Category: News

Questions & Answers with Robin Parsky – Chairman of the Jumping Owners Club

You’ve been the Chairman of the Jumping Owners Club for over a year now – what accomplishments are you most proud of since taking on the position? I am really proud of the fact we have increased membership, which was my goal. We want to make this an […]

Rolex Grand Slam Greatness: Questions & Answers with Rolex Testimonee Scott Brash

10-Year Anniversary of Scott Brash Winning the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of your historic Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping victory, and you remain the only rider to date to have won. How does it feel to reflect on such a […]

Rolex Testimonee Scott Brash: Celebrating the Ultimate Achievement

Geneva – August 12, 2025 – In the world of equestrianism, certain achievements transcend the sport to become legend. A decade ago, Rolex Testimonee Scott Brash (GBR) accomplished what many deemed impossible when he became the first – and to date, only – rider to win the Rolex […]

British Showjumping Honours HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 30 , 2025 – In a moment of international recognition, British Showjumping has awarded HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for her exceptional contribution to the sport of showjumping in the United Kingdom. The prestigious award was presented during the […]

Mid-Season Transfers & Trades Ignite Global Champions League Championship Drama

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 22, 2025 – The 2025 GCL mid-season transfer window has officially closed and it’s delivered a wave of high stakes trades that could reshape the championship battle as the season heads into its crucial second half. In true football-style drama, deals have been […]

The Wachman Kids — A Family Affair in Showjumping

Brother & Sister Take Part in the European Championships at Riesenbeck Riesenbeck, Germany – July 10, 2025 –They are only 22, 20 and 18… but the Wachman siblings Max, Tom and Alice have been setting international showjumping arenas alight over the last years. Plenty of impressive performances at […]

FEI President Welcomes Young Showjumpers to the European Championships in Riesenbeck

Ingmar de Vos: “It Will Be a Milestone in their Future Careers” Riesenbeck, Germany – July 05, 2025 – Ingmar de Vos, President of the International Equestrian Federation, knows how important young talent in top-level sport is for the future of equestrianism. He therefore extends a particularly warm welcome […]

The Tryon Stadium Has a New Look! Dalman Jump Co. Partners With TIEC on Brand New Courses

Those entering the Tryon Stadium this summer will find the venue outfitted with a fresh look. DalmanJumpCo. has partnered with the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) on two full courses, featuring brand new designs from US Equestrian’s Official Jump Company. The courses were delivered in June, with individual […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Daniel Bluman

We are here at the CHIO Aachen, the second Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. How special is it to compete here? The CHIO Aachen is the most prestigious show in the world, and it is always a privilege to ride here. The Rolex Grand […]

Questions & Answers with André Thieme: 2024 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen Winner

Aachen, Germany – June 26, 2025 – André, you won the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen last year with your mare DSP Chakaria. How special was this victory to you, in front of your home crowd? Winning the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen was […]

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli Partners up with Ilex

São Paulo, Brazil – June 24, 2025 – Olympic medal-winning horse Ilex has returned to the Bonne Chance barn and their team with the intention to have the twelve-year-old gelding represent Brazil once again. Ashford Farm’s Marlon Módolo Zanotelli is honored to take over the reins and fly […]

Cian O’Connor Wins the Master d’Inzeo Leading Rider Award at the CSIO 5* of Rome

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2025 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) is the winner of the 2025 Master d’Inzeo Award. This prize is awarded to the rider with the highest overall score, and takes into account the results obtained in the two most eagerly awaited individual competitions of the Rome – […]

Quentin Simonet Elected President of European Equestrian Federation

Zaventem, Belgium – May 20, 2025 –The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) is delighted to announce the election of Quentin Simonet (FRA) as its new President during an Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) held in Frankfurt (GER) on Monday 19 May 2025. The election saw all 40 member federations of the […]

Legal Victory! Eric Lamaze Wins Major Victory in Florida Court of Appeal: A Return to the Truth

Wellington, Florida – May 03, 2025 – On May 1st, Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) secured a significant legal victory as the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida overturned a default judgment that had ordered him to pay over $1.4 million. The ruling is a landmark […]

Questions & Answers with Madelene Nord: Peder Fredricson’s Top Groom

Please could you introduce yourself and tell us about your role? My name is Madelene, and I work for Peder Fredricson as his show groom. I am from Sweden, so it is nice to work for a Swedish rider again. I previously worked for Marco Kutscher for six […]

Ben Maher Honored with the Leading International Rider Award at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida – April 03, 2025 – Ben Maher (GBR) had a stellar winter season competing during the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Due to his consistency throughout the circuit, the Olympic team gold medallist was honored with the $25,000 Leading International Rider Bonus, presented […]

FEI Sports Forum Summary: Rules Revisions & FEI Officials Working Group Feature

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 02, 2025 – The second and final day of the 2025 FEI Sports Forum kicked off with a session on the profile and job description of the future FEI President. Janice Shardlow, Chair of the FEI Audit and Compliance Committee, and James Carr, Executive […]

DAZN to Broadcast Longines Global Champions Tour & Global Champions League

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 01, 2025 – DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, has secured multi-territory broadcast rights to the 2025 season of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL). This deal, facilitated by global sports marketing agency Sportfive, marks a new era for show jumping, bringing the world’s most prestigious […]

Horse Welfare & Los Angeles Olympics Qualifications Take Centre Stage on Opening Day of FEI Sports Forum

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 30, 2025 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos welcomed almost 300 in-person participants and a global online audience to the 14th FEI Sports Forum, which opened on Monday at the IMD Business School in Lausanne (SUI), reaffirming the Forum’s role as a crucial platform for […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam @ The Dutch Masters: Questions & Answers with Harrie Smolders

Congratulations, you are the current Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender ahead of your home Major, The Dutch Masters. What does this mean to you? The Dutch Masters is always a very special show for us in the Netherlands, as it is one of the Rolex […]

European Equestrian Federation Announces Resignation of President Theo Ploegmakers

Zaventem, Belgium – February 27, 2025 –The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announces with deep appreciation and regret that President Theo Ploegmakers will conclude his successful tenure, stepping down from his position on 1 April 2025, due to health-related reasons. Ploegmakers has been a pivotal figure in European equestrian sport […]

Doha Falcons Take Flight Once Again: 2025 Global Champions League Squad Locked & Loaded!

Doha, Qatar – February 13, 2025 – Brace yourselves—the Doha Falcons are back! With a roster of elite experience, this formidable squad is ready to soar in their 9th GCL season. Returning to the GCL battlefield with unfinished business, the Doha Falcons narrowly missed out on a championship podium last year so have entered 2025 with a super squad for […]

Paris Panters: Potential of Higher Flights in the 2025 Global Champions League

Paris, France – February 12, 2025 – Fast, fearless, and ready to pounce. The Paris Panthers are entering 2025 with a revamped squad and a hunger to shake up the leaderboard. This dynamic new lineup features Luiz Felipe Cortizo Gonçalves de Azevedo Filho (BRA), Luiz Felipe Neto De Azevedo (BRA), Alexa Ferrer (FRA), Guido Grimaldi (ITA), […]

The Next Wave of GCL 2025 Teams Unveiled: Shanghai Swans

Shanghai, China – February 12, 2025 – We’re officially past the halfway mark of the 2025 GCL team launches, and the excitement just hit a whole new level. The latest teams to join the battlefield? The Shanghai Swans and Paris Panthers. Two teams, two distinct legacies, and one ultimate goal—to dominate […]

Monaco Comets Powered by Iron Dames: A New Era for the Monaco Comets All-Female Team Begins!

Monaco, Monte Carlo – February 07, 2025 – The sky just got brighter as the Monaco Comets powered by Iron Dames prepare for their debut GCL season. Following the resounding success of the Cannes Stars, the Iron Dames are doubling down on their mission to champion women in equestrian sport by launching a […]

Sophie Hinners Answers it All: The First Lady of Bordeaux?

Bordeaux, France – February 06, 2025 – Throughout its history, the World Cup Grand Prix of Bordeaux has always eluded women. We all remember a time when Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum came very close, but this Bordeaux class is one of the very last on the international circuit that still […]

Riesenbeck International Roar with Ferocious Rider Lineup for the 2025 Global Champions League!

Riesenbeck, Germany – February 05, 2023 – The battleground of the 2025 GCL is heating up as Riesenbeck International powered by Horse Gym and Scandinavian Vikings unveils its all-new roster, setting the stage for an electrifying season. With legacy, ambition, and strategic reinvention at play, these two teams are charging into the […]

Windstar Cruises Enters the Equestrian World with World-Class Showjumping Horse for Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen

Miami, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – In the spirit of ushering in a New Year with new endeavors, Windstar Cruises has announced the unexpected addition of Windstar the horse in collaboration with Grand Prix rider Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm Show Stables in Wellington, Fla. In line with its commitment to […]

Melissa Hubbard Joins Essex Classics as Brand Turns 40

Over the course of the last 40 years, Essex Classics has set the standard when it comes to show shirts. Even as the brand enters its fourth decade, the company continues to grow—both in the market and internally. In a milestone year, Essex Classics has proudly welcomed Melissa Hubbard as […]

A Game-Changing Lineup for Istanbul Warriors Set to Shake Up 2025 Global Champions League Season

Istanbul, Turkey – January 29, 2025 – Fasten your seatbelts and brace for impact! The Istanbul Warriors, powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team have entered the 2025 GCL arena with a bold new look and an electrifying roster as the second team of 2025 is announced with Henrik von Eckermann […]