Category: News

Philip Erbers Joins the Executive Board of the CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany – November 09, 2021 – The organisers of the CHIO Aachen, the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV) are gearing themselves up for the future. When Frank Kemperman (66) steps down from the board at the end of September 2022, he will be succeeded by Philip Erbers. “Philip […]

Two Days, Two FEI Wins for Tanner Korotkin at Tryon Fall Series

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 29, 2021 – The fifth week of the Tryon Fall series marked the final competition of a six-month stint on the road for Tanner Korotkin (USA). He made it count. Korotkin (USA), 20, not only kicked off his week by recording his first FEI […]

Eleven out of Top 12 in LGCT Standings Present For Action Packed Season Finals in Šamorín

Šamorín, Slovakia – October 20, 2021 – 11 out of top 12 on Longines Global Champions Tour Rankings Present For Action-Packed Season Finals In Šamorín. The heroic lineup for the 2021 season Finals at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Šamorín will feature 11 out of the top […]

Lorenzo de Luca Joins Poden Farms to Train Emily Moffitt

Worcestershire, England – October 16, 2021 – Team GB starlet Emily Moffitt (GBR), 23, has appointed “perfect match” Italian showjumper Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) to take her to the next level with her sights fixed on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. De Luca, 33, will give extensive training […]

Essex Classics Welcomes “Green is the New Blue” to its Collection of Charity Show Shirts & Ties

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 14, 2021 – Essex Classics will welcome a new organization to its family of charity apparel this fall, as the company’s “Green is the New Blue” ties made their debut at the 2021 Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, MD. Essex Classics’ collection of […]

The Journey of Five-time Olympian Peder Fredricson’s Sensational Rise to World Number One

Lausanne, Switzerland – October 07, 2021 – Five time Olympian Peder Fredricson (SWE) has secured the number one spot of the Longines World Ranking for the first time in his career, taking the reins from Olympic bronze medallist, Daniel Deusser (GER) who took over the position for the third time back in […]

Update on Kevin Babington’s Remarkable Recovery & The Babington Foundation

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 4, 2021 – Kevin Babington (IRL) continues to make progress month-by-month. The commitment to his daily physical therapy and frequent stem cell and other medical interventions continues at a torrid pace. At no point has Kevin’s self-expectations been anything less than dramatic. As I’ve frequently said, the […]

Voting Open! Olympic & Paralympic Champions Shortlisted for 2021 FEI Awards

Lausanne, Switzerland – October 05, 2021 – An impressive list of nominees are in the race for the FEI Awards 2021 as the online public voting opens today for the Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete, Longines FEI Rising Star, Cavalor FEI Best Groom, FEI Against All Odds and […]

Eric Lamaze & Hickstead Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – October 03, 2021 – Olympic show jumping champions Eric Lamaze and Hickstead were inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony held Sunday evening, October 3, 2021. Inducted in the ‘Team’ category, Lamaze and Hickstead are widely considered to be the […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Brian Moggre

What are you hoping to achieve between now and the end of the year? I really am hoping to have a great week this week at CHIO Aachen. This horse show is one I’ve dreamed of coming to for years, so to have a really great week would […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Jack Ryan

Which horses are you most excited to be competing with this year? My main horse is BBS McGregor, who my mother and I bred – he is actually named after the mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor. There was a very worrying period when he was two years […]

Zangersheide Quality Auction Breaks World Records with Epic Auction Night

Lanaken, Belgium – September 26, 2021 – The Zangersheide Quality Auction of the 25 of September 2021 will go down in history as a world record-breaking edition. The highest knock down price for a foal and the average price of all the lots together in the auction are unprecedented! […]

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – North American League Makes Long-Awaited Return

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 23, 2021 – After a year hiatus, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League (NAL) is set to kick off its 2021-2022 season at Thunderbird Show Park in Vancouver, British Columbia (CAN), with a fresh look. While the 2019-2020 NAL was able to […]

Lorenzo de Luca Leaving Stephex Stables for New Adventures!

Rome, Italy – September 22, 2021 – Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) has confirmed that he is leaving Stephex Stables to start a new journey on his own. After six years working for Stephan Conter‘s renowned stables in Belgian, the Italian rider is set his sights on starting his […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Continues with Thrills at CHIO Aachen

Geneva, Switzerland, September 14, 2021 – Following the stunning victory of Rolex Testimonee Steve Guerdat (SUI) at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary last weekend, the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues at CHIO Aachen. Dating back to 1924, CHIO Aachen is amongst the oldest, most revered […]

Meet the Next Generation with Rolex Grand Slam – Questions & Answers with Justine Tebbel

What are your plans for 2021 and what would you like to achieve? My best horse got injured at the start of spring, and I also have a lot of young horses at the moment, so you could say my plans and goals have been a little uncertain […]

Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch at CHIO Aachen – Who to look out for at the third Major of the Year

Aachen, Germany – September 14, 2021 – After immense anticipation, CHIO Aachen returns on 14-19 September following a one-year hiatus, as a result of COVID-19. An exceptional list of 66 riders from 17 nations, which includes 19 of the world’s current top 30-ranked athletes, and amongst them four Rolex […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios

You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is going ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? I’m delighted and so happy to be back here in Canada. For so many years I’ve been coming to Spruce Meadows and designing courses, […]

Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows: Questions & Answers with Eric Lamaze

Which horses are you competing with this week? And can you tell us a bit about their characters? I have Dieu Merci [Van T & L], who is an up and coming stallion. He’s 11-years-old this year and he’s going to be my future star. He will be […]

Vitamin E: Critical to Your Horse’s Health

Antioxidant Defense Recent studies have shown that unless a horse is fed entirely fresh green grass, it’s likely that they may have a Vitamin E deficiency. While Alfalfa and quality grass hays are good sources, but between 30% and 80% of the Vitamin E content is lost between […]

Questions & Answers with Live Rolex Grand Slam Contender Max Kühner

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – September 08, 2021 – As the winner of the last Major that took place at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*, Max Kuhner (AUT) is the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Here’s what the great Austrian rider had to say in […]

Breeders Uncovered with Studbook La Silla

Monterrey, Mexico – September 08, 2021 –  Pilar Cepeda Yzaga (P) – “Alfonso Romo started La Silla in Monterrey, Mexico. At the time, we were extremely lucky to have talented mares such as Doreen LS – who competed at the Olympic Games – at the farm. As the mares got […]

Marcus Ehning’s Superstar Stallion Comme il Faut Retires from the Sport

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 04, 2021 – Marcus Ehning’s Comme il Faut, the now 16-year-old son of two legends, Cornet Obolensky and Ratina Z, did his last lap of honor at Riesenbeck International on Saturday afternoon.   ”Comme il Faut is a horse I will always remember in […]

Summer Rolex Grand Prix Season Builds the Climax for upcoming Major at Spruce Meadows

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 31, 2021 – The period between 2021’s first two Rolex Grand Slam Majors – The Dutch Masters in April and the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in September – played host to no fewer than five top-class show jumping events, each featuring a prestigious Rolex […]

FEI Board Allocates 2023 Jumping European Championship to Italian City

Lausanne, Switzerland – August 26, 2021 – Milan in Italy has been confirmed as the host city for the FEI European Championship in the Olympic discipline of Jumping for 2023. The allocation to the Italian city was confirmed during the FEI Board teleconference held on 23 August 2021. […]

Brooke Kemper Taps into Arpeggi’s Potential

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – August 23, 2021 – When Brooke Kemper met Arpeggi more than two years ago, she was not expecting to be introduced to her next grand prix horse. Caroline Blum arrived at Kemper’s Shadow Pond Stables in Ocala, Florida, USA, in 2019 with […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Set to Expand its Reach in China

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – As show jumping is gaining traction in Asia, thanks to the Olympic push, the Rolex Grand Slam has decided to increase and develop its connection with the Chinese community. As a result, from today, the official website of the renowned […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Breeding Uncovered with Olympic Medalist Grégory Wathelet

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – August 18, 2021 – A Rolex Grand Slam Grand Prix winner in his own right, Grégory Wathelet (BEL) is a top riders who has focused not only on competing but also breeding. Here’s what the Belgian had to say in this interview with Rolex […]

Martin Fuchs’ Clooney 51 Out due to Serious Injury

Zurich, Zwitzerland – August 17, 2021 – Sadly, Martin Fuchs (SUI) released a statement yesterday announcing that his top horse Clooney 51 had been injured as a result of a freak accident while being on the field yesterday morning. The Swiss rider made the following statement on his […]

Artemis Horse Match Set to Revolutionize Horse Sales Industry

Nick Bourdon is not an equestrian. He is not a rider, groom, manager, or anything else related to the sport. When he heard the complaints from many of his equestrian friends about the inefficiency in the equine world, he brought his problem solving skills and ability to create […]