Tag: Horses

Final Two Weeks of Winter Equestrian Festival & Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Canceled

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – In response to the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the Federation Équestre Internationale (FEI) released today, Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining two […]

IJRC & EEF Call on All National Federations to Stop Competitions

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 13, 2020 – The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) and the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) have issued a joint statement regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak: They state the following: The European Equestrian Federation (EEF) and the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) call on all National […]

David Will & Caramba Blaze to Win Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – March 13, 2020 – David Will (GER) and Caramba 92 were victorious in the €10,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s Spring MET III. The German and the 9-year-old chestnut Westphalian gelding (Comme IL Faut […]

Another Victory for Abigail McArdle & Victorio 5 at Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – Abigail McArdle (USA) won the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 riding Victorio 5 on Thursday, March 12, during the tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Claim the Cash in $10,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-up CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) rode Bull Run’s Divine Fortune to the first CSI 5* victory of the week, coming away with the blue in the $10,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-up CSI 5*. VanderVeen and her longtime 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Padinus […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Can’t Be Caught in $36,600 Suncast Welcome Stake CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – McLain Ward (USA) continued to ride his recent wave of success Thursday at Deeridge Farms, piloting the swift 11-year-old Westphalian gelding Catoki (Catoki x Caretello B) to the top of the $36,600 Suncast Welcome Stake CSI 5*, part of the […]

Z-Tour Lanaken Cancelled due to Coronavirus

Lanaken, Belgium – The organizers of the Z-Tour have issued a statement informing that the 2020 Z-Tour has been cancelled: They issued the following statement on their Facebook account: The international Z-Tour, scheduled to run from March 26 to April 12, will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus […]

Bertram Allen Victorious on Opening Day of the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2020 – Bertram Allen (IRL) topped the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 3* riding Lafayette van Overis to open the tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, on Wednesday, March 11. Allen continued a streak of […]

Public Health Notice Issued for PBIEC Visitors

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2020 – Equestrian Sports Productions, the organizing entity of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and all showjumping events at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, (PBIEC) has released a public health notice for all visitors attending the venue in regards to the […]

Coronavirus Causes Organizers of the Dutch Masters to Announce Further Restrictions

s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 10, 2020 – The organizing committee of the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5* have announced their decision to hold the event without spectators. Previously, they had announced that the show would go on with a limited amount of 1000 […]

Martim Portela de Morais & Inco van den Bisschop Shine in €51,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – March 08, 2020 – The host nation saved the best for last as Martim Portela de Morais (POR) and Inco van den Bisschop triumphed in the €51,100 Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the sixth and final week of the Vilamoura Atlantic Tour at the Vilamoura […]

No Showjumping at the Grand Palais! Saut Hermès Cancelled due to Coronavirus

Paris, France – March 11, 2020 – Sadly, the 2020 edition of the Saut Hermès at the majestic Grand Palais has been called off due to the Coronavirus.  The organizers of the event have issued the following statement: “The house of Hermès has taken note of the French […]

Eric Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable Partners with Mark & Tara Rein

Wellington, Florida – March 9, 2020 – Canadian entrepreneur Mark Rein and his wife, Tara, have partnered with Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) in acquiring three prospects for the international show jumping market. The Reins and Lamaze, who first met over 30 years ago when Lamaze was […]

An Almighty Victory for Kristen VanderVeen in the $50,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2020 – The ring was set for the $50,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon where 44 riders would challenge the track designed by Catalina “Catsy” Cruz of Mexico City, Mexico. The course called for accuracy, and six riders would successfully clear […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby Triumphant in €95,000 Second GCL Individual Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 08, 2020 – Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Coby triumphed in the €95,000 Second Individual Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5* at Al Shaqab in the Qatari capital. The German and Beerbaum Stables’ 10-year-old bay Hannoverian […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Cruise to Win $100,000 HorseTaxi Grand Prix at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – March 9, 2020 – Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 were unstoppable in the $100,000 HorseTaxi Grand Prix, backed by a flawless effort, registering a jump-off time of 42.661 seconds. Christian Heineking (GER) aboard Heineking Show Stables’ Cento Blue (Centadel x Chacco-Blue) finished in […]

Tiffany Foster Rides Brighton to Victory in $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 8, 2020 – Forty-four entries contested Sunday’s $73,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Jumper Classic CSI 5*, and it was the first to go in the jump-off that set an unbeatable time. Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton, owned by Artisan Farms LLC, blazed to the […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Baloppi Top $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 8, 2020 – While strong winds blew at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), an array of talented horse and rider combinations aimed for the top spot in the $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*. The main event on Sunday, March […]

Holly Smith & Hearts Destiny Supreme in €51,850 Caser Seguros Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 08, 2020 – The jump-off just kept getting better and better and had the crowd on the edge of their seats cheering. This demanding class was  the €51,850 Caser Seguros Grand Prix CSI 3*, held on Sunday to conclude the fourth week of the Sunshine Tour CSI 2*/3*/4* […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Gallop to Win $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala CSI 3*-W at Live Oak

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 08, 2020 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) finished the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League the same way he started it—with a victory. After beginning the season with a win in Vancouver (CAN), Coyle rode Farrel to the top of the […]

Daniel Deusser & Killer Queen Claim the Throne in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – Saturday, March 07, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) kicked off his campaign for the 2020 Longines Global Champions Tour title with a stunning win in Doha against the cream of show jumping. The €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* thrilled […]

Andre Thieme & Cellisto Top $36,600 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Live Oak International

Ocala, Florida, USA – With a fast time in the jump-off of 35.29 seconds, Andre Thieme (GER) and Cellisto take the blue ribbon today in the Live Oak International $36,600 Longines World Ranking Class CSI 3*-W. Andre is a familiar face at Live Oak International having not missed […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello Dash for the Cash in $401,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida – March 7, 2020 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) recorded her first career five-star grand prix victory riding Donatello 141 in the $401,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate Grand Prix CSI 5*, on Saturday, March 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Forty riders went to post in […]

Philippaerts Twins Team Up for Victory in Global Champions League of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 07, 2020 – The London Knights stamped their authority on the first leg of the 2020 GCL team series after a last minute drama crushed the hopes of closest rivals St Tropez Pirates. Twin brothers Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts (BEL) emerged triumphant in the […]

Holly Smith & Denver Top €26,775 John Deere Trophy CSI 3* at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 08, 2020 – Having had just arrived at Montenmedio and not content with fourth place the day before with Heart’s Destiny in the 1.50m Big Tour class, last year’s Suzuki Grand Prix CSI 4* winner, the very talented Holly Smith (GBR) […]

Deusser & Kiana Dominate to Win €148,500 Jump-off Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – Daniel Deusser (GER) faced down Pieter Devos (BEL) in a tense and tricky jump off setting the stage for a thrilling Super Saturday of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix and GCL Team showdown. Deusser pulled off the only double […]

Chloe Reid & Souper Shuttle Soar to Win $36,600 Live Oak International Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 6, 2020 – Chloe Reid (USA) and Souper Shuttle took home the win  in the $36,600 Live Oak International Longines World Ranking Speed Class  CSI 3* during the 30th Live Oak International CSI 3*-W in Ocala, Florida. The American and the 9-year-old grey Hannoverian […]

Jérôme Guery & Eras Ste Hermelle Jump to First in €51,100 Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 06, 2020 – A beautiful Friday afternoon provided the perfect setting for the third CSI 5* class to take place in the stunning Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha. The €51,100 1.50m speed class had 34 starters, and riders really had to keep […]

Kevin Staut Claims Top Honors in €55,000 GCL First Individual Class CSI 5* at Al Shaqab

Doha, Qatar – March 05, 2020 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and Visconti du Telman won the €55,000 Global Champions League First Individual Class CSI 5* last Thursday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha CSI 5*/2* at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. The Frenchman and the 11-year-old […]

Back-to-Back Victories for Kristen VanderVeen & Faustino de Tili at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 6, 2020 – The ninth week of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Friday, March 6, with a second win for Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili. They sped to the top of the $37,000 Bainbridge 1.45m CSI […]