Tag: KWPN

Laura Kraut & Haley Fly the Highest in €26,200 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 06, 2021 – Laura Kraut (USA) had a stellar weekend competing at the Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* and , both held at the Tops International Arena. On Saturday, the American teamed up with Jos Verlooy (BEL) to win the Global Champions […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Soar to $25,000 Sunday Classic Win at Tryon

Mill Spring, North, Carolina, USA – June 06, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Orafina dominated the $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) to close out Tryon Spring 5 competition, stopping the jump-off timers in 34.862 for the win. The Anthony […]

Ben Maher & Explosion W Put on a Dynamite Performance to Win €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – June 05, 2021 – The return of Explosion W set the Longines Global Champions Tour on fire today with a formidable win for Ben Maher (GBR) and the superstar gelding in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard Presented by Nichiho.  Maher […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Supreme in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 03, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Orafina scored a win in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) at the start of Tryon Spring 5 competition. After 59 entries challenged the first round […]

Fearless Farrington & Courageous Creedance Take the Win in €96,500 Eni Small Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 29, 2021 – For the second time this week, Kent Farrington (USA) and his 14-year-old chestnut gelding Creedance (Lord Z x Notaris) stood tall and proud as the national anthem of the USA rang out across the arena at CSIO 5* Rome – Piazza […]

Farrington & Creedance on Fast & Furious Mode to Win €26,200 Land Rover Prize CSIO 5* at Piazza Di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) produced a spectacular win with Creedance in the Landrover Speed competition on the opening day of CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena 2021 today. The 40-year-old rider who helped his country to team silver at the Rio 2016 Olympic […]

Leon Thijssen & Faithless MVDL Fly to First in €25,700 Van Mossel Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – May 23, 2021 – Leon Thijssen (NED) and Faithless MVDL lit up to win the €25,700 Van Mossel Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the Spring Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen. A total of 54 combinations entered the arena […]

Cassio Rivetti & Go Eldor Claim the Gold in $40,000 Hygain National Grand Prix at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – May 22, 2021 –The highly anticipated premier event of the week at Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National I, the $40,000 Hygain National Grand Prix, took place in the scenic venue’s Grand Prix Arena on Saturday evening. Offering an eclectic atmosphere, world-class footing, and […]

Michel Robert & Emerette Lead All-French Podium in €33,500 Departement de L’Ain Prize CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 22, 2021 – After winning the main class of each of the two previous days, French domination continued on Saturday at the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4*. In fact, a familiar duo rose to the top of the podium as Michel Robert (FRA) […]

Michel Robert & Emerette Excel in Speed €26,100 Challenge CSI 4* at Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 20, 2021 – The French flag was raised higher than the rest as Michel Robert (FRA) and Emerette rode to victory in the €26,100 Conseil Regional Auvergne Rhône Alpes yesterday during the opening day of the Jumper International de Bourg-en-Bresse. The Frenchman and the […]

Sanne Thijssen & Hi There Soar to First in €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 15, 2021 – Sanne Thijssen (NED) and Hi There soared to victory in the €25,500 Kep Italia Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* last week during the first of two week of the Milan to Rome CSI 4* & 3* at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly the Highest in €25,500 Happy Horse Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Gorla Minore, Italy – May 16, 2021 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli flew the highest and were the fastest to win the €25,500 Happy Horse Small Grand Prix CSI 4* last Sunday at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre. Smith was able to navigate the course flawlessly in the […]

Zayna Rizvi & Excellent Supreme in $20,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 13, 2021 – The youngest in the class navigated a tricky course to beat the adults in Thursday’s $20,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake, resulting in Zayna Rizvi (USA) claiming her biggest win to date aboard Peacock Ridge LLC’s Excellent. The duo was one […]

Ashlee Bond & Imagine Top $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 16, 2021 – The 2021 ESP Spring Series reached its finale on Sunday with a series of class winners and division champions crowned at Equestrian Village. Israel’s Ashlee Bond (ISR) was the big prize money winner of the day thanks to her triumph […]

Harley Brown & Forever Alve Fly Higher & Faster to Win $24,500 Woodside Spring Preview Grand Prix

Woodside, California – May 02, 2021 – The highlight event of the Woodside Spring Preview was the $24,500 Spring Preview Grand Prix, where Harley Brown (AUS) and Emma Reichow’s Forever Alve (Numero Uno x Berlin) led the victory lap. “I am so pleased with this win,” Harley commented. […]

Magic Maher & Ginger Blue are the Performers of the Day – Win €150,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 09, 2021 – The opening event of the season at Tops International Arena was received with great enthusiasm by the riders and it offered top-class sport to the viewers at home. The highlight of the first Spring Event, the €150,000 Grand Prix CSI […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Elvaro Supreme in €25,400 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 07, 2021 – Finally top level competitions were underway again in the beautiful surroundings of Tops International Arena. Many riders have not been able to ride at this level for months and especially for the top horses it is very important to get in […]

Alexa Ferrer & Encantado C’SG Excel in €25,400 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – May 01, 2021 – After two wins by Julien Epaillard (FRA) on Friday and Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) claiming top honors in the CSI 4* opener on Saturday, France continued to fly higher than any other nation. Les Bleus triumphed once again as Alexa […]

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Victorious in $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 25, 2021 – A competitive field of 18 horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to vie for the win in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Jumping a course designed by Keith Bollotte, seven pairs qualified for the […]

Sergio Álvarez Moya & Alamo Soar to First in €53,100 Mail Boxes Etc Grand Prix CSIO 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 25, 2021 – The Longines EEF Series was launched last week at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre with Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP) and FEI Jumping World Cup Champion Alamo claiming the first ever GP class of the series, the €53,100 Mail Boxes Etc Grand […]

Alexander Butler & Athene are the Aces in the €25,450 ClipMyHorse TV Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Alexander Butler (IRL) and Athene were the “aces” of the week by claiming top honors in the €25,450 ClipMyHorse TV Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in Kronenberg, The Netherlands. Riding the 16-year-old bay […]

Sam Walker & Evita Ride for the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Wrapping up an exciting Friday afternoon on the grass Derby Field of the International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), a pair of winners were crowned in Section A and Section B of the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake. Sam Walker (CAN) rode Evita, owned […]

Laura Renwick & Galerius Gallop to Win Moon Hotel Prize CSI 3* at Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 23, 2021 – Laura Renwick (GBR) was back in the winner’s circle again for the second time in as many weeks. The British rider Galerius galloped to win the feature class of the day, the €5,000 Moon Hotel Prize CSI 2* on Friday […]

Breeding Uncovered: Willy Wijnen – Breeder of Ben Maher’s Explosion W

Aachen, Germany – April 15, 2021 – In this edition of Breeders Uncovered, we speak to KWPN – Royal Dutch Sport Horse (Dutch Warmblood) 2019 Breeder of the Year, Willy Wijnen, who is responsible for producing British show jumper, Ben Maher’s (GBR) exceptional gelding, Explosion W (Chacco-Blue x […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Elvaro Excel in $37,000 JTWG Qualifier CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2021 – As the 2021 ESP Spring Series continues on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, it was a day for Brazil to shine as Eduardo Menezes (BRA) guided H5 Elvaro, owned by H5 Sport Horses, LLC, to a spectacular winning […]

Hillary Ridland & Guapa Fly Higher to Win $20,000 Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 12, 2021 – Blenheim Spring Classic III welcomed the return of the Bronze Tour to the Oaks International Grand Prix Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Oscar Soberon (MEX) designed beautiful courses ranging from 1.30m to 1.35m all week […]

Wilhelm Genn & Bugatti Accelerate to Win $35,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 11, 2021 – The first week of the 2021 ESP Spring Series took place April 7-11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), with Sunday’s action capping off the first week of National competition following the Winter Equestrian Festival. Concluding the first […]

Karrie Rufer Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 06, 2021 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has been selected as Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March. Karrie Rufer (USA) competes in the East Conference, Amateur Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the […]

David Blake & Dy Zento Dash for the Cash in $50,000 Wanderers Club Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 04, 2021 – On the final day of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), David Blake (IRL) and Dy Zento, owned by Pine Hollow Farm, put forth a stellar double clear effort on their way to being crowned victorious in the $50,000 Wanderers Club Grand […]

Italy HDH to US Rider Chandler Meadows

Thermal, California, USA – April 02, 2021 – Last month, Bertram Allen (IRL) announced the sale of Italy HDH to American rider Chandler Meadows (USA). The Irishman released the following news on his website: Italy HDH is undoubtedly one of the most exciting youngsters and talented prospects, leaving Ballywalter […]