Category: News

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

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 […]

Karrie Rufer Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March

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 […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Stars as Martha Jolicoeur Overall Leading Lady Rider at WEF

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 […]

Update Regarding Equine Herpes Virus Results at the Winter Equestrian Festival

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 […]

Italy HDH to US Rider Chandler Meadows

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 […]

Bertram Allen’s Castlefield Vegas Sold to Sergio Nieto del Rio

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 – […]

2021 Edition of the Zangersheide Z-Tour Cancelled

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 […]

2021 Edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Remaining Spring Shows Cancelled

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 […]

2021 Edition of Dutch Masters & Rolex Grand Slam Major Confirmed

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 […]

ESP Statement Regarding Equine Fatality at 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

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 […]

Jessica Springsteen Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

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 […]

Equine Herpes Virus Restrictions Soon to Be Modified at Equestrian Sport Productions Events

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 […]

Ingmar Devos: Full & Thorough Investigation into the Circumstances of the Virus Outbreak

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 […]

Bound for Excellence: Meet the Heritage Farm Riders in the WEF Equitation Championship

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 […]

Top Prospect Schugga Tschei to Ellen Whitaker

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) […]

FEI Epidemiology Working Group Addresses Virus Outbreak & Return to Competition Protocols

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 […]

Coyle Cousins Claim One-Two in Turf Tour Grand Prix at Wellington

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 […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Wins Third Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award this Season

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 […]

Leslie Howard & David Distler Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame

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 […]

Randy de Greef: “The Virus Becomes a Problem when Large Groups of Horses Get Infected & it Cannot be Contained”

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 […]

Darragh Kenny & GK Casper Dash to Win Turf Tour Grand Prix in Wellington

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 […]

Olivier Philippaerts: “I would like to Win Another 5* with H&M Legend of Love, She’s Unbelievable!”

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 […]

Rolex Grand Slam Breeders Uncovered: The Nöel Family – Élevage du Thot

Geneva, Switzerland – March 16, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to Margrith and Florian Noël from “Le Thot” Stud, which is located in Normandy, France – www.elevage-du-thot.com. We would also like to thank Judith Noël for making the interview possible. What is your earliest […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Wins Second Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) won her second Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Having claimed the award during WEF 1, Sternlicht was again presented with the Leading Lady title on Saturday […]

Dr. Jack Snyder: What You Need to Know about the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2021 – After a year of pandemic that drastically reduced the activity in the equestrian community, equestrians face the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, another major tragedy that has already cost the lives of 17 horses, with several of them having been infected […]

Negative Equine Herpes Virus Test Result for Horse Removed from Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that the final outstanding test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) has come in and is negative. The test result was reported on Saturday, March 13, 2021, for a horse that was stabled in […]

How Heritage Farm Has Become the Professional’s Choice

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2021 – In Thedinghausen, Germany, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) is a world away from her roots. The only female rider in history to reach the top of the World Jumping Rankings, Michaels-Beerbaum is most famous for her success while sporting the German flag, […]

Additional Negative Equine Herpes Virus Test Result for Horse Removed from Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that there has been a negative test result for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) on Friday, March 12, 2021, on a horse that was stabled in Tent 19 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) show […]

Negative Equine Herpes Virus Test Result for Horse Tested in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management announces that there has been a negative test result for Equine Herpes Virus on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, on a horse that was restricted from entering the FEI compound at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]

Leslie Burr-Howard & David Distler’s Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be Held in Wellington This Saturday

Lexington, Kentucky – March 11, 2021 – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler, an Olympic judge and longtime FEI Steward General, will be inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in a ceremony this Saturday, March 13, at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. […]