Tag: Jumper News USA

US Equestrian Announces 2020 Horses & Equestrians of the Year Nominees – Voting Now Open!

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 16, 2020 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 Horses of Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees, each recognized for their outstanding efforts during the 2020 competition season. Both the Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year award […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA. – December 13, 2020 – Karl Cook (USA) and Fecybelle were the stars at the end of the second week of the Desert Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The duo captured first-place honors in the feature class of the week, Sunday’s $100,000 Voltaire […]

Pandemic-Related Reminder & Thank You from US Equestrian CEO

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 15, 2020 – The CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian), William J. Moroney, has issued a statement about the COVID-19 pandemic and thanking the equestrian community and USEF member for the resilience in such a year of hardship. […]

Laura Kraut & Confu Supreme in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 13, 2020 – Another “Super Sunday” concluded the second week of the Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and it was Laura Kraut (USA) and Confu who shone the brightest, claiming the win in the $214,000 Spy Coast Farm […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Light Up for Another Win Topping the $73,000 Sweet Oak Farm Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 11, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI 4* hit its midway point on Friday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and show jumpers came out in high numbers for the prize money classes. Besting a field of 66 entries, Lucy […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Triumphant in $37,000 Vobev Opener Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 10, 2020 – The ESP Holiday II CSI4* hosted its first FEI classes of the week on Thursday, December 10, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Serving as the featured event of the day, the $37,000 Vobev Holiday II Opener CSI […]

US Equestrian Announces Complete Schedule for 2021 Virtual USEF Annual Meeting

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 04, 2020 – US Equestrian is pleased to share the complete schedule for the USEF Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually from January 13-17, 2021. The virtual format and the meeting being free for all members will allow a larger amount of […]

Laura Kraut & Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek Claim Gold in Hemp Hydrate Open Classic at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) and Gerko III Van de Zeilhoek stole the show on Friday, securing first place in the Hemp Hydrate Open Classic, held during the first week of the Holiday Series at the Desert International Horse Park. Riding the […]

USEF to Hold Live Interactive Conversations with its President-elect, Tom O’Mara & CEO Bill Moroney to Answer Members’ Questions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 30, 2020 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has released a statement (letter) announcing that it will hold a live interactive series, Competitions and Conversations, with USEF President-elect, Tom O’Mara and CEO, Bill Moroney to answer members’ questions and address their concerns. […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Breeders Uncovered with Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm

What is your earliest equestrian memory? That would be trail riding just outside of Boston in Winchester, Massachusetts, bareback in the woods behind my house with a good friend of mine. We were about 12 years old. She went to pony camp in the summer and would take […]

Molly Ashe-Cawley & Berdien Are the Best in $25,000 National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with two major classes at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Besides the Grand Prix CSI 4*, the $25,000 Holiday & Horses […]

Deslauriers Family Duel! Lucy Deslauriers Tops $214,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2020 – The first week of the ESP Holiday Series concluded on a high note on Sunday, November 29, with the $214,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Competition will continue at the Palm Beach […]

Laura Kraut Tops Bainbridge Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The International Arena’s classes concluded Friday with the $10,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Open Stake, which saw 53 entries in the first round of riding and […]

McLain Ward & Noche de Ronda Claim $73,000 Premier Equestrian Qualifier CSI4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2020  – The ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* returned to the main stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Friday, November 27, with the $73,000 Holiday & Horses 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4*, presented by Premier Equestrian. Claiming a familiar […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Blaze to Win $37,000 Dover Saddlery Opener CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 25, 2020 – International competition returned to the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to kick off the ESP Holiday Series with the $37,000 Holiday & Horses 1.45m Opener CSI 4*, presented by Dover Saddlery, on Wednesday, November 25. The […]

Karl Cook & Caillou 24 Cruise to Win $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – November 22, 2020 – A great week of showjumping came to an end on Sunday at the Del Mar Horse Park with the running of the $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix. In the end it was Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 who […]

Kaitlin Campbell & Ilan Emerge Victorious in $40,000 CWD Sellier Grand Prix at Temecula Valley National Fall Series

Temecula, California, USA – November 22, 2020 – Nilforushan Equisport Events (NEE) wrapped up their second week of equestrian competition during their Temecula Valley National Fall Series on Sunday, November 22 with a bang! With over 600 horse and rider pairs in attendance, the Fall Series was a hit […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Top $50,000 Spy Coast & Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 22, 2020 – Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) from November 18-22, the 70th Annual South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show concluded Sunday following a week of exciting competition. The show was the final installment at the PBIEC […]

Two Farms, One Team: Emma Butchard & André Nagata Earn Their Success with Hard Work in Panningen, The Netherlands

Rising U.S. talent Butchard grows her professional Career in Europe. Panningen, The Netherlands – November 21, 2020 – The sun has set on another full day of work at Nagata Sport Horses in Panningen, The Netherlands. But Emma Butchard (USA) and André Nagata (BRA) can still be found […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice Catapult to First in $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 15, 2020  – The ESP Pre-Charity CSI 3* reached its pinnacle Sunday morning as 45 international competitors hailing from 12 nations took to the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for the $137,000 Noltrex®Vet Grand Prix CSI 3*. Sunday’s classes concluded […]

US Equestrian Extends COVID-19 Related Rule Modifications for 2021 Competition Year

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 09, 2020 – As we near the beginning of the 2021 competition year, it is evident that the effects of the pandemic will be ongoing for some time.  In its continuing efforts to provide necessary flexibility without sacrificing safety and welfare, US Equestrian […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Speed to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 14, 2020 – FEI competition continued at the ESP Pre-Charity Show CSI 3* with the $12,000 CCTV Agent 1.45m Speed CSI 3* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Saturday was the final day for exhibitors to get mileage in the ring […]

Delaney Flynn Captures Double Victories at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 9, 2020 – The ESP November Show’s final day of competition ended on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Unfortunately, Sunday’s scheduled competition on November 8, 2020, had to be canceled that morning due to the unpredictability of weather […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Top $37,000 Restylane Welcome CSI 2* at Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Aiken International

Aiken, South Carolina, USA – November 6, 2020 – Aaron Vale (USA) rode Elusive to victory in the $37,000 Restylane® 1.45m Welcome CSI 2* class at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) new event, the Aiken International CSI2*.  Operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, the show will run through Sunday at Bruce’s Field at the Aiken Horse Park in Aiken, South Carolina.  “I want to thank everyone for the great […]

M & R Equestrian Services’ 2020-2021 Training Days Series Kicks Off at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 04, 2020 – Peaceful breezes, inviting courses, and beautiful jumps greeted riders Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the kick-off of M & R Equestrian Services‘ 2020-2021 Training Days season at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Training Days, the […]

Catherine Tyree & BEC Lorenzo Are the Best in $25,000 Osphos Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 01, 2020 – Catherine Tyree (USA) and BEC Lorenzo closed out the ESP Fall Finale on Sunday, November 1, with a win in the feature class, the $25,000 Osphos Grand Prix. The week marked the return of competition to the main grounds of […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Top $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 1, 2020 –  Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton shone the brightest in Sunday’s $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix during the first week of the National Sunshine Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The course, designed by fellow Canadian, Joe Rycroft, tested sixty-nine riders […]

Devin Ryan & Eddie Blue Dash for the Cash in $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 31, 2020 – Show jumping reached its pinnacle Halloween evening at the 137th National Horse Show when it hosted the highly-anticipated $213,300 National Horse Show Grand Prix CSI 4* within the Alltech Arena. Tested over a masterful pattern from world-renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge […]

Karl Cook & Fecybelle Fly to First in T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 30, 2020 – Jumper action continued Friday afternoon at the 137th National Horse Show, which hosted competitors in the T & R Development $36,600 International Speed CSI 4* class run under a power-and-speed format. As one of the final challengers, Karl Cook (USA) and Signe […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Dance & Prance To Victory at the National Horse Show CSI 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – October 29, 2020 – Show jumping took center stage Thursday at the 137th National Horse Show as partnerships took to the Alltech Arena for the first day of jumper contests, with four classes offering opportunities to collect prize money. The evening’s highlight class, the […]