Stockholm, Sweden – November 15, 2022 – Due to H&M Indiana having a small wound on her leg from being out in the field, Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) has sadly had to withdraw from the biggest event of the season the LGCT Super Grand Prix and GCL Super Cup taking […]
Cape Town, South Africa – November 12, 2022 – Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos has been re-elected with an overwhelming majority by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) member National Federations to serve a third and final term as FEI President. The Presidential election was held during today’s FEI Hybrid […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – November 07, 2022 – Breido Graf zu Rantzau, the well-known President of the German Equestrian Federation for 16 years, passed away on November 6, aged 73 following an illness Graf zu Rantzau was born on October 25, 1949 in Breitenburg, a political and cultural centre […]
The first part of international Canadian show jumper Beth Underhill‘s (CAN) day involves a bit of stretching, followed by some work on the stationary bike or a yoga or pilates class. That’s all done before she heads to the barn or show, to ride what’s usually between six and eight […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? My brother and I used to go hunting a lot when I was growing up. So, I think that my earliest equestrian memory was when I was around five-years-old, and we would bet with each other who would fall off the least […]
Zaventem, Belgium – November 03, 2022 – European Equestrian Federation (EEF) President Theo Ploegmakers has appointed Quentin Simonet as 2nd Vice President. Following the conclusion of Ulf Helgstrand’s tenure on the board, having served the maximum time permitted, the position of 2nd Vice President was vacant and open for selection by […]
You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]
The Longines EEF Series Annual Bonuses for 2022 have been awarded for the best U25 riders in the Regional Qualifiers and the best individual performances in the Final. As per the Longines EEF Series Rules, every team has the option to field a U25 rider in each Regional […]
What is your earliest equestrian Memory? Over 30 years ago, an equestrian centre opened in our local area near to Lier, which, at the time, was actually the biggest equestrian centre to be built in Belgium. I took my daughter, Elke, to it and she loved it. After […]
The EEF is proud to have created a partnership with Wageningen University and the Swedish Equestrian Federation (Svenska Ridsportförbundet) to research the carbon impact of an elite competition horse and understand how we can provide a more sustainable environment for our top athletes. Currently, the full impact of the equine athlete’s carbon footprint is […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – October 05, 2022 – The nominations for the FEI Awards 2022 are as impressive as ever, with the online voting opening today for the Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete, Longines FEI Rising Star, Cavalor FEI Best Groom, FEI Against All Odds and FEI Solidarity Awards. […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – September 30, 2022 – Earlier this year the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announced a partnership with the Sporthorse Welfare Foundation to answer the core question “What do sport horses need to experience a good level of welfare?”. The Sporthorse Welfare Foundation (SWF), founded by a global […]
Zanventem, Belgium – September 28, 2022 -The Equestrian Young Leaders Europe Project (EYLE) is based on existing programmes in the Netherlands and Sweden in which children develop personal and leadership skills through work with horses. The role of animals, and particularly horses, in aiding interpersonal skill development, such […]
After successfully launching its first jumper performance shirt, Dusk last spring, Essex Classics began fielding questions from hunter riders. “Can we have some color, too?” Essex Classics Founder Cathy Sacher has always modeled her brand and business around serving equestrian’s needs, so she once again sprung into action. This fall, […]
Warsaw, Poland – September 12, 2022 – On September 12, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) met in Warsaw, Poland for its General Assembly. The meeting was held against the backdrop of the Longines EEF Series Final, which took place on the 11th and showcased one of the EEFs successes […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – September 8, 2022 – Hits LLC today announced that as planned, founder Tom Struzzieri will be stepping away from his role as Chief Executive Officer at the end of the 2022 season, after more than 40 years at the helm of Hots LLC. Under Struzzieri’s […]
What is your earliest equestrian memory? My parents owned a riding holiday business in Hanover, so I grew up around horses. I started off doing a bit of everything, some eventing, show jumping and dressage. Horses have always been a way of life for me and my family. […]
Aachen, September-6- 2022 – Gerrit Nieberg was the sensational winner at the CHIO Aachen 2022. After his triumph in the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSI 5*, the 29-year-old is now travelling to the Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5* in Calgary as the contender for the Rolex […]
Tears & Admiration for the Queen of the Brussels Stephex Masters Brussels, Belgium – August 27, 2022 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) honored Gancia de Muze (Malito De Rêve x Nimmerdor) last Saturday with an motional farewell and retirement ceremony at the Brussels Stephex Masters CSI 5*, CSI 3* & […]
Herning, Denmark – August 11, 2022 – The Organising Committee of the ECCO FEI World Championships in Herning (DEN) have not only provided athletes with top class competition conditions, but have also set a new benchmark for the care and recognition of Grooms at equestrian Events. With a dedicated […]
Herning, Denmark – August 09, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2022 Agria FEI Jumping World Championships, presented by Helgstrand at Stutteri ASK Stadium in Herning, Denmark. Both the first team and individual competitions are underway but there’s much more to come. The 20th edition of […]
London, England – August 05, 2022 – British Showjumping has issued a statement announcing that Ben Maher (GBR), in consultation with co-owners Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright, have decided to withdraw their Olympic gold medallist Explosion W from the 2022 Agria FEI World Jumping Championships, one of the […]
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – July 22, 2022 – The Dutch Equestrian Federation has issued a statement confirming that Willem Greve (NED) fell during C.H. de Wolden and broke both his ankle and upper arm. As a result, Greve will not be able to represent the “Ruiters in Orange” […]
You have had some incredible moments here at CHIO Aachen; do you still get a buzz when you arrive here? Yes, I must say that when I arrived at the show Thursday, I got a little teary eyed because I have so many great memories here, and there’s […]
São Paulo, Brazil – July 17, 2022 – After having taken a break from international competitions since last September, Luciana Diniz (POR) has announced her return to the rings, under the colors of Brazilian. The Brazilian native, who is the 2015 Global Champions Tour Champion, is defending the […]
Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 10, 2022 – The Peelbergen Equestrian Centre was once again home to great sport the past week and they saved the best for last as Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo (BEL) and Deese des Embruns rode to victory in the €25,500 Eye Watch Security […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – July 04, 2022 – The FEI has today published the third and final part of the Report into the 2021 outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in mainland Europe. This concluding part of the Report focuses on further risk mitigation against […]
Aachen, Germany – July 03, 2022 – Ahead of €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* this Sunday at Aachen, the Course Designer of the event sat down with Rolex Grand Slam for an insight into his job, life and the Grand Prix itself. What do you like to […]
You are the Rolex Grand Slam live contender once again, how are you feeling ahead of CHIO Aachen? I am very excited! It is always very difficult to win the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, so to win it two years in a row would be phenomenal. […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – June 22, 2022 – The FEI Board allocated major FEI Finals and Championships during its two-day in-person meeting taking place at the FEI Headquarters on 21 and 22 June. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2025,In 2026, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final […]
