Category: CSN

Karrie Rufer Returns to the Top of the Podium in $50,000 Kubota National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 18, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) wasn’t about to go home without a win. Saturday of Desert Circuit IX, she got that final win and can now call it a circuit. Aboard Stern dei Folletti, she topped the $50,000 Kubota National Grand Prix […]

Aaron Vale & Prescott Take off to the Top in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 –The $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix capped off the penultimate week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series where an elite field of 38 athletes representing 13 different nations contested a challenging track set by FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral […]

Savannah Unger & Fabio Fly the Highest in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2023 – Savannah Unger (USA) had more than luck on her side for St. Patrick’s Day, leading her second $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix victory gallop of the season aboard Fabio on Friday at Hits Ocala. The quick and careful duo showcased their […]

Chardonnay Ages Like a Fine Wine for Robert Blanchette in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2023 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) looked like he was going to have a good day in the office on Carnlea Premier Balou in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, taking an early lead. But then his day got a whole lot better.  Aboard Chardonnay, […]

Valentine Car Takes Sharn Wordley to the Top in $100,000 Purina Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2023 – An international lineup led the leaderboard during Sunday’s $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. New Zeland’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) piloted Valentine Car to victory, besting a 10-horse jump-off with his speedy partner. Australia’s Rowan Willis (AUS) was […]

Tom Foley Takes Top Two Spots in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Tom Foley (IRL) had all the answers during Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He produced the only double clear effort of the day with Ibalius SMH to garner the winning title, and also had the only 4-fault […]

The Wins Continue! Kyle King & SIG Chiari on Top Again in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – March 09, 2023 – It was a busy day at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) on Thursday. Later in the day on the grass field, national show jumpers gave their best shot at the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic 1.45m, adding more points to […]

Santiago Lambre & Chattanooga Turn on Fast & Furious Mode in $75,000 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 5, 2023 – Speed was key for Santigo Lambre (BRA) and Chattanooga as they chugged to victory in the $75,000 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Grand Prix at HITS Ocala. It marked the pair’s second day in the show ring together and their second win […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Jump to Victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2023 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Jireh bested a nine-horse jump-off on Friday afternoon to win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. She and the 9-year-old Holsteiner gelding posted an unbeatable double-clear effort during the tiebreaker to eventually take home […]

Karrie Rufer Powers to the Top in the $50,000 Pyranha National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 04, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has known for quite some time that she had a special horse on her hands with Stern dei Folletti. Now, with several grand prix and FEI wins under their belts, the rest of the world knows it too. […]

Nicolas Gamboa Gets the Win in $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – February 25, 2023 â€“ Nicolas Gamboa (COL) rode away with the top two spots in the $100,000 Lone Star State Grand Prix, sponsored by American National Insurance, on Saturday, February 25, in an exciting conclusion to grand prix competition at the 2023 Texas Winter Series […]

Hunter Holloway Steals the Spotlight Again! Rides Eastern Jam to Victory in $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The sixth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit was all about Hunter Holloway (USA). After winning Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix with Dana de Kerglenn, she returned on Sunday to top the $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix aboard Eastern Jam. […]

Avery Erickson & Chacco Lait Lead the Way in $25,000 Double Oak Tack Grand Prix at Texas Winter Series

Katy, Texas, USA – February 23, 2023 â€“ The young riders were the ones to beat in Thursday’s $25,000 Double Oak Tack Grand Prix at the Great Southwest Texas Winter Series in Katy, TX. Following a five-horse jump-off, the top two spots went to 20-year-olds Avery Erickson (USA) and John Gilpin (USA), […]

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Harvest the Win in $100,000 Hampton Greens Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2023 – The atmosphere was electric tonight as spectators crowded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. An elite field of show jumping athletes representing nine different nations contested the challenging track built by FEI Level III course […]

Lorcan Gallagher Leads All-Irish Podium in the $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix at Thermal

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) has spent quite a bit of time in the desert this season chasing down a win. During Desert Circuit VI, with his longtime partner Hunters Conlypso II, he finally got the victory he’s been eyeing all season […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Lead the Pack in the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – It was a packed house tonight as spectators near and far surrounded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-eight elite show jumping athletes representing ten nations put forth their […]

Andre Thieme & Conacco Conquer the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – Germany’s Andre Thieme (GER) is back at Hits Ocala and already dominating the leaderboard, capturing Sunday’s victory in the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix aboard Conacco. The veteran duo bested a 12-horse jump-off with a double clear effort that was […]

Dorothy Douglas Does It Again! Rides MTM Caepten to Victory in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – Dorothy Douglas (USA) gave spectators a bit of deja vu on Friday, repeating her victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix from Week One with MTM Caepten. She and her new partner bested the nine other double-clear entries by over a […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Unbeatable in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 16, 2023 â€“ Elisa Broz (USA) just can’t stop winning, and specifically, winning the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic 1.45m. During Desert Circuit VI, she made her third victory in the class that much more convincing, clocking in five full seconds faster than the second-place […]

Another Win! Aaron Vale & Obi Wan Up to their Old “Jedi Tricks” Winning the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Obi Wan proved that he is officially back in top form, winning his second grand prix of the week with Aaron Vale (USA) during the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Saving the best for last, Vale and Obi […]

A Magical Win by Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 09, 2023 – Elisa Broz (USA) and Tinkerbell have competed in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic twice together during Desert Circuit so far, and the duo has won in both outings. With a 100% strike rate in the class, Broz and the 13-year-old Mecklenburger mare (Chacco Blue x Silvio) blazed an unbeatable class […]

Kyle King & Etalon Claim the “Throne” in $50,000 Hygain Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Kyle King (USA) had the last word in Saturday evening’s $50,000 Hygain Feeds National Grand Prix, and he made his words count. With Etalon, owned by Christine Maclean, he bested a six-horse jump-off stacked with speed, bringing home his first […]

Two Aces Up His Sleeve! A “Double Victory” by Aaron Vale at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 09, 2023 – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 […]

Aaron Vale & Elvis de Wijnendaele Z Play the Role of “Rockstars” at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 3, 2023 – Aaron Vale (USA) rock and rolled his way to the win in Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala aboard Elvis De Wijnendaele Z. With speedy turns and one less stride to the final oxer, the pair was able to […]

Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Best the Field in the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 –It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix during week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The night culminated with local fan-favorite Aaron Vale (USA) piloting Alise Carrico and Thinks Like A […]

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Ivaro N Nab $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA– February 5, 2023 – Ivaro N showcased his speed and agility with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) during Sunday’s $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at HITS Ocala, besting a seven-horse jump-off by over a second with turns that were unbeatable. David Cameron (AUS) rode Oaks Come By Chance […]

Kaitlin Campbell & Palina de L’Escaut Victorious Again in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 03, 2023 – When Kaitlin Campbell (USA) saunters into the ring on Palina de L’Escaut, she isn’t the obvious choice for winner to the untrained eye. But once it’s game time, it’s game over for other competitors if the mare keeps the rails […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Power to the Top in $50,000 Voltaire Design Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) set an unbeatable target with Mick Jagger on Sunday during the $50,000 Voltaire Design Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He was the first to return during the jump-off, and with a quick and clear effort […]

Alex Granato & King van het Keizershof Claim the Crown in the $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Championship

Sarasota, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) highlighted the final day of the Split Rock Sarasota CSI 2* with its inaugural $300,000 Split Rock Championship Series taking center stage in the main arena at TerraNova Equestrian Center. With nearly 140 combinations […]

Savannah Unger & Fabio Score $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Victory at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 27, 2023 – The last in the class proved to be the best of the day during Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Ocala. Four combinations returned for the jump-off, and Savannah Unger (USA) had the advantage of going last aboard Fabio, speeding […]