Budapest, Hungary – August 22, 2020 -The featured event of Saturday’s Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial was the 140-160 cm competition for the prize of the Ministry of Human Capacities. The prize money of the competition reached €51,220 and riders could collect Longines World Ranking points. Due to the […]
Prague, Czech Republic – August 21, 2020 – A strong team of Netherlands showed all it’s skills in the Nations Cup CSIO 3*, claiming first place on Friday during the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at Chuchle Arena Praha. The Dutchmen were at their very best, with only three […]
Prague, Czech Republic – August 22, 2020 – Michael Duffy (IRL) and Zilton SI Z were the winners of the Chuchle Arena Praha Trophy on Saturday during the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at the Chuchle Arena Praha. Duffy and the 9-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding (Zirocco Blue VDL x […]
Grimaud, France – August 21, 2020 – For this second night event, the public of the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2* in Grimaud were spoiled. Marcus Ehning (GER) Prêt À Tout, his gelding of the age of seventeen, showed that they more than ready for all the […]
Budapest, Hungary – August 21, 2020 – The most anticipated event on Friday was the semi-final of the €25,500 Silver Tour in the Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial for the prize presented by EXIM Bank. Riders also competed for valuable Longines World Ranking points. A total of 118 rider […]
Maastricht, The Netherlands – August 21, 2020 – The organizing committee of Jumping Indoor Maastricht has, with a very heavy heart, decided that it is not safe to organise JIM, which was planned on 6-8 November 2020 in the MECC in Maastricht. “This difficult decision was made due […]
Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 17, 2020 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management has announced, after careful consideration, that this year’s show will be held at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH, on the original dates of September 25 – October 4 pending US Equestrian […]
Budapest, Hungary – August 20, 2020 – The Gróf Széchenyi István Memorial, held for the 32nd time this year, kicks off today at the National Riding Hall. Despite the special pandemic circumstances the number of entries exceeded last year’s due to an increased interest in the Budapest event […]
Prague, Czech Republic – August 21, 2020 – The organizers from the Czech Equestrian Team are registering huge interest in competing within the international show-jumping event Prague Cup CSIO 3* that is being held at the Chuchle Arena Praha, from August 20th until 23rd. Riders from twenty countries […]
Prague, Czech Republic – August 20, 2020 – Filippo Marco Bologni (ITA) and Diplomat were fast and clear to be claim the €28,448 Team Prague Trophy CSIO 3* yesterday during the first day of competition of the Prague Cup CSIO 3* at the Chuchle Arena Praha. Filippo and […]
Dublin, Ireland – August 20, 2020 – Following a break of over five months due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Irish Show Jumping team managed by Michael Blake, make their long-awaited return to FEI Jumping Nations Cup action today (Friday) at Prague’s Chuchle arena in the Czech […]
Grimaud, France – August 20, 2020 – Grégory Wathelet (BEL), the Team Gold Medalist in the 2019 FEI European Championships, rode Indago to victory in the €25,400 Huside Jumping Speed Challenge CSI 4* . The Belgian and the 2008 Belgian Warmblood stallion (Concorde x Nimmerdor) were more than […]
Zaventem, Belgium – August 20, 2020 – After controversy in the equestrian community, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) released a statement yesterday announcing that the organization supports the FEI’s current entry system. They state the following in their announcement: As reaction to ongoing controversy within the Equestrian community concerning the […]
August 17, 2020 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Competition returned to the Equestrian Village grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center last week, with USEF “A” National & Jumper 4* classes taking place Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16. Arguably having the best weekend of all […]
Eschweiler, Germany – August 16, 2020 – The Irish flag was raised high last Sunday during the final day of the Eschweiler Jumping CSI 2*. Michael Duffy (IRL) and Zilton SL Z did the honors for Ireland, claiming top honors in the €25,400 Grand Prix CSI 2*. The […]
Ciekocinko, Poland – August 18, 2020 – The organizers of the Baltica Equestrian Summer Tour released the following statement announcing that the 2020 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their official announcement states the following: Dear Riders, Guests and our Friends We […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 14, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Almighty topped $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Friday during the second week of the August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). VanderVeen (USA) and the Bull Run Jumpers Six […]
Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2020 – Twenty-four horse and rider combinations took to the Fort Grand Prix field in the $40,000 ATCO Cup at Thunderbird Show Park on Sunday. But only one stood on the podium. Canadian Olympian and local favourite Tiffany Foster (CAN) swept […]
Rabat, Morocco – August 17, 2020 – The organizers of the Morocco Royal Tour (MRT) have made the sad announcement that the 2020 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their official announcement states the following: Due to the sanitary conditions caused by […]
Riesenbeck, Germany – August 16, 2020 – Frank Schuttert (NED) and Carolina triumphed in the €26,275 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday during the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. Riding the 9-year-old dark bay Bavarian mare (Cornado NRW x Casall), the Dutchman was supreme in the 1.45m […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 16, 2020 – Victoria Colvin (USA) and Gemino bested a nine-horse jump-off to take the $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic during the second week of the Tryon’s August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Course designer Nick Granat (USA) saw […]
Deauville, France – August 16, 2020 – The Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* came to an end on Sunday at the Pôle International du Cheval Longines – Deauville with a victory for the host nation. Marie Pellegrin (FRA) and Valentino des Bleus, claiming top honors in the the […]
Deauville, France – August 15, 2020 – Edward Levy (FRA) got a huge weight off his shoulders during the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. After having two grand prix victories snatched away from him recently, the Frenchman guided Sirius Black to […]
Deauville, France – August 14, 2020 – Luciana Diniz (POR) and Vertigo du Desert stole the spotlight last Friday during the second day of the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3* at the Pôle international du Cheval Longines – Deauville. The feature class of the day was the €27,900 […]
USEF & WIHS Championships To Be Relocated Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 – The Board of Directors and show management teams for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Mars Equestrian, have made the difficult decision to cancel their […]
Deauville, France – August 14, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Quincy Lady were declared the winners of the €27,900 Esthederm Prize CSI 3* yesterday during the second day of the Longines Deauville Classic CSI 3*. The first Qualifier for the Grand Prix began on Thursday with a […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 –The Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s new Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W has been canceled for 2020. One of eight events in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Series’ North American League (NAL), the Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W will return with […]
How has the team adapted to dealing with the COVID‐19 pandemic? Very well. The majority of the employees are working from home, we engage with each other via video conferences and online communications. Everyone adapted to the situation very quickly, I think we have also learned a lot […]
The “New Normal’ Wellington, Florida, USA – August 11, 2020 – When I started Sound Bites in April, I certainly didn’t plan for there to be such a gap between installments. But a lot has happened in our industry and in our world, and I wanted to be sensitive […]
Wayne, Illinois, USA – August 07, 2020 – The Equifest Series at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center, the new home of the Hits Chicago Show Series, is a wrap. The final week of Equifest wrapped up an exciting summer series that featured USHJA National and International Hunter Derbies, […]
