Tag: Equestrian

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Hans Dieter-Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Dominant Again in the €170,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with high level of competition on Saturday. Once the Marqués de Riscal Trophy concluded, it was time for the moment that everyone had been waiting for: the first Grand Prix of the weekend, the […]

Robert Whitaker Tastes Victory in the €56,800 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with a high level of competition. On Saturday afternoon, the indoor arena of Casas Novas was full of equestrian fans who were ready to enjoy the first 5 stars class of this second day, […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]

Piergiorgio Bucci at A Coruña CSI 5*-W: “I Will Try Again this Sunday”

Madrid, Spain – December 08, 2024 – Last Sunday, he won the World Cup Grand Prix at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week in the Spanish capital, and Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) approaches the CSI5*W A Coruña with great enthusiasm, ready to earn more points for the World Cup. The Italian rider shares with us his plans for Casas Novas this weekend. […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dazzles towards Another Victory with Vestamalle des Cotis in Spain

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – After the first important class, the big class of the day took place with the running of the €105,500 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*-W. An exciting 1.50m class with 47 competitors. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) became the main character of the first day of this […]

Michael Pender & HHS Vancouver Keep their Winning Streak in the Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy at Casas Novas

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – The crowd at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center had the opportunity to witness the first classes of the highest category of this prestigious International Jumping Contest, which is part of the World Cup, on the afternoon of this Friday, December 6. […]

Eduardo Menezes Charges for Victory in the $32,000 IDA Development Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – Brazil’s Eduardo Menezes (BRA) had both a late spot in the order and his longtime partner Calypso des Matis on his side as he jumped to the win in Thursday’s $32,000 IDA Development Speed CSI 2*.  A field of 73 entries […]

Paul O’Shea Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 05, 2024 – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the […]

McLain Ward Comes Out Swinging & Winning in the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) made a statement on Thursday afternoon by winning the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5* to open Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) action at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in La Quinta, CA. A six-time U.S. Olympian and […]

Hola España! Spain is the official Partner Country of the 2025 CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany  – December 05, 2024 – The secret has been disclosed: Spain is the official partner country of the World Equestrian Festival, the 2024 CHIO Aachen . Among others, the music star, Alvaro Soler, has confirmed his participation in the Opening Ceremony. The motto is “Hola España”. When […]

Riders & Horses for the A Coruña CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas Equestrian Center

La Coruña, Spain – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League touches down at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center next Friday for the 7th leg of its series. Several riders of the “Spanish Armada” face heavyweights of the sport, highlighted […]

Felix Haßmann & Vithargos W.Z. Ride Victoriously in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany– December 01, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) and Vithargos W.Z. rode victoriously in the €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. Going up against 14 other combinations in the tiebreaker, of the original 60 other entries in the […]

New Partner Propels Laura Renwick to Enjoy Victory in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Great Britain’s Laura Renwick (GBR) and the 11-year-old mare Enjoy CK Z (Echo van’T Spielveld x Coronado) won Sunday’s €30,900 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, as the first week […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Go for the Gold in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4*  

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 01, 2024 – The Holiday & Horses CSI 4* week at Wellington International concluded in spectacular style as Kent Farrington (USA) and his 10-year-old mare, Greya, soared to victory in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday.  Farrington was full of praise for […]

Peder Fredricson Leads All-Swedish Trifecta in the €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – December 01, 2024 – Peder Fredricson (SWE) concluded the competitions at Strawberry Arena with a victory in the Sweden €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*, riding the talented Sv Vroom de la Pomme Z, ahead of two national team colleagues. “He’s starting to feel really […]

Thrilling Victory for Jimmy Torano in the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2024 – Saturday’s international competition at Wellington International during the Holiday & Horses CSI 4* horse show featured electrifying action in the International Arena. The spotlight event, the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.50m, saw Jimmy Torano (USA) claim victory aboard […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Gran Prix Ciudad de Madrid CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Italian rider Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) has won the €175,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix City of Madrid CSI 5*, held at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week. Bucci, riding Hantano, clocked an unbeatable time of 40.77 seconds in the tie-break to […]

Michael Pender Charges to Win the Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, […]

Nayel Nassar & Dorado de Riverland Race to Victory in the $32,000 TRM CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international […]

Jesús Garmendia Gallops to Victory in the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first big class of the weekend at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week has left the audience speechless and made the stands roar with a memorable Spanish triumph. Jesús Garmendia (ESP), won the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W 1.50m, the main […]

British Victory by Matthew Sampson in the Hola Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first class of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, the €28,950 ¡Hola! Trophy CSI5*-W, with obstacles at a height of 1.45m, was full of suspense. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), who entered the arena with El Wikke, set an […]

IFEMA Madrid Horse Week Returns with the Best of Equestrian Sports

Madrid, Spain – November 28, 2024 – The horses are ready to start the eleventh edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week (IMHW), which returns with the prestigious Longines FEI World Cup Show Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage. On Thursday, the veterinary inspection and warm up took place in […]

Young Riders Academy Celebrates 10 Years Promoting Enduring Values with Gala in Venice

Venice, Italy – November 28, 2024 – This week, the Young Riders Academy (YRA) marked its 10th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration in Venice. Hosted at the iconic Teatro La Fenice, the event brought together a special YRA family, including riders from all ten years, trainers, organizers, and […]

Riders & Horses for the Wellington International CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – Temperatures might be low elsewhere in North America but the heat is on this week at Wellington International as the venue hosts stellar names of the noble sport for the first CSI 4* class of the season. A rising star […]

U.S. Paris Olympic Show Jumping Team Headed to Palm Springs

Thermal, California, USA – November 27, 2024 – The entirety of the 2024 U.S. Olympic show jumping team, including Karl Cook (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), Laura Kraut (USA) and McLain Ward (USA), is headed to the Desert International Horse Park, December 4-8, 2024. Team USA earned the silver medal this summer in Paris, and […]

Riders & Horses for the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 27, 2024 – It’s almost showtime for showjumping at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, the most traditional indoor equestrian event in Spain. The country’s very best, highlighted by the likes of Eduardo Álvarez Aznar (ESP), Mariano Bastida (ESP) and Armando Trapote […]

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

Madrid, Spain  – November 27, 2024 – Less than one day to go for the inaugural class at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W, event that features the 6th leg of the 2024-2025 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League. Still in Europe, the […]

Not an Illusion! Schumacher Shines in Showjumping Too! Titouan Speeds to Victory in Grand Prix de La Region de Normandie CSI 4*

Rouen, France – November 24, 2024 – The Schumacher name is one that is familiar to people when it comes to speed and wins in Formula 1. On Sunday, another Schumacher, that is Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Illusion gave French fans what they were cheering for at the […]

Triumphant Homecoming for Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque in the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles CSI 5*-W

Santa Anita, California, USA – November 23, 2024 – At the site of the 1984 Olympic Games, Karl Cook (USA) and Caracole de La Roque followed up their Olympic silver medal from Paris 2024 with a victory in the inaugural $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles […]