Tag: Dutch Warmblood

World Champions! Harm Lahde & Just A Dream Make it a Reality Amongst 7-Year-Olds!

Lanaken, Belgium – September 26, 2021 – The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses just finished with the final competition for seven-year-old horses. It was again a very exciting final because the 41 combinations that managed to qualify for this final were presented with a difficult […]

Holly Smith & Denver Do it Again! Supreme in €65,000 Hubside Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 24, 2021 – Holly Smith (GBR) widens the gap at the Hubside Jumping Grimaud – Golfe de St Tropez CSI 5* and sees hers odds increase before Sunday’s Grand Prix! Under the sun and the Mediterranean heat, the British rider, riding Denver, left her […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash for the Cash in €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 23, 2021 – Lined up on the start with the World’s best, Daniel Deusser (GER), Kevin Staut (FRA), Mark McAuley (IRL) and Marlon Modolo Zanotelli (BRA), it was Great Britain’s Holly Smith (GBR) who finally came out on top in the big class on […]

Golden Win for Lauren Hayes in $20,000 Grand Prix at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – September 22, 2021 – Lauren Hayes (CAN) of Mono, ON, riding Golden Boy won the $20,000 Grand Prix at the Ottawa National show jumping tournament on Saturday, September 18, 2021, held at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Doubling her chances for victory, […]

Luiz Francisco de Avezedo & Collin Top $25,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 19, 2021 – The ESP September show reached its pinnacle on Sunday as 23 entries took to the Derby Field for a chance to win the lion’s share of the prize money in the $25,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix. The course, designed by Andy […]

Valkenswaard United Ride to Victory at the Global Champions League of Rome CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 18, 2021 – The iconic pairing of Peder Fredricson (SWE) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) kept cool heads under extreme pressure today in the dramatic GCL of Rome second round to catapult into the top spot after delivering flawless clear rounds onboard H&M All In and […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop towards Gold in €60,000 GCTV Challenge CSI 5*

Rome, Italy – September 17, 2021 – In one of the fastest jump-off’s of the 2021 season, it was the uber consistent combination of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl who stole the show in front of a full crowd at the Longines Global Champions Tour of […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Risen Victorious in $72,900 Premier Equestrian CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan – September 16, 2021 – Show jumping competition during Week III of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions continued Thursday, September 16, bringing a star-studded list of athletes and their mounts back to the Flintfields Horse Park for a final week of sport. A total of […]

Alexa Ferrer & Encantado C’SG Accelerate to Win €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 16, 2021 – Alexa Ferrer (FRA) and her impressive Encantado C’SG scored their first victory in a 5* class! If Ireland, with Mark McAuley (IRL), seemed to have control of the class, it was without counting on the French couple, last to go. By […]

Jordan Coyle & Ariso Top €36,900 TC Energy Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 15, 2021 – The first day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’, presented by Rolex, started with a win from Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Aristo in the TC Energy Cup. The 1.50m course, designed by Peter Grant (CAN), had a time allowed of 76 […]

Megan McDermott & Entano are the Masters in $400,000 Hits Grand Prix CSI 5* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – September 12, 2021 – Year after year, exhibitors look forward to the “Richest Weekend in Showjumping”, the Hits Championship held at Hits-on-the-Hudson, and 2021 was no exception. Many top riders from around the world made their way to Hits Saugerties in an attemp […]

Leon Thijssen & Faithless MVDL Fly High to Win €100,000 Grand Prix Longines di Ascona CSI 4*

Ascona, Switzerland – September 12, 2021 – The 2021 edition of the Longines CSI Ascona concluded last Sunday with a victory by Leon Thijssen (NED) and Faithless MVDL in the feature class of the week, the €100,000 Grand Prix Longines di Ascona CSI 4*, presented by Banca Stato. […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Claim $75,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 10, 2021 – Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ began with a second victory for Former World #1 ranked rider Kent Farrington (USA), this time aboard Orafina, the 9-year-old Warmblood mare, in the $75,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 3*. Farrington won first place with Austria […]

Nayel Nassar & Darry Lou Dash for the Cash in $72,900 Cana Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 09, 2021 – Thursday afternoon saw the conclusion of the first day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows Masters‘, with Nayel Nassar (EGY) taking home the Cana Cup Championship cooler aboard Darry Lou. After riders took on the first course, designed by Leopoldo Palacios […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Fly to First Again – Triumphant in $75,000 ATCO Classic Grand Prix CSI 3*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 05, 2021 – The fifth and final day of the 2021 Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, kicked off with the ATCO Classic Grand Prix in the International Ring on a beautiful autumn morning in Alberta. The competition saw twenty-one horses and […]

Daniel Bluman Blazes to Victory in $300,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 4*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 05, 2021 – Seven of 23 riders returned to jump off for the blue on Sunday in the $300,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by Land Rover, and it was Israel’s Daniel Bluman (ISR) who soared to victory with a blistering time […]

Matthew Sampson & Ebolensky Supreme in $36,900 AON Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – The fourth day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, began with a gripping speed event in the International Ring. Spirits were high this morning, thanks to some beautiful weather and good competition, as athletes took to the field to challenge FEI […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze to Win RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 –  The RBC Capital Markets Cup is always a thrilling competition for riders to partake in, and this year’s edition was no exception. Thirty-six horse/rider combinations took to the International Ring this afternoon to take on the competition that has seen the […]

Hillary Ridland & Wonder Kid are Wonderful in $25,000 Silver Tour Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – August 28, 2021 – Hillary Ridland (USA) and Wonder Kid topped the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Markel Insurance Grand Prix on Saturday, August 28, as the only pair to successfully navigate the course without fault. Ridland (USA) and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, owned by […]

Mario Deslauriers Returns to the Hampton Classic to Win the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge

Bridgehampton, New York – August 29, 2021 – The Hampton Classic Horse Show welcomed many familiar faces on Sunday for the $30,000 Open Jumper Challenge, including the class’s winner, three-time Canadian Olympian Mario Deslauriers (CAN). Setting the time to beat at 73.522 seconds, Deslauriers (CAN) rode Wishing Well Farm […]

Tanimara Macari & Feminka Top $25,000 Gold Coast Feed Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – August 29, 2021 – The $25,000 Gold Coast Feed Summer Grand Prix served as the grand finale of the ESP Summer III horse show at Equestrian Village on Sunday. The four-day competition produced winners at all levels, but the premiere victors of the week were Tanimara […]

Swail Sails Again to another One-Two Finish Winnning $37,000 Jump for Uryadi’s CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 26, 2021 – In the jump-off for the $37,000 CSI3* Jump for Uryadi’s 1.50m, Conor Swail (IRL) made up 50 percent of the lineup.  Jumping a clear first round of Peter Holmes‘ track aboard both Gamble and Theo 160, Swail had the odds […]

Kyle King & Etalon Claim the Crown in $37,000 Tbird Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 25, 2021 – Kyle King (USA) kicked off Thunderbird Show Park’s Summer Fort Festival CSI3* with great success Wednesday afternoon, swiftly rising to the top of the leaderboard in the $37,000 CSI3* tbird Challenge 1.45m. While many of the combinations competing at the […]

David Blake & Dy Zento Claim Top Honors in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 15, 2021 – The singular Hunter/Jumper competition of the 2021 August Series saw the triumphant return of Doug Payne from Tokyo to Tryon, a win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby for Alexis Gallati, and David Blake (IRL) topping the […]

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Top $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 14, 2021 – Feature jumper action culminated this evening at the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Summer Series Week 3 with athletes gathering in the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix 1.30m and the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.45.m. Courses […]

Alamo – The Black Beauty: The Story of a World Champion!

It is said that a good rider must always be in balance with his horse; that is where the art of horsemanship mainly resides, where the beauty and elegance of that sport endures. Equestrian principles also state that a lot of knowledge is required to train a horse. […]

It’s Gold for Great Britain! Ben Maher & Explosion W are Olympic Champions!

Tokyo, Japan – August 04, 2021 – “I don’t know what was more pressure, this or getting married in two weeks!”, said Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) as he clutched the Individual Jumping gold medal he just won at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at the Baji Koen […]

Joie Gatlin & High Five Claim the Jackpot in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 31, 2021 – Joie Gatlin (USA) earned plenty of high fives on Saturday, July 31, after topping the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Markel Insurance Grand Prix with her mount High Five. As one of the featured events of the Blenheim Racing Festival at […]

Dominic Gibbs & Samantha Schaefer Share the Win in $36,600 Staller Shows Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan – July 30, 2021 – Passing the halfway mark during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, Week IV saw an exciting field of show jumping competitors take to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring for the $36,600 Staller Shows Welcome Stake […]

Lorcan Gallagher & Ariana Gallop to Victory at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky – July 30, 2021 – Junior/Amateur-Owner and professional show jumping competitors took their turn in the spotlight of the Rolex Stadium first thing Friday morning. The High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers competed under overcast skies in hopes of snagging the division’s first big win of the week. It […]