Tag: Horses

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty” Fly towards Victory in $37,000 CCTV Agent Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 15, 2021 – The second week of the 2021 ESP Spring Series opened on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, kicking off the first of two consecutive weeks of three-star competition. In Thursday afternoon’s feature class, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s […]

Bertram Allen: Irish Rider & Rolex Testimonee Ready to Fly High in 2021!

What have you been focusing on recently, and what are your plans and goals for 2021? As a result of COVID-19, and due to very few competitions being held in Europe, we made the decision to go to Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival [WEF], which was incredibly […]

Martin Fuchs: Current $1,200,000 Rolex GP of Geneva CSI 5* Winner & Grand Slam Live Contender

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – April 14, 2021 – Having triumphed in the Grand Prix at the CHI Geneva in December 2019, current world number three-ranked rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI) is the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the Swiss show jumper now has his sights firmly […]

Will Simpson & Chacco P Power to Win $75,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 11, 2021 – The Oaks International Grand Prix Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park hosted the inaugural $75,000 1.50m ‘Ticket to Ride’ Grand Prix, sponsored by Interactive Mortgage during Blenheim Spring Classic III. Twenty-nine entries contested the first of three 1.50m […]

Hillary Ridland & Guapa Fly Higher to Win $20,000 Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 12, 2021 – Blenheim Spring Classic III welcomed the return of the Bronze Tour to the Oaks International Grand Prix Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Oscar Soberon (MEX) designed beautiful courses ranging from 1.30m to 1.35m all week […]

Taylor Land & Get Go Top $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 11, 2021 – It seemed like David O’Brien (IRL) had clinched a podium sweep in the $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix, a 1.35m-1.40m Jumper Classic, until Taylor Land (USA) rode the Pinetree Farms Inc. entry, Get Go, to a 32.316-second jump-off […]

Gustavo Prato & King van het Keizershof Claim the Crown in $25,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The first of five weeks of the 2021 ESP Spring Series took place April 7-11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with Thursday’s kicking off the return of top national competition following the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Friday’s action was highlighted by […]

Wilhelm Genn & Bugatti Accelerate to Win $35,000 ProElite Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 11, 2021 – The first week of the 2021 ESP Spring Series took place April 7-11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), with Sunday’s action capping off the first week of National competition following the Winter Equestrian Festival. Concluding the first […]

Nicholas Dello Joio & Catemaco LS Victorious in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 08, 2021 – The first of five weeks of the 2021 ESP Spring Series took place April 7-11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with Thursday’s kicking off the return of top national competition following the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Earlier […]

FEI Issues Return to Competition Measures after Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 11, 2021 – Following the EHV-1 outbreak that has tragically resulted in the loss of 18 horses and many sick horses, and led to a six-week shutdown of international competition, on 30 March the FEI published a series of measures required for the safe […]

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 […]

Another Dominant Win as Daniel Deusser & Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z Top 2021 WEF Earnings Ranking!

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 10, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA, this year’s circuit was a great […]

Laura Chapot Crowned as the Best Overall Jumper Rider of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]

Darragh Kenny Wins Overall Leading Rider Title of the CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Jumper Series at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]

Daniel Bedoya & Abracadabra are Magical to Win $25,000 Walter Oil & Gas Pin Oak Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – April 09, 2021 – Going into the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s $25,000 Walter Oil & Gas Grand Prix, held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) on April 8, Daniel Bedoya’s plan with Abracadabra WKT was to take it easy and save the […]

Stephex Stables Tops Earnings at 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 08, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

Klas Kudlinski Claims Top Two Spots in $20,000 Pin Oak Welcome Stake

Katy, Texas, USA – April 07, 2021 –   After only one day of competition, Klas Kudlinski (GER) has already made his inaugural trip to Texas a winning one. In Kudlinski’s Pin Oak Charity Horse Show debut on Wednesday, April 7, the 26-year-old German rider claimed both first and second […]

Steve Guerdat & Daniel Deusser are Head-to-Head at the Top FEI Individual Rider Ranking

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 07, 2021 – The battle at the top of the 2021 Longines FEI World Rider Ranking is as fierce as it gets. Although Steve Guerdat (SUI) remains at the top of the leaderboard in the standings with a total of 3627 points, he is now […]

Keri Potter & Toscana Top Gold Tour Two-Phase Challenge at Rancho Mission Viejo

San Juan de Capistrano, California, USA – April 01, 2021 – The highlight events of second week of the Blenheim Spring Classic was the highly anticipated West Coast Gold Tour. Renowned Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) built a 1.45m track and two 1.50m courses for the Gold […]

2021 Edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam to Take Place on New Dates

Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021.  […]

Keri Potter & Ayma De La Demi Lune Triumph in $10,000 Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan de Capistrano, California, USA – April 02, 2021 – The Blenheim Bronze Jumping Tour took place last week during The Blenheim Spring Classic II, with classes taking place on the Derby Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. The Bronze Tour offered three events ranging […]

Colorado Horse Park to Host Summer in the Rockies & Split Rock Jumping Tour Denver International CSI 2*

Parker, Colorado, USA – April 03, 2021 – LEG Shows & Events is pleased to announce five weeks of Summer in the Rockies (June 16- July 18) followed by the Split Rock Jumping Tour Denver International CSI 2* (July 21-25). Summer in the Rockies VI (July 14-18) will […]

Doug Payne & Quintessence are Quick to Win $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 3, 2021 – Doug Payne (USA) and Quintessence were a dominating force throughout the week during Tryon Welcome 2 competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and Resort (TIEC), besting the field in both Saturday’s $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix, a […]

Hickstead to Host New Science Supplements September Tour with over £70,000 in Prize!

Hickstead, England – April 01, 2021 – The Science Supplements All England September Tour will take place from the 1-5 and the 8-12 September, giving riders the chance to stay and compete at Hickstead for two consecutive weeks. Increased prize money will make it one of the UK’s […]

Vani Khosla & Billy Mexico Master the Course to Win $25,000 Markel Insurance Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 04, 2021 – Vani Khosla (USA) and Billy Mexico emerged victoriously once again, claiming top honors in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Classic last Thursday during the second week of the Blenheim Spring Classic at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Riding […]

Split Rock Jumping Tour Announces Debut of Denver International CSI 2* at Colorado Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 05, 2021 – The team at Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) is excited to announce a new stop on the 2021 tour, with the first-ever Denver International CSI 2* at the Colorado Horse Park taking place July 21-25. The Denver International CSI 2* will take the place […]