Category: News

Alberto Zorzi & Scuderia 1918 Take Off for Higher Flights!

Varese, Italy – March 22, 2022 – The partnership formed between Scuderia 1918 and Alberto Zorzi, officially formed last February, is now moving onto its next phase with the first Scuderia 1918 horse being delivered to Alberto Zorzi. Scuderia 1918 Ludvig, a dark bay gelding Holsteiner born in […]

FEI Prohibits Russian & Belarusian Athletes, Horses & Officials from Participating in its Events

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 02, 2022 – Following the decision to remove all international equestrian events in Russia and Belarus from the FEI Calendar, the FEI Board today announced an Emergency Board Resolution to prohibit the participation of all Russian and Belarusian Athletes, Horses and Officials in international events. Further to […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Marlon Zanotelli & Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli

How does it feel to be here at the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year? Angelica: It is amazing to be here, it is very exciting. For me, it is the first time here and the fact that we can be here together is very special. It […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Maikel van der Vleuten

This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]

Behind the Stable with: Mariella Offner – Max Kühner’s Groom

Welcome to The Dutch Masters. How did you and the horses get here? We drove here, it took us 14-hours in total. Unfortunately, when you are travelling so far you cannot control the traffic. How do you entertain yourself for that time? I listen to music and I […]

FEI Removes all International Equestrian Events from Russia & Belarus

Lausanne, Switerzerland – March 11, 2022 – The FEI Executive Board has met and unanimously condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces and agree on the ramifications to equestrian sport in Russia and Belarus. In line with the IOC statement of 25 February 2022 urging International […]

Simplicity Breeds Success for David O’Brien & Leap Year Farm

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2022 – David O’Brien looked at the text message on his phone and contemplated how to respond. The potential client was inquiring about his warm-up techniques and how he walked the course before a competition. He responded with the most honest answer […]

The Dutch Masters 2022: Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2022 – The Dutch Masters returns from 11–13 March and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The three-day show will culminate with the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, where the world’s best […]

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Beezie Madden, Mason Phelps, Margie Engle & Sapphire

Lexington, Kentucky – March 08, 2022 – In a moving night featuring some of Show Jumping’s all-time legends, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame inducted Olympic veteran Beezie Madden, renowned media executive and fundraiser Mason Phelps, Jr., Olympic rider Margie Engle and McLain Ward’s two-time gold medal Olympic mount, Sapphire. The induction dinner held […]

Laura Kraut Awarded USET Foundation’s 2022 Whitney Stone Cup

Gladstone,  New Jersey – March 05, 2022 –  Two-time show jumping Olympic medalist Laura Kraut (USA) of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, was awarded the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s 2022 Whitney Stone Cup at a special ceremony during the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by Premier Equestrian […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Max Kühner

You are returning to ‘s-Hertogenbosch as the Rolex Grand Prix defending champion, does this make you feel added pressure? No, not really. I suppose I now know that it is possible to win, but I am probably going to be competing on another horse, so there is less […]

Ioli Mytilineou Wins Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 06, 2022 – Greek show jumping athlete Ioli Mytilineou (GRE) claimed the Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 6, during week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Mytilineou accumulated the highest number of points among all […]

O’Neill Show Jumping Partners With Charleigh’s Cookies

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2022 – Ask international show jumper Uma O’Neill the item that’s remained most constant in her ring bag, and the answer is simple: “Hugs & Kisses.” The bitesize treat from Charleigh’s Cookies is the ringside reward of choice for O’Neill’s O’Neill Show Jumping operation, […]

Second Horse Euthanized after Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak in California

Camarillo, California – February 24, 2022 – There has been an outbreak of the EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) in two showjumping events in the state of California, USA. First three cases were detected at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), forcing the park in Thermal, California, USA, to close […]

Beezie Madden Elected to the Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – February 21, 2022 – Olympic veteran Beezie Madden (USA) and renowned media executive and fundraiser Mason Phelps, Jr. have been elected for induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. They will be honored, together with last year’s class of Olympic rider Margie Engle […]

Alberto Zorzi to Ride for Scuderia 1918

Varese, Italy – February 22, 2022 – Alberto Zorzi (ITA) is now officially a Team Scuderia 1918 rider thereby adding another Italian to a team that now includes the excellence of Italian show jumping. We will therefore be seeing Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA), Lorenzo de Luca, Piergiorgio Bucci […]

Questions & Answers with Sophie Mottu Morel – President of the Rolex Grand Slam

What are you most looking forward to in your role as President of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping this year? After these two very extraordinary years, I am really looking forward to finally seeing the whole team together again. Whether you are the President or not, […]

How Skylar Wireman Won the 2022 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship & a New Car!

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2022 – Looking at the brand new Ford Explorer parked in the center of the Grand Arena at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, one couldn’t help but be taken back to the game show era. On “The Price is Right,” what […]

2022 Longines Global Champions Tour Calendar Revealed!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 18, 2022 – It’s back. And bigger and better than ever. The much anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL 2022 calendar can be revealed today. After a busy few months preparing for the epic 17 event 2022 season, it is confirmed today that […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Joins the Team of Scuderia 1918 Riders & Reunites with Former Partner

Varese, Italy – February 16, 2022 – Scuderia 1918’s team has just become a little more Italian with Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) wearing its colours thanks to the partnership created by co-ownership of the outstanding performer stallion Casago. A star in the world of Italian show jumping and also an […]

Knokke Hippique Ready to Revive Nations Cup Action in Belgium

Knokke Heist, Belgium – February 15, 2022 – Knokke Hippique is scheduled to be back in full force from the 22nd of June till the 10th of July 2022. And this year promises to be an extra special edition. The organization is proud to announce that they have […]

Miami Celtics GCL Team Franchised by Frank & Monica McCourt for 2022 Season

Miami, Florida, USA – February 12, 2022 – The Miami Celtics today announced that Frank and Monica McCourt have franchised the acclaimed equestrian showjumping team for the 2022 season. The McCourts previously franchised the Celtics during the 2018 and 2019 winning-record seasons. Led by Olympic silver medalist Jessica […]

Lorenzo de Luca & Scuderia 1918 Highlight W: A New Horse for the Team to Reach the Stars!

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2022 – The partnership between Scuderia 1918 and Lorenzo De Luca (ITA) started in December 2018 when the exceptional performer stallion Halifax van het Kluizebos was bought with the intention of guaranteeing this extraordinary horse and rider combination continuity in their careers […]

Eric Lamaze Named Canadian Show Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe

Ottawa, Ontario – February 07, 2022 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has been named the new Technical Jumping Advisor, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe for the Canadian Show Jumping Team. Equestrian Canada (EC), the national federation for equestrian sport, undertook a review of the Jumping […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Daniel Deusser

2021 was a stellar year for you, what are your main ambitions for 2022? Having won the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, my main ambition at the moment is to win the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in March, as I am in contention to […]

Farewell to Verdi TN at the Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 02, 2022 – In 2020, the farewell of Verdi TN at The Dutch Masters was planned. For well-known reasons this could not happen at that time. However, during this year’s edition it will really happen and Maikel will bid farewell to his top […]

Zoe Conter Claims Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2021 – Belgium’s Zoe Conter won the Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, January 23, during week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Conter, who is trained by 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze, accumulated the […]

Balou du Reventon Honored as 2021 International Horse of the Year at the USEF Pegasus Awards Gala

Naples, Florida, USA – January 15, 2022 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Balou du Reventon, Ann Thompson’s 2006 Oldenburg stallion, was voted the 2021 International Horse of the Year by the USEF membership. Balou du Reventon was honored during the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards […]

Laura Kraut Named 2021 Equestrian of the Year at USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner Celebration

Naples, Florida – January 14, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to congratulate 2021 International Equestrian of the Year Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and National Equestrian of the Year Hunt Tosh (Alpharetta, Ga.). Kraut and Tosh received the most votes from US Equestrian members in the Equestrian […]

Hallundbæk Stables Announces the Passing Away of Jørgen Hallundbæk

Copenhagen, Denmark – January 13, 2022 – Hallundbaek Stables has announced the passing away of Jørgen Hallundbæk. Besides being a passionate equestrian, Mr. Hallunbaek was a prominent businessman having acted as the founder, CEO & President of Welltec, an international provider of robotic well solutions for the oil […]