Tag: GLEF

Samuel Parot Goes Two for-Two at the Tournament of Champions CSI 2* in Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 01, 2023 –Friday brought another victory for Chile’s Samuel Parot (CHI), who came home as the fastest of three double-clears in the $38,700 Molon Excavating Welcome Stake CSI 2*. Aboard Cap West this time, he once more edged out Francisco Goyoaga Mollet […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Magnolia are Magnificent in the $77,300 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 12, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) knew it was her last day competing in Northern Michigan for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) on Saturday. So, she knew she had to make it count and she did winning the $77,300 Grand Prix […]

David O’Brien & El Balou Old Charge for the Win in the $38,700 Hippodata Speed CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2023 – As the day drew to a close Friday, David O’Brien (IRL) had one last trick up his sleeve. In a field of 34 entries, O’Brien sped to the win with El Balou Old, owned by Leap Year Farm, in […]

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 […]

Natalie Dean & Oasis van de Bucxtale are the Best of the $76,000 Cabana Coast Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 05, 2023 – Natalie Dean (USA) had a great Saturday at the Flintfields Horse Park. Having already won the Grand Prix CSI 2* during the first week of the 2022 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) of Traverse City , this year, she moved […]

Karl Cook & Kalinka van`T Zorgvliet Continue their Winning Ways in the $414,300 B&D Buiders Grand Prix CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 05, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA) is really finding his rhythm with Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ). After winning the final CSI5* Grand Prix of the 2022 season and being a member of the 2022 winning team, Team Helios, Cook secured another victory […]

Trelawny Trailblazers Turn & Burn at Traverse City Winning the Major League Show Jumping Team Competition

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Agust 04, 2023 – The Trelawny Trailblazers have taken an early lead in the third season of Major League Show Jumping by winning the gold medal Friday in the $270,000 Premiere Equestrian CSI 5* Team Competition. With elite riders Conor Swail (IRL), Lillie Keenan […]

Conor Swail & Count Me Continue Winning, Triumphan in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – A familiar face took top honors in the $39,000 Speed Classic CSI 2* earlier Thursday, as Conor Swail (IRL) sped to the win with Count Me In. It wasn’t a small field, with 78 entries coming forth to test the […]

Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic Save the Best for last in $142,000 Cabana Coast CSI5* Qualifier

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – Thursday’s $142,000 Cabana Coast Qualifier CSI 5* could have easily been divided into two categories: before the storm and after the storm. With severe weather blowing into Northern Michigan in the middle of the class, the CSI5* riders had to […]

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

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 03, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping again for the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) championship series as it touches down at Flintfields Horse Park for the second leg of the season, held during the Great Lakes Festival (GLEF). The main […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping – Traverse City CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan,USA – August 02, 2023 – After a long break since the first leg of the season at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, Canada, Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) is back for more excitement, thrills and spills. This time, the venue will be at the Flintfields […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Climb the Ranks to Win the $145,100 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 30, 2023 – Karl Cook (USA), time after time, proves that it’s never over until it’s over. He did it again Sunday with Caracole de La Roque, a newer ride of his owned by Signe Otsby, stunning the crowd with a blazing-fast […]

Darragh Kenny Dashes for Another Grand Prix Win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – Later Friday afternoon, the day was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) after he scored a second Grand Prix victory in less than one week. The win Friday came aboard Serendepety, owned by Oakland Ventures and Beerbaum Stables, in the $30,000 Traverse […]

McKayla Langmeier & Jiselle NS Jump to First in the $38,700 GFL Environmental Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 28, 2023 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) knew the door was open for her to take her first FEI victory of the Traverse City summer season on Friday of week four at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). With determination, she sped to […]

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, […]

A Winning Debut by Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue in the $77,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 23, 2023 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny came to Traverse City for the very first time during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), and he’s finishing off his debut as a grand prix winner. Aboard Eddy Blue, the […]

Lights, Camera, And Action: João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho Claims the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 22, 2023 – João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho (BRA) knew he had a winner on his hands with And Action. He proved it to all in attendance at Flintfields Horse Park on Saturday of the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Fly to Another Major Win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 21, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) is a winning machine in Traverse City. During week one of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), she took two consecutive victories with Flotylla, owned by Don Stewart, and during GLEF III, the pair scored another […]

Laurel Walker & Armani Dress for Success in the $38,700 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 20, 2023 – The third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) is going to be a very memorable one for Laurel Walker (USA). She made her FEI debut Thursday in the $38,700 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 2* aboard Armani, and […]

Two Masterful Rides! A One-two Kent Farrington Packs a Double Punch in the $145,100 Grand Prix of Michigan CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 16, 2023 – World No. 8 Kent Farrington (USA) is the first to admit he’s been in a “building phase” with his string over the past couple years. He’s also made it clear, based on his results, that he will be […]

Big Boy Z Claims First Big Win with Conor O’Regan in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 15, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) had big hopes for Big Boy Z when he purchased the horse off a video in 2020. Three years later, the gelding won its first grand prix – in only its fourth grand prix appearance ever […]

Conor O`Regan & Mendini DR Sail Away with the Win in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 14, 2023 – Conor O’Regan (IRL) kicked off his international run at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) with a win Friday in the $38,700 Elk Rapids Marina Welcome Stake CSI 3* aboard Mendini DR, owned by Dynomite Ranch, LLC. The […]

Simon McCarthy & Gotcha Show they “Got It” in the $38,700 Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 13, 2023 – In 2022, Ireland’s Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha were the ones to beat in two-phase action during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). One year later, McCarthy and the Rock Ridge Farms-owned mare repeated […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Dazzle in the $38,700 Miner’s North Jewelers Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 07, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) continued her winning streak Friday of the first week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors. After securing top call in the $38,700 Speed CSI 3* the previous day, she and Flotylla came […]

Hat-trick Hero! Cathleen Driscoll Claims Third Victory in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 09, 2023 – As the last few pairs returned to jump off in the $145,100 Meijer Grand Prix CSI 3*, it didn’t appear that the times could get any faster. Cathleen Driscoll (USA), however, had other plans.  Last to go in an eight-horse […]

Cathleen Driscoll & Flotylla Fly to First in the $38,700 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 06, 2023 – Cathleen Driscoll (USA) knows she can rely on her partner Flotylla to carry her to a speed win, and that’s exactly what she brought home in the $38,700 Speed Classic Thursday to open FEI competition for the 2023 Great […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Jireh Find their Groove in the $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 23, 2023 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) is perhaps best known for her unforgettable victories and high levels of speed with her 18-year-old Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, but in Friday’s $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*, she ended up taking victory on a horse […]

Margie Engle “Plays” Her Jackofhearts to Win the Jackpot of the $38,700 Speed CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 08, 2023 – The cards fell in Margie Engle’s (USA) favor Thursday afternoon to kick off the 2023 season of international show jumping at Flintfields Horse Park. Following suit from the year before, Engle won the opening speed class during the Traverse […]

Tomas Yofre & Cardora Claim $36,600 CabanaCoast Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – September 18, 2021 – The final day of Major League Show Jumping Competition got underway in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring with the MLSJ $36,600 Cabana Coast Large Tour 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2*. The class showcased 45 horse-and-rider combinations, ending […]

Brianne Goutal & Viva Colombia are the Best in $230,000 American Gold Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – Sept. 18, 2021 – The celebration of the 51st Anniversary of the American Gold Cup took place Saturday, September 18, the pinnacle event to 12 weeks of show jumping competition in Traverse City. Returning for the second year in a row, the most thrilling […]