Category: News

Ingmar De Vos to Run Unopposed for Third Term as FEI President

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 04, 2022 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos is set to be re-elected for a third and final four-year term after being confirmed as the sole candidate for the Presidential election that will take place during the FEI General Assembly in Cape Town (RSA) on […]

The Owner’s Lounge with: Susanne Tovek

Can you tell us about your family’s background, how did you become part of the equestrian world? I have been interested in horses my whole life. When I was young, I would go to the stables everyday after school. My husband, Gregor, also grew up around horses so […]

How Do You Best Prepare a Foal for the Auction?

His Van Overis breeding products are jumping world-wide at international to Grand Prix level, but Gerald Lenaerts from Peer in Belgium is also known for Flanders Foal Auction, which he runs together with Luk Van Puymbroeck. Horseauctions.eu is curious what his advice and tricks are to best prepare […]

A “Springboard to Success”: Crooks Show Jumping Ready to Return Northwest for Summer Season

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 02, 2022 – Crooks Show Jumping may spend the majority of their year based out of Wellington, FL, but for Lauren Crooks, the northwest is home.  Not only does the operation boast a year-round program out of her family’s Clearview Farm in Snohomish, […]

FEI Publishes Second Part of Report on 2021 EHV-1 Outbreak in Mainland Europe

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 26, 2022 – The FEI has today published Part 2 of the Report into the 2021 outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in mainland Europe. This section of the Report focuses on the Return To Competition protocols put in place […]

LGCT Mexico City Declared Open! Darragh Kenny Describes it ‘Absolutely Incredible’ & ‘The Sport is One of the Best’

Mexico City, Mexico – April 27, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City is officially open, following a press conference with Francisco Pasquel, President of EQ Marketing and Show Director, Jan Tops, Founder and President of LGCT and GCL, Juan Manuel […]

FEI Signs Memorandum Recognizing the International Grooms Association

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 26, 2022 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos and Founding Director of the International Grooms Associationâ„¢ (IGA) Lucy Katan have recognised the creation of the IGA with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the FEI Sports Forum today. An independent not-for-profit […]

Catie Staszak Media Forms Media Partnership with ClipMyHorse.TV

Wellington, Florida,USA – April 21, 2022 – Catie Staszak Media, Inc. is pleased to welcome ClipMyHorse.TV, the world’s largest video platform for equestrian sports and breeding, as its newest media partner, establishing a collaboration that will expand content and commentary for both brands. Catie Staszak Media clients will […]

Janne F. Meyer-Zimmermann & Messi van’T Ruytershof Top €95,450 DKB Grand Prix CSI 4* at Bemer Riders Tour in Hagen

Hagen, Germany – April 24, 2022 – There’s another famous Messi in sports and it’s in showjumping! Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann (GER) and Messi van’t Ruytershof were the winners of the €95,450 Deutschen Kreditbank (DKB) Grand Prix CSI 4*, the main class of the Horses & Dreams CSI 4* […]

Longines Global Champions Tour & Longines Extend Their Long-Term Partnership

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 22, 2022 – Longines and the Longines Global Champions Tour announced today that their strategic partnership will be extended to 2027. The collaboration, which sees Longines serve as the Main Partner and Official Timekeeper of the prestigious show jumping circuit, first began in 2013 […]

World-Class Jumping to Highlight 2022 International Omaha Presented by Burlington Capital

Omaha, Nebraska â€“ April 22, 2022 â€“ World-class equestrian competition will return to Omaha for the 2022 International Omaha Presented by Burlington Capital, May 5-8 at CHI Health Center Omaha, site of the highly-acclaimed 2017 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals and the upcoming 2023 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals. In addition to its traditional Jumping schedule, the event will […]

Iconic Hickstead Derby Back to Celebrate Historic 60th Edition

Hickstead, England – April 22, 2022 –  When the Al Shira’aa Derby takes place at Hickstead in West Sussex on Sunday 26 June, it will mark the 60th edition of this iconic showjumping class. The British Jumping Derby was the brainchild of Hickstead’s founder, Douglas Bunn. An international showjumper […]

The Owner’s Lounge: Questions & Answers with Stephan Conter

How did you get into the owning side of the sport? I decided to start buying horses for Daniel Deusser 10-years-ago. Before that I had bought horses for other riders for over 20-years, but I decided that I really wanted to get to the top level of the […]

Allergies, Heaves, Sweet Itch Help for Horses

A Healthy Respiratory System Constantly exposed to allergens like dust, mold, pollen and air pollution, the horse’s sensitive respiratory system benefits from low-dust, omega-3 fatty acid oil supplementation. Omega-3 fatty acids support lung function in horses that suffer from exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage. Omega 3’s are crucial players that […]

Questions & Answers with Steve Guerdat: Hopes, Dreams, Idols & Relationships

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 06, 2022 – Defending champion, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI), has won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ title three times during his sparkling career. He talks about his hopes for the 2022 Final in Leipzig, Germany this week….. How is the lead-in to this […]

Margie Engle Earns Martha W. Jolicoeur WEF Overall Leading Lady Rider Title

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 01, 2022 – Margie Engle (USA) celebrated her 64th birthday by claiming the Overall Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider title on Thursday, March 31, during the final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. The Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady […]

Stars Take to the Skies as Attention Turns to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Leipzig

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 10, 2022 – The win for Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) at the eighth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2021/2022 North American League in Ocala, Florida last weekend marked the last of the qualifiers that have taken place right across the globe over […]

South Africa to Host FEI General Assembly in 2022

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 01, 2022 – Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest and second largest city, will host the 2022 FEI General Assembly at the Cape Town International Convention Centre November 9-13. The decision was taken by the FEI Board at its monthly teleconference last week. It is the first time […]

Hits Announces Investment by Traub Capital Partners

Saugerties, New York – March 31, 2022 – Hits Shows announced today it has received a majority investment from Traub Capital Partners (TCP). Traub Capital Partners will leverage Hits’ exceptional history, track record and reputation as part of its vision to bolster and further invest in the five show locations currently operated by […]

Eric Lamaze Announces Retirement from Show Jumping Competition

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2022 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced, with regret and sadness, that he has officially retired from show jumping competition. Lamaze, who has been battling brain cancer since 2017, last competed at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in […]

Harry Charles and that Winning Feeling….

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 28, 2022 – He is young, talented, ambitious and has a superb string of horses. Could 22-year-old Harry Charles (GBR) become only the third-ever British rider to claim the coveted Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ title when the 42nd Final gets underway in Leipzig […]

Ones to Watch: Kevin Staut & Scuderia 1918 Viking d’La Rousserie

‘Viking’s World Champion Project’ Kevin Staut is one of the best and most loved riders in the world and stands out not only for his technical and competitive qualities but for his sensitivity and the bond he establishes with his horses. Last year Kevin and his extraordinary showjumper […]

Alberto Zorzi & Scuderia 1918 Take Off for Higher Flights!

Varese, Italy – March 22, 2022 – The partnership formed between Scuderia 1918 and Alberto Zorzi, officially formed last February, is now moving onto its next phase with the first Scuderia 1918 horse being delivered to Alberto Zorzi. Scuderia 1918 Ludvig, a dark bay gelding Holsteiner born in […]

FEI Prohibits Russian & Belarusian Athletes, Horses & Officials from Participating in its Events

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 02, 2022 – Following the decision to remove all international equestrian events in Russia and Belarus from the FEI Calendar, the FEI Board today announced an Emergency Board Resolution to prohibit the participation of all Russian and Belarusian Athletes, Horses and Officials in international events. Further to […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Marlon Zanotelli & Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli

How does it feel to be here at the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of the year? Angelica: It is amazing to be here, it is very exciting. For me, it is the first time here and the fact that we can be here together is very special. It […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Maikel van der Vleuten

This weekend is extra special for you with the retirement ceremony of Verdi TN – how are you feeling about it? To be honest I am really looking forward to the farewell ceremony for my old top horse Verdi TN. It was supposed to be two-years-ago but because […]

Behind the Stable with: Mariella Offner – Max Kühner’s Groom

Welcome to The Dutch Masters. How did you and the horses get here? We drove here, it took us 14-hours in total. Unfortunately, when you are travelling so far you cannot control the traffic. How do you entertain yourself for that time? I listen to music and I […]

FEI Removes all International Equestrian Events from Russia & Belarus

Lausanne, Switerzerland – March 11, 2022 – The FEI Executive Board has met and unanimously condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces and agree on the ramifications to equestrian sport in Russia and Belarus. In line with the IOC statement of 25 February 2022 urging International […]

Simplicity Breeds Success for David O’Brien & Leap Year Farm

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2022 – David O’Brien looked at the text message on his phone and contemplated how to respond. The potential client was inquiring about his warm-up techniques and how he walked the course before a competition. He responded with the most honest answer […]

The Dutch Masters 2022: Rolex Grand Slam Rider Watch

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2022 – The Dutch Masters returns from 11–13 March and will play host to the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the year. The three-day show will culminate with the Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday, where the world’s best […]