Tag: Jumper News USA

Michael Hughes & Eclatant Excel in €26,800 Geolastic Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera– February 11, 2023 – Michael Hughes (USA) rode a foot perfect jump off round today in the beautiful grass Hickstead arena, in the €26,800 Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, sponsored by Geolastic. He was riding the lovely grey gelding Eclatant, who is 14 years old […]

Thibault Lacrevaz Stuns Favorites to Win Big at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – February 10, 2023 – No familiar names this time! Thibault Lacrevaz (FRA) and Drievandekamp D Pages stunned several renowned riders and horses of the noble sport in Europe on Friday at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2*. The Frenchman teamed up with the […]

Wellington International is Revolutionizing Sustainability in Horse Sport as First North American Event to Launch Initiative Dedicated to Major Green Solutions

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – Wellington International is thrilled to announce a partnership with Megan Fellows of Carbon Hoofprint to oversee a newly created focus on Sustainability at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Together, they will develop a shared vision to make the world-class facility and organization […]

Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Best the Field in the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 –It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix during week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The night culminated with local fan-favorite Aaron Vale (USA) piloting Alise Carrico and Thinks Like A […]

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Ivaro N Nab $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA– February 5, 2023 – Ivaro N showcased his speed and agility with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) during Sunday’s $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at HITS Ocala, besting a seven-horse jump-off by over a second with turns that were unbeatable. David Cameron (AUS) rode Oaks Come By Chance […]

Another Beautiful Story! Grégory Cottard & Cocaine du Val “Ride High” in the €110,000 Audi Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

Bordeaux, France – February 05, 2023 – “When I was a teenager, I used to come to the Jumping International de Bordeaux CSI 5*-W to admire the world’s best riders. Today, I won my first 5* Grand Prix here…” Grégory Cottard (FRA), a native of New Aquitaine (but […]

Natalie Dean & Dotcom d’Authuit Dazzle in $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ February 03, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Speed Challenge CSI 4* 1.45m took center stage Friday morning on the Equestrian Village derby field during WEF 5. Athletes representing 12 international flags came together to contest Anderson Lima’s (BRA) precisely designed speed track. The […]

Save the Date! FEI Competition Returns to Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York – January 30, 2023 – International athletes should start making their summer plans today! HITS LLC is thrilled to announce that FEI competition will be returning HITS-on-the-Hudson for the 2023 show season. HITS is committed to hosting world-class events throughout the summer at its premiere facility […]

Riders for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA  – February 01, 2023 – A stellar line-up of riders and horses is what equestrian fans from around the world will be able to see this week at the Wellington International. The winter home of the noble sport hosts the fourth week of FEI action during […]

Paris Sellon is Second but also “First” at the Sunshine Tour

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – January 27, 2023 –  Her partner won, she was second and also first! So you must be asking yourself, hows that even possible? It turns out world Number two in the World Rankings, Martin Fuchs (SUI won but Paris Sellon (USA) did […]

Alex Granato & King van het Keizershof Claim the Crown in the $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Championship

Sarasota, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) highlighted the final day of the Split Rock Sarasota CSI 2* with its inaugural $300,000 Split Rock Championship Series taking center stage in the main arena at TerraNova Equestrian Center. With nearly 140 combinations […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Karlin van’t Vennehof Claim $50,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ January 26, 2023 – Lacey Gilbertson (USA) impressed in the CHF$50,000 *Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon during third week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Course designer Peter Grant (CAN) welcomed 55 pairs to the International […]

All Gold for the Girls! Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Top the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate […]

Audrey Schulze & Darquito Dash for the Cash in the $25,000 Hermes Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ January 22, 2023 – The final day of international competition during WEF 2 saw a stacked field of 75 up-and-coming show jumping combinations. The CHF$25,000 Hermes Under 25 Grand Prix launched a full day of sport on the derby field. Audrey Schulze (USA) eventually emerged […]

Natalie Dean Shines in Hermès Welcome CSI U-25 at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – The $10,000 Hermès Under 25 Welcome saw up-and-coming talent take to the derby field at Equestrian Village. Seventy horses and riders battled it out for top honors, but it was Natalie Dean (USA) and Dotcom D’Authuit, The American and the 2013 […]

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Caepten Sail to $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix Victory at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Perfect weather and a brand new arena greeted riders for the first week of the 2023 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at Post Time Farm. Riders gathered at the redesigned Grand Prix Ring featuring Wordley Martin footing for the first major class […]

Kent Farrington & Landon Conquer the $140,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 22, 2023 – The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 2 finished with a fantastic display of sport on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. U.S. Olympic team silver medalist, Kent Farrington and Landon stormed to a win in the CHF […]

Gregory Wathelet “Reins” Supreme in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix CSI3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 22, 2023 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) got the last word of Desert Circuit III. To conclude FEI jumping in the Grand Prix Arena Sunday afternoon, the Belgian Olympian jumped double-clear and took the win with Clarity in the $145,100 Gillibrand Sand Grand Prix […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Gallop Triumphantly in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA  â€“ January 21, 2023 – The third week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) saw national level jumper competition peak on Saturday night during the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. WEF 2, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, went under the lights at […]

No Worries! Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Thrive in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Fifteen years together has created a winning partnership between U.S. rider Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata. The pair topped a field of 64 to win the CHF$37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3* on the grass derby field of […]

2023 West Palms Events Competition Schedule Released

Camarillo, California, USA — January 17, 2023 — West Palms Events is proud to unveil our 2023 competition schedule. Join us in 2023 for 16 great weeks of horse showing in both northern and southern California at world-class venues. We work tirelessly to bring you horse shows with […]

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in the $50,000 Kask Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 14, 2023 – Despite being a bride in her own wedding in September of 2022, Karrie Rufer (USA) had been a bridesmaid in the show ring a few too many times. On Saturday, during Desert Circuit II at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Mimi Gochman’s Golden Performance Tops $30,000 CP National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – The $30,000 CP National Grand Prix set the afternoon tone in the International Arena at the Wellington International on Saturday with a win for 18-year-old Mimi Gochman (USA) aboard Cosmos BH. The entry list included forty pairs, all very eager to […]

Will Simpson &Whoop De Doo Navigate to Top Finish with in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurace Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – It was another action-packed day during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala as an impressive field of 24 competitors from six different nations vied for the ultimate prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn 33 Show their Wings Winning the $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3* 1.45m Speed highlighted Friday, January 13, in the International Arena at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). It was a foot race to the finish, and the win went to Tanner Korotkin (USA) aboard Quinn 33. The […]

Sarah Scheiring & Magriet de Mariposa Lead All-American Trifecta in the $37,000 Adequan Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2023 – The $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 helped kick off week 1 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the International Arena on Thursday. Ultimately, the duo to beat were Sarah Scheiring (USA) and Margriet de Mariposa over a course set by […]

Major League Show Jumping Schedule Confirmed for 2023

Toronto, Canada – January 12, 2023 – After two years of successful tours throughout North America, Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) has confirmed its highly anticipated schedule for 2023. The season’s roster includes ten CSI 5* competitions that will span Canada, the United States and Mexico, commencing at […]

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider

Thermal, California, USA – January 07, 2023 – Skylar Wireman’s (USA) professional career is off to a flaming start. After an incredible junior career, the 18-year-old has turned professional and is lighting up the jumper ring. Saturday afternoon of Desert Circuit I, aboard Coolio 23, she took home […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Flroida, USA – January 08, 2023 – The $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix wrapped up Premiere Week in the International Arena on Sunday, January 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). While there proved to be an exciting lineup of horses and riders, two-time U.S. Olympic team […]