Tag: Equestrian

Another French Triumph! Olivier Robert Races to First in the Marqués de Vargas Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – French riders dominated the €26,200 Marqués de Vargas Trophy CSI 5*-W, a 1.45-meter event at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI5*-W. The competition concluded the morning session of the second day on Saturday at the Spanish capital. Faultless rounds were the trend in […]

Nicola Philippaerts Tastes Victory in the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 25, 2023 – The most important class of the second day of the 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week was the €100,000 Estrella Damm Trophy CSI 5*-W. The first round had 12 clear rounds and all of them competed in the Winning Round format. The […]

Pénélope Leprévost Gets off to the Perfect Start at Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*

Rouen, France – November 23, 2023 – Pénélope Leprévost (FRA) got off to the perfect start at the 2023 Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, claiming the feature class there on Thursday, the €30,900 Carno Avocats Prize CSI 4*, leading an all-French podium. A total of seventy combinations […]

Max Kuhner Soars to Win Six-Bar Challenge at the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W ended with an exciting Six Bars, the €23,700 IFEMA Madrid Trophy CSI 5*-W, which Max Kühner (AUT) won. The Austrian rider was the only one to pass the 1’90 metres without […]

Henrik von Eckerman & Dzara Dorchival Dash for the Cash in the €97,700 Caser Helvetia Group Trophy

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – The first day of 2023 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W has entered its final stretch. The first two classes of the CSI 5*-W have been won by two of the most international winning riders, right after getting the first two […]

Julien Épaillard & Cancun Torel Z Cruise to Another Victory!

Madrid, Spain – November 24, 2023 – Last weeken, he was the winner of the €1,250,000 Super Grand Prix of the Global Champions Tour Playoffs CSI 5* in Prague, the Czech Republic, and on Friday, in Madrid, Julien Epaillard (FRA) continued in his line, winning. The Haras de […]

Absolute Horses Hires Lars Pedersen as Chief Operating Officer

Andreas and Christian Schou‘s business is growing, and as an elongation thereof, they have now employed Lars Pedersen, former Elite Sports Director and national coach at the Danish Equestrian Federation. Lars has been self-employed in recent years and will henceforth be a part of Absolute Horses as the […]

Iron Dames Equestrian Welcomes Sanne Thijssen to Elite Global Champions League Women Team!

Zug, Switzerland – November 24, 2023 – Iron Dames Equestrian, a pioneering initiative in the world of equestrian sports, is delighted to announce the addition of renowned Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen (NED) to its elite women’s team, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames. The project was launched in September, as an extension […]

Horse Auction Belgium Unveils Once More a Promising Lineup of Young Showjumping Talents!!!

Get ready because our latest online collection is available now! 18 exceptional young horses, born between 2019 and 2021, will be auctioned from November 25th until the 28th. This collection showcases some of the best promising bloodlines, athleticism and quality over the jumps! Among the highlights are: We […]

Prohibition Against Russian & Belarusian Athletes To Be Lifted Under Special Conditions

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 22, 2023 – Whilst the sanctions prohibiting international competitions to be held in Russia and Belarus remain in place, the FEI Board has decided to lift protective measures to allow future participation of Russian and Belarusian Athletes, Horses and Officials as neutrals. The conditions […]

Riders & Horses for the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 22, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the 2023 edition of the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week (MHW) CSI 5*-W. The most important indoor showjumping event in Spain which also hosts the 6th leg has attracted “Titans of the Sport” to the country’s capital, […]

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

Madrid, Spain – November 22, 2023 – Longines FEI Jumping World Cup action rolls on this week at Spain’s most traditional indoor horse show, the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W. For more information about all this great attraction and all other FEI-level events, please refer to the […]

Emma Uusi-Simola Receives the Cavalor FEI Best Groom Award at the 2023 FEI Awards

Mexico City, Mexico – November 22, 2023 – Mexico City’s Colegio de la Vizcainas provided a stunning backdrop for the 2023 edition of the FEI Awards Gala, presented by Longines, which celebrated international and home-grown winners across four categories of equestrian excellence. The evening saw Emma Uusi-Simola (FIN) clinch this year’s prestigious Cavalor […]

Nayel Nassar & Igor vd Wittemoere Impress in the $39,000 FreeJump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 19, 2023 – Friday’s $39,000 FreeJump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* kicked off competition for the day in the International Arena. With a start list of forty-six athletes competing for the lions share of the prize money, taking the top spot would prove to be […]

Jad Dana “Cruises” to Another Victory Topping the $39,000 IDA Development Power & Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 16, 2023 – Major competition got underway last Thursday at Wellington International with the running of the day’s highlight class, the $39,000 IDA Development  1.45m Power & Speed CSI 3*. Thirty-two athletes tried their hand at the course with eighteen trying their hand at […]

Angelos Touloupis Teams Up with Lord Mexx to Victory in the $217,000 Grand Prix of Warsaw CSI 3*-W

Warsaw, Poland – November 19, 2023 – Angelos Touloupis (GRE) on Lord Mexx won the PLN $217,000 Cavaliada Warsaw Grand Prix CSI 3*-W, for the prize of the Mayor of the Capital City of Warsaw, under the patronage of the Grupa MTP. Forty-eight pairs took part in the […]

Zangersheide Online Auction: Broodmares & Embryos – Bidding Closing Today

After an excellent foal auction season, Zangersheide.Auction has again prepared a collection for its annual Broodmares & Embryos edition, which traditionally takes place in the month of November. This year again, a particularly strong collection has been put together with a mix between interesting broodmares on the one […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Completes Hat-trick & “Trifecta” in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 18, 2023 – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with equestrian fans as a field of 34 talented show jumping athletes from around the world vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $100,000 Hampton […]

Aachen Selected to Host the FEI World Championships in Several Disciplines

Lausanne, Switzerland – November 20, 2023 – There will be two destinations in 2026 if you are looking to attend an FEI World Championships; Aachen in Germany for the lion’s share with Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage, Eventing, Driving and Vaulting set to take place from 10 to August […]

A Fairytale Victory by Dylan Daly & Cinderella Z in the $146,000 Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 19, 2023 –The long-awaited $146,000 Flagler Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3* kicked off Sunday morning with a field of thirty-nine competitors. Out of the thirty-nine pairs, only four advanced to the shortened track. Dylan Daly (IRL) and the Double C Stables-owned Cinderella Z produced […]

€6,500,000 GCL Super Cup Final: Drama, Emotion & Riesenbeck International Win!

Philipp Weishaupt (GER): “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money… the pressure was immense.” Prague, Czech Republic – November 19, 2023 – In a heart-stopping display of raw emotion, unyielding tension, and unparalleled skill, the Riesenbeck International, powered by Kingsland Equestrian, has emerged […]

Brilliant Beau de Laubry Z Leads Kevin Staut to Victory in the World Cup Grand Prix of Stuttgart CSI 5*-W

Stuttgart, Germany – November 19, 2023 – On a day of fabulous sport and wild celebrations, Kevin Staut (FRA) and Beau de Laubry Z won the fifth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2023/2024 Western European League series in Stuttgart, Germany. The home crowd may have […]

Louise Simpson & Cindy R Race to the Top in the €52,750 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 19, 2023 – The third and last week of Autumn MET II 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded with a British victory in the €52,750 Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A.  Ten out of […]

A Resurgent Count Me In Propels Conor Swail to Victory in World Cup Qualifier at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 18, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) spent the last two seasons of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League at the top of the standings. But through the first four legs of the 2023-24 season, he uncharacteristically had yet to […]

Julien Epaillard Wins Sensational €1.26 Million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2023 – In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Épaillard (FRA) and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs.  The atmosphere inside the arena […]