Lausanne, Switzerland – November 17, 2019 – The Olympic and Paralympic qualification systems for Paris 2024 were the key topics for discussion at the Rules and Regulations session today, with the FEI President calling on the community to work together to safeguard the future of equestrian sport in […]
Brussels, Belgium – November 16, 2021 – Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill (CAN) has joined Eric Lamaze’s (CAN) Torrey Pines Stables with bases in Brussels, Belgium, and Wellington, FL. The new collaboration will see Underhill (CAN) competing at the highest levels of show jumping with the horses of Torrey […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? My earliest equestrian memory comes from when I was ten years old, and I went to my first show at the Parklands Equestrian Centre. I was competing in a clear round class, and each round cost my father 50p – I think […]
Winter Feeding In the winter months horses will often need extra energy to maintain their body temperature without decreasing their weight. It has been estimated that the average horse needs about 25% more energy during the coldest winter months. For each degree Fahrenheit the air is below the […]
What are you goals for the rest of the year? I’m going to CHI Geneva for the U25 class and then Mechelen in Belgium at the end of year and I am really looking forward to these shows! What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2022? I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
