Tag: Equestrian

Gregory Wathelet Wins Again! Triumphant in the $30,000 Marshall & Sterling Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 19, 2025 –  Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) started his Sunday morning the same way he ended his Saturday night: winning. After topping Saturday’s $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix, Wathelet returned to the Grand Prix Arena at the Desert International Horse Park on Sunday, January 19 […]

Teenage Sensation Isabella Erlick & Toucare KDW Z Best the Rest in the $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Supreme in the $65,000 Yeti Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI 2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third […]

Richard Vogel & Cydello Claim Repeat Win in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win again Sunday in the $140,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 3* to wrap […]

Willem Greve & Highway TN NOP Lead the Way in World Cup at Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 19, 2025 – Willem Greve (NED) and the wonderful 13-year-old stallion Highway TN N.O.P. took victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM  of Leipzig (GER) this afternoon with a sensational jump-off round that proved impossible to beat. Finishing top of the podium here remarkably […]

Niels Bruynseels Kicks of the Action at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Winning the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2025 – Sunday’s €30,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*– 1.45m, presented by Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. – concluded the first week of competition at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain, where action resumed as the 2025-edition of Spring MET kicked off with […]

Electrifying Win by Guido Grimaldi in the €164,700 Longines World Cupâ„¢ Grand Prix – Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 19, 2025 – The thrilling final day of the 2025 Al Shira’aa Horse Show reached its crescendo with the €164,700 FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Grand Prix Abu Dhabi CSI 4*-W — presented by Longines — delivering an unforgettable conclusion to two […]

Mclain Ward & Princess Dalou H Claim the Crown in the $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – In Saturday’s $32,000 Hermès Classic CSI 3* – 1.50m on the grass derby field it was six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) who captured a win on a newer ride for him in Princess Dalou H, owned by Stella Wasserman. […]

Young Star Beats Pros! Tony Stormanns Steals the Spotlight in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – From the time he was 11, Tony Stormanns (GER) would sit ringside at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and dream about competing in the International Arena. During ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of WEF 2, the 17-year-old made that dream come true […]

Gregory Wathelet Goes Home with the Win in the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2025 – It did not take Gregory Wathelet (BEL) long after landing back in California to also land back on top of the leaderboard at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). On Saturday night, January 18, the Belgian rider kicked off his 2025 […]

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]

Kings of Championats! Second Victory by Yuri Mansur & Vitiki in Two Weeks with Win at Leipzig Too!

Leipzig, Germany – January 18, 2025 – The Kings of Championats! After defending their title in the Championat of Basel last week, Yuri Mansur (BRA) and Vitiki made it back-to-back, this time stealing the spotlight in the feature class on Saturday at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W, […]

Steve Guerdat & Looping Luna Back to the Winner’s Circle at Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 17, 2025 – Swiss supremacy! Steve Guerdat (SUI) stole the spotlight on Friday at the Partner – Pferd CSI 5*-W. The highlight of the day was the €105,500 Defender Cup CSI 5*-W. One of the winningest and most experienced riders in the world, Guerdat […]

Home Win for Al Shira’aa Stables as Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi & Chacco Bay Top the Equitrans Prize CSI4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues […]

Déjà Vu! Millie Allen Leads All-British Podium in the €106,000 Doha Tour Challenge CSI 4*

Doha, Qatar– January 17, 2025 – The second round of the 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour continued on the second day, Friday, at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) with 6 different classes for the CSI one-star, two-star and four-star categories, besides […]

Lorcan Gallagher Gets the Win in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 16, 2025 – After more than a decade of winters spent competing in Florida, this year marks Lorcan Gallagher’s (IRL) first full season at the Desert International Horse Park, and on Thursday, January 16, he showed that he is in Thermal, CA, to be […]

Millie Allen & Quick Diamant HR Charge to First in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – January 16, 2025 – Amidst a large audience turnout, the second week 2025 Doha International Equestrian Tour kicked off on Thursday, at the Longines outdoor and indoor arenas of the Al Shaqab (Member, Qatar Foundation) – with six different classes for the CSI one-star, two-star […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Christian Ahlmann Claims Second Victory at the Al Shira’aa Horse Show Topping the Nirvana Travel & Tourism Speed Challenge CS4*-W

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 16, 2025 – The second week of the prestigious Al Shira’aa Horse Show commenced with a vibrant start in the main arena, showcasing exceptional talent across a variety of classes. The two-week tour, held at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, continues […]

Wellington International Announces Further Increases in Grand Prix Prize Money for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2025 – Wellington International announced today that the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will now feature two $500,000 grand prix CSI 5* offerings ahead of the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Highlighted by 12 weeks of consecutive FEI competition, WEF continues through […]

Belgium Rides High towards the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Brussels, Belgium – January 14, 2025 – Belgium has officially secured its place in the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series, finishing sixth in the 2024 rankings with 12,128 points, just shy of Germany’s 12,311. With a legacy of success and a dynamic team of athletes and horses, […]

At Equine Assist, Geoff Teall is Your Virtual Assistant

It would be a shorter task to compile a list of things Geoff Teall hasn’t done in the equestrian industry than to write out a complete list of what he has. A household name in hunter-jumper sport, Teall not only boasts a resume with more than 50 years […]

Henk Nooren Joins Scuderia 1918 as Team Manager

Scuderia 1918 announces Henk Nooren as its own Team Manager; in his new prestigious role, the ex Chef d’Equipe of the French Team will oversee Scuderia 1918’s elite team of riders and horses, including the youngest talents, guiding them with strategies and performance.  Henk Nooren served several Equestrian […]

Riders & Horses for Partner Pferd – Leipzig CSI 5*-W

Leipzig, Germany – January 15, 2025 – One of the most traditional nations in the noble sport of showjumping, Germany is home to great riders, horses and horse events. This week, Partner Pferd – Leipzig is home to the 11th leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢, […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Leipzig, Germany – January 14, 2025 – Lights off, lights on, Leipzig is on! The 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European Leauge is reaching its latter stages and Partner Pferd, one of Germany`s most traditional indoor events, promises to take center stage this week. There […]

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P.

Breeding: The Pedigree Story of Monaco N.O.P by Adriana Van Tilburg The 16-year-old Holsteiner gelding Monaco N.O.P. (Cassini II – Ulla II x Contender, Stamm 429, breeder: Ralf Lütje) delivered an incredible victory in December for his rider, Harrie Smolders (NED), in the Rolex Grand Prix at the […]

Dutch Courage: Ready for Another Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Podium Push in 2025!

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 14, 2025 – Securing their place in 8th position after the previous season with 11,625 points – just 18 points behind Switzerland – the Netherlands are ready to take on another season of top-level international competition in the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ 2025. Their […]

Paul Halpern Utilizes Esra’s Strengths to Master the $35,000 Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Hits, Ocala, USA – January 11, 2025 – The penultimate day of Post Time Premier II on Saturday, January 11, at Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, proved to be one of the most exciting yet, as a field of fierce competitors geared up for the featured […]

Sweden Sets its Sights High for Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ Glory in 2025

Stockholm, Sweden – January 13, 2025 – The 2025 series of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ will once again showcase the top 10 ranked nations as they compete in one of the most prestigious team Jumping events in equestrian sport. As we look towards the first leg in […]

Abdullah Al Marri Claims the  Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Longines at Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 12, 2025 – The United Arab Emirate’s Abdullah Mohammed Al Marri (UAE) clinched the show’s biggest class of the week, the €105,800 Al Shira’aa Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Longines on Al Shira’aa Stables’ BBS McGregor. Of the 49 starters, […]