Tag: Equestrian

Longines Global Champions Tour Returns to Vienna in 2025 at the Iconic Schönbrunn Palace

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands  â€“ August 22, 2024 – The prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Vienna in 2025, marking a spectacular comeback to the Austrian capital after nearly a decade. This exciting event will take place at a brand […]

Eight Riders from the Olympic Games of Paris Highlight Entries for the 2024 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Entries Include Athletes from 19 Countries Bridgehampton, New York, USA – August 19, 2024 – Defending Hampton Classic Grand Prix champion Daniel Bluman (ISR) heads an impressive list of international riders from 19 countries entered to compete at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which returns to its beautiful […]

James Chawke & Daido van’t Ruytershof Z Do the Double in $75,000 ATCO Cup CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 18, 2024 –  James Chawke (IRL) and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z entered the Fort Grand Prix Arena with a slightly new look on Sunday, but they produced the same result as the week prior—a Grand Prix victory. In a King Edward-esque tack […]

Three-Peat! Lillie Keenan Triumphant in the $200,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 17, 2024 – Lillie Keenan’s (USA) five-star grand prix tally rose to three on Saturday evening at Major League Show Jumping Toronto. Riding Kick On for Chansonette Farm, Keenan won the $200,000 Kubota Grand Prix CSI 5* in front of an electric […]

Olympic Déjà Vu! Harry Charles Secures More Gold Winning the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London CSI 5*

London, England – August 18, 2024 – Everything Harry Charles (GBR) touches at the moment turns to gold as he declares “no better place to come this weekend” than the Longines Global Champions Tour of London. Taking the win of the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London […]

Tiffany Foster Finds the Winning Formula in the Kubota Canada Prize CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 17, 2024 – When Tiffany Foster (CAN) brought Com Es Ta into the Fort Grand Prix Arena for the $10,000 Kubota Canada Winning Round CSI 3*competition, she decided to let the mare loose. Foster set out to use the Summer Fort […]

Istanbul Warriors Battle it Out to Secure First Ever Global Champions League Win in London Showdown

London, England – August 17, 2024 – The Istanbul Warriors, powered by Carpe Diem have made history by capturing their first-ever GCL win in a dramatic two round team competition at the prestigious Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The electrifying event saw the Warriors rise to the occasion, […]

Spencer Smith & McLain Ward’s Flawless Flights Propel Team USA to Victory in the €200,000 Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland â€“ August 16, 2024 – The 2024 Underwriting Exchange Nations Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show concluded on Friday with a thrilling victory for the United States of America, who claimed the highly coveted Aga Khan Trophy. The USA team delivered an exceptional performance in the […]

Team Helios Lights a Fire to Win the Major League of Show Jumping – Toronto CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 16, 2024 – There’s a new team in town and they were on fire at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) – Toronto. With fresh names joining their 2024 lineup, Helios topped the 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Tournaments on Friday night to […]

All Eyes on Zangersheide Online Foal Auction – The Bidding on Rare & Exclusive Foals Has Started!

Once again, Zangersheide presents an extraordinary collection of top-class foals via their online platform. Striking colts and fillies out of some of the most prestigious showjumping families in the world are lined up in this impressive collection, and there are unique opportunities to acquire exclusive and rare bloodlines […]

No Stirrup, No Problem for James Chawke in the Keg Qualifier CSI 3* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 16, 2024 – As James Chawke (IRL) went over his plan for the jump-off with Nacara van Berkenbroek Z in the $31,100 Keg Qualifier CSI 3* 1.50m, his peers surmised that the winner would do eight strides to the final fence. […]

Simon Nizri Gets the Advantage in the YETI Challenge CSI 3*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – August 15, 2024 –  Simon Nizri (MEX) found himself in a two-horse race for victory Thursday in the YETI Challenge CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park.  Though there was little time to spare in his warm-up, he made sure to watch Ayla […]

Freaky Flawless Flights to First! Jacqueline Steffens Storms to Win the $62,500 BFL Qualifier CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 15, 2024 – Canada’s own Jacqueline Steffens Daly (CAN) is no stranger to Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) victories with longtime mount Freaky. She returned to the spotlight on Thursday evening by taking top call in the BFL Qualifier CSI 5* on […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Gallop to Victory in $25,000 Bluegrass Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 – Show jumping returned to the Rolex Stadium on Thursday evening during the Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Leading horse and rider combinations gathered to take aim at the top spot in the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic. At the end of […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets Team for the Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5* this Friday

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* hosted in Dublin, Ireland, taking place this week at the Royal Dublin Horse Society. The team […]

Kara Chad: “I Believe We Give the Men a Real Run for their Money!”

As a Canadian rider, what does the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament mean to you? I grew up in Calgary, Alberta with Spruce Meadows on my doorstep. Since my childhood I have aspired to compete at the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. I feel incredibly grateful to have […]

Laurie Goes Gate to the Wire in the $31,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Welcome CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 14, 2024 – Katie Laurie (AUS) and Cera Caruso were excellent pathfinders in the $31,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Welcome CSI 3*. Jumping first in the 31-strong field, they not only showed their competitors how to execute a clear round over Joey Rycroft‘s […]

A “Venomous Partner” Propels Lane Clarke to Victory in $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix

Del Mar, California, USA – August 10, 2024 – Lane Clarke (AUS) and Venom claimed the top spot in the $100,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix last Saturday during the Endless Summer Jumping Tour at Hits Del Mar. A competitive field of 27 horse-and-rider combinations lined up for the first […]

Riders & Horses for the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland – August 14, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*! Ireland’s very best take on the titans of the noble sport at the historic showgrounds of the Royal Dublin Society. Coming off the biggest win of their very […]

The Rolex Summer Season Recap

Geneva, Switerland  – August 14, 2024 – In addition to the prestigious Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, Rolex partners several highly esteemed summer Grands Prix. From March through August, the world’s top horse and rider pairs gather at some of the most iconic shows in Europe and North […]

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

London, England – August 13, 2024 – A golden gathering of the Titans of the Sport! The home crowd will be excited to welcome home their team gold medallists and several Olympians as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) makes its stop this week […]

Rein Reigns! Cassidy Triumphant in the Grand Prix of Valkenswaard for Young Riders

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – In the €28,200 Young Riders Grand Prix of Valkenswaard, presented by Longines the course was set at 1.50m, a jump-off was not necessary. Canadian Cassidy Rein (CAN) was the only competitor to go clear in the first round, rounding out her incredible […]

Spruce Meadows: A Brief History

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – August 13, 2024 – The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament – one of the four Majors which make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping – has a rich and impressive history. Over the past 50 years the Southern family have […]

Sanne Thijssen & “Super Partner” Soar to Victory in the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4*

Opglabbeek, Belgium – August 11, 2024 – A fantastic weekend of top sport concluded on “Super Sunday” with the running of the €105,625 TM² Equestrian Team Grand Prix CSI 4* at Sentower Park. A total of forty-nine riders entered the ring for the first round of the 1.55m […]

Tanner Korotkin Takes it to the Highest Level in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2024 – Six weeks of both national and international competition at the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, came to an exhilarating close on Sunday afternoon Sunday as excitement culminated in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix […]

James Chawke Finds “More in the Tank” to Win the $75,000 Steel-Craft Doors Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada â€“ August 11, 2024 – James Chawke (IRL) is still learning about his 10-year-old Zangersheide mare, Daido van’t Ruytershof Z. After winning Wednesday’s Tbird Speed Challenge CSI3* 1.45m, Chawke shared that he thought the quick-footed bay would make a useful ranking horse.  But she might have […]

Eduardo Menezes & Calypso des Matis are the Masters of the Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2* 1.45m offered great sport with a super exciting jump-off. Out of 37 competitors, 12 managed to qualify for that jump-off. Brazil’s Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) became the eventual winner of this hard-fought […]

It’s a Home Victory for Gerben Morsink in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – August 11, 2024 – The final day of the Summer Festival 3 – Longines Global Future Champions proved thrilling till the final jump. In the €105,500 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4* – 1.50m, thirteen combinations rode clear in the first round, setting the […]

Ayla Martinoff & Calloway Keep Their Cool in the JustWorld International Winning Round CSI 3*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – August 10, 2024 – When Ayla Martinoff (CAN) drove her trailer out of Thunderbird Show Park in July, she was riding a high—and a three-class win streak with Calloway. This week, they’re back at tbird and picked up right where they left off. Making […]

Will Simpson & Imar Impress the Most in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 08, 2024 – The final week of the 2024 Summer Series kicked off in style this morning with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Thirty-six athletes vied for top honors, but it was Will Simpson (USA) who claimed victory aboard Elizabeth Phillips’ Imar (Carrera […]