Tag: Equestrian

Amy Millar & Christiano Put Canada First on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]

Conor Swail Makes the Mission Possible at Spruce Meadows!

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 06, 2024 – Ireland’s Conor Swail (IRL) took first place in the 1.45m $7,500 Mission:Possible CSI 5* – 1.45m CSI 5*, the first of our two CSI 5* competitions on the All Canada Ring on Thursday, after beating a whopping 95 […]

Luck of the Irish as Howley Beats Maher on Opening Day at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 07, 2024 – Opening the first day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes in style, late to go of Richard Howley (IRL) and Petitfour vd Wareslage claimed the win in the 1.45m GCTV Speed Class. Set against the stunning backdrop of the […]

Nicolas Delmotte Gets France to the Perfect Start in the Loire-Atlantique Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – France got off to the perfect start on Thursday at the 2024 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*. Early in the day, in the first event of the CSIO 5*, Nicolas Delmotte (FRA), riding Citadin du Chatelier, a 12-year-old Selle Français, […]

Blue Skies over La Baule! Simon Delestre Leads All-French Podium in the FFE Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 06, 2024 – First emotions, first joys. The 2024 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France got underway on Thursday under sunny skies and in front of a packed grandstand. Simon Delestre (FRA) won the €35,000 FFE Prize CSIO 5*, the day’s […]

 Jumping International de La Baule: Four Days of Top Sport this Week!

La Baule, France – June 05, 2024 – Four days of Sport with a capital S, four days of celebration, four days fraught with emotions. A timeless classic, the Jumping International de La Baule — Officiel de France remains as vivacious and determined as ever in its pursuit of excellence. It’s on, […]

A Day of Firsts for Joseph Bluman & President van de Oostdijkhoeve in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 30, 2024 – The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup was the feature class in the Hits Hudson Valley Grand Prix Stadium on Thursday, May 30th, during Hits-on-the-Hudson II in Saugerties, New York. It was Colombian amateur rider Joseph Bluman (COL) and President […]

Nine Championship Titles Between Riders this Week at Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes

Cannes, France – June 04, 2024 – The race for the coveted 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour title is about to reach new heights as the championship makes its way along the beautiful French Riviera to the city of Cannes. The field boasts an impressive nine LGCT Championship titles […]

Nassar Wins the Numbers Game in West Coast Cup CSI 4* at Tbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 31, 2024 – The West Coast Cup CSI 4* – 1.45m Friday morning proved to be quite a numbers game, and Nayel Nassar (EGY) caught on quickly. Colm Quinn’s (IRL) first round track tested riders with a robust track and a […]

Jad Dana & Itchcock des Dames Dash for the Cash in the $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 30, 2024 –  Jad Dana (LBN) and Itchcock Des Dames (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.c.) stopped the clock in a time of 32.62 seconds on Thursday in Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort’s Tryon Stadium to claim a win in the […]

Diego Perez Bilbao & Mystic Lindenhof Snag the Blue in the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 03, 2024 – Competition during Hits-on-the-Hudson II at HITS Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, came to a close on Sunday, June 2, with the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic. Thirty-two horse-and-rider combinations aimed for the top prize, but it was  Diego Perez Bilbao […]

Cormac Hanley & For Dad Dazzle in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 02, 2024 – Closing out ESP June I with an impressive victory in the $25,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix was Ireland’s Cormac Hanley (IRL). The main event of the week featured 24 horse-and-rider combinations, battling it out on the Derby Field along a track designed […]

Charlotte Jacobs & Rincoola Milsean Conquer Career Victory in the $120,000 Odlum Brown Grand Prix CSI 4*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada –June 03, 2024 – When Charlotte Jacobs (USA) first sat on Rincoola Milsean as an 8-year-old, she wasn’t at all sure what heights the tiny, 15.2-hand Irish Sport Horse gelding would be able to reach in the sport. But she knew she liked […]

Italians Impress the Most to Win the Longines EEF Nations Cup of Athens CSIO 3*

Athens, Greece  – June 02, 2024 – Italy proved the team to beat at the Longines EEF Series South Group Qualifier, which took place at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre in Athens, after they finished the two-round competition on a score of four. In second place were hosts […]

Martin Fuchs & Commissar Pezi’s “Flawless Flight” Tops the €308,600 Defender Grand Prix of Switzerland CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 02, 2024 – Despite adverse weather conditions throughout the week that forced the cancellation of most FEI-level competitions, the 2024 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* came to conclusion in grand fashion on Sunday. To the delight of the home crowd, Martin Fuchs […]

James Chawke Delivers in the Double Dosage at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — June 01, 2024 —Heading into the Odlum Brown BC Open at Thunderbird Show Park, James Chawke (IRL) had never before won an international competition at the four-star level. He’s now won two—with two different horses. After capturing Thursday’s CSI 4* 1.45m speed competition with […]

William Martin’s Maiden Win Comes in the $62,500 FOBI Qualifier CSI 4*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — May 31, 2024 — The jump-off of the $62,500 FOBI Qualifier CSI 4* Friday at Thunderbird Show Park was a who’s who of elite show jumping talent. Among the 10 athletes to advance to Colm Quinn‘s (IRL) shortened track in the Thunderbird Arena […]

Grace Debney Goes All Out with Zarina de Vidau to Win the Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed Derby CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Switching up the country on the leaderboard tonight it was Great Britain’s Grace Debney (GBR) and Temple Equestrian Zarina de Vidau (Diamant de Semilly x Carina) who took the win in the $38,700 Jaguar Land Rover Main Line Devon Speed […]

Stars Align in St Tropez for Iron Dames Dream Win in Global Champions League

St. Tropez, France – May 31, 2024 – Lights off and away we go… GCL Ramatuelle, St Tropez was a race to the finish line with the Cannes Stars, powered by Iron Dames, jumping to victory as the only team on a clean sheet. The first women-only jumping team, […]

Jordan Coyle Goes ‘For Gold’ in the $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2024 – Ireland is three for three this year with tonight’s victory going to another Irish Devon first-timer, Jordan Coyle (IRL). Coyle and Falkirk Farms’ For Gold (For Fashion x S-Heralda x) flew threw the times in 37.45 seconds in the jump-off, […]

Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Cruise to Victory in the Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 30, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) cruised to victory on the opening day of the 2024 Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen, teaming up with Oilily de Muze in the €28,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The Belgian rider overcame 4 other combinations, out of […]

James Chawke Saves the Best for Last in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 31, 2024 – With one horse-and-rider combination remaining in the $31,100 Qualifier CSI 4* â€“ 1.45m at Thunderbird Show Park, it appeared as if Nayel Nassar (EGY) would lead another victory lap aboard Ivory TCS, who had won the Winning Round CSI […]

Darragh Kenny Does It Again at Devon! Two for Two with Chic Chic in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania – May 29, 2024 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) takes the win for the second night in a row, this time in the $38,700 Main Line Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* with Vlock Show Stables’ Chic Chic. Kenny and the Westphalian stallion by Comme Il Faut crossed the timers […]

Darragh Kenny & Serendepety Fly to Victory in the $38,700 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 28, 2024 – For the first time in his career, Darragh Kenny (IRL) entered the Dixon Oval and emerged victorious with Serendepety in the $38,700 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake CSI 4* under the lights. Kenny, riding for Ireland, piloted the nine-year-old Oakland […]

Triple Threat & Perfection! Jordan Coyle Earns a Trifecta in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York – May 23, 2023 – Action heated up on Thursday as the first grand prix of 2024 Hits-on-The-Hudson Series took place. The series spans 12 weeks of top competition for hunter, jumper, and equitation riders at the prestigious Hits Hudson Valley venue in Saugerties, New […]

David Arcand Jumps to Grand Prix Victory at Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – May 25, 2024 – David Arcand (CAN) of Boisbriand, QC, led the victory gallop after winning the $25,000 Grand Prix held on Saturday, May 25, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The Montreal-based professional brought out his top horse, Phil v/d Wezelse Heihoeve, […]

Swiss Set for Strong Challenge at the Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen

St Gallen, Switzerland – May 29, 2024 – They’ve had it all their own way at the last two editions of CSIO St Gallen, but Team Switzerland face a mighty task in their quest to make it a hat-trick of victories on home ground when the third leg […]

Paul O’Shea & Hellcat are Two for Two Winning the $62,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 25, 2024 – The fourth week of the Tryon Spring Series was marked by the first FEI competition of the season at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), highlighted by the $62,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI […]

Zoe Conter & Lazy Light Up in Speed Challenge CSIO 5* at Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 25, 2024 – The 13-year-old mare Lazy certainly didn’t live up to her name when racing to victory for Belgium’s Zoe Conter in Saturday morning’s KEP Italia Speed Challenge CSIO 5* during the CSIO 5* of Rome – Master d’Inzeo 2024 at Piazza di Siena. Lazy has the great stallions […]

Erynn Ballard Records Milestone Victory in the $340,000 MLSJ Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 26, 2024 – As Erynn Ballard (CAN) prepared to walk into the Thunderbird Arena for the jump-off of the $340,000 Major League Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*, she verified her plan with her business partner, Ilan Ferder.  “I’m going fast, […]