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Windstar Cruises Enters the Equestrian World with World-Class Showjumping Horse for Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen

Miami, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – In the spirit of ushering in a New Year with new endeavors, Windstar Cruises has announced the unexpected addition of Windstar the horse in collaboration with Grand Prix rider Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm Show Stables in Wellington, Fla. In line with its commitment to […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Top the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win […]

Mathijs van Asten & Cassina Dior Dominate in the $117,000 Visit Greater Palms Spring Qualifier CSI 5*-W

Thermal, California, USA – January 30, 2025 – Thursday evening’s $117,000 Visit Greater Palm Springs Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W at Desert Circuit 4 came down to a hotly contested race against the clock, but no one would come within a second and a half of Mathijs Van Asten (NED) […]

Madrid In Motion Team Announced: Revved Up & Ready to Race into the 2025 Global Champions League Season

Madrid, Spain – January 31, 2025 – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! A cornerstone of the Global Champions League Championship, Madrid In Motion is back in 2025, armed with fresh determination and an electrifying line-up with two new signings. Following a solid 7th-place finish in 2024, the team has […]

Melissa Hubbard Joins Essex Classics as Brand Turns 40

Over the course of the last 40 years, Essex Classics has set the standard when it comes to show shirts. Even as the brand enters its fourth decade, the company continues to grow—both in the market and internally. In a milestone year, Essex Classics has proudly welcomed Melissa Hubbard as […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Back on Top in the $62,500 Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby field, the 2016 Olympian earned a repeat win from 2024 […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Conquer the Jackpot in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Eduardo Menezes got off to the perfect start on Wednesday to kick off CSI 4* action at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on Wednesday. The outstanding brazilian triumphed in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* aboard H5 Kontador. Going up […]

Millie Allen Making Moves Amongst Stars at the Doha Tour CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 25, 2025 – The third and final week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour, organized by the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Al Shaqab and the Qatar Olympic Committee, came to an end last Saturday with the participation of an elite group of world class riders. Serving as the prelude […]

A Game-Changing Lineup for Istanbul Warriors Set to Shake Up 2025 Global Champions League Season

Istanbul, Turkey – January 29, 2025 – Fasten your seatbelts and brace for impact! The Istanbul Warriors, powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team have entered the 2025 GCL arena with a bold new look and an electrifying roster as the second team of 2025 is announced with Henrik von Eckermann […]

Conor Swail Cruises to Victory in the $32,000 Core Realty Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Thermal, California, USA – January 29, 2025 –  Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) and Theo 160 led the $32,000  Core Specialty Speed CSI5*-W from beginning to end to kick off Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, at the Desert International Horse Park on January 29. Thirty-nine entries […]

Teams Announced for the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 29, 2025 – Following the immense success of the inaugural series of the 2024 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢, it returns under the same format for 2025 and promises to deliver top class sport as the world’s top ten Jumping nations […]

Antoine Ermann Excels at the Doha International Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star categories in addition to […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian CSI 4* & CSI 2* & CSI U-25 at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Once again, the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) rolls on for the fourth straight week at Wellington International. Warmer weather and fierce competition is what spectators hope for several of the best riders and horses take to the skies there. […]

Harold Chopping & Geronimo SCF Supreme in the $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic provided an exciting conclusion to the Ocala January Festival. Canadian rider Harold Chopping (CAN) delivered a stellar performance aboard Geronimo SCF, Diane Halpin’s 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Veron x Silvio I), clinching victory with a […]

Robert Blanchette Makes His Hits Ocala Debut a Winning One in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Irishman Robert Blanchette (IRL) made his Hits Ocala debut one to remember, taking top honors in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup last Thursday. Blanchette rode Azmir d’Asbo Z, Setzer Farms’ 14-year-old Zangershiede gelding (Aganix du Seigneur x Godwin van […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Bordeaux, France – January 29, 2025 – It’s still winter in North America but the heat is on in California and Florida at the Desert International Horse Park and Wellington International as both venues pack a double punch, respectively hosting CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* and CSI 4* & […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 5*-W at Desert International Horse Park – Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January , 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in the Californian desert. With cozy weather compared to most other places in the United States, the venue is home to the most important competition of the year there, […]

Martin Fuchs “Takes the Upgrade” to Thrive in the RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2025 – Martin Fuchs took victory in the €28,450 RAI Amsterdam Prize CSI 5*-W Saturday night with the twelve-year-old Westfaler L&L Upgrade (Ultimo x Baloubet du Rouet) at Jumping Amsterdam. In the direct-on-time course over 1.45m, Fuchs raced to victory in a […]

Pieter Devos & Jarina J Jump the Highest in the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 25, 2025 – Pieter Devos (BEL) and his Jarina J were in a class of their own today and managed to keep Denis Lynch (IRL) behind them in the saddle of Vistogrand with apparent ease. The combination won the €115,000 Anemone Horse Trucks […]

Jumping de Bordeaux: More than just Legendary Showumping! An Event Celebrating the Love of Horses!

Bordeaux, France – January 29, 2025 – The Olympic flame went out in Paris, but in Bordeaux, the love of equestrian sport burns on forever. The podium at the FEI Longines 2024 World Cup Grand Prix in Bordeaux was taken by two future medallists from Versailles, Steve Guerdat (individual silver) and […]

They Still Got the Moves Like Jagger! Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Jam Session Round Tops the $80,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The Ocala January Festival, the second week of the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, delivered another unforgettable round of top-tier show jumping competition. Riders from across the globe continued […]

Cassio Rivetti Proves Catch Ride Knass B is Uncatchable in the $24,999 Marshall & Sterling Insurance Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 24, 2025 – A miscommunication and fortunate circumstances collided to create the perfect setting for Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and Knass B to take home the blue in the $24,999 Marshall & Sterling Insurance Open Classic on Friday afternoon. First, Knass B’s other rider, […]

Over Seven Seconds Faster! Forza Azzurra! Emanuele Gaudiano on Fast & Furious Mode in the Doha Tour Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star categories in addition to […]

Sara Vingralkova Victorious over Titans of the Sport in the Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2025 – Just when everyone thought that Martin Fuchs (SUI) had already secured victory in the €56,800 Harry Wouters van den Oudenweijer Prize CSI 5*-W, Sara Vingralkova (CZE), the last participant in the jump-off, stormed to a surprising victory with Constantin 110 […]

Angelos Touloupis & Lord Mexx are the “Lords of the Ring” in the PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 2*

Sopot, Poland – January 26, 2025 – The Sopot edition of the Cavaliada Tour has come to an end. A total of 26 classes in show jumping, dressage, driving and Eventing were held over the four days of competition. A total of 175 athletes from 12 countries with […]

Déjà Vu! Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl “Threepeat” in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday at Wellington International. Early on Sunday, world no 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl pulled off a hat-trick as they topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic […]

Lucky Charms Present Motivate Jacob Pope to Guide Highway FBH to Victory in the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – Jacob Pope (USA) wasn’t short of good luck charms on Sunday with his parents and barn family supporting him ringside. Highlighting the final day of Week 3 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by NetJets, Pope topped the $62,500 […]