Tag: Events

World’s Best Showjumpers Sail into Saint-Tropez for the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show CSI 5*

Ramatuelle, France – May 21, 2021 – The most talented riders in the world are headed to sunny Saint-Tropez as the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) presses on from Madrid to picturesque Pampelonne Beach in Ramatuelle, France. The event, the third stop on the 16-leg Global Champions Tour, […]

CSIO of Rome Welcomes Superstars of Showjumping to the Piazza di Siena

Rome, Italy – May 24, 2021 – World No. 1, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat (SUI), heads the spectacular line-up for the 88th edition of CSIO Rome at Piazza di Siena which will run from May 26 to 30. And the 2012 Olympic gold medallist and triple World Cup champion who has […]

The World’s Best Riders on the Princely Grass at the Rolex Masters of Chantilly CSI 5*

Chantilly, France – May 18, 2021 – For its first edition, the Masters of Chantilly will roll out a magnificent green carpet for the world’s best show jumpers and horses in Chantilly. Between the famous castle built by the Duke of Aumale and the majestic Great Stables built […]

Riders & Horses for Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show CSI 3*

New York, North Salem, USA – May 20, 2021 – The Old Salem Spring Horse Shows is back for the second week of competition and this time with a CSI 3* rating. The boutique horse show features a matchup of experienced superstars such as McLain Ward (USA), Rodrigo […]

Heavyweights of Showjumping Head to Madrid for the Longines Global Champions Tour

Madrid, Spain – May 17, 2021 – A tantalising lineup of show jumping superstars will continue their campaign in the world’s premier show jumping series from 21 – 23 May, heading to the beautiful destination of Club de Campo Villa de Madrid and raising the curtain on the […]

Olympic Dreams on the Line as Ten Nations Set to Compete in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of France CSIO 5* at La Baule

La Baule, France – May 17, 2021 – From 10th to 13th June 2021, the world elite of show jumping will meet up at the Longines International Jumping of La Baule for a top level confrontation, a few weeks ahead Tokyo. The best riders and horses of the […]

Stars Ready to Take Off as Longines Global Champions Tour Lands in Madrid!

Madrid, Spain – April 16, 2021 – The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Madrid from 21 – 23 May for the first European leg on the circuit. Kicking off a flat out gallop across key European cities, Madrid is a globally significant capital which buzzes with sophistication and […]

Update: 2021 Calendar of Events at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 11, 2021 – With a fantastic season underway, the next event at Tops International Arena will be the top-level Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL including CSI2*, CSI1* and CSIYH1* classes. With the fourth leg of LGCT and GCL event moving from Cannes to Valkenswaard it […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes to Take Place at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 08, 2021 – We can confirm that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cannes 2021 will be replaced by the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard between 4 – 6 June for round 4 of the 2021 season. The city of Cannes on […]

Fieldstone Show Park: Official Update on COVID-19 Protocols & Spectators

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – May 07, 2021 – The long wait is nearly over! With less than one week until the start of the Fieldstone Show Park Spring Festival, everyone is getting excited. With the start of the Spring Festival, Fieldstone would like to announce the guidelines regarding […]

Longines International Jumping of La Baule CSIO 5* Confirmed for June!

La Baule, France – May 05, 2021 – Since 2020, the health situation has reshuffled the deck for the event organizers, including sports competitions. Compelled to cancel the Longines International Jumping of La Baule in 2020, the organizing committee confirms the 60th edition of the show in 2021. […]

US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Resolution to Amend Mileage Rule Exemptions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – On April 19, 2021, the USEF Board of Directors approved two actions to support the USEF calendar management processes. The Board approved a resolution to amend GR315 Mileage Exemptions to facilitate the collective review of all Mileage Exemption Requests for the first trimester of 2022 in […]

Capital Challenge Horse Show to Host North American League National Finals

Brookeville, Maryland, USA – April 30, 2021 – Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) management is pleased to announce that the North American League (NAL) National Finals will be held during this year’s event, which runs October 1-10, and is traditionally held at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, […]

A Successful Launch of the Longines EEF Series with the CSIO3* of Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore, Italy – April 29, 2021 – The first stage of the Longines EEF Series kicked off last week, with Italy hosting the inaugural event of the Longines EEF Series. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 April, the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in the town of Gorla Minore, […]

One Day Left! To Submit Your Pre-Entries for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts , USA – April 29, 2021 – One day left to submit your Fieldstone Spring Festival Pre-Entries. With less than two weeks until the start of the Fieldstone Spring Festival, operations staff and administration are hard at work putting the final touches on the show park. […]

Recap & Images: A High-Voltage Win for Max Kühner & Elektrik Blue P in the €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 25, 2021 – Three days of spectacular CSI 5* international showjumping at The Dutch Masters culminated with the prestigious €700,000 Rolex Grand Prix, the first Rolex Grand Slam Major of 2021. The equestrian world’s eyes were on 28-year-old Swiss Rolex Testimonee, Martin Fuchs […]

Riders & Horses for the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour CSI 4* & 2*

Grimaud, Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 28, 2021 – On the 29th of April, the best horse and rider combinations will head towards the French Riviera and the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez, to a show that they now know like the back of their hands, having […]

Thunderbird Show Park Cancels 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO 5*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – April 26, 2021 – A member of the North and Central American and Caribbean division of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ series, Thunderbird Show Park has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ of Canada CSIO5*, originally scheduled […]

Hubside Jumping Kicks Off Star-Studded Season this Week at Grimaud – Gulf of Saint Tropez

Saint-Tropez, France – April 23, 2021 – Save the date! On 29 April, the best horse and rider combinations on the planet will perform once again in the Haras des Grillons’ huge ring, for the launch of the third season of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The […]

CHIO Rotterdam Rescheduled to Later Date in Summer

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – April 22, 2021 – With the official approval by FEI, KNHS and the City of Rotterdam the CHIO Rotterdam is rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021. Meanwhile, the CHIO Organisation has partnered with Horse & Country for media coverage of the 72nd edition of the international equestrian event, and […]

Dutch Masters Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for in the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]

Olympia – The London International Horse Show 2021 Moves To ExCeL London

London, England – April 22, 2021 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021, organizers announced today. The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show […]

Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show to Run in Reduced Format in 2021

Hickstead, England – April 21, 2021 – The organisers at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, have made the difficult decision to run the Royal International Horse Show under a new format for this season, due to the ongoing Covid situation and restrictions on international travel. The July […]

Update on Cancellation of the 2021 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 20, 2021 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) would like to update its announcement regarding the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event, originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. Although U.S. Equestrian (USEF) has updated its COVID-19 […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Dutch Masters for First Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2021 â€“ The world’s top equestrian riders will gather at The Dutch Masters from 23–25 April, to contest the first Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2021. The Rolex Grand Prix, which culminates on Sunday 25 April, is the highlight of the rescheduled […]

2021 Brandywine Horse Show Update

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 16, 2021 – The 2021 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Foundation Brandywine Horse Shows, presented by THIS Insurance, which showcases two weeks of premier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition at the iconic Devon Show Grounds will continue as planned during the 2021 competition year. The event […]

USEF Announces Update in Competition Spectator Capacity Policy at Horse Shows

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 14, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that beginning May 3, 2021, licensees of USEF competitions are permitted to welcome a limited number of spectators back to their competitions. Dr. Mark Hart, USEF Chief Medical Officer stated, “In the spirit of moving […]

USEF Issues COVID Protocols & Plans to Permit Spectators at USEF Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 07, 2021 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian) issued a press release earlier this week announcing COVID-19 protocols to permit spectators at USEF-rated competitions: Their full statement is the following: Dear USEF Members, We have all been watching the […]

125th Edition of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Cancelled Again

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 10, 2021 –  It is with deep disappointment that the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) must announce the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. This decision was made only after significant evaluation of the […]

Jumping Lummen’s Spring Tour Postponed to September

Lummen, Belgium – April 09, 2021 – The organizers of Jumping Lummen have announced that the 2021 edition of their Spring Tour has been postponed to next September: They state the following in their announcement: We had all been looking forward to our new edition very much but […]