Tag: Equestrian Australia

Thaisa Erwin & Vanturo Victorious in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI 2*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 01, 2024 – Thirty entries representing ten countries also starred in the $75,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix 2*, presented by the Deslauriers family and Lynne Tarnopol, which saw a Granat-designed course over 16 jumping efforts set at 1.45m. Fresh off the 2024 Paris […]

A “Venomous Partner” Propels Lane Clarke to Victory in $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix

Del Mar, California, USA – August 10, 2024 – Lane Clarke (AUS) and Venom claimed the top spot in the $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix last Saturday during the Endless Summer Jumping Tour at Hits Del Mar. A competitive field of 27 horse-and-rider combinations lined up for the first […]

As Pretty as it Gets! Katie Laurie & Pretty Women’s Beautiful Performances Top the Yeti Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 08, 2024 — When Katie Laurie (AUS) posts about the striking chestnut Pretty Women on Instagram, she includes the hashtag #perfectprincess. They’re not simply sweet words, though. It’s strategy. “If she knows you love her, she tries her heart out,” said Laurie. “She’s […]

Lane Clarke & Venom Victorious in the $100,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – February 08, 2024 – Lane Clarke (AUS) knows he’s got a special horse in Venom, and he proved it to everyone in attendance Saturday night of Desert Circuit 5 in the $100,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix, taking the win in a highly competitive crowd.  It’s not […]

Rowan Willis Races towards the Win in the $30,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 13, 2023 – The second week of international show jumping competition during the 2023 December Show Series opened with the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-two of the world’s best athletes representing ten different nations competed over […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander Masters the Course to Win the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid CSI 5*

Madrid, Spain – May 14, 2023 – In what was the perfect ending to an exhilarating three days of competition at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid as Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Fellow Castlefield were crowned winners of the 10th edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand […]

Katie Laurie & Django II Dominate to Win $145,100 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – March 05, 2023 – Luckily for Katie Laurie (AUS), she knows Django II like the back of her hand. She had a couple advantages on her side Sunday of Desert Circuit VII, ultimately bringing home the win in the $145,100 Talus Grand Prix CSI 3*. […]

A Noble Win by Scott Keach in the $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 06, 2022 – The International Arena at Wellington International welcomed horse-and-rider combinations back for jumper competition during the ESP Fall Finale, the third-to-last week of the ESP Fall Series. Held on Sunday as the showcase of the week, the $25,000 Wellington National Golf Club Grand […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Supreme in $36,600 Interactive Mortgage CSI 5* at Thermal

Thermal, California – December 10, 2021 – Competition got off to a great start on Saturday at the Grand Prix Arena, where CSI5* athletes took part in the FEI $36,600 Interactive Mortgage Speed Challenge CSI 5*. Australia’s Katie Laurie (AUS) took an early lead with Carissa McCall’s Cera […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Race to Win $25,000 Charles Ancona Welcome CSI 4*-W at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada – November 17, 2021 – Rowan Willis (AUS) did not have to step foot in a casino before making his inaugural trip to Las Vegas a winning one. The Australian rider and Blue Movie topped the $25,000 FEI 1.45m Las Vegas National Welcome Two-Phase Classic, presented […]

Two Riders at the Top of the Leaderboard as LGCT Heads to Season Finale at Samorin

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 04, 2021 – For the first time in Longines Global Champions Tour history with just two stages of the 2021 season to go Ben Maher (GBR) and Olivier Robert (FRA) are joint leaders on 228 points, dramatically knocking Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) off top […]

Katie Laurie Lights Up to Win ATCO Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 – The third day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the aptly named ATCO Challenge on the International Ring. Out of the twenty-two horse/rider combinations that started in today’s competition, only 6 advanced to the jump-off. […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Dash for the Cash in the $54,600 SmartPak Welcome CSI 4* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 22, 2021 – The first week of the HITS Saugerties Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, has concluded at Hits-on-the-Hudson Valley. Exhibitors were thrilled to return to the show ring for the summer season in the Heart of the Hudson. Hits-on-the-Hudson IV […]

Equestrian Australia Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Sydney, Australia – July 04, 2021 – Earlier last week, Equestrian Australia, the governing entity for equestrian Sports in Australia, released a statement confirming all equestrian team members for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Equestrian Australia states the following in their statement: “We wish to congratulate […]

Hat Trick for Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso in $36,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 24, 2021 – The third and final week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, welcomed showjumping competitors Thursday afternoon to contend for top honors in the $36,600 Two-Phase Speed CSI 3*. A total of 26 […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $36,600 Speed Classic CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 18, 2021 – The second week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS), presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, continued Friday, June 18 at Flintfields Horse Park. A total of 41 internationally decorated athletes took to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $36,600 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 4* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 10, 2021 – As the kick-off event for the 12-week 2021 Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) series, the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS), presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, welcomed a field of international show jumping competitors. A total of 30 […]

Harley Brown & Forever Alve Fly Higher & Faster to Win $24,500 Woodside Spring Preview Grand Prix

Woodside, California – May 02, 2021 – The highlight event of the Woodside Spring Preview was the $24,500 Spring Preview Grand Prix, where Harley Brown (AUS) and Emma Reichow’s Forever Alve (Numero Uno x Berlin) led the victory lap. “I am so pleased with this win,” Harley commented. […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Ride for the Win in the $100,000 Wells Fargo Pin Oak Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – April 10, 2021 – The stakes were high in the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix, held April 10 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Thirty-one horses were slated to compete, and from the start, it was a […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

Katie Laurie & McCaw MVNZ Speed to Victory in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Thermal, Califoria, USA – March 4, 2021 – Show jumping competition resumed during Week VI of Desert Circuit with the $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix, held in the Grand Prix Stadium. After her win in Wednesday’s Welcome Speed, Katie Laurie (AUS) and McCaw MNVZ claimed another victory in the […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2021 – Forty-one pairs put forward their best efforts Thursday afternoon against course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) twelve obstacle course in the $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix. Of the original pool, eight pairs rode fault free to advance into the jump-off and it […]

Katie Laurie Shines in $37,000 Artisan Farms Welcome CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – October 15, 2020 – Katie Laurie (AUS) had the odds in her favour in the $37,000 Artisan Farms Welcome CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park—but she created her own luck. Advancing to Peter Holmes‘ (CAN) jump-off aboard each of her three mounts, she […]

Rowan Willis & Cartouch III Make a Triumphant Debut at Traverse City in $36,600 Staller Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Traverse City, Mich. – Sept. 10, 2020 – International competition commenced Thursday at Flintfields Horse Park, the home of the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as the first FEI class of the week brought a sizeable field of 89 entries to centerstage for the […]

Rowan Willis & Diablo VII Race to Win $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina – June 21, 2020 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Diablo VII sped through the jump-off in a time of 34.045 seconds to take the win in Saturday evening’s $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix – the venue’s first night class of 2020 and first evening […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Speed for the Jackpot in $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie galloped to victory in the CHF $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last night during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Switzerland. As the 24th out of the 44 combinations that faced […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Top $50,000 Canadian Open CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) topped the $50,000 Canadian Open International Challenge CSI 4*, presented by 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, on Friday evening, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada. The best […]

Aaron Hadlow & Vahlinvader Reign Supreme in the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Australian League

Sale World Cup marked the end of the Australian League FEI Jumping World Cup 2018/2019 season, and it was Aaron Hadlow who topped the leader board in impressive style. Hadlow who hails from Dapto, NSW, led the series by such a margin that the final standings were determined […]

Jennifer Gates Acquires Billy Raymont’s Former Top Ride

Jennifer Gates (USA) has begun the year with another great addition to her very talented string of horses. After making the headlines at the beginning of last year by having former world number one rider Harrie Smolders (NED) as her new trainer, the American once again is in […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Vinchester Thrive in €330,000 Longines FEI World Cup of Casas Novas CSI 5*-W

“Pretty amazing!” was how Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS), described her victory in today’s seventh leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League series in La Coruña, Spain. For the second consecutive year she out-paced all her rivals to head the line-up at the Casas Novas […]