London, England – January 14, 2020 – John Whitaker (GBR) has decided to retire his top horse, Argento, from competition. The legendary British rider and the 18-year-old Anglo-European Sport Horse stallion (Arko III x Gasper) formed a winning partnership, one that resulted in 34 FEI victories, many of […]
Neustadt-Dosse, Germany – Patrick Stuhlmeyer (GER) and Varihoka du Temple won the €26,000 Grand Prix of the Lands of Brandenburg CSI 2* last Sunday during the CSI Neustadt-Dosse 2* in Germany. The German and the 11-year-old Selle Français stallion (Luigi d’Amaury x Kannan) were supreme in the 1.45m […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – January 08, 2020 – HRH the Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón, President of the FEI from 1994 to 2006 and elder sister of former King of Spain Juan Carlos I, has died in Madrid following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 83. Born in Cannes […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 11, 2020– US Equestrian is pleased to share that Darry Lou, Abigail Wexner’s 2008 Dutch Warmblood stallion, has been voted the 2019 International Horse of the Year. International Horse of the Year Darry Lou (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Venus/Nabab de […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, New York, USA) has been voted the 2019 International Equestrian of the Year, being awarded with the Robert P. Strub Trophy at the Pegasus Awards presented by Adequan® during the US […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2020 – Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa will join honorary chairmen Lou and Joan Jacobs as chairs of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s Take Me To Tokyo gala, to be held on Friday, January 17, in Wellington, Florida, USA. The […]
Basel, Switzerland – January, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) took over the lead in the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League after winning the 10th leg of the league yesterday during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. Guerdat (SUI) moved exchanged places with former […]
Wellington, Florida – January 12, 2020 – Irish Olympic bronze medalist Cian O’Connor (IRL) won the $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix riding Lazzaro Delle Schiave to close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 12, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 11, 2020 – The first Saturday of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured two important classes and Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) continued her WEF season with a bang by earning a 1.45m win earlier in the week and again leading the victory gallop in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2020 – In the 90th World Cup competition of his spectacular career, three-time series champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) galloped to victory with Victorio des Frotards in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier on home ground at Basel in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – After coming close a few times in the previous classes throughout the week, Denis Lynch (IRL) rode Cristello to victory in the CHF $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the […]
Wellington, FL – January 11, 2020 – The first “Saturday Night Lights” of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured the crowd-favorite $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center, which saw the Men’s team return to the top of the podium. WEF continues through […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Bryan Balsiger (SUI) and Ak’s Courage won the CHF $30,000 Abt Automobile Prize CSI 5* today during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Swiss and the 11-year-old grey German Sport Horse mare (Chepetto C x Lennon 5) triumphed in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Victorio des Frotards claimed victory in the second most important class during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W, earning the blue ribbon in the CHF $200,000 Longines Grand Prix of Basel 5*. Swiss spectators once again witnessed the […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – Roger Yves Bost (FRA) and Castleforbes Talitha won the CHF $30,000 Dach & Holztech Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old bay Hannoverian mare (Cardenio x Baloubet du Rouet) left dust to the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2020 – Laura Chapot (USA) had the speed to claim the top two spots in the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge on Friday, January 10, during opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Switzerland’s Luigi Baleri (SUI), owner of the top ranked horses Clooney 51, The Sinner and Chaplin, has been awarded the Longines Owner of the Year Trophy for 2019 for the second time in a row. The award ceremony took place during […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 10, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 claimed their second victory in as many days yesterday at the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The dynamic duo left dust to the rest of the field to win the CHF $30,000 Thermoplan Prize […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 09, 2020 – In 2017, US Equestrian’s President Murray Kessler launched the now widely-referenced Strategic Plan, intended to revitalize and re-establish membership, support, and success within US Equestrian and the many services it provides. During Thursday afternoon’s General Session, Kessler spoke to […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2020 – Julien Epaillard (FRA) and Queeletta were lightning fast to win the CHF $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI 5*-W in Switzerland. Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Queeletta The flying Frenchman was once again up […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 9, 2020 – Marcello Ciavaglia’s (BRA) Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) debut got off to a strong start on Thursday, January 9, as the Brazilian rider earned a victory in the $35,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian […]
Basel, Switzerland – January 09, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were back to their winning ways yesterday during the first day of competition at the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The flying Italian and the dark bay 11-year-old Oldenburg mare (Chaccomo x Cento) galloped […]
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 08, 2020 – The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive jurisdiction over reports of sexual misconduct within National Governing Bodies (NGB) who are part of the Olympic movement. Henry, who recently spoke at the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, discussed […]
Wellington, Florida – January 8, 2019 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam opened the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a victory in the $8,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday. WEF continues through March 29, 2019 with 12 consecutive weeks of world-class […]
Wellington, Florida — January 7, 2020 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) cut the ribbon on the 2020 season at an opening press conference held Tuesday, January 7, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and welcomed media, athletes, and spectators alike to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]
Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena. The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – January 03, 2020 – Olympic athlete Martin Fuchs (SUI) has moved to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings for the first time in his career, overtaking compatriot Steve Guerdat (SUI) who held the number one position for a year. Martin Fuchs (27), now […]
Liverpool, England – December 31, 2019 – Irish titan Billy Twomey (IRL) won the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Grand Prix CSI 4* for a remarkable third time in five years after an exhibition of world-class showjumpjng at the M&S Bank Arena last Tuesday. Billy, one of the most […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 30, 2019 – Belgian-based German star, Daniel Deusser (GER), stormed to victory with Killer Queen VDM at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League at Mechelen, presented by BMW last Monday. In a fascinating 12-horse second round, the […]
Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2019 – Niels Bruynseels (BEL) was back on top again, winning the €61,800 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5* last Sunday at the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*. Following his victory in 2017 with Gancia de Muze, the Belgian added another jewel from this […]
