Tag: KWPN

Molly Ashe-Cawley & Berdien are the Best in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2021 – Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) flew to the top of the podium aboard Berdien in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Jumper Classic on Friday, January 15, at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), held at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Friday […]

Maikel van der Vleuten’s Dana Blue Wins KWPN Horse of the Year Title

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – December 09, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten‘s Dana Blue has won the Horse of the Year Award, given by KWPN – the Royal Dutch Sport Horse Association. The Dutchman teamed up with Marta Ortega and Springstall van der Vleuten’s 13-year-old grey mare (Mr […]

Aaron Vale Eludes the Competition to a Major Win & One-Two Finish in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 09, 2020 – More than 50 entries took to the WEC Grand Arena yesterday afternoon to contest the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. The class saw four double clear entries, making time the determining factor for the tracks designed by Bobby Murphy of […]

Kyle King & Etalon Claim the Crown in $25,000 Adeptus Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA. – December 19, 2020 – Kyle King (USA) and Christine Maclean’s Etalon raced to victory in Desert Holiday III’s $25,000 Adeptus Grand Prix on Saturday at the Desert International Horse Park. Scott Starnes’ (USA) course challenged twenty-one pairs, with seven riders returning clear for the jump-off. […]

Georgia Tame & Evita Gallop for Gold at the Horse Sport Ireland Show Jumping Masters

Blackhall Big, Batterstown, Meath, Ireland – December 17, 2020 – Great Britain’s Georgia Tame (GBR) riding Evita took victory in Thursday night’s The Underwriting Exchange Speed Class on the eve of the Horse Sport Ireland Show Jumping Masters. A host of Ireland’s top international riders along with athletes from […]

Ramiro Quintana & Hemerald-Balia Race to First in $10,000 Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 17, 2020 –  The ESP Holiday III Show took place from Monday until yesterday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). At the onset of the week on Tuesday, Ramiro Quintana (ARG) and Hemerald-Balia, owned by Orpen Horses, led the pack in […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA. – December 13, 2020 – Karl Cook (USA) and Fecybelle were the stars at the end of the second week of the Desert Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The duo captured first-place honors in the feature class of the week, Sunday’s $100,000 Voltaire […]

Denis Lynch & GC Chopin’s Bushi are the Best in €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – December 06, 2020 – The final day the of the 2020 International German Show Jumping Championships CSI 3* & 2* Denis Lynch (IRL) and GC Chopin’s Bushi closed international participation in, winning the €75,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The Irishman and the 2006 bay Dutch […]

Laura Kraut & Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek Claim Gold in Hemp Hydrate Open Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) and Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek stole the show on Friday, securing first place in the Hemp Hydrate Open Classic, held during the first week of the Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. Riding the […]

Richard Howley Wins Battle Between Richards in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 04, 2020 – It was a battle between two Richards to determine the winner of Friday’s €26,160 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour with Richard Howley (IRL) having the upper hand over the rising young star, Richard Vogel (GER). The […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €53,900 Grand Prix CSIO 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 28, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) was absolutely delighted with her wonderful gelding Denver as they won the very hotly contested 1.50m Grand Prix, Tokyo Olympic Qualifier that finished off the Autumn Tour today.  There were 18 horses through to the […]

Edwin Smits & Farezzo Fly to First in Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 29, 2020 – Edwin Smits (SUI) and Farezzo took the top honours in Sunday’s CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A – Grand Prix CSI 2*, a 1.45m jump-off challenge during the Autumn MET Series in Oliva Nova, Spain, The Swiss and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Top $50,000 Spy Coast & Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 22, 2020 – Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) from November 18-22, the 70th Annual South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show concluded Sunday following a week of exciting competition. The show was the final installment at the PBIEC […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Victorious Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 14, 2020 – The “Three Musketeers of Speed” once again stole the spotlight at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour during the third week of the Autumn Tour II there. It was another epic battle, this time in the €25,700 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf […]

Cassio Rivetti & Genesis Supreme in $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 7, 2020 – Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and Neil Jones Equestrian, Inc’s Genesis (Eldorado VD Zeshoek TN x Buminka B) proved victorious in Saturday’s $250,000 STX Vans Grand Prix with an impressive jump-off time of 39.707 seconds. “Genesis is a nine year old gelding. I […]

Harold Boisset Plays the Winning Role in Another Battle Among Rivals at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 06, 2020 – Another chapter of the book “Great Rivalries of Showjumping” was written on Friday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The main class on Friday was the €26,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*, for the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Darragh Kerins & Skara Glen’s Para Bellum Soar to Win $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 31, 2020 – Darragh Kerins (IRL) took the top call and the yellow rosette in Saturday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC), The Irishman and Skara Glen’s Para Bellum, a 2011 Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Top $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 1, 2020 –  Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton shone the brightest in Sunday’s $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix during the first week of the National Sunshine Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The course, designed by fellow Canadian, Joe Rycroft, tested sixty-nine riders […]

Devin Ryan & Eddie Blue Dash for the Cash in $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 31, 2020 – Show jumping reached its pinnacle Halloween evening at the 137th National Horse Show when it hosted the highly-anticipated $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4* within the Alltech Arena. Tested over a masterful pattern from world-renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge […]

Louise Saywell & Bacardi Supreme in €25,600 Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 01, 2020 – Louise Saywell (GBR) and Bacardi were the winners of the €25,600 Jump-off Challenge CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Series. The Brit and the 14-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Numero Uno x Action […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 30, 2020 – Jumper action continued Friday afternoon at the 137th National Horse Show, which hosted competitors in the T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4* class run under a power-and-speed format. As one of the final challengers, Karl Cook (USA) and Signe […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Dance & Prance To Victory at the National Horse Show CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 29, 2020 – Show jumping took center stage Thursday at the 137th National Horse Show as partnerships took to the Alltech Arena for the first day of jumper contests, with four classes offering opportunities to collect prize money. The evening’s highlight class, the […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli Fly to First in Small Grand Prix at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 4*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 24, 2020 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli flew to first in the €20,170 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday during the third week of the 2020 Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre. One hundred and eight combinations entered the ring for […]

The Sky is the Limit for Maikel van der Vleuten & Dana Blue at the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 16, 2020 – Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Dana Blue have been one of the best combinations this year competing at the highly-contested Hubside Jumping and it was no different on Friday. The duo were the winners of the €35,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge […]

One-Two for Harold Boisset! The Star of the Day Again at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – Harold Boisset (FRA) was the star of the day yesterday during the second week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Autumn Tour. The Frenchman claimed the two top spots in the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, the Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Trophy. The Frenchman repeated […]

Carly Anthony & Hera de Landetta II Claim First Place in $22,500 Surfside Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – October 11, 2020 – The first week of Del Mar International wrapped up on Sunday at the beautiful Del Mar Horse Park! It was an action-packed week with Onondarka Medal Finals, the $10,000 PCHA Child/Adult Hunter Championships, a USHJA National Hunter Derby and […]

Mimi Gochman & Gigi’s Girl BH Master the Course to Win $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, NC – October 12, 2020 – Mimi Gochman (USA) and Gigi’s Girl BH sliced their way to a win in the $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC) on Sunday to conclude the fourth week of the Tryon Fall Series. Thirty-nine pairs tested […]

Harold Boisset & Divine de La Roque Win Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 11, 2020 – The 2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded its second week of competition on Sunday with France’s Harold Boisset (FRA) taking the top honours in the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by CHG.  Eight of […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Claim the Jackpot in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 4, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune ended Tryon Fall 3 on a high note claiming the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The Catsy Cruz (MEX) course […]

Richard Vogel & Diego Dominate to Win €30,200 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 04, 2020 – This week, the 2020-autumn edition of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour kicked off in Oliva Nova, Spain and the competitions culminated with Sunday’s CSI 2* 1.45m Grand Prix counting for the world ranking that was won by Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER).  Operating […]