Tag: CSI 3*

From Injury to Victory! Costa Diam Propels Jordan Coyle to First in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 20, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) guided Costa Diam to victory in the $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed Challenge CSI 3*– 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday after a year-long recovery from injury for the mare. The comeback […]

Nicholas Dello Joio & Cornet’s Cambridge Conquer the $32,000 JTWG Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 19, 2024 – Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) piloted Cornet’s Cambridge to the top in the $32,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. The week’s international jumper competition returned to the grass derby […]

Teresa Blázquez & Nasa de Toxandria Thrive Again on Home Soil at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 19, 2024 – After helping Spain claim Nations Cup victory on home soil last October, Teresa Blázquez – Abascal (ESP) and Nasa de Toxandria showed top form again to thrive in the €28,600 Dammann Reitplatz u. Sportplatzbau Trophy CSI 3* on Friday […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop towards the Gold in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2024 – Ireland’s Simon McCarthy (IRL) opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, on Thursday with a win in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 3* 1.45m on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, […]

Second Week’s the Charm for Conor Swail & Count Me In in the $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II Grand Prix CSI 3*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 13, 2024 – After finishing in a close second in the Blenheim Spring Classic 1 Grand Prix, Conor Swail and Count Me In returned to the Blenheim Spring Classic 2 to pick up back-to-back wins, including in Saturday’s featured $117,000 Blenheim Spring Classic […]

David O’Brien Hails a Hat Trick Winning the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 14, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien (IRL) secured an impressive third victory for the week in the $140,000 Bainbridge Companies  Grand Prix CSI 3* on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. The culmination of three-star competition highlighted the conclusion of […]

Alexander Butler & Jurry Bleu K’s Knock Out Performance Tops the €57,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2024 – The second week of Spring MET IV 2024 in Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with an Irish victory in the €57,450 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A as Alexander Butler and Jurry […]

Linguini de La Pomme Propels Philip McGuane Back to His Winning Ways in the $32,000 ProElite CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 13, 2024 – Ireland’s Philip McGuane (IRL) returned to familiar territory at the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday with a win in the $32,000 ProElite Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring […]

Back-to-Back Victories! David O’Brien Claims Gold Again in the $32,000 Freejump Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 12, 2024 – David O’Brien (IRL) is on his way to a winning streak after scoring his second victory in as many days in the $32,000 Freejump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented […]

One-Two for the Irish! David O’Brien Lightning Quick in the $32,000 BrainJuice Two-Phase CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 11, 2024 – Ireland’s David O’Brien opened the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, with a win in the $32,000 BrainJuice CSI3* 1.45m riding Estoril Delle Roane on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village, home of the Adequan® […]

Donald Whitaker & Millfield Colette Claim the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 24, 2024 – The third and final week of Spring MET III 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the  €57,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. A total of 44 horse-and-rider combinations […]

A Nitro-Charged Win by Nicola Pohl & Arlo de Blondel at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 22, 2024 – Nicola Pohl (GER) turned on the nitro with Arlo de Blondel towards victory in the €29,100 Dammann Reitplatz & Sportplatzbau Trophy CSI 3* on Friday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. Overcoming 82 other […]

Kaitlin Campbell & Palina de L’Escaut Triumphant in the $32,000 Frontier Farms Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 10, 2024 – Kaitlin Campbell (USA) felt that she had just had a few too many instances of an unlucky rail in top competition throughout Desert Circuit so far, but she changed her fate during Desert Circuit 9, presented by Kubota. Aboard her longtime partner Palina de L’Escaut, […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Clock Anoter Win in the $117,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 09, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) only actually owns a home in Florida, but he seems more at home in Thermal than anywhere. The irishman took another major victory Saturday in the $117,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3* aboard Count Me In, one […]

Conor Swail Keeps on Counting Wins at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) always has a winning season in the desert, and Desert Circuit 2024 has been no exception. The Irishman came in strong once again on Thursday of Desert Circuit 9, presented by Kubota, and took first and third places […]

Amy Millar & Jagger HX Jump to Stardom at the World Equestrian Center CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 06, 2024 – The $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI4* stole the spotlight this afternoon for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI4*/CSI2* week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Top athletes from nine different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete over Gregory […]

Gerfried Puck Powers Past the Competition in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2024 – Gerfried Puck (AUT) was powred to victory by Idiaal Special H.J. in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* last Saturday during the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 3* at the stunning […]

Ali Ramsay Races towards Victory in the $32,000 San Marcos Training Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 25, 2024 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) took over the ride aboard Godfather B Belesbat at the beginning of the circuit, and it hasn’t taken the pair long at all to begin racking up FEI victories together. On Sunday of Desert Circuit 7, presented […]

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand […]

Ingrid Gjelsten & VDL Edgar M Score Their First California Win in the $117,000 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 24, 2024 – If you looked through the start list for the $117,000 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday night of Desert Circuit 7, presented by TALUS, you may have recognized a special name and picked him as your winner. VDL Edgar […]

Conor Swail Can’t Be Beaten in the $32,000 Brookway Stables Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 22, 2024 – The only thing better than a one-two finish at DIHP is two one-two finishes in the same day. That’s precisely what Conor Swail (IRL) did on Thursday of Desert Circuit 7, presented by Talus. In the biggest class of the […]

Daniel Coyle Continues His Winning Ways in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – A strong field of star-studded athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. At the end of the night, Daniel Coyle (IRL) continued […]

Ladies Shine! Nicole Haunert Leads the Pack in the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 18, 2024 – Sunday morning’s $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Classic CSI 3* 1.45m saw an entirely female jump-off, with four ladies going head to head for the top prize. As the first to go, Nicole Haunert (USA) and My Lady Levista, owned […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro & H5 Porthos Maestro WH Z Taste Victory in the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-two top […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Chanyon Master the Course to Win the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The KASK-sponsored Week 6 at Wellington International‘s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was a promising one for the future of North American show jumping. U.S. riding star Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (18) took home winner’s honors in the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix […]

Virginie Thonon & Pecorino de La Liniere Power to the Top in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Olivia Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 18, 2024 – Belgium’s Virginie Thonon (BEL) and Pecorino de La Liniere (Bamako de Muze x Filou de Muze) concluded the second week of Spring MET II 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain with a win in Sunday’s €57,450 Grand […]

Gregory Wathelet & Stern dei Folletti Rise to Stardom in the $117,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) had a great day on the grass field on Saturday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, as did Karrie Rufer (USA) who sat on the sidelines and watched both her horses win. Rufer, […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo Play For Keeps in the $32,000 Barnwalkers Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Megan McDermott (USA) had a lot to smile about on Thursday of Desert Circuit VI, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers. She likes to smile regardless, but her heart horse, Nintendo, carried her to another big victory, this time in […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Take the Flight to Victory in the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 28, 2024 – The third week of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday with the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*. Forty-four riders took to the Jasen Shelley (USA) designed course, with eleven returning for […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Back on Top in the $32,000 Pegasus Show Stable Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 28, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) has an incredible partner in Count Me In. With Mannon Farms’ 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Count Grannus x Sherlock Holmes) the Irishman has jumped (and won) all over the world, and they got a big win together to […]