Tag: CSN

Aaron Vale & Elusive Go Two-for-Two Winning the $100,000 Budweiser Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Forty of the world’s best athletes closed week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series early this morning in the WEC Stadium. An even ten nations were represented in the class, and all were determined to gallop away with […]

A Magical Win by Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 09, 2023 – Elisa Broz (USA) and Tinkerbell have competed in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic twice together during Desert Circuit so far, and the duo has won in both outings. With a 100% strike rate in the class, Broz and the 13-year-old Mecklenburger mare (Chacco Blue x Silvio) blazed an unbeatable class […]

Kyle King & Etalon Claim the “Throne” in $50,000 Hygain Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Kyle King (USA) had the last word in Saturday evening’s $50,000 Hygain Feeds National Grand Prix, and he made his words count. With Etalon, owned by Christine Maclean, he bested a six-horse jump-off stacked with speed, bringing home his first […]

Two Aces Up His Sleeve! A “Double Victory” by Aaron Vale at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 09, 2023 – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 […]

Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Best the Field in the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 –It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix during week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The night culminated with local fan-favorite Aaron Vale (USA) piloting Alise Carrico and Thinks Like A […]

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Ivaro N Nab $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA– February 5, 2023 – Ivaro N showcased his speed and agility with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) during Sunday’s $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at HITS Ocala, besting a seven-horse jump-off by over a second with turns that were unbeatable. David Cameron (AUS) rode Oaks Come By Chance […]

A One-Two for Canada as Ali Ramsay Races to First in $38,700 Talus Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 03, 2023 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) has a new secret weapon, and it might not be a secret anymore. The Canadian National Champion rode to the win in Friday morning’s $38,700 Talus 1.45m CSI 2* Speed aboard Ramsay Equestrian, Inc.’s Conrado 12, unveiling […]

Another Beautiful Story! Grégory Cottard & Cocaine du Val “Ride High” in the €110,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 05, 2023 – “When I was a teenager, I used to come to the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W to admire the world’s best riders. Today, I won my first 5* Grand Prix here…” Grégory Cottard (FRA), a native of New Aquitaine (but […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Power to the Top in $50,000 Voltaire Design Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) set an unbeatable target with Mick Jagger on Sunday during the $50,000 Voltaire Design Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He was the first to return during the jump-off, and with a quick and clear effort […]

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 […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Bemol des Champs are the Champions of the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 28, 2023 – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Saturday night to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round […]

All Gold for the Girls! Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Top the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate […]

Francois Lamontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Claim $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Ocala 

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2023 – A 10-year partnership proved to be the key to winning for Francois Lamontagne (CAN) and Chanel du Calvaire during Sunday’s $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Besting a seven-horse jump-off, Lamontagne was able to use his veteran partner’s quick turns […]

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Caepten Sail to $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Victory at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Perfect weather and a brand new arena greeted riders for the first week of the 2023 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at Post Time Farm. Riders gathered at the redesigned Grand Prix Ring featuring Wordley Martin footing for the first major class […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Gallop Triumphantly in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ January 21, 2023 – The third week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) saw national level jumper competition peak on Saturday night during the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. WEF 2, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, went under the lights at […]

Luck of the Irish: Conor Swail Leads All-Irish Trifecta in the Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed

Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2023 – Irish riders were on fire Wednesday morning of Desert Circuit III, taking all three top spots in the $10,000 Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed to kick off National show jumping action. None other than Irish superstar Conor Swail (IRL) took the win, this time aboard […]

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Steal the Spotlight in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – National show jumping competition during week II of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed this afternoon with the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Twenty elite show jumpers set out to challenge an intricate track built by FEI Level III course designer Ben […]

Aaron Vale & I Ademie R4 Win the “Star Wars” Battle of the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA –January 14, 2023 – The $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix was the highlight event of week II during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Chilly temperatures couldn’t freeze out the crowd or competition as the stands were packed to watch […]

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in the $50,000 Kask Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 14, 2023 – Despite being a bride in her own wedding in September of 2022, Karrie Rufer (USA) had been a bridesmaid in the show ring a few too many times. On Saturday, during Desert Circuit II at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), […]

Jad Dana & After Eight Charge to First Place in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2023 – The first FEI week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season ended with the CHF37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic in the international Ring on Sunday, January 15. Jad Dana (LBN) won the day aboard After Eight as the sun set […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider

Thermal, California, USA – January 07, 2023 – Skylar Wireman’s (USA) professional career is off to a flaming start. After an incredible junior career, the 18-year-old has turned professional and is lighting up the jumper ring. Saturday afternoon of Desert Circuit I, aboard Coolio 23, she took home […]

Scott Keach Shows off Olympic Skill Winning the $50,000 Grand Prix of Sarasota

Myakka City, Florida, USA – Jan. 7, 2023 – The energy was high in the brisk morning air at the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Saturday as the event’s best donned their white breeches in preparation for the day’s premiere event. The featured class of the first week at […]

Conor O’Regan & Mendini DR are the Masters in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2022 – Ireland’s Conor O’Regan (IRL) has been producing Mendini DR since the mare’s six-year-old year. The now 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Hunter’s Scendix x Cassini I) carried O’Regan to victory in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic, the opening event of the […]

Tomas Yofre & Eliante Z Show What It Takes to Win the Bainbridge Speed Challenge at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 06, 2022 – Argentina’s Tomas Yofre (ARG) was off and running at WEF with a victory in the Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge on Friday, riding Eliante Z, a 2013 Zangersheide mare by Ermindo W. From a starting field of 62 over a course […]

Marylisa Leffler Doubles Down in $10,000 Welcome Stake at Sarasota Winter Classic

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 05, 2023 – Although competing in an entirely different venue, Rolling Acres’ successful pairing of Marylisa Leffler (USA) and Zaza Z would still prove impossible to beat in Thursday’s $10,000 Welcome Stake. Running its first year of operations at the brand new TerraNova […]

Kings of the Rings! Kyle King & Odysseus Reign in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 05, 2022 – Kyle King (USA) exploded into the world rankings over the past couple years and his 2023 season is off to an equally explosive start, as he took the win in Thursday’s $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic at Desert International Horse […]

Richard Vogel Races to Victory in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 05, 2022 – The highly anticipated 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season debuted this week at Wellington International. Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) launched into the new year with a victory in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday. All eyes were on […]

Jad Dana & Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie Race to Win the $50,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 31, 2023 – It was a celebratory weekend for Jad Dana (LBN) during the ESP Holiday Finale at Wellington International thanks to a victory in the $50,000 Wellington National Golf Club National Grand Prix on New Year’s Eve, which closed his year on a high note. […]

Koen Vereecke & Arioso du Bois Claim the Crown of Belgian Indoor Champions!

Mechelen Belgium – December 26, 2022 – On a festive Tuesday filled with music and shows, one would almost forget that at Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*, spectators also enjoy five days of top-class sport. The crème de la crème of Belgian show jumping had yet […]