Category: News

Willem Greve Out of the World Championships due to Injury

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” […]

Rolex Rider Interview: Questions & Answers with Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum

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 […]

Luciana Diniz Makes the Move to Ride for a New “Old” Country

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 […]

Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo Saves the Best for Last in €25,500 Eye Watch Security Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

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 […]

FEI Publishes Final Report on EHV-1 Outbreak in Mainland Europe

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 […]

Walking the Course with Frank Rothenberger – Course Designer of the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

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 […]

Questions & Answers with Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender Daniel Deusser

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. […]

FEI Allocates Major Championship Events until 2026

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 Cupâ„¢ Final 2025,In 2026, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final […]

Mid-Season Transfers Shake Up Global Champions League Team Rosters

Paris, France – June 23, 2022 – World Number One & World Cup winner Martin Fuchs, European Champion André Thieme and Pan American Games winner Marlon Zanotelli join GCL in Mid-Season Transfers The 2022 championship race is hotting up as half the teams take advantage of the mid-season […]

FEI Board Approves Updated Horse Health Requirements

Lausanne, Switzerland – June 22, 2022 – The first in-person FEI Board Meeting of the year opened today at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). Over the two-day meeting, the Board, which is composed of the Chairs of the FEI Committees and Regional Groups, is expected to take […]

Eric Lamaze Announces the Retirement of Chacco Kid

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2022 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced the retirement of Chacco Kid from competition. The 16-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Come On) sustained an injury while competing in the 1.50m ATB Cup on Sunday, June 21, at the Spruce Meadows […]

Influencer Interview with Esme Higgs of This Esme

Esme Higgs is one of the biggest influencers in the equestrian world – with 730k followers and an incredible 100+ million views on her YouTube channel, as well as over 260k followers on Instagram and a stunning 412k followers on TikTok. What is your earliest equestrian memory? I […]

Bernardo Costa Cabral Named Course Designer for 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Finals in Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – June 7, 2022 – Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) has been selected as the course designer for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Final, one of three Finals to be held during the 2023 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals, April 4-8, 2023, at the CHI Health Center Omaha, site of the highly acclaimed […]

Ridgeway Farm Stud Secures Top Stallion from Olympic Medal-Winning Showjumper

England – May 17, 2022 – Ridgeway Farm Stud has secured the hugely promising stallion Topaz Ice Z from Olympic medal-winning showjumper, coach, and international horse producer Cian O’Connor (IRL). The 5-year-old Zangersheide approved stallion (Toulon x Comme il Faut dam) will carry the Ridgway Farm Stud prefix […]

Jack Whitaker Back Home & Better after Freak Accident

London, England – May 11, 2022 – Jack Whitaker (GBR) won’t be competing at this year’s edition of the the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*. Great Britain’s young showjumping sensation is out due to a freak accident involving a horse. Whitaker made the following statement on his […]

Eric Lamaze: Riders’ Descriptions & Memorable Moments with the Lamazing Legend

Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]

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 […]