Category: News

David Broome: From Wildfire to the World Stage of Showjumping

 Legendary British showjumper David Broome Chats with  FEI’s Louise Parks about his Experiences as a Showjumper Chepstow, South Wales – June 25, 2020 – When I called David Broome last Tuesday he had been haymaking at Mount Ballan Manor near Chepstow in South Wales which, apart from being […]

PBIEC & TIEC Unveil Ultra-Competition Arenas

Palm Beach International Equestrian Center & Tryon International Equestrian Center Unveil Ultra-Competition Arenas The First Fully-engineered Riding Surfaces in the World Make their Debut Mill Spring, NC – June 16, 2020 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, NC and Palm Beach International […]

Tom O’Mara Elected President of US Equestrian for 2021-2025 Term

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 22, 2020 – The US Equestrian Board of Directors has unanimously elected Tom O’Mara as the organization’s new president with his term beginning in January 2021. The election took place as part of the Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting on June 22 and […]

Martin Fuchs & Paris Sellon Launch Twin Flame Horses Offering Promising European Prospects in America

Zurich, Switzerland – June 23, 2020 – It was a Sunday afternoon in Switzerland when international showjumpers Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Paris Sellon (USA) mused over the idea of starting a business together. Fuchs and Sellon decided to extend their already strong long-term personal relationship by going into […]

Desert International Horse Park Announces Show Dates for 2020/2021 Fall/Winter Seasons

Thermal, California, USA – June 21, 2020 – Desert International Horse Park has released a statement announcing the show dates for 2020/2021 Fall/Winter seasons. Their official announcement states the following: “We are extremely excited to announce our Show DATES for the 2020/21 season! Our confirmed dates are listed […]

Course Designer Andrea Colombo: The Challenges of Designing the First Major Event after the Stop

We know the job of course designers, their mission. But for a course designer, when riders and horses have not participated in a competition for three months, is it different? I confirm to you, it’s different. Today and tomorrow’s events should allow us to gauge the level of […]

Questions & Answers with Marcus Ehning at Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2*

You are participating in Hubside Jumping for the first time. What are your impressions? I must admit that I am really impressed. The facilities are superb, the ring is very pleasant, the paddock is huge, there it is a very pleasant calm, the stables are perfect. In short, […]

ClipMyHorse.TV Acquires ShowNet.biz

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 17, 2020 – ClipMyHorse.TV is proud to announce the acquisition of ShowNet.biz and the addition of David Orlando to the company. After officially entering the US market in February 2019, ClipMyHorse.TV first partnered up with Orlando and ShowNet in June of the same year. As a […]

Tanner Korotkin Joins Shane Sweetnam at Sweet Oak Farm

Decorated Junior Rider Begins Professional Career Working under Shane Sweetnam For Immediate Release — June 19, 2020 — Rising young professional Tanner Korotkin (USA) has joined the staff at Sweet Oak Farm, working under Shane Sweetnam (IRL) this summer in events at Tryon, North Carolina, USA; Lexington, Kentucky, […]

Horse Sport Ireland & Showjumping Ireland Confirm Venues & Dates for 2020 HSI Premier Series

Dublin, Ireland – June 18, 2020 – Horse Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland have announced the rescheduled dates and venues for the 2020 HSI Premier Series which carries a prize fund of just over €53,000. It was confirmed at the start of June that the HSI Premier Series […]

Andy Kocher Sport Horse Auctions Launches the Eighty-Dollar Champion Contest

Wellington, Florida, USA — June 18, 2020 — Inspired by the legendary story of Harry DeLeyer and Snowman, which was made into Elizabeth Letts’ popular book, The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation, Andy Kocher is bringing show jumping’s greatest investment tale to life in modern day. In the […]

Tips & Tricks with Margie Goldstein-Engle

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 18, 2020 – Margie Goldstein-Engle (USA) brings her wealth of experience to this week’s Tips & Tricks, sharing a ‘simple’ exercise to work on adaptability, responsiveness and control. She places two poles on a straight line, and describes how the rider can vary […]

Green Light for Horse Shows at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano!

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – Blenheim EquiSports has announced that they have received permission to host horse shows at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA. Here’s what Blenheim EquiSport’s president and Robert Ridland stated in his letter statement to the equestrian […]

West Palms Events To Offer Three Weeks of USEF Shows at Hansen Dam Horse Park in July

Pending Final USEF Approval Lake View Terrace, California, USA – June 15, 2020 – We could not be more thrilled to announce three weeks of confirmed horse shows at Hansen Dam Horse Park in July! We can’t wait to see our show family and friends, and to help […]

FEI Competition is Back!

Look for Dalman Jump Co. at the Lexington International CSI 2* and Traverse City Spring Horse Shows CSI 2* Wellington, USA — June 17, 2020 — With the official return of international competition in the United States slated for this week in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, and Traverse City, […]

The Insider: At Home with Margie Goldstein-Engle

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 17, 2020 – This week on GCTV the inspirational Margie Goldstein-Engle gives an insight into her lifelong passion for horses and how she started riding by working to earn the lessons that helped set her on the road to show jumping stardom. On […]

Tips & Tricks with Anna Kellnerová

Prague, Czech Republic – June 11, 2020 – This week, Anna Kellnerová (CZE) gives us a quick and simple exercise that she has found invaluable in her training. The exercises uses two small verticals on one stride (around 6 metres between fences), which she usually places on the short […]

The Insider: At Home with the Prague Lions’ Anna Kellnerová

Prague, Czech Republic – June 06, 2020 – This brand new episode of The Insider At Home features Anna Kellnerová, talented U25 rider for Prague Lions. Hear Anna speak with pride about the GC Prague Playoffs and great support of her family, as well as about being an ambassador […]

Letter from US Equestrian’s CEO Bill Moroney Regarding Racism & Initiatives

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 09, 2020 – US Equestrian’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bill Moroney released a letter addressing racism and initiatives by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in solidarity, support and steps that will be taken for awareness and improvement. Mr. Moroney’s letter states the […]

Hubside Jumping to Host First Major CSI Event in Europe next Week!

Grimaud, France – May 08, 2020 – After a long and grueling break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, high-level showjumping is back in France. The much awaited first major show of the summer season takes place next week at Hubside Jumping, located in the Golfe de Saint-Tropez. The first […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Anna Kellnerová

Prague, Czech Republic – June 08, 2020 – Get to know Prague Lions Team Owner and talented U25 rider Anna Kellnerová in conversation with Edwina Tops-Alexander on this week’s 20 Q’s! Find out about Anna’s passion, ambition and determination to succeed, as well as the ‘one-of-a-kind’ GC Prague […]

Profiles: Eduardo Menezes’ Journey to the Top of the Sport

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 07, 2020 – Eduardo Menezes (BRA) is our guest today, opening our ‘Profiles’ series, which aims to present a little more about key people in our noble sport to our audience. An Olympic athlete and team medalist at the 2019 Pan American Games […]

Lauren Hough Recovering Well after Shoulder Injury

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 06, 2020 – After suffering an accident while going for a bike ride in Wellington on the 19th of May, Lauren Hough (USA) had to undergo surgery on her shoulder. As we reported last month, the American was on her daily bike ride […]

Pénélope Leprévost Strengthens her String with Three New Partners

Paris, France – May 05, 2020 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) has confirmed that her string of horses is being strengthened with the addition of three new partners. In an interview with equestrian media outlet Grand Prix Replay, the French rider made the announcement. This certainly comes at an […]

Darragh Kenny’s Important de Muze under New Ownership

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 05, 2020 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) has announced the sale of Important de Muze. The 32-year-old Irishman, who is currently the seventh-ranked rider in the world, confirmed the news through his Instagram account. However, it was not specified neither who the new owners are […]

2020 Hampton Classic Horse Show Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – June 5, 2020 – The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of this year’s Hampton Classic Horse Show. The Hampton Classic, one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, would have been celebrating its 45th year in late August at its world-class […]

Tips & Tricks with Jane Richard Philips

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 04, 2020 – This week, Jane Richard Philips (SUI) brings us not one, but three great exercises in Tips & Tricks! The first uses a series of poles on a circle, and aims to build control, impulsion, balance and confidence in varying directions […]

A Talk with Kevin Babington: Health Recovery, Horses & Haircuts

After suffering an accident during the 2019 Hampton Classic last year, Kevin Babington (IRL) has shown tremendous resilience during the recovery process while keeping very involved in the sport. Kevin Babington (IRL) had just had his hair cut when I spoke with him last week, and in these strange […]

The Insider: At Home with the Cannes Stars’ Jane Richard Philips

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 02, 2020 – Get to know Jane Richard Philips in today’s episode of The Insider At Home! Jane, a Longines Ambassador of Elegance and Cannes Stars team stalwart, opens up about her “amazing boy”, her fight to recover from injury last year and […]

ESP Successfully Holds First Shows under COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 1, 2020 – The first two weeks of schooling shows at Equestrian Village wrapped up yesterday, after a successful reopening of the facility following the COVID-19 closures in mid-March. While the situation continues to evolve daily, the ESP staff was hard at work […]