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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, 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), […]
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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wellington, Florida – January 23, 2024 – Canadian Show Jumping Team veteran Chris Pratt (CAN) has enjoyed a long and illustrious career. Now 55, instead of hanging up his riding boots, he’s embarking on the next chapter. It’s one that may present the greatest opportunities yet. Thanks to a new […]
Scuderia 1918 announces Henk Nooren as its own Team Manager; in his new prestigious role, the ex Chef d’Equipe of the French Team will oversee Scuderia 1918’s elite team of riders and horses, including the youngest talents, guiding them with strategies and performance. Henk Nooren served several Equestrian […]
Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P by Adriana Van Tilburg The 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding Monaco N.O.P. (Cassini II – Ulla II x Contender, Stamm 429, breeder: Ralf Lütje) delivered an incredible victory in December for his rider, Harrie Smolders (NED), in the Rolex Grand Prix at the […]
Bluman Equestrian Forms Strategic Partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables In an exciting move for Fairfield County and equestrian sport in the Tri-State Area, the elite training program Bluman Equestrian has formed a strategic partnership with Fairfield County Hunt Club Stables. Already possessing a strong foothold in […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – December 09, 2024 – Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), was unanimously elected as the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), was elected as the IHSC Vice-President at the […]
Gothenburg, Sweden – December 01, 2024 – The FEI pays tribute to Pehr Gustaf Gyllenhammar, the legendary Volvo chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who sadly passed away late last month at the age of 89. Gyllenhammar, who held the key position at the Swedish multinational manufacturing corporation from […]
Venice, Italy – November 28, 2024 – This week, the Young Riders Academy (YRA) marked its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in Venice. Hosted at the iconic Teatro La Fenice, the event brought together a special YRA family, including riders from all ten years, trainers, organizers, and […]
Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – November 13, 2024 – Saadiyat Island truly became the ‘Island of Happiness’ on Wednesday evening as the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas welcomed the equestrian world’s finest for the 2024 FEI Awards Gala presented by Longines. Peden Bloodstock FEI Best […]
What an amazing year yourself and your team have had! Can you tell us about how important they have been in your successes? Having a great team supporting you is crucial to be a successful rider. In show jumping there is so much work – managing the horses, […]
Majority Partners Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, and Roger Smith to purchase Wellington International Murray Kessler to serve as CEO; Partners and Kessler Deeply Committed to Supporting all three Disciplines while Investing in both Existing and New Showgrounds Wellington, Florida, USA – October 22, 2024 – The […]
Barcelona, Spain – October 06, 2024 – Equestrian sports are the ultimate equalizers. No other Olympic discipline allows men and women to compete on equal terms, regardless of gender. Riders of both sexes face off in events where physical strength or power matter less than technique, connection with the […]
Barcelona, USA – October 04, 2024 – A total of 92 riders and 143 horses are competing over four days at the CSIO Barcelona. Athletes and horses of exceptional talent. Olympic champions, such as Christian Kukuk (GER) and his horse Checker 47, the brand-new gold medalists at the […]
Spruce Meadows, Canada — September 08, 2024 — We are here at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. Please could you describe how special it is to be here? Whenever you get to jump in any of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors it is incredible feeling, […]
Can you explain to us how special the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament is, and what makes it so unique. Spruce Meadows is a very traditional venue that preserves the tradition of equestrian sport. We try to be as natural as possible, with the venue actively recycling and […]
