Tag: GLEF

Conor Swail & Gamble Take the Lead for Good in the  $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 20, 2024 – A field of 53 riders took to the $32,000 Storm Ridge Capital Speed CSI 2* on Friday morning in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. Forty-six of those tried to catch the early time to beat, set by Irish […]

Shane Sweetnam & James Kann Cruz Soar to Victory in the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 22, 2024 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) added his name to the $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5* for the second time on Sunday. Riding his 2024 Olympic mount James Kann Cruz, he raced to a win in the iconic event to […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Set the Winning Standard in the Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 20, 2024 – The final week of sport at the 2024 Traverse City Horse Shows continued on Friday during the iconic American Gold Cup. A field of 33 that included five of the world’s top 25 athletes put forth their best efforts in […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Charis Chase for Glory at Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 19, 2024 – The final week of international sport at the 2024 Traverse City Horse Shows made its grand entrance during the iconic American Gold Cup Week on Thursday as a field of top athletes landed in Northern Michigan. Hot off the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Ruah Roar to Victory in the $40,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2024 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) tackled a challenging track in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring during the second week of the Traverse City Tournament of Champions. She secured the win in the $40,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* aboard Bull […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Back in the Game Winning the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ – Traverse City CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2024 – World no. 10, Kent Farrington (USA) claimed the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Traverse City CSI 5*-W on Sunday as the FEI North American League made its debut at Traverse City Horse Shows during the Tournament of Champions. As […]

Alessandra Volpi & Berlinda Blossom to Victory in the $32,000 Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2024 – International action in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring continued to climb on Saturday afternoon as a field of 43 horse-and-rider combinations found their way in the $32,000 Classic CSI 2*. Following a fast field of jump-off competitors, the […]

Game On for Daniel Bluman & Gemma W in the $63,000 Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2024 – Daniel Bluman (ISR) celebrated a win in the $63,000 Winning Round CSI 5*-W with longtime partner, Gemma W, on Saturday during the second of three weeks at the Traverse City Tournament of Champions. Highlighted by Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ […]

Abdel Saïd’s Traverse City Debut is a Winning One in the $117,000 Welcome CSI 5*-W

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 13, 2024 – Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) made his winning debut at Traverse City Horse Shows on Friday by capturing the $117,000 Welcome CSI5*-W . The starting order for the two-round class brought 56 horses to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring […]

Three for Three! Charlotte Jacobs & Roy Complete the Sweep in the $120,000 Agero Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 08, 2024 – The first week of the 2024 Traverse City Tournament of Champions, featuring the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, is one Charlotte Jacobs (USA) will not soon forget. Jacobs, aboard Rincoola Milsean, scored a hat trick by winning all three international […]

Charlotte Jacobs & Rincoola Milsean Double Down in the $32,000 GGT Footing Welcome CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 06, 2024 – There was a bit of déjà vu at Flintfields Horse Park on Friday as Charlotte Jacobs (USA) and Rincoola Milsean (Aldatus Z x Cruising), owned by North Star, won their second international competition in as many days during the […]

Charlotte Jacobs & “Roy” Up to Their Tricks in the $32,000 Stud Tree CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 05, 2024 – The first international competition of the 2024 Silver Oak Jumper Tournament took center stage in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Thursday. The event marked the kickoff of a highly anticipated three weeks at the 2024 […]

Tanner Korotkin Takes it to the Highest Level in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2024 – Six weeks of both national and international competition at the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, came to an exhilarating close on Sunday afternoon Sunday as excitement culminated in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix […]

Hunter Holloway & Kalina N Cruise to First in the $32,000 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 09, 2024 – Hunter Holloway (USA) returned to winning ways at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, on Friday by riding Kalina N to top the $32,000 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 3*. After winning a two-star grand prix […]

Cathleen Driscoll Clocks Another Win, Topping the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 08, 2024 – International competition at the final week of the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by B&D Builders, got underway on Thursday afternoon at Flintfields Horse Park. The culmination of six weeks of summer competition was christened by a win from Cathleen […]

Richie Moloney & Ermes di Tai Thrive in the $75,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2024 – After two FEI classes earlier in the week, Richie Moloney (IRL) had come close to a podium finish, even finishing fourth in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* and he did not only make it to the podium this time […]

Amanda Derbyshire Dashes for the Cash in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 31, 2024 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Otto BH got off to the perfect start last Wednesday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). The dynamic duo dashed for the cash, the lion’s share of the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Claim the Jackpot Again in $120,000 The Dexter Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 27, 2024 – Alex Granato (USA) returned to a familiar place on Sunday; the winner’s circle of the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring at Flintfields Horse Park. Together with Helios vd Nosahoeve, the U.S. rider won the $120,000 The Dexter […]

Georgina Bloomberg & Tulara Colmine Find their Rhythm Again in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA –July 27, 2024 – U.S. grand prix rider Georgina Bloomberg (USA) is getting her groove back with 14-year-old Australian Warmblood Tulara Colmine. The Pan American Games team gold medalist is staging a comeback to the sport’s top level after welcoming her second son in November […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Back on Top in the $120,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 21, 2024 – The USA’s Molly Ashe Cawley earned her second grand prix win in as many weeks in Sunday’s $120,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*. The win closed out the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D […]

Jimmy Torano & Kochio Z Race to Victory at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 18, 2024 – U.S. grand prix rider Jimmy Torano (USA) guided seasoned partner Kochio Z to a CSI3* victory in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla’s Flawless Performance Tops the $38,500 Winning Round CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 17, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) wasn’t going to leave Traverse City without another win. She took one final victory in Sunday’s $38,500 Winning Round CSI 5* aboard Don Stewart’s Flotylla, a horse she’s had tremendous success with over the past year.  […]

Caracole de La Roque Lives Up to the Hype Propelling Karl Cook to Victory in the $650,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 17, 2023 – The 2023 Traverse City Horse Shows season came to a close as Karl Cook (USA) found his golden girl on Sunday. He and Caracole de la Roque stole the show in the $650,000 American Gold Cup CSI 5* , […]

Daniel Bluman & Cachemire de Braize Blaze to Win the $76,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 16, 2023 – It was a busy day on Saturday at the 2023 Major League SHow Jumping of Traverse City – American Gold Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Besides the $400,000 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5* another major attraction took […]

Alison Robitaille Seals the Deal as Team KPF Find their Stride in the $400,000 Premier Equestrian Team Competition CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 16, 2023 – In a nail-biting jump-off, Team KPF earned their first team win of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping season on Saturday evening at Traverse City Horse Shows. The all-American trio of Natalie Dean (USA), Kent Farrington (USA) and Alison […]

Battle Between Daniels! Daniel Coyle Doubles Down to Win the $142,500 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 15, 2023 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) has been developing a champion in Ivory TCS for the past few years, and his efforts have been proven every step of the way. Ariel Grange’s 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Falaise de Muze x Ukato) stepped up […]

Samantha Schaefer & Frasier Fly to First in the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2023 – Samantha Schaefer (USA) brought her longtime partner Frasier into the $39,000 Speed Challenge CSI 2* 1.45m Thursday afternoon with no expectation to win. “I went into the class not thinking that winning was my goal,” she said. But her faith […]

Riders & Horses for the Major League Show Jumping – American Gold Cup CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 14, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Flintfields Horse Park this week with the running of the fifth leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping, highlighted by the American Gold Cup CSI 5* next Sunday. McLain Ward (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Continue to Rise Winning the $145,100 Agero Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 10, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA) has proven himself a consistent winner in grand prix action with Caracole de La Roque time and time again, despite the partnership still being new. This Sunday, they took the win in the $145,100 Agero Grand […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Arome are the Aces Again at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 08, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) continued her fierce winning streak in international competition Friday afternoon at the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, winning the $38,700 GGT Welcome Stake CSI 3* and further solidifying her lead on the Open Jumper Rider Leaderboard at […]