Olympic Jumping athlete Bert Romp, a member of the Dutch gold medal team at the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games, has died following an accident in Middelbeers in the Netherlands where he was coaching. He was due to celebrate his 60th birthday on 4 November. The accident happened on 3 […]
The public vote for the FEI Awards 2018 is now open! For a second consecutive year the public gets to vote and celebrate its equestrian heroes following publication of the shortlisted nominees today. A record of outstanding achievements on the field of play, horsemanship, commitment and behind-the-scenes dedication are just […]
For the fourth season, the Longines Masters recruit one the most talented course designer of the globe: the German Frank Rothenberger. He started in the industry at only fifteen years old, building jumps and fences, then he became a course designer at only twenty years old. After ten years […]
In the lead-up to Sunday’s $204,000 CSI 4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ New York during the American Gold Cup CSI 4*-W, McLain Ward’s (USA) beloved and legendary partner, Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farms, was retired in a special ceremony honoring his incredible career with Ward, including winning […]
Cian O’Connor (IRL) has taken over the reins of Lady Cracotte, a 10-year-old Italian Sport Horse mare (Quaprice x Galoubet A) that has been simply spectacular since Niels Bruynseels (BEL) started riding her in late April. Together, the Belgian and the chestnut mare simply took the top of […]
Lillie Keenan (USA) will once again make the US her home base for training after spending time back and forth from the U.S. to Europe and vice-versa both training and competing, all of this while still attending college in the United States. The twenty-year-old American has won several […]
Cian O’Connor (IRL) has been voted to be the athletes’ representative for the discipline of showjumping before the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Irish equestrian joins representatives from each of the 6 other equestrian disciplines. The Athletes’ Committee members, who have been elected for a period of four […]
Sadly, Jos Lansink’s (BEL) world champion partner Cumano passed away last Thursday after 25 years of memorable moments on and off the rings. The Belgian and the grey Holsteiner stallion (San Patrignano Cassini x Landgraf I) teamed up for top honors in the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games […]
The stallion approval kicked off in the indoor arena yesterday during the Zangersheide FEI / WBFSH World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses at the Zangersheide venue in Lanaken, Belgium. Sixty-two stallions attended this presentation in which three stallions already obtained an approval based on their sportive performances. […]
Kent Farrington (USA) is back to business at the top of the sport after injury early this year. The American is on top form again, having won several CSI 5* classes and two grand prix victories. The Rolex testimonee rider is competing for more glory today as one […]
How did you start your career in equestrian sport? Both my parents ride – my father competes for the Canadian team and my mum used to compete for the U.S. Show Jumping Team – so you could say I was very much brought up around horses! I rode […]
Shane Breen (IRL) and Ipswich van de Wolfsakker have been summoned to represent Team Ireland at the upcoming FEI World Equestrian Games – Tryon 2018, to be held next September 11-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA. The news comes after […]
Since its beginning four years ago, the Palm Beach Masters has firmly established itself as one of the premier horse shows in the world with its picturesque location, unrivaled hospitality, and world-class facilities. One of just seven Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League events on the […]
McLain Ward’s (USA) Rothchild will be retired from competition. The 17-year-old chestnut Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Artos x Elegant de L’Ile) has been one of the winningiest performers at the highest level of the sport over the past 8 years. The Sagamore Farms’ gelding career is highlighted by […]
Paillot Equestrian released an announcement stating that Margie Engle has taken over the reins of USA Normande. The Grand Prix mare from Paillot Equestrian will now be seen competing with new co-owner, the legendary american rider. USA Normande, a ten year old Selle Français bay mare by Made […]
Cian O’Connor (IRL) has taken over the reins of Gudrun Patteet’s (BEL) Sea Coast Atlantic after having acquired the gelding from the Belgian rider. Together, Patteet and the 12-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Schilling x Aramis de la Cense) have claimed several major wins, including two CSI 5* classes […]
To win the Rolex Grand Prix at the CHIO Aachen in front of your home crowd must have been amazing, what was going through your mind? This was my second Rolex Grand Prix victory at the CHIO Aachen, so I knew already what an amazing reception I would […]
Young star Harry Charles (GBR) made his first appearance on the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) last week and he certainly didn’t disappoint. The 19 year old jumped his first clear round in a 5* Grand Prix perfectly, finishing a very respectable 6th overall riding the talented 9 year […]
A Story of Love, Dedication, Knowledge, Strategy & Success Some equestrian stories make our sport the most spectacular one among all, especially those that involve love, dedication, knowledge and strategy. It was no different just a few days ago at the CHIO of Aachen, as Babalou 41 once […]
And the winner is… Marcus Ehning wins the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen Germany’s Marcus Ehning gave the 40,000 patriotic spectators a reason to celebrate at CHIO Aachen, as he clinched the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix title aboard his 15-year-old chestnut gelding, Pret A Tout. Although this is […]
In a further strategic expansion Longines Global Champions Tour will stage a spectacular new event in the Canadian city of Montreal next year, as announced yesterday. The global circuit, which stretches from The Americas to Europe and Asia, will include Canada for the first time and will feature […]
How did you star your career in equestrian sport? I got my first pony before I could even walk, a Shetland called Uno! My Grandparents kept Uno at their home and when I went to visit them I would always ride him, even though I hadn’t started to […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) has named eight show jumping athletes to the Short List for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team. Athletes named to the Short List will compete at two of the following […]
The United States Equestrian Federation has issued a press release stating that Kent Farrington (USA) withdrew himself from the short list in consideration for the upcoming FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 to be held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA. […]
As we reported earlier this week, Andy Kocher’s (USA) fairytale horse Navalo de Poheton (Cumano x Double Espoir) had a fatal injury last Sunday while competing in what was supposed to be his “retirement” class at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby CSI 4* during the Al Shira’aa Hickstead […]
Peder Fredricson (SWE) is among top show jumping talent joining Global Champions League (GCL) teams after the annual transfer window, as squads look to boost their chances of qualifying for the new GC Playoffs in Prague this December. 2018 has seen the most competitive season so far in […]
The sport of showjumping has suffered a heartbreaking loss this Sunday as Andrew “Andy” Kocher’s(USA) fairytale horse suffered a tragic injury. To make it even more heartbreaking, it was supposed to be the 17-year-old grey gelding’s (Cumano x Double Espoir) last round of competition. In fact, Kocher had […]
Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA – June 21, 2018 – Jennifer Gates, owner of Evergate Stables and one of the United States’ top up-and-coming U25 riders, is proud to announce a new training partnership with Harrie Smolders (NED), currently ranked #1 in the world on the Longines Rankings. […]
Devon, Pennsylvania. – June 2, 2018 – Since last Tuesday, international horses and athletes have been competing for valuable points towards the week’s coveted Open Jumper championship. Following their top performances throughout the 2018 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Top Line Sport Horse International, LLC’s Kahlua, ridden […]
Can You Talk Us Through Your Incredible Recovery Process? “I am a really active person, so I didn’t want to rest for too long. After the surgery I was walking around the hospital on crutches when everyone else was asleep – I think it was only 10 or […]
