Lausanne, Switzerland – September 30, 2022 – Earlier this year the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announced a partnership with the Sporthorse Welfare Foundation to answer the core question “What do sport horses need to experience a good level of welfare?”. The Sporthorse Welfare Foundation (SWF), founded by a global […]
Zanventem, Belgium – September 28, 2022 -The Equestrian Young Leaders Europe Project (EYLE) is based on existing programmes in the Netherlands and Sweden in which children develop personal and leadership skills through work with horses. The role of animals, and particularly horses, in aiding interpersonal skill development, such […]
After successfully launching its first jumper performance shirt, Dusk last spring, Essex Classics began fielding questions from hunter riders. “Can we have some color, too?” Essex Classics Founder Cathy Sacher has always modeled her brand and business around serving equestrian’s needs, so she once again sprung into action. This fall, […]
Warsaw, Poland – September 12, 2022 – On September 12, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) met in Warsaw, Poland for its General Assembly. The meeting was held against the backdrop of the Longines EEF Series Final, which took place on the 11th and showcased one of the EEFs successes […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – September 8, 2022 – Hits LLC today announced that as planned, founder Tom Struzzieri will be stepping away from his role as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the 2022 season, after more than 40 years at the helm of Hots LLC. Under Struzzieri’s […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? My parents owned a riding holiday business in Hanover, so I grew up around horses. I started off doing a bit of everything, some eventing, show jumping and dressage. Horses have always been a way of life for me and my family. […]
Aachen, September-6- 2022 – Gerrit Nieberg was the sensational winner at the CHIO Aachen 2022. After his triumph in the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*, the 29-year-old is now travelling to the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5* in Calgary as the contender for the Rolex […]
Tears & Admiration for the Queen of the Brussels Stephex Masters Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2022 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) honored Gancia de Muze (Malito De Rêve x Nimmerdor) last Saturday with an motional farewell and retirement ceremony at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*, CSI 3* & […]
Herning, Denmark – August 11, 2022 – The Organising Committee of the ECCO FEI World Championships in Herning (DEN) have not only provided athletes with top class competition conditions, but have also set a new benchmark for the care and recognition of Grooms at equestrian Events. With a dedicated […]
Herning, Denmark – August 09, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 Agria FEI Jumping World Championships, presented by Helgstrand at Stutteri ASK Stadium in Herning, Denmark. Both the first team and individual competitions are underway but there’s much more to come. The 20th edition of […]
London, England – August 05, 2022 – British Showjumping has issued a statement announcing that Ben Maher (GBR), in consultation with co-owners Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright, have decided to withdraw their Olympic gold medallist Explosion W from the 2022 Agria FEI World Jumping Championships, one of the […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – July 22, 2022 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation has issued a statement confirming that Willem Greve (NED) fell during C.H. de Wolden and broke both his ankle and upper arm. As a result, Greve will not be able to represent the “Ruiters in Orange” […]
You have had some incredible moments here at CHIO Aachen; do you still get a buzz when you arrive here? Yes, I must say that when I arrived at the show Thursday, I got a little teary eyed because I have so many great memories here, and there’s […]
São Paulo, Brazil – July 17, 2022 – After having taken a break from international competitions since last September, Luciana Diniz (POR) has announced her return to the rings, under the colors of Brazilian. The Brazilian native, who is the 2015 Global Champions Tour Champion, is defending the […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 10, 2022 – The Peelbergen Equestrian Centre was once again home to great sport the past week and they saved the best for last as Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo (BEL) and Deese des Embruns rode to victory in the €25,500 Eye Watch Security […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – July 04, 2022 – The FEI has today published the third and final part of the Report into the 2021 outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in mainland Europe. This concluding part of the Report focuses on further risk mitigation against […]
Aachen, Germany – July 03, 2022 – Ahead of €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* this Sunday at Aachen, the Course Designer of the event sat down with Rolex Grand Slam for an insight into his job, life and the Grand Prix itself. What do you like to […]
You are the Rolex Grand Slam live contender once again, how are you feeling ahead of CHIO Aachen? I am very excited! It is always very difficult to win the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, so to win it two years in a row would be phenomenal. […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – June 22, 2022 – The FEI Board allocated major FEI Finals and Championships during its two-day in-person meeting taking place at the FEI Headquarters on 21 and 22 June. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2025,In 2026, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final […]
Paris, France – June 23, 2022 – World Number One & World Cup winner Martin Fuchs, European Champion André Thieme and Pan American Games winner Marlon Zanotelli join GCL in Mid-Season Transfers The 2022 championship race is hotting up as half the teams take advantage of the mid-season […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – June 22, 2022 – The first in-person FEI Board Meeting of the year opened today at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). Over the two-day meeting, the Board, which is composed of the Chairs of the FEI Committees and Regional Groups, is expected to take […]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2022 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced the retirement of Chacco Kid from competition. The 16-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Come On) sustained an injury while competing in the 1.50m ATB Cup on Sunday, June 21, at the Spruce Meadows […]
Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world – with 730k followers and an incredible 100+ million views on her YouTube channel, as well as over 260k followers on Instagram and a stunning 412k followers on TikTok. What is your earliest equestrian memory? I […]
Omaha, Nebraska – June 7, 2022 – Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) has been selected as the course designer for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, one of three Finals to be held during the 2023 FEI World Cup™ Finals, April 4-8, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha, site of the highly acclaimed […]
England – May 17, 2022 – Ridgeway Farm Stud has secured the hugely promising stallion Topaz Ice Z from Olympic medal-winning showjumper, coach, and international horse producer Cian O’Connor (IRL). The 5-year-old Zangersheide approved stallion (Toulon x Comme il Faut dam) will carry the Ridgway Farm Stud prefix […]
London, England – May 11, 2022 – Jack Whitaker (GBR) won’t be competing at this year’s edition of the the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*. Great Britain’s young showjumping sensation is out due to a freak accident involving a horse. Whitaker made the following statement on his […]
Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – May 04, 2022 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos is set to be re-elected for a third and final four-year term after being confirmed as the sole candidate for the Presidential election that will take place during the FEI General Assembly in Cape Town (RSA) on […]
Can you tell us about your family’s background, how did you become part of the equestrian world? I have been interested in horses my whole life. When I was young, I would go to the stables everyday after school. My husband, Gregor, also grew up around horses so […]
His Van Overis breeding products are jumping world-wide at international to Grand Prix level, but Gerald Lenaerts from Peer in Belgium is also known for Flanders Foal Auction, which he runs together with Luk Van Puymbroeck. Horseauctions.eu is curious what his advice and tricks are to best prepare […]
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