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Steve Guerdat’s Top Horse Leaves His Stables for Mexico

Geneva, Switzerland – January 31, 2020 – Steve Guerdat (SUI) has lost one of his top horses as Alamo returned to his owners in Mexico. The Swiss and the 12-year-old black Dutch Warmblood gelding (Ukato x Equador) had been partnered since the month of October in 2017, going […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Top $10,000 Warm-Up Class at the Palm Beach Masters CSI 4*-W

Wellington, Florida – January 30, 2020 –  Competitors took to the Grass Arena for the first time at the 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series, and the first CSI 4*-W competition was the $10,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-up. Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata emerged victorious after 51 combinations […]

Alberto Sanchez-Cozar & Gonzalo Azcárraga Share the Win in $2,000,000 Longines Banorte FEI Jumping World Cup Guadalajara CSI 4*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2020 – When Gonzalo Azcárraga (MEX) crossed the finish of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Guadalajara CSI 4*-W, he didn’t know whether he had won or lost. To his surprise, he had done neither. He tied. In a history-making result, Azcárraga, […]

Marc Houtzager & Sterrehof’s Dante Dash to Win €158,800 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Amsterdam CSI 5*-W

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – January 26, 2020 – On an afternoon of Dutch delight, Marc Houtzager (NED) and the amazing mare Sterrehof’s Dante threw down an extraordinary performance to snatch victory in the twelfth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ – Western European League series […]

Tim Gredley & Unex Garcon de Lui Claim Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 24, 2020 – Tim Gredley (GBR) and Unex Garcon de Lui won the €10,525 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the first week of Spring MET of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The Brit and the 9-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Plot Blue […]

Leopold Van Asten & VDL Groep Falco Victorious in €25,850 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – January 19, 2020 – Leopold Van Asten (NED) and VDL Groep Falco were the winners of the €25,850 Van Mossel Automotive Group Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the second week of the New Year Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in […]

Andrew Welles & Brindis Bogibo are the Best in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.45m Classic CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2020 – Andrew Welles (USA) topped the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.45m Classic CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington. Welles rode Brindis Bogibo, a 14-year-old Dutch […]

Denis Lynch & GC Chopin’s Bushi Claim the Crown with FEI Jumping World Cup Victory in Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany – January 20, 2020 – Ireland’s Denis Lynch (IRL) firmly secured his spot at the 2020 Longines Jumping World Cup Final when storming to victory with GC Chopin’s Bushi in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Leipzig, Germany today, where […]

João Marquilhas & Glamour ES Jump to First in €25,700 GP Qualifier CSI 3* at Al Shira’aa International Horse Show

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2020 – João Marquilhas (POR) and Glamour ES won the €25,700 Abu Dhabi Sports Council Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* yesterday during the second week of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show. The Portuguese rider and the 9-year-old chestnut Dutch […]

Denis Lynch & Cristello Claim $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* at Longines CSI Basel

Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2020 – After coming close a few times in the previous classes throughout the week, Denis Lynch (IRL) rode Cristello to victory in the CHF $75,000 Championat of Basel CSI 5* during the Longines CSI Basel 5*-W in Switzerland. The Irishman and the […]

Holly Smith & Denver Dash to Win €25,000 Horseware Ireland Prize CSI 4* at Liverpool International Horse Show

Liverpool, England – December 30, 2019 – British Nations Cup star Holly Smith (GBR) showcased the quality of new ride Denver to end a thrilling day’s action at the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show CSI 4*. Leicestershire-based Holly, a major candidate to make the Great Britain team […]

Robert Whitaker & Dekato Dash for the Cash in €25,250 NH Collection Prize CSI 5* at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 13, 2019 – Great Britain won in style and power in class yesterday afternoon during the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña CSI 5*-W/2* at the Casas Novas Indoor Arena.  It was double podium for Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Guy Williams (GBR)  in […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance to Victory in $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance left dust to the rest of the field in the $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Thirteen out of the 48 combinations that entered the ring qualified […]

Carlos Lopez & G&C Arrayan Speed to Win €50,200 Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 5* at Longines Masters of Paris

Paris, France – December 08, 2019 – Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo (COL) and G&C Arrayan triumphed in the €50,200 Laiterie de Montaigu Prize CSI 5* last night during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2*. Last to go among the seven combinations who had qualified for the jump-off, […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Sweet Tricia Top €26,000 Hubside Prize CSI 5* at the Longines Masters of Paris

Paris, France – December 05, 2019 – The riders have taken their marks and the temperature of the track! Among the 74 starters, 19 combinations completed a clean performance all the way to the finish line without having any penalties attributed to them, all in pursuit of the […]

Santiago Lambre & Doloris Top $25,000 Pilates Rocks Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 19, 2019 – Last weekend, the ESP Fall Series came to a conclusion with the ESP Pre-Charity Show held from November 15 – 17 at the main grounds of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Santiago Lambre (MEX) secured the blue ribbon of Sunday’s […]

Pieter Devos & Apart Win €191,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Stuttgart CSI 5*-W

Stuttgart, Germany – November 17, 2019 – For the second year in a row, Belgium’s Pieter Devos (BEL) and his 14-year-old gelding, Apart, came out on top at the super-competitive fifth leg of the 2019/2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League in Stuttgart, Germany today where defending series champion, […]

Karl Cook & E’Special PS Power to Win $25,000 “In It 2 Win It” Jumper Speed Stake at Las Vegas National Horse Show

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 20199 – Karl Cook (USA) and E’Special P.S. were back in the winner’s circle again after claiming top honors in the $25,000 1.40m “IN IT 2 WIN IT” Jumper Speed Stake, sponsored by Omaha Equestrian Foundation yesterday during the Las Vegas […]

Daniel Coyle & Farrel Fly to First in $37,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Farrel claimed the win in yesterday afternoon’s featured $37,000 Brickenden Trophy CSI 4* during the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, the main attraction of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. The Irishman rode the 9-year-old bay […]

Hans-Günther Blum & Equador 48 Top Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 08, 2019 – Hans-Günther Blum (GER) and Equador 48 won the Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* yesterday during the 2019 Autumn MET II at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2* in Spain. The German and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood stallion (Zacharov x Radisson) […]

Holly Smith & Denver Team Up for Third Major Victory at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 07, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Denver won the €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* today during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. After winning the €50,200 Crédito Agrícola Grand Prix CSI 3* almost two weeks ago and the €25,040 Jump-off Class CSI […]

Eve Jobs & Charleville Triumph in $41,750 Desert Welcome Stake CSI* 3 at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 06, 2019 – Eve Jobs (USA) and Charleville were the winners in the $41,750 Desert Welcome Stake CSI* 3, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim yesterday during the National Sunshine Series II CSI 3*-W at the Desert International Horse Park in the USA. Jobs and […]

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 […]

Holly Smith & Denver Claim Gold Again in €25,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – November 02, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Denver won the €25,040 Jump-off Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. After winning the Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday at the same tour, […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli are First Again Winning €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* at Vilamoura

Quarteira, Faro, Portugal – October 31, 2019 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli won the €25,300 Two-Phase Class CSI 3* today during the fifth and final week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Portugal. The Brit and the 9-year-old chestnut Dutch […]

José Thiry on Fire to Win Prix Mazagan Beach Resort CSI 4*-W at the Morocco Royal Tour

El Jadida, Morocco – October 17, 2019 – The third leg of the Morocco Royal Tour  got underway on Thursday at the Parc d’Expositions King Mohammed VI in El Jadida, Morocco. The feature class of the day was the €6,000 Prix Mazagan Beach Resort CSI 4*-W. After having […]

Scott Brash Strikes Gold Again at the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 17, 2019 – Scott Brash (GBR) and Hello Senator won the €25,000 Speed Class CSI 4* yesterday during the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 4*/2* at the Golfe de St. Tropez in Grimaud, France. The Brit and the 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Carambole x […]

Jean Luc Mourier & Fionapina Colada Triumph in Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hubside Fall Tour

Port Grimaud, France – October 13, 2019 – Jean Luc Mourier (FRA) and Fionapina Colada triumphed in the Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Hubside Fall Tour CSI 4*/3*/2* at the Golfe de St. Tropez in Grimaud, France. Among the five combinations that had qualified for […]

Katharina Offel & Elien Cruise to Victory in €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 13, 2019 – Sunday’s €30,600 Grand Prix CSI 2* presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort at the Autumn MET was claimed by Germany’s Katharina Offel (GER) and her 10-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood mare, Elien (Carambole x Mermus R), after a lightning fast […]

Abdullah Rides to the Limit to Win ANCFCC Prize at the Morocco Royal Tour CSIO 4*-W

Rabat, Morocco – October 12, 2019 – Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA) and Beau Limit triumphed in the €10,000 ANCFCC Prize CSIO 4* last  Saturday during the Royal Morocco Tour CSI 4*-W in Rabat, Morocco. Thirty-nine out of the supposed forty-two combinations challenged the 1.40m track designed by Irishman Alan Wade […]