Tag: Equestrian

Iron Dames My Prins Propels Sophie Hinners to Maiden World Cup Victory at Verona

Verona, Italy – November 10, 2024 – Just a week after her partner Richard Vogel (GER) claimed victory in Lyon (FRA), 26-year-old Sophie Hinners (GER) made her own mark on the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Western European League in Verona (ITA), winning the fourth qualifier of the […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque are the Conquerors of the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – November 09, 2024 – Course designer Colm Quinn built a challenging track for Saturday night’s $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix, but it was no match for Karl Cook (USA) and his 2024 Paris Olympics mount Caracole de La Roque. They topped a field of 56 entries to take […]

Matz Makes a Statement with First World Cup Victory in Toronto!

Toronto, Canada – November 09, 2024 – When Alex Matz (USA) received a last-minute call informing him that he had made the field for the highly selective Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W in Toronto (CAN), he wasted no time accepting the invitation. The decision was handsomely rewarded Saturday […]

Derbyshire Dominates Split Rock Aiken Winning the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 09, 2024 – Saturday afternoon saw another FEI podium bookended by Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) at the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s (SRJT) CSI2* week in Aiken. She once again captured first and third places, this time in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds […]

Mariano Martinez Bastida Blossoms at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – November 08, 2024 – To the delight of the home crowd, Mariano Martinez Bastida (ESP) guided Quark de Preuilly Z to victory in the €29,100 Rent a car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The 1.45m speed challenge […]

Jessica Mendoza & I-Cap CL Z at their Finest Form to Win the $32,250 Brickenden Trophy CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Canada – November 07, 2024 – The CSI 5*-W afternoon competition brough much excitement to the Royal Horse Show, the $32,250 Brickenden Trophy CSI 5*-W, serving as a prelude to the Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge with Great Britain’s Jessica Mendoza (GBR) being welcomed to the winner’s […]

Alex Matz & Cashew CR Double Down Winning the Centennial Cup CSI 5*-W at Toronto

Toronto, Canada – November 08, 2024 – Alex Matz (USA) and Cashew CR are two-for-two at the Royal Horse Show after winning the $85,680 Centennial Cup CSI 5*-W on Friday evening, November 8, during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. The 28-year-old is making his second […]

Italy Gets off to the Perfect Start! Emanuele Gaudiano Turns on the Nitro at Jumping Verona!

Verona, Italy  – November 08, 2024 – The 2024 Jumping Verona got underway on Friday at the traditional Fieracavalli and it was the host nation which got off to the perfect start. After winning the Sitip Prize CSI 5*-W earlier on with Jaja, Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) teamed up […]

Germany’s Richard Vogel Victorious in Royal Debut Topping the $170,000 Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 07, 2024 – German Olympian Richard Vogel (GER), currently seventh on the Longines World Rankings, staked his claim on the $170,000 Mad Barn Big Ben Challenge CSI 5*-W aboard rising star Levi Noesar on Thursday, November 7, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair […]

Amanda Derbyshire Bookends the Podium in the $32,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 07, 2024 – It was a battle between 17 horse-and-rider combinations on Thursday afternoon at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina as the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) boasted a large and competitive jump-off for the $32,000 C. Jarvis Insurance […]

Matz is the Master! Alex & Cashew CR Supreme in the $32,250 Strength & Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 06, 2024 – Alex Matz (USA) and his veteran mount Cashew CR won the $32,250 Strength & Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W on Wednesday, November 6, during the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, […]

Amy Millar Claims the Canadian Show Jumping Championship Title at the Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – November 02, 2024 – Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) of Perth, Ontario, Canada was crowned the 2024 Canadian Show Jumping Champion on Saturday evening, November 2, in front of a packed Coca-Cola Coliseum at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal […]

Tom Wachman & Cathalina S Conquer the Celeste Trophy CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 01, 2024 – Tom Wachman (IRL) is just 20 years old and has had a great season this year, being part of the CH-EU-Y-S winning Irish team back in July.  On Friday, he had a commanding win with the same chestnut […]

Team Roadrunners Run Away with Another Victory at Major League Show Jumping of Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico – November 03, 2024 – The Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) Roadrunners expanded their lead in the Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) overall team standings from five points to eight after victory in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday. Team riders Kaitlin Campbell (USA), Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Richard […]

Francis Derwin & Parvati Aeg Power Past the Competition in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – November 03, 2024 – The Irish anthem rang out across the arenas at Montenmedio as Francis Derwin (IRL) triumphs in the €56,975 Diputación de Cádiz Grand Prix CSI 3*. The highlight Longines Ranking class also counted for the 2025 European Championships.  The […]

Kent Can’t Be Beaten! Farrington Flies to First in the $125,000 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 02, 2024 – Saturday night’s $125,000 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 3* was one to remember. In a field of 15 obstacles, 25 competitors from 5 different countries piloted their mounts in an effort to go clear and move forward into the […]

Charlie Jones & Capitale 5 Conquer Another Victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2024 – Charlie Jones (GBR) and Capitale 6 could not be caught on Saturday night, November 2, as they cruised to victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix at National Sunshine Series I in Thermal, CA. A starting field of 43 entries took on […]

Richard Vogel & United Touch S Supreme in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Lyon

Lyon, France – November 03, 2024 – Richard Vogel (GER) on United Touch S flew to victory in the FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ qualifier in Lyon (FRA) this evening, wowing the crowd in the process.   Vogel modestly gave all credit to his horse, United Touch S as […]

Ben Maher & Point Break Conquer the €105,500 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 02, 2024 – The top 30 couples from last night’s major class were competing in the prestigious €105,500 Equita Masters CSI 5*-W, presented by Hermès Sellier, this Saturday evening. After two exciting rounds, the British Olympic champion and Hermès partner rider Ben Maher (GBR) […]

Julien Gonin Gallops for the Gold in the €28,764 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – Local riders took centre stage in the first two classes of the CSI 5*-W competition. Julien Gonin (FRA) and Estrella de La Batia won the €28,764 Groupama Prize CSI 5*-W, a speed class against the clock at 1.50m at the 2024 […]

Daniel Deusser Dazzles Again in the $182,000 Vector Empresas Qualifier CSI 5*

Monterrey, Mexico – November 01, 2024 – Germany’s Daniel Deusser (GER) could not be caught in Friday afternoon’s $182,000 Vector Empresas Qualifier CSI 5*1.55m to kick off five-star action at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) in Monterrey, Mexico. Leading off at The League’s seventh leg of the season— […]

Victor Bettendorf & Foxy de La Roque Back on Top in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Lyon, France – November 01, 2024 – A total of 47 riders took part in the €105,500 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. In the end, only eight pairings found the answers to the 13 obstacles and 16 difficulties on the course designed by French course designer Grégory Bodo […]

Benoît Cernin & Finesse de Maugre Lead All-French Trifecta in the Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 2*

Lyon, France – October 31, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on the opening day of international-level competition at teh 2024 Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*. Benoît Cernin (FRA) and Finesse de Maugre were responsible for the feat, claiming top honors in […]

Zoe Brown & “Bling” are the Best in the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – October 31, 2024 – Zoe Brown (AUS) first started coming to what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) as a small child cheering on her horse trainer parents. Now, at 19 years old, Brown is the one being cheered on in the Grand […]

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

Lyon, France – October 31, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at one of Europe’s most traditional indoor horse shows, the 2024 Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W & CSI 2*. Superstars of the sport have gathered there for top prize money and great competition throughout the week. For […]

It’s On! Longines Equita Lyon: The Clash of Titans!

Lyon, France – October 31, 2024 – Winners from all the medal categories from the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games, whether they took home gold, silver, bronze, individual or team will be represented in the ring at Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International from October 30 to November 3. […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Fidji du Phare Fly to First in Flawless Fashion at the CSI 2* of Saint-Lô

Saint-Lô, France – October 27, 2024 –Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) gave the home crowd something to cheer about on Sunday at the Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & CSI 2*. Serving as the appetizer to a super Sunday of showjumping, the outstanding French rider guided Fidji du Phare […]

Rik Hemeryck & Inoui du Seigneur Supreme in the €105,500 Grand Prix of the Department of La Manche CSI 4*

Saint-Lô, France – October 27, 2024 – The Jumping International de Saint-Lô CSI 4* & CSI 2* came to an end last Sunday and they saved the best for last, the €105,500 Grand Prix of the Department of La Manche CSI 4*. The 1.60m class was held under […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Shines Bright Like a Diamond in the $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – October 26, 2024 – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four […]

Eric Lamaze Breaks His Silence

“To begin, I am truly heartbroken that the community, which I have loved dearly for more than 30 years of my life, would feel as though they were misled regarding my state of health or that I would be capable of such a harmful lie. That was never […]