Tag: Equestrian

Sameh El Dahan Dashes to Victory in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 01, 2025 – There was no catching Sameh El Dahan (GBR) on Saturday night, March 1, at the Desert International Horse Park. Aboard WKD Toronto, the British rider took the win in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix by a margin of more than eight seconds. On […]

Farrington on Fire! Kent Thrives with Toulayna in the $200,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 01, 2025 – Some of the world’s biggest stars were out to compete for top honors on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the highlight event of the week, the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*. Crowds filled the WEC […]

Richard Vogel & Viva Las Vegas W Roll the Dice in the $32,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 28, 2025 – Friday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala kicked off with a stellar performance from 2024 Paris Olympian Richard Vogel (GER), who claimed his second win of the week in the $32,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Riding his own […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Flies to Victory in Thrilling €105,500 LGCT Doha Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – February 28, 2025 – In a scintillating prelude to tomorrow’s Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha, Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis delivered a masterclass in speed and precision to claim victory under the dazzling lights of the Longines Arena at Al […]

Jodie Hall McAteer & Kimosa Van Het Kritrahof Charge to the Top in Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 28, 2025 – Competition shifted to a higher gear on Friday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour with the running of the most important class so far this week at the venue. In just 63.54 seconds, a regular competitor there, Jodie […]

Mamacita Makes Nicolas Pizarro Proud in the $1,455,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 2* at Otomí Club Hípico

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – February 22, 2025 – International level competition was back in grand fashion last week at Otomí Club Hípico / Otomí Residencial Hípico, culminating with the running of the feature class of the week, the $1,455,000 GNP Seguros Grand Prix CSI 2*. In […]

Richard Vogel Blazes Past Two Americans in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26 , 2025 – World No. 8 Richard Vogel (GER) got off the perfect start at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), teaming up with Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos for victory in the feature class of the week at the renowned venue, the $32,000 […]

Kara Chad & Sloane Coles Share the Win in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 23, 2025 – The $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, where 26 international combinations battled for top honors. After an exciting 13-horse jump-off, the competition ended in a rare tie between […]

Milestone Qatar Equestrian Tour 2026 Announced, Set to Be the Largest in the Region!

Season to Kick off on January 1, 2026 & Carry a Total Prize-Money of 10 Million Euros! Doha, Qatar – February 27, 2025 – The Organizing Committee of Qatar International Tours, on Wednesday announced the details of a milestone 2026 Qatar Equestrian Tour which would also be a landmark […]

CSIO St. Gallen Extends its Partnership with Longines

St. Gallen, February 27, 2025 – Thanks to the continued support of Longines as title partner and official timekeeper, the Longines CSIO St. Gallen will take place as planned from May 29 to June 1, 2025 in the Gründenmoos stadium. The highlights of the sports program will remain […]

European Equestrian Federation Announces Resignation of President Theo Ploegmakers

Zaventem, Belgium – February 27, 2025 –The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) announces with deep appreciation and regret that President Theo Ploegmakers will conclude his successful tenure, stepping down from his position on 1 April 2025, due to health-related reasons. Ploegmakers has been a pivotal figure in European equestrian sport […]

The Sky is the Limit! Linda Heed is the Home Nation Heroine in the €310,000 World Cup of Gothenburg CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 23, 2025 – Linda Heed (SWE) completed a hattrick of feature class victories for the home nation as she stormed to the top of the leaderboard in the final leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Gothenburg (SWE) Sunday […]

Love Conquers it All! Grace Debney Dominates as Jesprit HS Fights for the Win in the $62,500 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 23, 2025 – The seventh week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on super Sunday with two major FEI-level competitions. Grace Debney (GBR) snagged her biggest win of the season at Wellington International, piloting Jesprit H.S., owned by Temple Equestrian, […]

New Partnership Proves Potentional! Kent Farrington Keeps on Winning in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 23, 2025 – As if the win in the $500,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*the previous night wasn’t enough, Kent Farrington (USA) rode away with another victory on Sunday, this time in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5* 1.50m to close […]

Jérôme Guery & Great Britain V Show their Greatness in the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 23, 2025 – Belgium’s Jéròme Guery (BEL) has been in great form at the 2025 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour‘s Spring MET II in Oliva Nova, Spain, taking three big wins during the second week of competition prior to Sunday. And on Sunday, Guery and […]

Maverick van Lent & Forever du Givre Turn on the Afterburner for Top Gun Victory in the €105,675 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2025 – The third of seven weeks of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour came to an end with the top 50 riders of the week taking part in the €105,675 Andalucía Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday. The class was held […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Vivre Le Reve Make the Dream Come True in the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 22, 2025 – Another night of top sport unfolded under the lights of the World Equestrian Center Grand Arena, where the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4* took center stage. A packed crowd created an electric atmosphere as some of the world’s […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Double Down in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2025 – The USA’s own Kent Farrington is now two-for-two in five-star action at Wellington International. The world no. 3 rider clinched a second consecutive CSI5* victory in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix aboard his 2024 FEI World Cup™ Final partner Greya during the […]

Harm Lahde in Total Command of the €105,500 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Kraków CSI 4*-W

Kraków, Poland– February 23, 2025 – Germany’s Harm Lahde (GER) won the PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Cavaliada Kraków CSI 4*-W – and thus the entire 2024/2025 Cavaliada Tour. The €105,500 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix CSI 4*-W, under the patronage of the Mayor of the City […]

Scandinavium Rose to its Feet for the King & His Queen: Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana in the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 22, 2025 – On Saturday evening, the €175,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*-W, sponsored by Volvo Cars was traditionally presented at the 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show. In front of a packed audience, 38 riders competed, and after a thrilling jump-off between 12 faultless pairs, Henrik […]

Petronella Andersson & Olympke van’T Merelsnest Claim the Gold Medal in the €60,000 Mips Prize CSI 5*-W

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 21, 2025 – Last to go – first on the podium seems to be the theme of the year in Gothenburg. In the third international class of the weekend, it was once again the final rider in the lineup who claimed victory. Petronella Andersson […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Back on the Throne in the $62,500 Bainbridge Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2025 – A fantastic Friday featured two major FEI-level classes at Wellington International, serving as the appetizer for a weekend full of thrills & spills during the sixth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival. The first FEI win of the day […]

Alix Ragot Races to Victory in the Small Grand Prix CSI 4* at Vejer de la Frontera

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 22, 2025 – It was a busy Saturday at the 2025 Andalucía Sunshine Tour. The highlight class of the day was the €28,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, which was really competitive. In the end 16 horses advanced to to the […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $500,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping tonight at Wellington International with the running of the second five-star grand prix of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the $500,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*. Riders and their flying beasts representing Australia, Belgium, […]

Kevin Staut & New Libero One d’Asschaut Turn on the Nitro in the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W at Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W began on Thursday at Scandinavium Arena. Getting things started and warming up for a stellar event, the Agria Prize CSI 5*-W was won by former world number one Kevin Staut (FRA). Saving the best […]

Delestre Dazzles! Dexter Fontenis Z Dashes for the Cash with Simon in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – February 20, 2025 – Simon Delestre (FRA) soared to victory on opening day of the 2025 CHI Al Shaqab, teaming up with Dexter Fontenis Z in the €107,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*. Fifty-five combinations took part in the 1.50m speed challenge but it was […]

El Ghali Boukaa & A Kyss Cruise to Victory in the Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de la Frontera, Spain – February 21, 2025 – Moroccan rider, El Ghali Boukaa (MAR) had a really tight victory today in the €29,000 Fundación Montenmedio Contemporánea Trophy CSI 4* class with A Kyss, a  15-year-old Selle Français mare (Diamant de Semilly x Cabdulla du Tillard) owned […]

Samuel Parot Powers Past the Competition in the $32,000 Estates at TerraNova Welcome Speed CSI 2*

Sarastoa, Florida, United States – February 21, 2025 – The 2025 TerraNova Winter Series got underway last week and it was Samuel Parot (CHI) who powered past the competition in the first major challenge this season at TerraNova Equestrian Center. Riding Tiffany de Olid, Samuel Parot (CHI) soared […]

Jessica Springsteen & Naomi VH Keizershof Notch Victory in the $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* took center stage Thursday morning during Week VIII of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A competitive field of 30 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo Play it for Keeps in the $32,000 BrainJuice Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 20, 2025 – As Megan McDermott (USA) watched Conor Swail (IRL), Kyle King (USA) and Keri Potter (USA) jump in Thursday’s $32,000 BrainJuice Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.50m , each time she thought, “No one is going to go faster than that!” However, one […]