Tag: Equestrian

Amanda Derbyshire Bookends the Podium in the $65,000 Galati Yacht Sales Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 17, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) stole the spotlight throughout the first week of the TerraNova Winter Series at the TerraNova Equestrian Center. After securing first place in the $32,000 Estates at TerraNova Welcome Speed CSI 2* with the same mount one day […]

Ladies Shine! Nicole Haunert Leads the Pack in the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 18, 2024 – Sunday morning’s $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers Classic CSI 3* 1.45m saw an entirely female jump-off, with four ladies going head to head for the top prize. As the first to go, Nicole Haunert (USA) and My Lady Levista, owned […]

Gregory Wathelet & Beau Gosse du Park Charge to First in the Californian Desert

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) made waves on the grass field as well Thursday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, scoring a win with Beau Gosse du Park in the $25,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic. Wathelet brought a […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Conquer the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2024 –  Sunny skies set a beautiful stage for the featured jumper event Thursday morning at the fifth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit. The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup is a weekly occurrence throughout the ten-week long festival and offers jumper riders […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro & H5 Porthos Maestro WH Z Taste Victory in the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-two top […]

Zascha Nygaard Lill & Primavera Power to Victory in the €105,500 Studbook Zangersheide Grand Prix CSI 4*!

Opglabbeek, Belgium – February 18, 2024 – After the various qualifiers earlier this week, 48 combinations had managed to qualify for this €105,500 Studbook Zangersheide Grand Prix CSI 4*. Of those 48, 7 managed to stay clear in the basic round run by the British course designer Rafael Suarez […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Chanyon Master the Course to Win the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The KASK-sponsored Week 6 at Wellington International‘s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was a promising one for the future of North American show jumping. U.S. riding star Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (18) took home winner’s honors in the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Conquer the Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 18, 2024 – In the â‚¬106,675 Dunas de Barbate Grand Prix CSI 4* today, there was a thrilling five horse jump-off. First to go Philip Weishaupt (GER) setting the time to beat at 36.48 seconds, aboard Coby 8. This challenge led to […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Thrive in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 –  Tracy Fenney (USA) broke the Irish winning streak on Saturday as she and MTM Apple executed a perfect jump off to overthrow Jordan Coyle (IRL) in the $75,000 Great American Insurance Grand Prix during the fifth week of the Hits […]

Virginie Thonon & Pecorino de La Liniere Power to the Top in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Olivia Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 18, 2024 – Belgium’s Virginie Thonon (BEL) and Pecorino de La Liniere (Bamako de Muze x Filou de Muze) concluded the second week of Spring MET II 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain with a win in Sunday’s €57,450 Grand […]

Gregory Wathelet & Stern dei Folletti Rise to Stardom in the $117,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) had a great day on the grass field on Saturday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, as did Karrie Rufer (USA) who sat on the sidelines and watched both her horses win. Rufer, […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo Play For Keeps in the $32,000 Barnwalkers Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Megan McDermott (USA) had a lot to smile about on Thursday of Desert Circuit VI, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers. She likes to smile regardless, but her heart horse, Nintendo, carried her to another big victory, this time in […]

Derin Demirsoy in Double Dosage at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 16, 2024 – Turkish delight all round today as Derin Demirsoy (TUR) continues his top form here at the XXX Andalucía Sunshine Tour, winning the 1,50m Longines Ranking class, the €29,300 WKD Trophy CSI 4*.  He was riding the 10-year-old gelding, […]

Doha Falcons Fly Back into the Global Champions League Series with an Unstoppable Lineup!

Doha, Qatar – February 15, 2024 – Brace yourselves, as the Doha Falcons return to the Global Champions League (GCL)  team series after a two-year hiatus! With an electrifying lineup and the support of prestigious sponsors like Al Shaqab, Qatar Equestrian Federation, and Team Qatar, the Falcons are ready to spread their […]

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

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 15, 2024 – Winter is winding down and the heat is on this week as two five-star events take place in the Middle East, the H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* in the United Arab Emirates and H.H. The Emir’s Sword International […]

Major Moves: Olivier Robert Returns to GCL in 2024 for Istanbul Warriors powered by Carpe Diem

Istanbul, Turkey – February 14, 2024 – With all eyes on the 2024 GCL starting grid, as more owners and managers cement their lineups and strategic acquisitions for the season ahead, the team in orange and grey has heads turning. The Istanbul Warriors powered by Carpe Diem are set for battle in […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Fly the Highest in the $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – The penultimate day of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit’s fourth week of competition featured a slew of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation classes across all rings at the Hits Post Time Farm. Top-tier grand prix riders put an extra shine […]

Longines Global Champions Tour Reveals 2024 Calendar of Events!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – February 13, 2024 – Ready. Set. Go! Global Champions has announced the calendar for the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL team series today. The 2024 season promises to be a heart-pounding journey across three continents, with 16 iconic destinations featuring the return […]

Ben Maher & Point Break Power to the Top in the $62,500 Hermès Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2024 – Five-star competition rounded out on Sunday with the $62,500 Hermès 1.50m Classic CSI 5*. The Hermès 1.50m series returned for a fifth week in the International Arena, this time with fifty-two riders challenging the track designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA).  Keeping it […]

Stars Align for Grace Debney & Jesprit H.S. in the $62,500 1/st Racing Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2024 – A year of diligent work for 20-year-old British rider Grace Debney paid off in Sunday’s $62,500 1/ST Racing Grand Prix CSI 2* with Jesprit H.S. The culmination of two-star competition during the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Scott Brash & Hello Valentino Show their Class in the €105,675 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 11, 2024 – Currently, the number 32 in the Longines Ranking of the International Equestrian Federation and one of the most important British riders, Scott Brash (GBR) won the €105,675 Stephex Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday at the Andalucía Sunshine […]

Constant van Paesschen & Kannavara Z Cruise to Win the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Olivia Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 11, 2024 – Spring MET 2024 continued this week at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, with the second part of the tour, and the first week of action concluded on Sunday with a Belgian victory in the €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2*, […]

Mariana Frauches Chaves Flies to First in the €30,950 Longines Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSI 2*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 10, 2024 – Frauches flies to first! It was a female top three in the final class of the third day of the President of UAE Showjumping Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2* at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort. The […]

Germans Gallop for the Gold in the Inaugural €700,000 Longines League of Nations™ of Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – February 11, 2024 – The brand new Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series got off to a flying start today with a nail-biting contest in which Team Germany won through at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi in the United […]

All Irish Podium! Darragh Kenny’s Daring Peformance Tops the $385,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 10, 2024 – In an all-Irish podium finish, Darragh Kenny (IRL) piloted Amsterdam 27 to clinch victory in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments®  Grand Prix CSI 5* during the first of four five-star weeks during ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International’s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The win […]

Lane Clarke & Venom Victorious in the $100,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – February 08, 2024 – Lane Clarke (AUS) knows he’s got a special horse in Venom, and he proved it to everyone in attendance Saturday night of Desert Circuit 5 in the $100,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix, taking the win in a highly competitive crowd.  It’s not […]

Karime Perez Nuñez & Felicie de Coquerie Score Career Win in the $32,000 1/st Racing Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2024 – The $32,000 1/ST Racing Qualifier CSI 2* lit up jumper competition in the International Arena on Friday as Karime Perez Nunez (MEX) topped a field of 57 horse-and-rider combinations. Gregory Bodo (FRA) designed a track worthy of its competitors but advanced 15 […]

Rupert Carl Winkelmann & Quinn 33 Charge to Win the $62,500 Bainbridge Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2024 – The fifth week of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Friday at Wellington International, the first five-star week of the season, highlighed with a victory for Germany’s Rupert Carl Winkelmann (GER) in the $62,500 Bainbridge Challenge CSI 5* – […]

David Will & Zinedream Zoom to First in the €308,600 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 09, 2024 – Day two of the President’s Cup unfolded with a series of riveting classes, each demanding precision, agility and unwavering determination from both horse and rider. As the sun graced the arena, the stage was set for a day […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Thrive in the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 08, 2024 – Kent Farrington (USA) won his second Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup in as many weeks on Thursday during the fifth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. The 2016 U.S. Olympic team silver medalist and 10-year-old Zangersheide mare Toulayna (Toulan x […]