Tag: Equestrian

Kendra Claricia Brinkop Leads All-German Trifecta in the Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 26, 2025 – The CSI 3* ended on Sunday to conclude the second week of the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour with the highlight class, the 1.50 Longines Ranking Grand Prix . From a 30 strong field, nine went through to contest what […]

Beat Mändli & Dijon Terdoorn Z Thrive Under Pressure in the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The chilly weather didn’t deter the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from gathering for the highlight event of the week, the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-one elite horse-and-rider combinations from 13 nations vied for the top prize, […]

Jos Verlooy Victorious in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2025 – There was no confusion as to Saturday night’s winner, as Jos Verlooy piloted FTS Killossery Konfusion to victory in the $200,000 American Wild Horse Conservation Grand Prix CSI 4* by a margin of nearly three seconds on January 25 at the Desert International […]

Christian Kukuk & Checker 47 Checkmate the Competition in the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – Olympic champions Christian Kukuk (GER) and Checker 47 returned to familiar territory in Wellington International‘s stadium during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’. Six months after jumping to Olympic gold in Paris, the 2024 Rolex Grand Prix winning […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida & Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z are the Best in the Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar– January 25, 2025 – Spaniard Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) claimed the top prize in the €105,500 Doha Tour Grand Prix CSI 3* as he rode the bay gelding Belano Vd Wijnhoeve Z in a superb flawless jump-off round in 44.19 seconds. He was followed by German […]

Douglas Lindelöw & Felix Hassmann Tie for First Place at the Cavaliada Tour CSI 2* in Sopot

Sopot, Poland – January 24, 2025 – The Longines Ranking Big Tour competition ended with a joint first place for Sweden’s Douglas Lindelöw (SWE) and Germany’s Felix Hassmann (GER). Forty-one pairs competed today in the Longines Rankings Big Tour competition, for the prize of the National Support Centre […]

Roger Yves Bost & Embassy du Chateau Show their Strength at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 23, 2025 – Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Embassy du Chateau got off to the perfect start at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*. On Thursday, the dynamic duo overcame 68 other combinations, including 17 of them that had advanced to the […]

David O’Brien & Fairson TS Fly to First in the Yeti Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 24, 2025 – Fairson TS is a recent addition to David O’Brien’s (IRL) string, but that certainly didn’t hold back this new pair from winning the $20,000 YETI Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.45m on Friday morning. O’Brien had to pull off a […]

Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida & Solidat Supreme in the Stal van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2025 – Rodrigo Giesteira Almeida (POR) claimed victory tonight in the €28,200 Stal van der Haar Prize CSI 5*-W. The Portuguese top rider guided Solidat (Semper Fi x Chacco Blue) to a faultless round in the two-phase 1.45m class, finishing in an […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Gallop for the Gold in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2025 – Gotcha carried Simon McCarthy (IRL) to top call in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 4* – 1.50m early Friday morning during third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. McCarthy and the 14-year-old bay Holsteiner mare […]

Daniel Deusser Dazzles on Dutch Soil Topping De Telegraaf Prize CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 24, 2025 – With 13 riders in the jump-off, Daniel Deusser faced tough competition in the €56,800 De Telegraaf Prize CSI 5*-W over 1.50m. Peder Fredricson (SWE) with Alcapone des Carmille, Simon Delestre (FRA) with Jiamo VDS, and Willem Greve with Highway TN […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Karaldo Conquer the Jackpot at the Doha Tour CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 24, 2025 – The gripping action of the third week of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on Friday at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with 6 different rounds for the CSI1*, three-star, and five-star […]

Conor O’Regan & Manchester Master the Competition in the $32,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 24, 2025 – Conor O’Regan’s (IRL) goal for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season was to slowly build Manchester up to a competitive level, but the Delshore Horses-owned gelding had other plans. The duo earned an early season win in the $32,000 […]

Rogier Linssen & Moneypenny Claim the Jackpot in Special Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 24 , 2025 – The Milton arena was the location of the €28,200 Longines Ranking Special Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* on Friday. There were 46 entries and competition was very hot. In the end, it was the Dutch rider, Rogier […]

Chris Pratt: The Canadian Show Jumping Team Veteran Embarks on the Next Chapter

Wellington, Florida – January 23, 2024 – Canadian Show Jumping Team veteran Chris Pratt (CAN) has enjoyed a long and illustrious career. Now 55, instead of hanging up his riding boots, he’s embarking on the next chapter. It’s one that may present the greatest opportunities yet. Thanks to a new […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes One-Two in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 23, 2025 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) is on a Desert Circuit winning streak, and on Thursday, January 23, he amassed his third win of the past six days. This time, Wathelet rode Argentina de la Marchette to victory in the $63,000 Pomponio Ranch Welcome Speed […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Strike Again in the $62,500 Adequan®  WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – World no. 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl are leaning on their experience together and proving to be unstoppable in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup action, topping the $62,500 Adequan®  WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4* yet again during […]

Helmut Schönstetter Showcases His Talent at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 23, 2025 – Germany tops the podium in the first Ranking class this week, with Helmut Schönstetter (GER) and Toulanda. Armando Trapote was second for Spain with ‘Karl P’ and Belgian, Nathan Budd was third with ‘Touard Blue Z’ Almost last […]

Bassem Mohammed & F One Usa Turn on the Nitro to Win the Doha Tour Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 23, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where Nobility Meets History”, the three-day 3 rd round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday evening at the glorious Longines Arena of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) with more than 400 participants and a total prize pool […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Impressive Performance Tops the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*.

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Featured three-star competition began this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) secured the win, edging out the competition by just seven-tenths of […]

One Chalou is Great, Two Even Better! Emanuele Gaudiano Bookends the Podium at the Doha Tour CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – January 23, 2025 – Under the slogan “Where Nobility Meets History”, the three-day 3 rd round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday evening at the glorious Longines Arena of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) with more than 400 participants and […]

Riders & Horses for the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherldands – January 23, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2025 Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W, the home of the home of the 12 leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Western European League next Sunday. The Ruiters in Orange look to make […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4* & CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA –January 22, 2025 – Temperatures are still a bit cool in most parts of the peninsula of Florida but the heat is on as the third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), shifts to a higher gear, packing a double punch, featuring CSI […]

Celebrating 34 Years of Equestrian Excellence: Live Oak International Returns as America’s Largest Showjumping & Combined Driving Tournament

The Prestigious Combined Showjumping & Driving Tournament Returns from March 13th to 16th, 2025, at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida. Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2025 – Live Oak International, a celebrated fixture in the equestrian calendar, is excited to announce its 34th edition at beautiful Live […]

A One-two by Jordan Coyle in the $80,000 Hits Grand Prix of Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – Ten exhilarating weeks of competition for the 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit were launched on Wednesday, January 15, at the newly renovated Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. Riders from around the globe returned to the iconic venue, settling […]

Lily Attwood & Karibou Horta Charge Up to Win the €30,000 AMEA Power Accumulator CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 19, 2025 – The thrilling final day of the 2025 Al Shira’aa International Horse Show reached its crescendo on Sunday, delivering an unforgettable conclusion to two weeks of world-class equestrian sport. The afternoon saw the highly competitive €30,000 AMEA Power Accumulator […]

Nadia Abdul Aziz Taryam Thrives in the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 18, 2025 – The third day three of week two at the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show delivered an extraordinary blend of competition and creativity. The intensity ramped up in the afternoon with the €28,200 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI […]

Felipe Guinato & Garota de Ipanema MC Gallop towards Victory in Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 18, 2025 – Felipe Ramos Guinato (BRA) flew around the second phase on Saturday during the first week of the Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour CSI 2*, steering Garota de Ipanema MC to a speedy victory in the Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2*.  This […]

Armando Trapote Pulls Out All the Aces Up His Sleeve to Win the Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 20, 2025 – A cracking home win in the €28,200 Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 2* finishes off the first week of the Andalucia Pre-Sunshine Tour here at Montenmedio today from Armando Trapote (ESP) and the 10-year-old chestnut […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Claim the BrainJuice Grand Prix CSI U-25 at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Among an extremely impressive roster of young riders at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), it was Nina Mallevaey (FRA) who topped the week’s premiere BrainJuice Under 25 Grand Prix Series event in the $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix, on the […]