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 […]
“To begin, I am truly heartbroken that the community, which I have loved dearly for more than 30 years of my life, would feel as though they were misled regarding my state of health or that I would be capable of such a harmful lie. That was never […]
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 […]
Congratulations, you are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender following your sensational win at the CHIO Aachen, how do you feel? At the time I was hoping to be selected for Germany’s Olympic team, so I didn’t have much time to celebrate. But of course […]
As a Canadian rider, what does the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament mean to you? I grew up in Calgary, Alberta with Spruce Meadows on my doorstep. Since my childhood I have aspired to compete at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. I feel incredibly grateful to have […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 13, 2024 – The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament – one of the four Majors which make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – has a rich and impressive history. Over the past 50 years the Southern family have […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – July 26, 2024 – Everything about these Games is destined to be spectacular, including the collection of iconic competition venues. And for the very first time the Opening Ceremony won’t be staged in a stadium, but instead will take place on the river Seine. It’s […]
Hickstead, England – July 11, 2024  – Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) – who heads to Paris straight after the Agria Royal International Horse Show – has been selected with Exit Remo, alongside his 2023 team-mates John Whitaker (GBR) with Unick Du Francport and Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc […]
Paris, France – July 18, 2024 –For the first time since 1980, Poland has qualified teams for all three equestrian disciplines at the Olympic Games held in Paris later this year. One rider responsible for helping the Polish Jumping team qualify is Adam Grzegorzewski (POL), a 26 year-old […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – July 17, 2024 –It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Riesenbeck CSI 5*. Once again, home jockeys Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Christian Kukuk (GER) lead a star-studded list of German riders such as: Marcus Ehning (GER), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Kent Farrington […]
Rome, Italy  – July 17, 2024 – Scuderia 1918 is proud to announce a historic milestone: for the first time ever, an equestrian team will have three horses competing in different disciplines at the Olympics. This unprecedented achievement underscores the exceptional quality and dedication of Scuderia 1918 in the international equestrian […]
You’ve had a great career so far – what has been your proudest moment? The proudest moment of my career so far is winning team gold at my last competition as a junior in 2021, which was at the FEI European Championship for Young Riders and Juniors in […]
For you, why is the CHIO Aachen such a special show? The CHIO Aachen is the biggest equestrian show in the world and the Rolex Grand Prix there is one of the toughest Grands Prix to exist in show jumping. I always feel a lot of pressure when […]
Geneva, Switzerland – July 03, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping is delighted to announce the exciting launch of an all new preview show. The programme, which will last 20 minutes, will be aired for the first time on the Rolex Grand Slam live stream […]
Monaco, Monte Carlo, France – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour heads to Monaco July 4 – 6, 2024 for the tenth stage of the 2024 tour. This unparalleled event brings together the top show jumping talent from across the globe in one of the most […]
Rabat, Morocco – July 02, 2024 – The Longines Global Champions Tour proudly unveils a thrilling addition to its esteemed 2024 circuit with the introduction of a groundbreaking event in Rabat, Morocco. Taking place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, this momentous occasion marks the inaugural venture of LGCT into […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, how are you feeling ahead of the CHIO Aachen? It is an honour to be on the list of riders who have won a Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major. It is incredible to ride […]
Aachen, Germany – June 26, 2024 – A few days before Germany’s biggest sporting event begins, a man with a rake is stood where the best horses in the world leave their traces in the stand during the CHIO Aachen. The man’s name is Martin Stockberg. And the […]
