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Olympic Games Qualification Confirmed for Morocco

Rabat, Morocco – November 30, 2020 – The Moroccan team had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics last year at the CSIO in Rabat. But it was still a question of validating this qualification for 2021. It is done since last weekend when Samy Colman, Ali Al Ahrach, Ghali […]

Inside the CHI Geneva Virtual with Sophie Mottu Morel, Show Director

What can equestrian fans look forward to seeing as part of CHI Geneva Virtual? Are there any surprises in store?! As soon as the cancellation of the CHI Geneva was announced, it was obvious for us to be virtually present from 10-13 December 2020, the original dates of […]

Partner Pferd Leipzig Postponed to next March

Leipzig, Germany – December 02, 2020 – Despite great confidence and motivation on the part of the Leipziger Messe and En Garde Marketing GmbH, the Partner Pferd, presented by Sparkasse Leipzig and the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Sachsen, cannot take place as planned from January 14th to 17th, 2021 due to […]

USEF to Hold Live Interactive Conversations with its President-elect, Tom O’Mara & CEO Bill Moroney to Answer Members’ Questions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 30, 2020 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has released a statement (letter) announcing that it will hold a live interactive series, Competitions and Conversations, with USEF President-elect, Tom O’Mara and CEO, Bill Moroney to answer members’ questions and address their concerns. […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Breeders Uncovered with Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm

What is your earliest equestrian memory? That would be trail riding just outside of Boston in Winchester, Massachusetts, bareback in the woods behind my house with a good friend of mine. We were about 12 years old. She went to pony camp in the summer and would take […]

Virág Weinhardt & Chiclana 10 Top Grand Prix CSI 2* at Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – November 29, 2020 – The Budapest Jumping World Cup CSI 2*-W was organized for the first time 13 years ago. Initially, the László Papp Sports Arena hosted the prestigious sporting event. This year the Hungarian Equestrian Federation, due to the pandemic situation, decided to hold […]

Jaroslaw Skrzyczynski & Chacco Amicor Supreme in World Cup Qualifier at Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – November 27, 2020 – The second day of the Budapest Show Jumping World Cup CSI 2*–W  took place yesterday at the National Riding Hall. Saturday’s most prestigious event was the 160 cm Gold Tour. Riders rode not only for the prize money, but also for the Longines Jumping World […]

Molly Ashe-Cawley & Berdien Are the Best in $25,000 National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with two major classes at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Besides the Grand Prix CSI 4*, the $25,000 Holiday & Horses […]

Deslauriers Family Duel! Lucy Deslauriers Tops $214,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with the $214,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Competition will continue at the Palm Beach […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €53,900 Grand Prix CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 28, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) was absolutely delighted with her wonderful gelding Denver as they won the very hotly contested 1.50m Grand Prix, Tokyo Olympic Qualifier that finished off the Autumn Tour today.  There were 18 horses through to the […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Tradition Prevails as Germany Claims Nations Cup CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 28, 2020 – The German team made up of Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) on Chesmu KJ; Marc Bettinger (GER)) riding Undercover Z; Maximilian Lill (GER) with D-Cassina and David Will (GER) with C Vier 2 were the winners of the Nations […]

Sydney Shulman & Ardente Printaniere Gallop to Victory in $37,000 Dever Golf Cars Speed CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2020 – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* continued for its penultimate day of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Saturday, November 28, with the $37,000 Dever Golf Cars 1.45m Speed CSI 4*. Jumping to two top-five placings in […]

Laura Kraut Tops Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The International Arena’s classes concluded Friday with the $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake, which saw 53 entries in the first round of riding and […]

Gerfried Puck & Melody vd Smidshoeve Victorious at Budapest CSI 2*-W

Budapest, Hungary – November 27, 2020 – The Budapest Show Jumping World Cup CSI 2*–W has started at the National Riding Hall with riders representing 11 countries. The most prestigious competition on Friday was a 1.45m speed contest against the clock with the participation of 48 competitors. There […]

Andres Vereecke & D’Artagnan RR Race to Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 27, 2020 – Andres Vereecke (BEL) and d‘Artagan RR were the winners of Thursday’s Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* during Autum Tour III at the Mediterranean Equestrian Centre. The Belgian and the 2011 bay Holsteiner gelding (Diamant de Semilly x Calando I) advanced […]

McLain Ward & Noche de Ronda Claim $73,000 Premier Equestrian Qualifier CSI4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 27, with the $73,000 Holiday & Horses 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Premier Equestrian. Claiming a familiar […]

EnviroEquine & PET Partners with M&R Equestrian Services’ Training Days

Wellington, Florida, USA – M&R Equestrian’s Training Days is proud to announce EnviroEquine & PET, a leading provider of sustainable animal nutrition supplements, as a new partner for its 2020-2021 season. Founded by Olympians Alberto Michan (ISR) and Juan Andrés Rodriguez (GUA), Training Days are Wellington, Florida’s most […]

Heavy Rain Forces Nations Cup CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour to Be Postponed to Saturday

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 27, 2020 – As a consequence of torrential rain here in Vejer on Friday it was decided to hold the Nations Cup CSIO 3* this Saturday, on the at 09:30 AM local time, giving the event all day in case rain […]

Denis Lynch & Spring Dark Go Lightning Fast to Win at the Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 27, 2020 – There were around 550 horses out competing on Thursday in a busy day of jumping at the Sunshine Tour.  This is the final week of the Autumn Tour Series which finishes on Sunday.  The highlight events of this […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Blaze to Win $37,000 Dover Saddlery Opener CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 25, 2020 – International competition returned to the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to kick off the ESP Holiday Series with the $37,000 Holiday & Horses 1.45m Opener CSI 4*, presented by Dover Saddlery, on Wednesday, November 25. The […]

2021 Edition of Saut Hermès Cancelled – Event to Take Place in 2022

Paris, France – November 24, 2020 – Hermès, who has organised the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais since 2010, has decided to postpone the next edition due to the uncertainty related to the spread of Covid-19 and the health imperatives in this situation. The Saut Hermès, an […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Cruise to Win $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – November 22, 2020 – A great week of showjumping came to an end on Sunday at the Del Mar Horse Park with the running of the $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix. In the end it was Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 who […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Little Magic d’Asschaut Win Big at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – The winning horse in today’s 2021 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier, was Little Magic D’Asschaut, a 9-year-old gelding owned by Camp PB B.V. by Back Gammon, dam sire Nonstop.  Ridden by the internationally successful Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE), who is […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Top $50,000 Spy Coast & Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 22, 2020 – Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) from November 18-22, the 70th Annual South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show concluded Sunday following a week of exciting competition. The show was the final installment at the PBIEC […]

Henk van de Pol & Looyman Z Lead Dutch One-Two at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 23, 2020 – It was another very busy day of jumping here at the Autumn Tour, Dehesa Montenmedio with more than 500 competitors enjoying the sunny weather as they competed across the 9 classes throughout the day. The Netherlands claimed both […]

Steve Guerdat & Jonka-A Jump to Win €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 22, 2020 – As the number one ranked rider in the world, Steve Guerdat (SUI) lived up to expectations on Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Swiss rode Jonka-A to victory in the €26,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. Guerdat and the 11-year-old […]

Laura Renwick & Dublin V Dash for Victory at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 21, 2020 – The first Big Tour Ranking class of the 5th week of the Autumn Tour, was hotly contested with 117 riders taking part.  The Tour started up again here at Dehesa Montenmedio in fine style after a short break […]

Two Farms, One Team: Emma Butchard & André Nagata Earn Their Success with Hard Work in Panningen, The Netherlands

Rising U.S. talent Butchard grows her professional Career in Europe. Panningen, The Netherlands – November 21, 2020 – The sun has set on another full day of work at Nagata Sport Horses in Panningen, The Netherlands. But Emma Butchard (USA) and André Nagata (BRA) can still be found […]

Paolo Paini & Chaccolie Top €25,500 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre

Gorla Minore, Italy – November 21, 2020 – Paolo Paini (ITA) and Chaccolie gave the host nation the win in the €25,500 Speed Challenge this Saturday during the Equieffe Winter Classic at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. The Italian and the 10-year-old grey Mecklenburg mare (Chacco-Blue x Cellestial) completed […]