Tag: Alex Granato

Andre Thieme & Paule S Snag the Win in the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – Another stunning day set the scene for top Jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* was the highlight event on Sunday, drawing spectators and exhibitors to watch a competitive international field battle for […]

Nayel Nassar & Dorado de Riverland Race to Victory in the $32,000 TRM CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international […]

Alex Granato Races to Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3* Win at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 17, 2024 – Alex Granato (USA) closed out ESP Pre-Charity week at Florida’s Wellington International by racing to a win in the $140,000 Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3* riding Helios vd Nosahoeve on Sunday. With record-breaking entries totaling more than 750 horses for the […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Notch the Win in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 04, 2024 – Friday afternoon saw one final Welcome winner at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2024 season as the Split Rock Fall II CSI 3* would commence the last of three weeks for the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) […]

Charlotte Jacobs & Rincoola Milsean Double Down in the $32,000 GGT Footing Welcome CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 06, 2024 – There was a bit of déjà vu at Flintfields Horse Park on Friday as Charlotte Jacobs (USA) and Rincoola Milsean (Aldatus Z x Cruising), owned by North Star, won their second international competition in as many days during the […]

Charlotte Jacobs & “Roy” Up to Their Tricks in the $32,000 Stud Tree CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 05, 2024 – The first international competition of the 2024 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament took center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Thursday. The event marked the kickoff of a highly anticipated three weeks at the 2024 […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Gallop to Victory in $25,000 Bluegrass Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 – Show jumping returned to the Rolex Stadium on Thursday evening during the Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Leading horse and rider combinations gathered to take aim at the top spot in the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic. At the end of […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Claim the Jackpot Again in $120,000 The Dexter Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 27, 2024 – Alex Granato (USA) returned to a familiar place on Sunday; the winner’s circle of the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring at Flintfields Horse Park. Together with Helios vd Nosahoeve, the U.S. rider won the $120,000 The Dexter […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Double Down to Win the $182,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 16, 2024 – After walking out of the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring as winner of the $182,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday, Alex Granato (USA) could be heard saying, “That was so good, I might just […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Turn on the Fire to Win the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 14, 2024 – A clear blue sky and mild Michigan weather set the stage at Flintfields Horse Park on Friday afternoon for the $63,000 Traverse City Horse Shows Welcome Stake CSI 4*, a highlight of the second week at the Spring Series, […]

Alex Granato & Helios VD Nosahoeve “Set the Stage on Fire” at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 09, 2024 – FEI show jumping action took center stage on Thursday evening during the Kentucky Spring Horse Show as 40 horse and rider combinations gathered at the Rolex Stadium to vie for the winning prize in the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI 3*. At […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Back on Top in the $50,000 Arion Sellier USA Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 31, 2023 – Alex Granato (USA) had the need for speed in the $50,000 Arion Sellier USA Grand Prix Sunday morning during the last week of the Annual Series. Granato stole the win on Helios VD Nosahoeve, owned by Kisma Equestrian, LLC., besting the field […]

Alex Granato & Helios VD Nosahoeve Save the Best for Last in the $50,000 Hagyard Equine Welcome CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – October 06, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for its third and final week of competition with the Split Rock Hunter Jumper Fall Series II, featuring a CSI 3* rating. Friday’s competition was highlighted by the $50,000 Hagyard […]

McKayla Langmeier & Jiselle NS Jump to First in the $38,700 GFL Environmental Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) knew the door was open for her to take her first FEI victory of the Traverse City summer season on Friday of week four at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). With determination, she sped to […]

Alex Granato & King van het Keizershof Claim the Crown in the $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Championship

Sarasota, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) highlighted the final day of the Split Rock Sarasota CSI 2* with its inaugural $300,000 Split Rock Championship Series taking center stage in the main arena at TerraNova Equestrian Center. With nearly 140 combinations […]

Ashlee Bond & Ionesco Sitte Deliver Iconic Performance for Victory in Turf Tour Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida – January 25, 2022 – The story of success behind Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Ionesco Sitte is the embodiment of all that the Turf Tour stands for, both in their vision and in a dedication to the development of horse sport. During the third week of […]

Tiffany Foster Brings Figor Back to Top Form at the Washington International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – November 04, 2021 – When Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor topped the CSI4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Washington (USA) Saturday night at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, it marked the successful execution of a long-term plan. Foster wanted the competition to be […]

Tiffany Foster & Figor are Fast & Furious Flying to First in $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Washington CSI4*-W

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 30, 2021 – Competition came to an exciting finish on Saturday at the Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrianâ„¢ as Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor, owned by Artisan Farms and Tiffany Foster, won the $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Reign in $230,000 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – July 18, 2021 –  Competition in Week II of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, came to a head on Sunday, July 18, with the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) $230,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* taking place in the Turtle […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Ride for the Win in $72,900 Honor Hill Farm Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA  – July 16, 2021 – World class jumper competition continued Friday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. Following an exciting first day of classes in Week Two’s kick-off of the inaugural Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) tour, riders were eager […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Power to Win $50,000 Welcome CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 18, 2021 – The second week of the Lexington Split Rock Hunter Jumper Classic kicked off Tuesday, June 16, continuing to offer its expanded schedule with hunter, jumper and equitation competition. Featuring a CSI 3* rating, international show jumping competition was highlighted Friday […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Ride to Win $137,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3* in Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 9, 2020 – The 2020 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, finished with a bang Sunday as 50 international contenders vied for the top prize in the $137,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI 3*. As the final major contest of Week […]

Leslie Howard & Donna Speciale Dash for the Cash in $75,000 Grand Prix at TIEC

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 7, 2020 – Leslie Burr-Howard (USA) guided Donna Speciale to a win in Saturday’s $75,000 Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort. The American and the 12-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Cavalier x Concorde) registered a double […]

McLain Ward & HH Azur Supreme in $401,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2020 – Two-time U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) won his third CSI 5* in two weeks by taking top call in the $401,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* riding his 2016 Olympic mount, HH Azur, during “Saturday Night […]

World’s Best Showjumping Athletes Ready to Jump at 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series®

Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Week CSI4*-W/CSI2* kicks off with horse inspection. Wellington, Florida — Jan. 29, 2020 —  The 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series® if officially underway following horse inspections for CSI4*-W and CSI2* competitors. A total of 105 CSI4*-W horses passed inspection Wednesday morning at Deeridge […]

2020 Winter Equestrian Festival Declared Open!

Wellington, Florida — January 7, 2020 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) cut the ribbon on the 2020 season at an opening press conference held Tuesday, January 7, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and welcomed media, athletes, and spectators alike to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen Cruise to Win $135,000 Jumper Classic CSI 4* at National Horse Show

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 01, 2019 – The 2019 National Horse Show CSI 4*-W returned to the Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday, highlighted by the evening’s $135,000 International Jumper Classic CSI 4*, which featured some of the highest-ranked athletes in the world from 11 nations. The class […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Gallop for the Win in $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Columbus CSI 3*-W

Columbus, Ohio, USA – October 6, 2019 – With a field of Olympians, young rider champions, and a former World No. 1 rider assembled for the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Columbus CSI 3*-W, a close finish seemed inevitable. Then Alex Granato (USA) entered the ring with […]

Palm Beach Masters Series Awarded Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Wellington Through 2023

Wellington, Florida, USA — September 4, 2019 — The Palm Beach Masters Series®, home of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Wellington since 2016, will continue to host the event through at least 2023. The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has announced the named Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ […]

U.S. Jumping Team Claims Bronze at Pan American Games in Lima

Lima, Peru – The U.S. Jumping Team brought home the bronze medal on Wednesday, August 7, at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lucy Deslauriers (USA), Alex Granato (USA), Eve Jobs (USA), and Beezie Madden (USA) […]