Tag: Jumper News

2020 Edition of Equita Lyon Confirmed as Tickets Go on Sale!

Lyon, France – May 26, 2020 – Tickets for the 26th Edition on Sale! Loyal to its Commitments to the Horse Sector and its Audiences, The Salon du Cheval de Lyon is under Starter’s Orders en Route for the 2020 Equita Lyon. A key event on the world […]

2020 Upperville Colt & Horse Show and Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Cancelled

Upperville, Virginia, USA. – May 26, 2020 –The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) and the Loudoun Benefit Horse Show (LBHS) regret to announce the cancellation of both competitions, originally scheduled for June 1-7, 2020 and June 10-14, 2020 respectively. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the UCHS Board of Directors […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Ben Maher

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 26, 2020 – Watch these two LGCT Champions in conversation this week, as Ben Maher (GBR) answers Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s. Find out which horse Ben would have loved to ride, his favourite LGCT destination, his advice for young riders, his entertaining dream […]

The Millar Family Launches Millar Brooke Farm South

Alexander & Holly Grayton Join Team Millar Perth, Ontario, Canada – May 2, 2020 – The Millar family has announced the opening of its U.S.-based satellite operation, Millar Brooke South, as well as the addition of Alexander and Holly Grayton to Team Millar. As Millar Brooke Farm continues […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR) takes part in Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s this week, and gives us new insights into her life and personality. In this exclusive show, find out about Emily’s hidden talent, where she sees herself […]

LGCT & GCL to Restart in 2021

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) today announces the 2020 season will restart next year due to the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these exceptional circumstances it is not realistic to safely […]

Equestrian Canada Announces Return to Competition Guidelines

Ottawa, Ontario – May 21, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Return to Competition Guidelines for the Sport Horse Following a Break in Training Due to COVID-19. Many sport horses across the country have been partially or fully out of training due to […]

Leslie Burr Howard & David Distler Elected to Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2020 – The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the election of two new inductees – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler, an Olympic judge and FEI Steward General. With the cancellation of […]

Frank Schuttert’s LGCT GP Winner to Ludger Beerbaum’s Stables

Riesenbeck, Germany – May 24, 2020 – Chianti’s Champion is headed to Ludger Beerbaum‘s tables. Frank Schuttert‘s (NED) former parnter has 2 FEI wins under his belt, the biggest one with the Dutchman in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* , with […]

ESP Announces Schooling Show & Schedule Changes at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – The organizers of shows at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and Equestrian Village have made an announcement regarding show schooling schedule. Their announcement states the following: “Dear Exhibitors, Welcome Back! After experiencing the first day of our schooling shows at Equestrian Village/PBIEC […]

Palm Beach Masters Announces Cancellation of Competition Series

Wellington, Florida, USA. – May 22, 2020 – The organizers of the Palm Beach Masters have announced they will no longer operate the Palm Beach Masters Series going forward due to ongoing and unforeseen lasting impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Palm Beach Masters Series has hosted […]

Important Announcement about the 2020 Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont – USA – May 23, 2020 – The 2020 Vermont Summer Festival, originally scheduled to run June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont, cannot be held in Vermont due to current conditions and state restrictions. While competition organizers had remained hopeful the event […]

Tips & Tricks with Dani G. Waldman

Putten, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – This week, Dani G. Waldman (ISR) takes a different approach to Tips & Tricks, with some great preparation exercises that can be used before competition or other important moments. She explains how visualisation of the course and exactly what she […]

Traverse City Horse Shows Announces Updated Dates for 2020 Show Schedule

Thorough COVID-19 Action Plan Will be Enacted to Protect Health of Participants Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – May 22, 2020 – In order to keep the health and safety of its visitors a top priority as well as to remain in accordance with local regulations, the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) […]

Tryon Announces Show Schedule with Upgrades to Summer Series

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 22, 2020 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort has announced upgrades to the first two weeks of its summer series, which kicks off June 10, now including two weeks of Hunter AA and Jumper Level 6 competition to […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – She’s one of the most recognisable faces on the circuit, but how well do you know Dani G. Waldman? Find out everything from her favourite meal, to her favourite LGCT event, and more, as Edwina Tops-Alexander asks her our quick […]

Bacara d’Archonfosse to be Ridden by Emily Moffitt

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 21, 2020 – Poden Farms and Neil Jones Equestrian have both confirmed that Bacara D’Archonfosse will be ridden Emily Moffitt (GBR). The 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Asca Z x Kannan) had been competed successfully by Daniel Bluman (ISR),  Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and […]

West Palm Events Forced to Cancel its Events at Horse Park in Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – May 21, 2020 – As you are no doubt aware, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has lifted its competition suspension as of June 1, 2020. We have been diligently working to meet new USEF guidelines for addressing COVID-19 and ensure that proper measures […]

2020 Edition of IFEMA Madrid Horse Week Canceled

Madrid, Spain – May 22, 2020 – Due to the world crisis that we are living, we face one of the hardest challenges in history. Beyond the impact on the lives of millions of people around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has also dealt a severe setback to […]

Show Schedule Update for 2020 Summer In the Rockies

Parker, Colorado, USA. – The Summer in the Rockies Series, initially scheduled to kick off with Summer in the Rockies II (June 10-14), will instead begin with Summer in the Rockies III (June 17-21). Our paperwork is in process with the State of Colorado and due to close […]

The Insider: At Home with the St. Tropez Pirates’ Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 20, 2020 – This week, we meet Dani G. Waldman (ISR) on The Insider @HOME. Known for her fashion-forward style, including her signature ‘flying feathers’, Dani is a true pioneer in our sport and tells us about how she sees show jumping changing […]

Lauren Hough Out of Action after Accident

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 20, 2020 – Lauren Hough (USA) suffered an accident while going for a bike ride in Wellington two days ago. As a result of the accident, the American discolated her shoulder and had several bruises and lacerations. She is well and is recovering […]

Mark & Tara Rein Strengthen Partnership with Eric Lamaze by Acquiring Top Prospects

Brussels, Belgium – May 19, 2020 – Canadian entrepreneur Mark Rein and his wife, Tara, have doubled their investment with 2008 Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) and his Torrey Pines Stable. Having partnered with Lamaze in March to purchase three international show jumping prospects, the couple’s Rein […]

20 Questions with Nicola & Olivier Philippaerts

Brussels, Belgium – May 18, 2020 – This week we meet Belgian twin brothers, and stars of the LGCT and GCL circuit, Olivier Philippaerts  (BEL) and Nicola Philippaerts (BEL). Find out about their favourite events, the name of their first pony, their favourite meal, plus, who was the […]

USEF Announces Changes to Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – US Equestrian has approved the recommendation of the Ranking List Task Force and Jumping Sport Committee to proceed in the following manner with the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List calculations due to the impacts of COVID-19. The Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List points will be […]

Horse Sport Ireland Announces Roadmap for Reopening Outdoor Sporting Activities

Dublin, Ireland – May 18, 2020 – Outdoor equestrian activities fall under the Irish government’s Roadmap for Reopening of Society and Business, Phase 1, due to commence on May 18, according to Horse Sport Ireland. Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy said: “I am delighted to say that […]

In the Saddle with Peder Fredricson

Stockholm, Sweden – May 17, 2020 – This week we are thrilled to launch another brand new feature series – In The Saddle. The world’s best riders will talk us through some of their iconic rounds, commentating on the round and giving an insight into their tactics and […]

An Update From the Capital Challenge Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management team is working closely with state and local government officials and is looking forward to welcoming exhibitors to the show’s home, the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on September 25 to October 4, 2020. In […]

The Insider: Tips & Tricks with Peder Fredricson

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – May 17, 2020 – Our Tips and Tricks feature series continues this week with an interesting jumping exercise from Peder Fredricson (SWE). In this video, Peder shares his thoughts on the best ways to train horses ready for competition – training exercises and techniques that […]

Entries Open Tomorrow for Spring Series at PBIEC: FAQ’s & Answers

Dear Exhibitors, We are very busy preparing the Equestrian Village grounds at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for our upcoming schooling shows, set to take place May 22-24 and May 29-31. In order for your entry to be considered for competition, you must have a horse […]