Category: CSN

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Reign in the $25,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) ran from the grass field back to the Grand Prix Arena and won again, this time in the $25,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic aboard Vital Chance de La Roque. The horse has been a solid partner of […]

André Thieme Takes Top Call Paule S in the $75,000 SummitMax Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – Two dozen entries lined up to contest the track for the $75,000 SummitMax Grand Prix on Saturday morning during the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit. The weekly grand prix event is a staple throughout the 10-week series and brings out some […]

Lillie Keenan & Lezaro Light Up in the $50,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – The $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix stole the spotlight this morning, featuring a strong lineup of competitors tackling yet another challenging course crafted by Catsy Cruz (MEX). In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Lillie Keenan (USA), riding McLain Ward’s Lezaro (Böckmann’s Lord […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Tulum Thrive in the $50,000 Hermès Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2024 –  It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The $50,000 Hermès National Grand Prix served as the appetizer before the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*. If the host […]

François LaMontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Find their Rhythm in the $75,000 Marion County Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 2, 2024 – Saturday morning brought sunny skies to Hits Post Time Farm as exhibitors enjoyed a delicious lunch and anxiously awaited the day’s featured event. Saturdays during the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit bring out the best and brightest as top show jumpers […]

Paul Halpern & Esra Excel in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 29, 2024 – Leap Day was indeed celebrated with a fair amount of leaping at Hits Post Time Farm on Thursday as hunter, jumper, and equitation action kicked off in full swing across the property. The venue plays host to the Hits Ocala Winter […]

Pieces Fall into Place for Jamie Gornall & Nordic van de Fruitkof in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 29, 2024 – Jamie Gornall (GBR) hails from England, but he feels like a true Californian. He began calling California home only a few years ago, but already the place has him hooked. At his favorite winter circuit, specifically Desert Circuit 8, presented […]

Gregory Wathelet & Mr. Europe Strike Gold Again in the $40,000 Buchalter National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – February 24, 2024 – Looking through the start list for the jump-off of the $40,000 Buchalter National Grand Prix, one may have thought this was an elite international class. Kyle King (USA) with Etalon. Conor Swail (IRL) with Vital Chance de La Roque. Gregory […]

Two One-Two Finishes! Conor Swail’s Maestry is Shown in the $25,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The only thing better than a one-two finish at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is two one-two finishes on the same day. That’s precisely what Conor Swail (IRL) did on Thursday of Desert Circuit 7, presented by TALUS. Besides the […]

Daniel Coyle Caps Off Winning Week with One-Two Finish in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 –  Competition continued early Sunday morning with a fresh set of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations from 10 different nations vying for top honors in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. Irishman Daniel Coyle (IRL) capped off his week with yet another spectacular win, claiming […]

Andre Thieme Pilots Paule S the Top in the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  February 24, 2024 – The skies parted and the sun shone as the over the Grand Prix ring on the penultimate day of the sixth week of competition at Hits Post Time Farm. The Hits Ocala series spans across ten weeks with all levels of […]

Gregory Wathelet & Beau Gosse du Park Charge to First in the Californian Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) made waves on the grass field as well Thursday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, scoring a win with Beau Gosse du Park in the $25,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic. Wathelet brought a […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Conquer the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2024 –  Sunny skies set a beautiful stage for the featured jumper event Thursday morning at the fifth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit. The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup is a weekly occurrence throughout the ten-week long festival and offers jumper riders […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Thrive in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 –  Tracy Fenney (USA) broke the Irish winning streak on Saturday as she and MTM Apple executed a perfect jump off to overthrow Jordan Coyle (IRL) in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix during the fifth week of the Hits […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Fly the Highest in the $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – The penultimate day of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit’s fourth week of competition featured a slew of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation classes across all rings at the Hits Post Time Farm. Top-tier grand prix riders put an extra shine […]

Daniel Coyle’s Incredible Performance Tops the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque’s Winning Streak Continues in the Californian Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 08, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is starting week five, presented by Premier Equestrian, the same way he ended week four: winning. Aboard the same mount he won Sunday’s final class on, Vital Chance de La Roque, he won Thursday’s feature class, the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Cruise to Victory in the $75,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 27, 2024 â€“ Another sunny day set the stage for Saturday’s premiere event, the $75,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix, during the second week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit as weekend competition commenced. Athletes and spectators made their way to the Grand Prix ring […]

James Chawke Reveals a Star in the $25,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) brought Isa out for the first time during Desert Circuit I, and it’s only taken him three weeks to reach the winner’s circle with her. Aboard Elise Haas’ 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Chawke took top honors in […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Gonzalo Gallop for the Gold in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2024 – It was once again time to shine under the ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of Wellington International for the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix during week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The International Arena came alive for a win from Brazil’s […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Back on Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2024 – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) and Sigma Stables […]

Aaron Vale Claims Pinnacle Position in $25,000 Alliant Private Client Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2024 – The first of many grand prix events throughout the 2024 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit debuted today at the Hits Post Time Farm with a win from Ocala’s own Aaron Vale (USA). Premiering with its Ocala January Classic, the 10-week series […]

How about Them Apples! Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Thrive in the $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – Crowds flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the second Saturday night event during the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix. Twenty-nine of the world’s best show jumping athletes vied for the top prize over a challenging track crafted […]

A Premiere Win by Jad Dana in the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2023 – Lebanon’s Jad Dana (LBN) is back on top to start the 2024 season of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a win in the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix to cap Premiere Week at Wellington International on Sunday. Dana, 28, and ABC Quantum […]

Luis Sabino Soars to the Top at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 05, 2023 – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI […]

Todd Minikus Shows His Winning Spirit in the $35,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup Premiere Round

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – Todd Minikus (USA) started his jump-off in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round I on Thursday with a top-five finish as his only goal. Kiekeboe Spirit, however, had other plans. The nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Darius x Game Boy), […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Back on Top in the $50,000 Arion Sellier USA Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 31, 2023 – Alex Granato (USA) had the need for speed in the $50,000 Arion Sellier USA Grand Prix Sunday morning during the last week of the Annual Series. Granato stole the win on Helios VD Nosahoeve, owned by Kisma Equestrian, LLC., besting the field […]

Jeroen Appelen & Vivoulette HD Win the Belgian Indoor Championship

Mechelen, Belgium – December 26, 2023 – As the excitement of children’s competition slowly faded in the Nekkerhal, it was time for the first major battle of Jumping Mechelen: the Belgian Indoor Championship, presented by Paardensport Vlaanderen & Avant. There were 43 of them, the riders vying for the title […]

Back-to-Back! Sam Pegg Powers Past the Competition in the $30,000 Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 09, 2023 – Seventeen decorated horse-and-athlete combinations put on a show in the Standlee Sanctuary over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks for the $30,000 Grand Prix. In the end, speed was the name of the game for Canada’s Sam Pegg […]

Ben Asselin & Baton Rouge Master the Course to Win $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2023 – Ben Asselin (CAN) knew Baton Rouge was going to be a special horse from day one. As Desert Holiday came to a close, he had a chance to show everyone just how special, as he jumped the sole clear round […]