Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Switzerland’s Luigi Baleri (SUI), owner of the top ranked horses Clooney 51, The Sinner and Chaplin, has been awarded the Longines Owner of the Year Trophy for 2019 for the second time in a row. The award ceremony took place during […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 09, 2020 – In 2017, US Equestrian’s President Murray Kessler launched the now widely-referenced Strategic Plan, intended to revitalize and re-establish membership, support, and success within US Equestrian and the many services it provides. During Thursday afternoon’s General Session, Kessler spoke to […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 08, 2020 – The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive jurisdiction over reports of sexual misconduct within National Governing Bodies (NGB) who are part of the Olympic movement. Henry, who recently spoke at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, discussed […]
The Board of the German Olympic Committee (DOKR) has made an announcement updating the list of team members of the German showjumping team for the 2020 Olympic year. The combinations for both the Olympic Team and Squad B are the following: Olympic Team Christian Ahlmann (GER) & Clintrexo […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2019 – Harry Allen (IRL) is one of the youngest rising stars of showjumping who has steadily been gaining experience and climbing up the FEI ranking. He was competing at the CHI of Geneva and gently dedicated his time for a brief interview. […]
Dublin, Ireland – December 18, 2019 – Horse Sport Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Blake as High-Performance Jumping Director (incorporating the role of Chef d’Equipe) of the Irish Senior Show Jumping team. Prior to this appointment, Michael held the roles of Team Ireland Senior […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) became the new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following his victory in the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the CHI of Geneva. The formidable duo of Fuchs and Clooney 51 once again showed […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 17, 2019 – The Fédération Equestre Internationale has released a statement announcing that they have reallocated Canada’s Team Jumping Quota for the Olympic Games to Argentina. The announcement states the following: The FEI has reallocated one of the three Tokyo 2020 Olympic team quota […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was an emotional Saturday evening at the CHI of Geneva 5* as the show jumping world bid goodbye to Scott Brash’s (GBR) legendary horse, Hello Sanctos, in a special retirement service. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went […]
You have had success at CHI Geneva in the past, what does this show mean to you? I think coming here you know you are competing at one of the best shows in the world. You have all the best riders and horses here providing top sport entertainment. […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 15, 2019 – CHI Geneva is unique in having two international Course Designers, Switzerland’s Gérard Lachat and Louis Konickx from the Netherlands. We spoke to Louis Konickx ahead of Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix: What can people expect to see from the Rolex Grand Prix course on Sunday? […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was another victory for Kent Farrington (USA) who claimed the coveted $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title at CHI of Geneva 5*. Partnered with his new bay mare, Austria 2, the fast duo knocked 2.22 seconds off the time […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Karen Polle (JPN) is competing this week at the CHI of Geneva 5*. The young star has made many of her dreams come true, dreams that have led her to taking part in events of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Scott Brash’s Hello Sanctos will be retired next Saturday during a special ceremony at the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Originally ridden by Peter Wylde (USA) and Katharina Offel (GER) the Brit went on to team up with the 17-year-old […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – December 04, 2019 – The construction of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is in full speed at Ocala, Florida, USA. The largest equestrian complex in the United States promises to take the sport by storm once it is inaugurated in 2021. Previously, the owners […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – December 03, 2019 – Lucas Porter (USA) has announced that he will not participate in the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* this week due to an injury. The rising young star released the following statement on his Instagram account: “Unfortunately, I have had […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – December 03, 2019 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) has released a statement announcing that Sancha LS will take part in her last competition next week during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. The Colombian-born equestrian who represents Israel was introduced to Sancha LS in […]
Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – December 01, 2019 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has announced the retirement of Lintea Tequila. The Australian formed a successful partnership with the bay Holsteiner mare at the top of the sport, highlight by the win in the 2015 Global Champions Tour Grand Prix CSI […]
Rome, Italy – November 25, 2019 – Luca Marziani (ITA) has confirmed the sale of Tokyo du Soleil to young rider Mike Kawai (JPN). The Italian and the 12-year-old Selle Français stallion (Montender x Papillon Rouge) have formed a successful combination over the past four years. The stallion […]
Paris, France – November 27, 2019 – Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) has announced the sale of his top ride Timon d’Aure. The Frenchman and the 12-year-old Selle Français gelding (Mylord Carthago*HN x Fragrance de Chalus) have had a successful partnership over the past four years, highlighted by 16 FEI-level […]
Evesham, England – November 25, 2019 – Poden Farms has announced the sale of showjumping’s most successful horse to Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter. The new owners will keep the winning partnership between Ben Maher (GBR) and the 10-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Chacco-Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) […]
Prague, Czech Republic – November 20, 2019 – The first GCL Season Awards were celebrated Wednesday night with a special ceremony in Prague recognising outstanding achievement in 2019. With excitement building ahead of the kick off of the €12 million GC Prague Playoffs CSI 5*/2* tomorrow, the Awards ceremony […]
Prague, Czech Repbulic – November 21, 2019 – The first 2019 GCL Season Awards were celebrated last night with a special ceremony in Prague recognising outstanding achievement in 2019. With excitement building ahead of the kick off of the €12 million GC Prague Playoffs today, the Awards ceremony […]
Moscow, Russia – November 19, 2019 – The FEI President welcomed the new members to the final in-person Board meeting of the FEI General Assembly 2019 here in Moscow. After congratulating Jack Huang, Regional Group VIII Chair, who was elected as the new FEI Vice President, Ingmar De […]
When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in show jumping? When I was about 14 years-old, I won a big pony class in England, which at the time was probably the biggest class you could win at 16 years of age and younger, so I […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 18, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors has voted to prohibit the use of Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in horses competing in USEF-licensed competitions effective December 1, 2019. In early 2017, USEF convened a panel of industry experts to review […]
Moscow, Russia – November 16, 2019 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the first in-person meeting of the FEI Board at the FEI General Assembly 2019 in Moscow (RUS) with a vote of thanks to outgoing Board members and a particular vote of thanks to the Russian […]
The CP ‘International’, presented by Rolex at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ is notoriously difficult to win – were you confident ahead of the class? I have to say I was having a really good week with Darry Lou. He won the big class on Friday, so he […]
Russia, Moscow – November 16, 2019 – Host cities for the FEI World Championships 2022 and other major events up to 2023/2024 were allocated today by the FEI Board at its in-person meeting in the Russian capital Moscow. FEI World Championships in four disciplines: Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage […]
Wilton, Connecticut, USA – November 15, 2019 – Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) has issued a statement announcing that he will not continue as Team Ireland’s High Performance Manger. The legendary Brazilian equestrian has successfully led the Irish to several FEI Jumping Nations Cup victories, the 2017 FEI Jumping European […]
