliminate any confusion regarding recent announcements about the Ocala Winter Spectacular 12-week series of hunter/jumper competitions, currently scheduled at the new World Equestrian Center (“WEC”) from January 6 through March 28, 2021. As background, […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Continue to Dominate at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) continues to dominate the competition during Autumn Tour Series at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. Once again, the Frenchman teamed up with T’Obetty du Domaine to win €10,375 Speed Challenge CSI 4*. The Frenchman and the 2007 chestnut Selle […]

International German Show Jumping Championships Postponed to December

Riesenbeck, Germany – November 12, 2020 – The International German Show Jumping Championships will take place at Riesenbeck International – at a later date! The national championships for women and men will be held from December 3rd to 6th, the mode and international participation will remain changed! Host […]

Piergiorgio Bucci & Cochello Power to First in €26,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) and Cochello sped to victory in the €26,050 Speed Challenge CSI 4* yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. Riding the 2009 grey Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Cartani 4), the Italian soared over […]

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot Speed to Win €25,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot climbed to the top of the podium yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the feature two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries […]

Guy Williams & Rouge de Ravel Lead All-British Podium at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 11, 2020 – The British flag was raised high above the rest yesterday during the sixth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the two-phase class with aggregated penalties had 127 entries and according to FEI rules, it […]

Jim Ifko Tops Grand Prix & 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship at Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – November 10, 2020 – The cream rose to the top at the final Royal West Mini Series which played host to the 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship presented by Yann Candele (CAN) this past Friday and Saturday night in downtown Calgary at Stampede Park.   […]

Delaney Flynn Captures Double Victories at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 9, 2020 – The ESP November Show’s final day of competition ended on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Unfortunately, Sunday’s scheduled competition on November 8, 2020, had to be canceled that morning due to the unpredictability of weather […]

Cassio Rivetti & Genesis Supreme in $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 7, 2020 – Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and Neil Jones Equestrian, Inc’s Genesis (Eldorado VD Zeshoek TN x Buminka B) proved victorious in Saturday’s $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix with an impressive jump-off time of 39.707 seconds. “Genesis is a nine year old gelding. I […]

Richie Moloney & Merqusio the Masters in $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* at Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 8, 2020 –  Richie Moloney (IRL) rode Merqusio to victory in the $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix to culminate the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) new event, the Aiken International CSI 2*.  The event, the first CSI ever held at Bruce’s Field at the Aiken Horse Park, proved to be a smashing success.  “We really couldn’t be happier with how […]

Sergio Alvarez Moya & Valdocco des Caps Victorious in Stephex Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2020 – Last Sunday, Spain’s Mariano Martinez Bastida went off with the Grand Prix victory at  2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain – today it was his compatriot Sergio Alvarez Moya’s (ESP) turn to succeed. Aboard Valdocco […]

Eduardo Menezes & Chaganus Excel to Win €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 08, 2020 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Chaganus stole the spotlight on Sunday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour. The duo claimed top honors in the €51,250 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. A total […]

Sanne Thijssen & Con Quidam RB Soar to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Valencia

Valencia, Spain – November 07, 2020 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) rode Con Quidam RB to victory in the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Saturday during the third week of the CES Valencia Autumn Tour. The Dutch rider and the 2006 bay Holsteiner stallion (Quinar x Cardino) were […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Strike Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Harold Boisset (FRA) and T’Obetty du Domaine have had major victories at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in the past and it was no different on Saturday, claiming top honors in the €26,100 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, presented by CHG –  Construcciones […]

What You Need to Know About the NSBA – the Governing Association for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular

Gurnee, Illinois – November 7, 2020 – Hunter jumper riders and trainers are, no doubt, intrigued and excited about the new World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida that will be hosting the 2021 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Winter Spectacular running January 5 – March 28, 2021 at the brand-new facility. […]

Nicky Galligan & Javas Miss Jordan Turn on the Nitro To Win $30,000 EquiFit Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 5, 2020 – Eighty-nine horses took the field Thursday morning at Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Stadium, but it was Nicky Galligan (IRL) and his own Javas Miss Jordan who took the top spot in the $30,000 EquiFit Grand Prix. Galligan and the […]

Steve Guerdat Retains the Lead in FEI Jumping Individual World Ranking

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 07, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) remains at the top of the leaderboard in the standings of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The Swiss leads all FEI-ranked riders, now accumulating a total of 3627points. The “Battle of the top of the Everest” continues as fellow […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Top $37,000 Restylane Welcome CSI 2* at Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Aiken International

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 6, 2020 – Aaron Vale (USA) rode Elusive to victory in the $37,000 Restylane® 1.45m Welcome CSI 2* class at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) new event, the Aiken International CSI2*.  Operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, the show will run through Sunday at Bruce’s Field at the Aiken Horse Park in Aiken, South Carolina.  “I want to thank everyone for the great […]

Harold Boisset Plays the Winning Role in Another Battle Among Rivals at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Another chapter of the book “Great Rivalries of Showjumping” was written on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The main class on Friday was the €26,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, for the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Neck and Neck Right to the Wire! Guillaume Batillat & Kristaps Neretnieks Share the Victory at CES Valencia Tour CSI 2*

Valencia, Spain – November 05, 2020 – Guillaume Batillat (FRA) and Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) went head-to-head yesterday in the feature class of the day during the third week of the CES Valencia Autum Tour. The Frenchman and the Latvian rider were neck and neck right down to the […]

David Will & Forest Gump Blaze to Win Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 05, 2020 – It was a battle between two two of the powerhouse nations of showjumping that called the attention of spectators yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The feature class of the day was the Rent […]

Pius Schwizer & Balou Rubin R Race to Win €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Balou Rubin R were at their best to win the Section B of the €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* yesterday during the fifth week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. Since the […]

M & R Equestrian Services’ 2020-2021 Training Days Series Kicks Off at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 04, 2020 – Peaceful breezes, inviting courses, and beautiful jumps greeted riders Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the kick-off of M & R Equestrian Services‘ 2020-2021 Training Days season at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Training Days, the […]

Michael Pender & HHS Fast Forward Top €25,650 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 05, 2020 – The 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour has truly become the home of champions this Autumn and it was no different today during the first major class of the fifth week of competition there. Featuring 130 combinations the €25,650 Two-Phase CSI 3* […]

Marcus Ehning & Calanda 42 Master the Course & Competition to Win €51,475 Sentower Park Grand Prix CSI 3*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – November 01, 2020 – Marcus Ehning (GER) and Calanda 42 were the winners of the €51,475 Sentower Park Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at Sentower Park. “The Master” put on another masterful performance aboard the 12-year-old grey Hanoverian mare (Calido I x Chasseur), leaving […]

2021 Edition of Jumping International de Bordeaux Cancelled

Bordeaux, France – November 03, 2020 – Given the latest government announcements, it is with great regret that Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux announces the cancellation of the physical edition of Jumping International de Bordeaux for 2021, and also le Salon du Cheval de Bordeaux, which were due […]