Tag: Erynn Ballard

Erynn Ballard Blazes to Win the $38,700 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 09, 2023 – At the beginning of the jump-off in the $38,700 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 2* Welcome, Erynn Ballard (CAN) knew she had a tall order. She was one of 17 to jump clear over Nick Granat’s (USA) first-round course, and she […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to First in $38,700 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 27, 2023 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance took two second-place finishes during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, and to kick off GLEF IV, they made sure they came home with the win. Out of 28 international entries, […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello 141 Shine the Brighest in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 09, 2023 – Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI 3* competition came to an exhilarating close on Saturday night as a stacked field of the world’s best show jumping athletes spanning 11 different nations vied for the top spot in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. […]

Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $25,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 11, 2023 – The ESP June II Show concluded on Sunday at Equestrian Village, signaling the end of the equestrian competition until shows resume in August. Competition ended on Sunday, but only after Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Calypso De Blondel, owned by Ilan Ferder, […]

Game Over for the Competition! Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $38,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Vancouver

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 –A top Canadian female rider led another victory gallop at Thunderbird Sunday afternoon, to close out the 2023 Major League Show Jumping Canadian / Premier Vancouver CSI 5* & CSI 2* .  Former leading female rider in the world, […]

Canadians Taste the Champagne! A Winning Debut by Chef d’Equipe Ian Millar & Team in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Despite being on U.S. soil, Wellington International was brimming with Canadian pride on Saturday evening as the Canadian Show Jumping Team gave a dominating performance in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by IDA Development. Team members Erynn Ballard […]

From Four Faults to Two Firsts & Bookending the Podium! Erynn Ballard & Narcotique Turn on the Nitro at Fort Worth CSI 4*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 14, 2022 – Life is full of ups and downs and so is showjumping. In Erynn Ballard‘s case, the Canadian had a very incosistent year according to her own standards and statement after winning the $74,200 CabanaCoast Winning Round CSI 5* with Narcotique […]

Erynn Ballard Back on Top in the $74,200 CabanaCoast Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2022 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) feels like she’s had an off year, but she capped it off with a major win in the desert to feel back on top of the world. In the $74,200 Cabana Coast Winning Round CSI 5* last […]

Erynn Ballard & Nanini van d’Abelendreef Excel to Be the Best in $37,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2022 – The fifth week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Fidelity Investments®, featured the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* on Friday, February 11, 2022, with the world’s top-ranked female show jumping athlete, Erynn Ballard of Canada, taking the victory with Nanini van […]

Erynn Ballard & Comedie de Talma Top $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2022 – Friday showcased efforts from 24 horse-and-rider combinations in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. Out of that group, six exhibitors representing four countries, including the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Brazil, qualified for the jump-off. As the first clear duo […]

Swail Secures Second Straight Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Victory at Sacramento CSI 4*-W

Sacramento, California, USA – January 10, 2021 – Conor Swail (IRL) and his mount Vital Chance de La Roque are beginning to develop a winning reputation. After opening the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League season with a victory in Vancouver (CAN), the duo recorded a […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack van’t Kattenheye Jump to First in $72,900 PWC Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 02, 2021 – In a thrilling conclusion to the second day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’, presented by Rolex, Canadian rider Erynn Ballard (CAN) cruised to a first place finish aboard the gelding Jack Van’t Kattenheye in the 1.55m PWC Cup. Ballard’s (CAN) […]

Erynn Ballard & Classic Penny Blaze to Win $36,600 Speed Stake CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2021 – After weather canceling the first two Major League Show Jumping (MLJS) classes of the day, the $36,600 Speed Stake CSI 5*, held under a table C format, proved to be worth the wait. A total of 17 entries contested […]

Erynn Ballard & Ceitasi Top $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA –  June 26, 2021 – An international list of competitors from 11 different countries lined out the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix during the third week of the WEC – Ocala Summer Series. FEI Level 3 course designer Joey Rycroft of Canada designed […]

Ashlee Bond & Contefina LVF Claim the Crown in $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 13, 2021 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Contefina LVF made their last day of competition at Tryon Spring 6/Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity Horse Show a good one, claiming the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic at Tryon […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello Dash for the Cash in $137,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 5, 2021 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141 flew to win the $137,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 3* under the lights during the fifth week of the Tryon Spring Series at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). […]

Erynn Ballard & Bettina des Celtes are the Best in $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 02, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Bettina des Celtes dominated Wednesday’s $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* at TIEC, navigating the speed phase of the Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) course design in a time of 24.373 seconds. Ballard (CAN) and […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Supreme in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 03, 2021 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Orafina scored a win in the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) at the start of Tryon Spring 5 competition. After 59 entries challenged the first round […]

Erynn Ballard & Really Electra Xango Turn on the Power to Win $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 28, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) rode Really Electra Xango, the 2012 Brazilian Sport Horse mare (Indoctro x Lucky Electra Xango) owned by Ilan Ferder, to a second consecutive international jumping win in Friday’s $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, continuing to […]

On Fire! Erynn Ballard Scores Fifth Consecutive Podium with Win in $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 30, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) claimed first-place results left and right throughout Tryon Spring 4 CSI 2* competition, capping a successful week with a win in the $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic after also notching wins in Wednesday’s $6,000 Power & […]

Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Fly the Highest in $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 29, 2021 – Kicking off the first FEI Grand Prix competition of 2021 at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), Hunter Holloway (USA) and Pepita Con Spita raced to win the $73,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*. Holloway and […]

Erynn Ballard & Classic Penny Power to First in $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina – May 27, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) went two-for-two to open the first week of international jumping competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC), claiming the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* win with Classic Penny in a competitive 30.238-second jump-off round […]

Erynn Ballard & Really Electra Xango Have the Energy to Win the Power & Speed Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina – May 26, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) competed in the irons with Really Electra Xango for the first time on Wednesday to kick off Tryon Spring 4, winning the $6,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 2* with a speed phase time of 22.783 […]

Style, Sophistication & Safety: At Request of Riders, Essex Classics Launches Jumper Performance Collection of Show Shirts

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 01, 2021 – At the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, USA, Cathy Sacher received two identical phone calls, a single day apart. Both international show jumper Erynn Ballard (CAN) and “R” rated judge, rider and trainer Rachel Kennedy had an idea […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack Van’t Kattenheye Blaze to Win $37,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Kicking off another beautiful day of the ESP Spring Series, Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Jack Van’t Kattenheye, owned by Lindemann Barnett Sporthorses, flew to the top of the leaderboard to claim victory in the $37,000 Equine Tack and Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3* […]

Erynn Ballard Excels to Win First Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2021 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard won the first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 13-week 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 10 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Ballard accumulated the highest number of points among […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer the $75,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2021 – McLain Ward (USA) capped off the first week of competition with top honors on Sunday, in the $75,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Ward and Catoki topped four speedy entries with the only double […]

Third Win! Erynn Ballard is the Best Again in $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

January 9, 2021 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Erynn Ballard (CAN) captured her second major win of the week on Saturday, January 9, in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Ballard and Ilan Ferder’s Harvester were the fastest of seven in the […]

Erynn Ballard & Walter White Fly High in $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 07, 2020 – In the first week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), competition continued on Thursday, January 7, 2021, with the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and Erynn Ballard (CAN) riding […]

Erynn Ballard Scores a One-Two in the $10,000 Equiline Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 31, 2020 – Competition resumed at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) last Thursday with the $10,000 Equiline 1.40m Open Stake. Course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) set up a first-round course of 12 fences and an abridged seven-fence jump-off to test entries. […]