Category: News

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. […]

No World Cup Finals! FEI Imposes Further Shutdown of Events at Mainland Europe

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 12, 2021 – The FEI has imposed a further two-week extension of the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until 11 April 2021 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The FEI had previously announced […]

Frederik Jönsson’s Cold Play Euthanized after Accident

Stockholm, Sweden – March 8, 2021 – The Swedish Equestrian Federation released a statement earlier this week announcing that that Frederik Jönsson‘s (SWE) Cold Play had to be euthanized after an accident. The Swede and the 13-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Contendro I x Argentinus) were frequenty called to […]

Jessica Springsteen Earns M. Michael Meller Style Award During Nations Cup Week CSIO 4* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 8, 2021 – Top athletes from around the world visit the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) each year to represent their countries during the famed CSIO 4* Nations Cup week. Jessica Springsteen (USA), one of the United States’ top young athletes, was presented the M. Michael Meller […]

Nelson Pessoa – “Neco” Accepts Important Role in the Brazilian Equestrian Federation

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil – March 07, 2021 – The Brazilian Equestrian Federation (CBH – Confederação Brasileira de Hipismo) has issued a statement announcing that Nelson Pessoa (BRA) has accepted an important role at the , acting as a technical consultant. The Brazilians are qualified for the upcoming […]

World Equestrian Center Issues Statement & Update with Negative Result for EHV-1 at Ocala

The organizers of the Ocala Winter Spectacular Series at the World Equestrian Center (WEC – Ocala) have released two statements the past few days to address the equestrian community and clarify doubts regarding the rumors of the presence and cases of Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 found in animals […]

Sunshine Tour Statement to Clarify Events Surrounding Recent Cancellation

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 10, 2021 – The organizers of the Sunshine Tour have issued a statement to clarify rumours and doubts regarding the cancellation of the remaining three weeks of the event as announced last Friday. Their official statement is the following: “In the second week […]

Margie Engle Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 7, 2021 – Margie Engle (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 7, during week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL.  Engle accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $37,000 Adequan® […]

PBIEC to Amend New Horse Show Entry Restriction

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 6, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is amending one measure of restrictions that were put into place on March 3, 2021, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. Previously, ESP was not […]

Remainder of Sunshine Tour Suspended Immediately

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 05, 2021 – The organizers of the Sunshine Tour released a statement on Friday announcing that the two remaining days of the already shortened edition of the event had been suspended immediately due to due to second horse that had entered […]

No Spruce Meadows Summer Series! Probable Tournaments on Later Dates

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – March 01, 2021 – The Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee, with the unanimous support of the Spruce Meadows Board of Directors, has determined that current circumstances, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its related impacts and restrictions, will prevent the Spruce Meadows Summer […]

Hits CEO Tom Struzzieri Responds to EHV-1 Case in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2021 – After the confirmation of a horse affected by the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1, the Tom Struzzieri, President and CEO of Hits Inc., released a letter addressing exhibitors and the equestrian community in regards to the new calamity that occurred in Valencia […]

US Equestrian Confirms Case of Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 Reported in Ocala

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – March 03, 2021 – A case of EHV-1 (neurological) has been reported in Ocala, Fla., similar in nature, but unrelated to the neurological strain of EHV-1 impacting Valencia (ESP) and other European countries. The horse was not shipped from Europe and was not on showgrounds […]

Horse Sport Ireland Implements EHV-1 Protocol with Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine

Naas, Ireland – March 03, 2021 – Representatives from Horse Sport Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the FEI IRL National Head Veterinarian and representatives from the Irish Equine Centre met last night to discuss and agree a risk management EHV-1 Protocol for FEI athletes […]

WEF & PBIEC Statement on Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Measures

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 3, 2021 – In light of new information that Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) received this morning regarding a positive Equine Herpes Virus-1 case in the Ocala area, management is taking active measures to protect horses at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]

Equine Herpes Virus: WEC – Ocala Implements Strict Biosecurity Protocols & Travel Restrictions

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2021 – The organizers of the Winter Ocala Spectacular at the World Equestrian Center have released two statements regarding the fact that a horse in Ocala has been found to be infected with the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). They have issued two […]