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Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze towards First in the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16, 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Friday’s highlights was the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI […]

Ben Maher Tastes the Champagne after Winning the €37,000 Taittinger Ivy Stakes CSI 5*-W

London, England – December 15, 2023 – Five-star jumping made an exciting return to the London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W and three British riders stole the spotlight on the opening day, Guy Williams (GBR), Matthew Sampson (GBR) and Ben Maher (GBR), winning the €30,000 LeMieux Puissance CSI 5*-W, […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof`s Dante Storm to Victory in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3*

Salzburg, Austria – December 10, 2023 – The selective course in the €100,000 Amadeus Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 3* at the 16th Silver Arrow Amadeus Horse Indoors from December 7th to 10th, 2023 led over a height of 1.55 m and demanded full concentration from the first […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Jup Marvel Again in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – December 10, 2023 – Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and the 9-year-old gelding Jup (Carrera VDL x Silverstone, bred by G.L. Hoksbergen) took their second Grand Prix win at the Autumn MET 2023, when blazing through the timers in 33.91 seconds in the jump-off of […]

Frank Schuttert & Isis Impress to Win the $407,300 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 4*-W

Poznań, Poland – December 09, 2023 – The PLN $407,300 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 4*-W competition concluded the showjumping rivalry at 2023 Cavaliada Poznań. The best one today was Dutchman Frank Schuttert (NED) with ISIS. The class was also a qualifier for the FEI Jumping World […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Get the Credit they Deserve at the CHI Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 09, 2023 – This Saturday, the world number 1 was able to whisper in the ear of his mares, thus offering himself the two major events of the day. After teaming up with Iliana for “vengeance” and the win in the $112,500 Geneva Cup […]

One-Two for Brazil as Luiz Francisco de Azevedo & Collin Conquer the $50,000 TRM Prize CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2023 – The International Arena of the Wellington International was home to some of the biggest names of the noble sport from Wednesday to Sunday as it hosted the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4*. Continuing Thursday’s competition in the International Ring […]

Darragh Kenny & Irwin Impress en Route to Victory at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 26, 2023 – The South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) recently held its 73rd Annual Charity Horse Show, a prestigious event taking place from November 21st to November 26th. This gathering showcased an array of equestrian talents, from Open Stakes to Grand Prix […]

Home Win for Mariano Martinez Bastida & Jup in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 12, 2023 – The second week of Autumn MET II 2023 concluded with a home win for Spain’s Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) and Jup (Carrera VDL x Silverstone, bred by G.L. Hoksbergen) in the 1.50m Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Oliva Nova […]

Daniel Bluman Gives Gemma W a Well-Deserved World Cup Win in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario – November 11, 2023 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) has claimed wins on the North American League before, but with the 12-year-old mare Gemma W, he—on three occasions—held the role of the bridesmaid. He and the remarkably consistent grey had been runners-up a year ago in Toronto […]

The Sun Shines Bright upon Nicole Lockhead Anderson in Spain

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 11, 2023 – Under pleasant weather and blue skies, the sun was shining bright on Saturday as Nicole Lockhead Anderson (GBR) came away with the win in the €26,600 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 3*, the feature class on Saturday at […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance Again at the Royal Horse Show!

Toronto, Ontario – November 10, 2023 – Kent Farrington (USA) soared to victory in the $80,000 Canadian Open International Speed Challenge, on Friday evening, November 10, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto, ON. Seventeen horse-and-rider combinations contested the […]

Kent Farrington Scores a Three-Peat in the $38,500 Strength & Speed Challenge CSI 4*-W

Toronto, Ontario – November 08, 2023 – Kent Farrington (USA) opened international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto, ON, by scoring victory in the $38,500 Strength and Speed Challenge on Wednesday, November 8. […]

Dream Win for Dinan in the $450,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 5*-W

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 28, 2023 – Headed to the final fence of the jump-off in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI 5*-W (USA), Katie Dinan (USA) admitted she wasn’t sure how many strides she was working on. What she did know, was that […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Deliver the Winning Performance in the CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 22, 2023 – The third and final week of the first part of this year’s Autumn MET at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the €52,600 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG (Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A).  After winning […]

Kara Chad & Igor GPH Gallop in Grand Fashion in the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 19, 2023 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Igor GPH claimed a win in Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International). In the field of 83 entries who challenged the first round track […]

Ben Maher & Exit Remo Make a Grand Entrance at the Agria Oslo Horse Show CSI 5*-W

Oslo, Norway – October 13, 2023 – Ben Maher (GBR) and Exit Remo made a grand entrance at the 2023 Agria Oslo Horse Show CSI 5*-W on Friday, claiming first place in the OK $350,000 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W, presented by the Gjelsten Holding. Going up against 42 other […]

Italian Trifecta! Emanuele Gaudiano Rules as Italians Put on Show at the Morocco Royal Tour

Rabat, Morocco – October 12, 2023 – With the Nations Cup on the line, the Rabat leg of the Morocco Royal Tour featured a major event on the first day, the €26,200 Wilaya Rabat Sale Kenitra Prize CSIO 4*-W, a qualifier for the Grand Prix World Cup, which […]

Ben Maher & Ginger Blue Blaze to the Top in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – October 08, 2023 – The first week of Autumn MET I 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Oliva, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau GmbH. Great Britain’s Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Magnolia Overcome Inclement Weather to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Greenwich, Connecticut – October 06, 2023 – When Cathleen Driscoll (USA) is on course with Plain Bay Farm’s Magnolia, confidence emanates from the 30-year-old rider. Driscoll and the 11-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse mare, partnered for two years, seem to have found their best stride as of late, […]

Morocco Royal Tour: The Kick-off for a World-Renowned Tour

Tétouan, Morocco – October 05, 2023 – The kick-off was given at 1:45pm: the 2023 Morocco Royal Tour is underway. Forty-six competitors in the CSI 1* and seventy-three (!) in the CSI 4* representing eighteen nations and three continents. Yes, the Moroccan circuit has established its international credentials! […]

KWPN Studbook Claims Championship Amongst 7-Year-Olds at WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 01, 2023 – The inaugural WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy concluded its highly-anticipated competition with a spectacular final day that had everyone on the edge of their seats. This groundbreaking event, which brought together some of the world’s finest studbooks in a […]

A “Hello to Victory” by Mans Thijssen in the €26,800 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – September 17, 2023 – The second week of the Indian Summer Summer Tour Series came to an end on Sunday at the Peelbergen Equestrian Center and it was Mans Thijssen (NED) who said hi to victory, riding Hello to first place in the €26,800 […]

Samantha Schaefer & Frasier Fly to First in the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2023 – Samantha Schaefer (USA) brought her longtime partner Frasier into the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* 1.45m Thursday afternoon with no expectation to win. “I went into the class not thinking that winning was my goal,” she said. But her faith […]

A Dynamite Performance by Daniel Bluman & Gemma W to Win the $300,000 Hits Grand Prix CSI 4* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 10, 2023 – On Sunday, Hits Saugerties welcomed 42 of the world’s top horse and rider combinations to its newly renovated facility in upstate New York for the biggest event of the year – the $300,000 Grand Prix CSI 4*. The field […]

Matthew Sampson & Fabrice DN Fly to First in the $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The $40,000 Cardel Homes Cup CSIO 5* (1.45m) was the first event on the International Ring to start the tournament. Thirty-seven athletes representing twelve nations stepped through the iconic Clock Tower looking to post a fast and clear ride in […]

Ben Maher & Exit Remo Make a Grand Entrance in the $80,000 Telus Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – September 06, 2023 – The 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* has commenced and the Telus Cup (1.50m) wrapped today’s competitions on opening day. Forty-five horse/rider combinations declared to start the competition and step onto the International Ring. The track was designed by Level 4 […]

Samuel Parot Goes Three for Three Winning the $77,300 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 03, 2023 – Samuel Parot (CHI) achieved something Sunday that very few riders can say they have ever done: he scored a 100% win rate in the FEI division over the span of a week. Coming out strong Thursday, he won the […]

Samuel Parot Unveils a Star in $38,700 Speed CSI 2* at Traverse City

Williamsburg, Virginia, USA – August 31, 2023 – Samuel Parot (CHI) knew he had a star on his hands, but it took until Thursday of the first week of the Tournament of Champions to prove David Guetta is the real deal. The pair sped to a win in […]

Daniel Coyle Prevails as Irishmen Battle for First Place in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*

Toronto, Canada – August 19, 2023 – The third leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping series brought much excitement to spectators at Angelstone Events on Saturday and two Irishmen were responsible for a ferocious battle in the $38,500 Sprucewood Winning Round CSI 5*. The Irish duel […]