‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – April 14, 2021 – Having triumphed in the Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva in December 2019, current world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) is the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the Swiss show jumper now has his sights firmly […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 11, 2021 – Following the EHV-1 outbreak that has tragically resulted in the loss of 18 horses and many sick horses, and led to a six-week shutdown of international competition, on 30 March the FEI published a series of measures required for the safe […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 07, 2021 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian) issued a press release earlier this week announcing COVID-19 protocols to permit spectators at USEF-rated competitions: Their full statement is the following: Dear USEF Members, We have all been watching the […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 10, 2021 – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at Windsor Castle in England. His death, at the age of 99, was announced according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. He was the longest serving FEI President (1964-1986) […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 10, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA, this year’s circuit was a great […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 08, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 06, 2021 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has been selected as Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March. Karrie Rufer (USA) competes in the East Conference, Amateur Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) was named the Overall Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) held from January 6 to April 4. The Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award, given in memory of fellow realtor and […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) reports that a horse in Tent #17 was reported with a fever in the late morning of Thursday, April 1st. The horse – Horse A – was isolated to the quarantine stalls immediately on Thursday for Equine Herpes […]
Thermal, California, USA – April 02, 2021 – Last month, Bertram Allen (IRL) announced the sale of Italy HDH to American rider Chandler Meadows (USA). The Irishman released the following news on his website: Italy HDH is undoubtedly one of the most exciting youngsters and talented prospects, leaving Ballywalter […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2021 – Bertram Allen (IRL) has announced the sale of Castlefield Vegas to Sergio Nieto del Rio (MEX). The Irishman made the following announcement on his website: “Castlefield Vegas (Cassino x Lux Z), owned by Ballywalter Stables LTD, Martin Egan and Ger O Neill – […]
Lanaken, Belgium – April 02, 2021 –The organizers of the Zangersheide Z-Tour  have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of the event has been cancelled. They state the following in the official announcement: “It is with pain in our hearts that we have to cancel the […]
Oliva Nova, Spain – April 02, 2021 – Sadly, the organizers of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour have released a statement announcing that the 2021 edition of Spring MET IV has been cancelled. The official announcement states the following: Due to the deadlines in the new FEI Return to […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 02, 2021 –The FEI officially announced on the 30th of March that international equestrian events could resume as from 12 April. This is good news for the organization of The Dutch Masters and now there is definite green light to organize the event […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 28, 2021 – It is with deepest regret that Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces an equine fatality at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival. On Sunday, March 28, at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, there was an incident in the High Junior Jumper Classic […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 29, 2021 – Jessica Springsteen of the United States won the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Saturday, March 27, 2021, during week 11 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Springsteen was the female competitor who accumulated the highest […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management is pleased to announce that the protocols currently in place regarding Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) will be modified as of Monday, March 29, 2021. This measure will include activities at both the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI hosted a stakeholder consultation session last Wednesday to review comprehensive draft Return To Competition protocols. In a brief opening address, FEI President Ingmar De Vos reiterated that there will be a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances of […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 25, 2021 – After a one-year hiatus, the WEF Equitation Championship returns to the International Arena Friday, March 26, 2021 as the most prestigious equitation event of Wellington, Florida’s 13-week circuit. The uniquely formatted class, a three-round event in which riders compete without […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – Mar. 19, 2021 – M. Michael Meller, Spencer Smith (USA) and Ashland Farms are pleased to congratulate Ellen Whitaker (GBR) on the purchase of Schugga Tschei, a talented 9-year-old Oldenburg mare (Stalypso x Fara IV).  Schugga Tschei was successful at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 – The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, whose individual members have been working with the FEI since the start of the EHV-1 outbreak, held its first formal meeting on the 18th of March 2021 to discuss virus gene typing, the evolution of […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 22, 2021 – Two Irish cousins made impressive work of Friday’s $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand Prix jump-off, executing a number of tight rollback turns and angled jumps in an attempt to get through the timers before the clock read 30 seconds. Jordan […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 21, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) of the United States won her third Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 21, 2021, during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Having claimed the award during WEF 1 and WEF 9, Sternlicht […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler (USA) , an Olympic judge and longtime FEI Steward General, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida on Saturday, March 13. While no spectators were […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 19, 2021 –  In light of the recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Europe, Rolex Grand Slam Showjumping reached out to Randy de Greef, veterinary for The Dutch Masters, who kindly answered their questions about the situation. What is EHV-1 and […]
Wellington, Florida , EUA – March 17, 2021 – Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) and GK Casper “ghosted” the competition during Turf Tour 9 at Polo West, adding to his already impressive tally of 2021 wins on the circuit. Once again topping the weekly $15,000 1.40M Turf Tour Grand […]
Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – Counting down to the first of the three remaining Majors of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) kindly answered the organizers’ questions about the his ambitions in the sport, his horses and the Rolex Grand Slam Series. What […]
