Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2019 – The first week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Saturday, January 12, with a win for Adrienne Sternlicht in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic. The women’s team was victorious in the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented […]
Wellington, FL – January 12, 2019 – The first week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Saturday, January 12, with a win for Adrienne Sternlicht in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. WEF continues […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 12, 2019 – The region’s first Derby class was won in sensational style by UAE rider, Hamad Al Kirbi (UAE) on Uxmal d’Ysieux at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* last Friday. The new addition to the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show […]
The Championat of the City of Basel for the “Golden Drum of Basel” ended with an Irish double victory yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. Billy Twomey and Denis Lynch gave the equestrian lads all over the world something to cheer about. Twomey and Lady […]
Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Cristo won the CHF $30,000 Dach Holzech GmbH Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. Fuchs and the 12-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Cristo x Stakkato) cruised to a clear penalty-free run in 57.52 seconds for the victory in the […]
The excitement is already building ahead of the opening round of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2019 series which will kick off at Deeridge Farm in Wellington, Florida (USA) next month. This top-class team sport, which combines national pride and passion with super-sharp competition, is as fresh […]
Kevin Staut (FRA) and Ayade de Septon et HDC claimed first place in the CHF $30,000 ABT Automobile Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse stallion (Wandor van de Mispelaere x Belle d’Avril du Mazy) […]
Bertram Allen (IRL) and GK Casper were victorious in the CHF $30,000 Thermoplan AG Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the eleven year old Holsteiner gelding (Canto 16 x Quantum) registered a penalty-free lap in a time of 55.89 […]
Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Delux van T&L won the CHF $200,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5* last night during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. Marc Houtzager (NED) with Calimero and the Philippe Rozier (FRA) with Cristallo to second and third place. Barbara Schnieper came seventh as […]
Pius Schwizer (SUI) closed the out the first day of competition during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland, winning his second consecutive class, this time the CHF $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5*. The Swiss rider could not be matched by any of the […]
The Longines CSI Basel 5*-W always brings out the best in Pius Schwizer (SUI) and it was no different yesterday as he teamed up with Balou Rubin R for another victory at the event, this time the CHF $30,300 BMW X5 Prize CSI 5* The Swiss and the […]
Luca Maria Moneta (ITA) and Amethyste du Coty won the first CSI 5* class, the CHF $8,080 Gönnerclub Pferdesport Basel Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland, The Italian and the 9-year-old bay Selle Français stallion (Diamant de Semilly x Quidam de Reve) […]
Jordan fared well in the final class of the day, claiming victory in the €25,000 Mother of The Nation Presents International Qualifier CSI 4* during the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* at Al Foran Equestrian Club in Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates. Ibrahim Hani Bisharat […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2019 – Brazil’s Celso Ariani won the first round of the Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, on Thursday, January 10. The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continues with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class competition through […]
Rodrigo Pessoa’s (BRA) winning partner during the 1998 FEI World Equestrian Games passed away yesterday. The Holsteiner gelding died at the age of 32 after having retired from the sport back in 2004. Owned by the Italian Vittorio Orlandi, the horse formed a winning partnership with the Brazilian […]
The story goes on: the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup is truly the core of a non-ending evolution of the Jumping International de Bordeaux, mixing tradition, sport excellence and equestrian technologies with the “Salon du Cheval”. Equestrian arts are never forgotten in Bordeaux, once again magnified during one […]
Wellington, Florida, USA — January 9, 2019 — Athletes at the first day of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off competition today in Wellington at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The festival is home to 12 consecutive weeks of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation […]
Shane Breen (IRL) and Can Ya Makan got the Z 7 team back on their winning ways at home again, claiming the €25,000 Meadow Court Stud sponsored Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* yesterday during the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* at Al Forsan Equestrian Club in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA — January 8, 2019 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) once again hosted its annual opening press conference on Tuesday, January 8, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to welcome exhibitors and media to the 2019 show season. The conference panel comprised representatives from […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 8, 2019 – Shane Sweetnam (IRL) jumped into first place in the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix in the ESP Holiday Finale at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Sweetnam crossed through the timers in 40.154 seconds to secure the win with Kirschwasser SCF, […]
Ocala is making a bid to become the “Horse Capital of the World” and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is what puts it on the map. World Equestrian Center’s world-class event grounds and exquisite World Equestrian Estates offer unparalleled access to Ocala’s horse country. The largest equestrian complex […]
The Longines China Tour Final came to an end last Sunday hosting its main class, the CNY $60,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 3* in Guangzhou, China. Thirty-eight combinations faced the 1.50m first round course with only five of them advancing to the jump-off. Olivier Guillon (FRA) and Cognac […]
The London Knights had a very successful year competing in the Global Champions League (GCL) last year. The team led by Ben Maher (GBR) counted on consistent performances by Nicola Philippaerts (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Olivier Philippaerts and Emily Moffitt (GBR), making them not only the overall champions, […]
Bart Bles (NED) and Israel van de Dennehoeve won the Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the IICH Groningen CSI 2* in Zuidbroek, The Netherlands. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x Darco) secured the victory by posting two penalty-free […]
For the second straight week, Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) and Moon Ray were once again victorious in the desert, claiming the AED $400,000 Abu Dhabi FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*-W yesterday during the Abu Dhabi International Showjumping CSI 4*-W in the United Arab Emirates. Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) […]
Jennifer Gates (USA) has begun the year with another great addition to her very talented string of horses. After making the headlines at the beginning of last year by having former world number one rider Harrie Smolders (NED) as her new trainer, the American once again is in […]
Ben Maher (GBR) a year of a lifetime competing in both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) in 2018. The Brit did not only win the two most prestigious championship series in the sport but was also the overall leader in terms of […]
The Swedish Equestrian Federation (Svenska Ridsportforbundet) has announced their showjumping team member for 2019. The list of riders and their horses is divided into two squads as confirmed by Chef d’Equipe Henrik Ankarcrona. The A-squad members are: Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) with H&M Indiana Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) with […]
Jessica Springsteen (USA) has announced the retirement of her top mare Davendy S. The mare has been with Jessica since 2014 after being brought up by Cedric Angot and Eugenie Angot, registering The American and the 16-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Pachat II) formed […]
Denis Lynch’s (IRL) All Star 5 will join Paul Schockemöhle to be devoted to breeding. The successful partnership between the Irishman and the includes participation in four FEI Jumping World Cup finals, the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Caen and two FEI Jumping European Championships. The 16-year-old bay […]
