Tag: Karrie Rufer

Gregory Wathelet & Stern dei Folletti Rise to Stardom in the $117,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 15, 2024 – Gregory Wathelet (BEL) had a great day on the grass field on Saturday of Desert Circuit 6, presented by IDA Development and Barnwalkers, as did Karrie Rufer (USA) who sat on the sidelines and watched both her horses win. Rufer, […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern de Folletti Light Up to Win the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Paso Robles, California, USA – September 10, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) capped off its week in Paso Robles, California with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*. After a six-horse jump-off, Karrie Rufer (USA) and Stern dei Folletti (Toulon x Berlin), owned by […]

Cassio Rivetti & Nadale van Dorperheide Conquer Victory at the Split Rock Jumping Tour CSI 2*

Paso Robles, California, USA – September 08, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to Paso Robles, California for the second year in a row. This year saw a CSI2* rating and featured the $38,700 Welcome CSI 2* 1.45m on Friday, September 8th. Ultimately, it was […]

Karrie Rufer Returns to the Top of the Podium in $50,000 Kubota National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 18, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) wasn’t about to go home without a win. Saturday of Desert Circuit IX, she got that final win and can now call it a circuit. Aboard Stern dei Folletti, she topped the $50,000 Kubota National Grand Prix […]

Karrie Rufer Powers to the Top in the $50,000 Pyranha National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – March 04, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has known for quite some time that she had a special horse on her hands with Stern dei Folletti. Now, with several grand prix and FEI wins under their belts, the rest of the world knows it too. […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern dei Foletti Fly to First in $38,700 Pomponio Ranch Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2023 – Karrie Rufer (USA) vacationed in Paris in 2017 and brought home the best possible souvenir she could find: a winning grand prix horse. “I was vacationing in Paris with a friend when Alex Duffy, who I bought my first grand […]

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), […]

Mandy Porter Powers Past the Competition in $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – December 11, 2022 – Mandy Porter (USA) and Cadeau Z keep getting better and better. During the National Sunshine Series, they rode to top-five finishes in each of the national grand prixs, but during week two of Desert Holiday, they made it to the winner’s circle in […]

Mark Kinsella & Doraindo Claim the Crown in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 10, 2022 – Show jumping athletes went head-to-head Thursday afternoon in the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix. Over a track set by Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER), 46 horse-and-rider combinations attempted to conquer the first round course for a ticket to the jump-off and a shot […]

Conor Swail & Vital Chance de La Roque Take Off to Win $138,600 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 6, 2022 – International competition during Desert Circuit III concluded Sunday as athletes took to the $138,600 Sun Air Jets 1.55m Grand Prix CSI 3* to compete for the top prize. Thirty-five elite athletes entered the Grand Prix Arena to contest the track built by […]

Karrie Rufer & Stern dei Folletti are the Stars of the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 5, 2022 – Show jumping action culminated Friday night in the Grand Prix Arena with the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix. With 28 entries coming forward to contest the track, Ireland’s Alan Wade (IRL) set a course with demanding elements and various questions to challenge the […]

Karrie Rufer Races to a One-Two Finish in $37,000 Restylane Welcome CSI 2*

Sonoma, California, USA – September 10, 2021 – The Sonoma International returned for its fourth year to the scenic Sonoma Horse Park featuring a week of CSI2* competition. Friday was highlighted by the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m FEI Welcome where Olaf Petersen Jr’s (GER) 16-effort course entertained a total […]

David Will & Quentucky Jolly Dash to Win €100,750 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 3*

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 04, 2021 – When they have to ride against David Will (GER) in the jump-off, the competitors know that nothing will be given to them for free on that day. If Will is then also sitting in the saddle of the lively little Frenchman […]

Simply Spectacular! Karrie Rufer Claims All Three Top Spots in $24,500 Circuit Opener Grand Prix at Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – June 27, 2021 –  The West Palms Events Woodside Circuit Opener (June 23-27) has come to a close! The first of two weeks of top competition at the Horse Park at Woodside featured a $24,500 Grand Prix, a $3,500 USHJA Hunter Derby, and a […]

Karrie Rufer Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 06, 2021 – Karrie Rufer (USA) has been selected as Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March. Karrie Rufer (USA) competes in the East Conference, Amateur Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the […]

Karrie Rufer & Mr. Europe Win $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at Sonoma International CSI 2*

Sonoma, California – September 4, 2020 – Karrie Rufer (USA) rode Mr. Europe to victory in the $25,000 Hyaluronex National Prix at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International. The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Sonoma International, operating under COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, will run through Sunday. Out of a starting field of 38 horses, Rufer was one […]

Karl Cook & E’Special P.S. Triumph in $43,200 Coachella Valley Classic CSI 3* at Desert Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2019 – Karl Cook (USA) and E’Special P.S. won the $43,200 Coachella Valley Classic CSI 3* yesterday during the National Sunshine Series I CSI 3* at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, USA. As the last of only three combinations in […]

Karrie Rufer & Mai Tai 2 Rise to Victory in $100,000 Split Rock Jumping Tour Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Sonoma International

Sonoma, Californina, USA – September 9, 2018 – After two times coming in second, Karrie Rufer (USA) finally made it to the top of the podium Sunday winning the $100,000  1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* with Morning Star Sporthorses’ Mai Tai 2 at the Sonoma International CSI2*, part […]