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Patrick McNamara Shines for a Cause in Kevin Babington Benefit Classic

Traverse City— September 6, 2020 — For one memorable evening at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament in Traverse City, MI (USA), a tremendous group of supporters rallied to honor international show jumper Kevin Babington (IRL) with the Kevin Babington Benefit Classic. The charitable competition, in which the entirety of the […]

Cassio Rivetti & Kaiser Cruise to Win $22,500 Welcome at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – September 06, 2020 – The Del Mar Fall Festival wrapped up on Sunday after a fantastic week of the noble sport at the beautiful Del Mar Horse Park. High-level competition began on Thursday with the running of the $22,500 1.40m Welcome. It was […]

Picador Propels Jordan Coyle to Victory in $75,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2020 – A great weekend of showjumping got underway during the eighth week of the Hits-on-the-Hudson Series at the Hits Saugerties.  The week featured the 2020 HITS Championship, the richest weekend in showjumping this year.  The first major competition of the weekend took […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Ignite Again to Win $500,000 AIG Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 06, 2020 – There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a unique year, but that didn’t stop the top riders and horses from making their way to Hits-on-the-Hudson for the 2020 HITS Championship. The Richest Weekend in Show Jumping began at Hits […]

Captain Geoff Curran & Glengarra Wood Crowned Irish National Show Jumping Champions

Aghalee, Northern Ireland – September 06, 2020 – Waterford-born Army rider Capt Geoff Curran (IRL) and The Minister For Defence-owned Irish Sport Horse Glengarra Wood have been crowned 2020 Irish National Show Jumping Champions following Sunday’s Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series Final at Portmore Equestrian Centre in Northern […]

Kevin Gallagher & Ballypatrick Flamenco Top HSI Premier Series Finale at Portmore

Aghalee, Northern Ireland – September 06, 2020 – Kevin Gallagher (IRL) and Ballypatrick Flamenco were victorious in Sunday’s 2020 Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series Final Grand Prix at Portmore Equestrian Centre in Northern Ireland. A nail-biting finish saw Kevin Gallagher (IRL) and The Irish Sport Horse Ballypatrick Flamenco win […]

Skye Morssinkhof & G-Vingino Blue Soar to Win €26,400 Big Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 06, 2020 – Skye Morssinkhof (NED) and G-Vingino-Blue were the winners of the €26,400 Big Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday at Tops International Arena. The Dutch rider and her 9-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare (VDL Zirocco Blue x Orame) were flawless […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in The Science Supplements All England Grand Prix at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – September 07, 2020 – The Grand Prix attracted a huge field of 76 starters, but the challenging course and tight time caught many combinations out, with the water in particular proving particularly influential. Only seven riders went clear in the first round, with most of […]

Mark Kinsella & Stern Dei Folletti Ride to Victory in $50,000 Restylane® Grand Prix CSI 2*

Sonoma, California, USA– September 6, 2020 – Mark Kinsella (IRL) rode Stern Dei Folletti to victory in the $50,000 Restylane® Grand Prix CSI 2* to culminate the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International. The Grand Prix closed a successful week operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Strong cooperation by the event’s participants, officials […]

Jur Vrieling & El Rocco Top €25,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hippisch Centrum Exloo

September 06, 2020 – The Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon was the highlight of the first international show jumping competition at the Equestrian Center Exloo. With a field of 54 riders, 12 candidates eventually went clear in the first round. After a thrilling jump-off, it was finally Jur […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance to First in $75,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 6, 2020 – The final day of the CSI 2* week of the 50th American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, brought 66 decorated horse-and-rider pairs to centerstage Sunday to contest the $75,000 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by […]

Lucio Osório & Galipolli Ter Doorn Gallop to Win $80,000 Grand Prix of Santo Amaro

São Paulo, Brazil – September 05, 2020 – Lucio Osório (BRA) and Galipolli Ter Doorn were the winners of the R $80,000 Grand Prix last night during the 85th Anniversay of the Clube Hípico de Santo Amaro (CHSA) in São Paulo, Brazil. The 4* national-level competition featured 34 […]

Maikel van der Vleuten & Beauville Z are the Best in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 06, 2020 – The victory in the Allianz Prize at the “Aachen International Jumping” was a Dutch/Brazilian co-production. Because the winner, Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), received the decisive tip from the Brazilian rider, Marlon Módolo Zanotelli. Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) came second, ahead […]

Abdel Said & Arpege du Ru Blaze to Win €26,300 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 05, 2020 – Speed was important during the second day of the CSI2*/CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. Victory in the Big Tour, €26,300 Speed Challenge CSI 2*, with fences up to 1.45m, went to Egypt’s Abdel Said (EGY). Said, who lives in […]

Richie Moloney & Ypaja Yando Race to Victory in $30,000 Speed Classic CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Mich. – Sept. 5, 2020 – The 50th American Gold Cup CSI 2*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LCC and featuring the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, continued Saturday at Flintfields Horse Park. Thanks to the large interest from international contenders, the original schedule was enhanced to include the $30,000 1.40m – 1.45m […]

Christian Ahlmann Leads German One-Two in €25,400 Stawag Prize CSI 3* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 05, 2020 – The top German riders made it exciting in the €25,400 STAWAG Prize CSI 3*, the most important competition on Saturday at the Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*. Ultimately, Christian Ahlmann (GER) claimed the victory ahead of Daniel Deußer (GER). Steve Guerdat […]

2020 National Horse Show To Remain at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 5, 2020 – The entry deadlines for the 2020 National Horse Show are quickly approaching. Scheduled to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from October 23 – November 1, the National Horse Show is looking forward to hosting top equestrian sport in a […]

Karrie Rufer & Mr. Europe Win $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at Sonoma International CSI 2*

Sonoma, California – September 4, 2020 – Karrie Rufer (USA) rode Mr. Europe to victory in the $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International. The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International, operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, will run through Sunday. Out of a starting field of 38 horses, Rufer was one […]

Bertram Allen & Pacino Ramiro Are the Stars in Jump-off Class at Aachen CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 05, 2020 – It looked like Richard Vogel (GER) was going to celebrate his third victory at the Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*. But then came the Irish rider Bertram Allen (IRL) and proved that it was possible to ride even faster. The clocked […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby 8 Victorious in Jump-off Class at Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*

Aachen, Germany – September 05, 2020 – The equestrian sport fans know as soon as a jump-off is on the agenda: Things get exciting! And that is exactly what happened in the first jumping competition of the Big Tour at the Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*. Philipp Weishaupt […]

Doron Kuipers & Gallardo Gallop to Win Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 04, 2020 – The first day of the Tops International Arena CSI2*/CSIYH1* offered great sport and many happy faces. All competitors were happy to be back competing the beautiful arenas and to measure themselves against each other. The  Big Tour (1.45m) was the […]

Shane Sweetnam & Indra van de Oude Heihof Top Section A of the $36,600 Welcome CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 4, 2020 – International jumper competition began again in Traverse City during the first week of September, as some of the world’s most decorated athletes went head-to-head at the 50th American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. The CSI 2* week also features […]

Natalie Dean & Don’s Diamant Top Section B of the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 4, 2020 – International jumper competition began again in Traverse City during the first week of September, as some of the world’s most decorated athletes went head-to-head at the 50th American Gold Cup, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. The CSI 2* week also features […]

Dieter Vermeiren & Kingston Town Claim the Crown in NetAachen Prize at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 04, 2020 – Alongside 50 top stars, 25 aspiring international young talents are allowed to compete at the Aachen International Jumping CSI 3*. In the NetAachen Prize CSIYH, the first Young Riders jumping competition of this weekend, the Belgian show-jumper, Dieter Vermeiren (BEL), was […]

Richard Vogel & Lesson Peak School the Competition in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – September 04, 2020 – The first competition of the Aachen International Jumping has been decided and goes to Richard Vogel (GER) with Lesson Peak. They took the victory with a clear round in 28.94 seconds, narrowly beating Michael Jung (GER) and Pieter Devos (BEL). Vogel […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly Higher to Win Two-Phase Challenge at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – September 04, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli were the winners of the feature class yesterday during the second day of the Science Supplements All England Jumping Championships at The All England Jumping Course – Hickstead. The Brit and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood […]

M&R Equestrian’s Training Days Return to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in November!

The Unique 24-week Training Series Begins Nov. 3 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Wellington, Florida – September 3, 2020 — Wellington’s most unique training opportunity returns to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center as M&R Equestrian‘s 24-week season kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Founded by Olympic veterans […]

Eric Lamaze Acquires Prospects & Expands International Horse Sales Business

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2020 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has continued to expand his Torrey Pines Stable horse sales and breeding business, augmented by support from owners Mark and Tara Rein. Lamaze has been steadily building a large string of sales prospects as well […]

Jenni McAllister & Escada V S Excell in $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 30, 2020 – The two-week Hits Saugerties Fall Series began last week with Hits-on-the-Hudson VII, the prelude to the Hits Championship, the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping. Hits VII featured the final Devoucoux and Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifiers of the season, […]

Amanda Derbyshire & Oasis Spirit Supreme in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August The two-week Hits Saugerties Fall Series began last week with Hits-on-the-Hudson VII, the prelude to the Hits Championship, the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping. Hits VII featured the final Devoucoux and Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifiers of the season, as well as […]