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Henrik von Eckermann & Glamour Girl Gallop for the Gold in the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 10, 2023 –The individual competition with the second-highest prize money at the 2023 Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5* (after the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*) took place last Saturday, the €100,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* and […]

John Perez & Gigi-Carmen Conquer the $435,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 11, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’ CSI5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex Tournament was ready to commence when the winds rolled in and brought with them some noticeable smoke from the Alberta wild fires. Immediate attention […]

No More Seconds! Jonathan & Gazelle ES Gallop to First in the $77,300 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 11, 2023 –  Jonathan McCrea (USA) had a dual reason to celebrate Sunday in Traverse City. Along with celebrating his 18th wedding anniversary with wife and business partner Christine McCrea (USA), he clinched victory with Gazelle ES in the $77,300 Turtle Creek […]

Conor Swail Bets to Win the $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 11, 2023 – Earlier this week riders in the FEI CSI 2* division competed in the Mission: Possible 1.45m competition in order to qualify for Sunday’s $75,900 Canadian Utilities Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-five horse/rider combinations tackled the two-round competition to […]

‘Rocket Man’ Julien Épaillard & Hoover are Fast & Furious for Second Win at La Baule CSIO 5*

La Baule, France – June 11, 2023 – Serving as the prelude to the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, there was another CSIO 5* class on Sunday at the Jumping International de La Baule CSIO 5*, the €26,200 Grand Prix Prize CSIO 5*(1.45 […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Master the Course to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2023 – It was a very “international’ final competition on Saturday at the North American Ring. In the Township Planning Cup CSI 5* 1.50m competition, nine nations were represented by 23 riders – all hoping to take top spot and […]

Daniel Coyle & Ivory TCS Top $80,000 The Mustangs Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 09, 2023 – Friday’s only FEI 5* competition at Spruce Meadows was The Mustangs 1.55m jump off competition. Entries looked to challenge FEI Course Designer Marina Azevedo’s 550m track that featured 12 obstacles (15 jumping efforts), including the open water jump. Nine […]

Barbara Schnieper & Inook Charge to Win the €80,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 03, 2023 – It was a great evening for the Swiss rider Barbara Schnieper (SUI) in the €80,000 Land Rover Speed & Handiness CSIO 5*. With start number one she immediately created a great atmosphere in the Gründenmoos in St. Gallen by setting […]

Dutchman Marc Houtzager Spoils German Victory in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*

Wiesbaden, Germany – May 29, 2023 – Dutchman Marc Houtzager (NED) played the role of spoiler on Monday at the 2023 Longines PfingstTurnier – Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Riding Sterrehof’s Dante N.O.P., he triumphed in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Wiesbaden CSI 4*. Despite going up against the home crowd, who were […]

Game Over for the Competition! Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $38,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Vancouver

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 –A top Canadian female rider led another victory gallop at Thunderbird Sunday afternoon, to close out the 2023 Major League Show Jumping Canadian / Premier Vancouver CSI 5* & CSI 2* .  Former leading female rider in the world, […]

John Whitaker & Emilio Bicocchi Share the Win in the €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2023 – In a truly entertaining conclusion to the third day of competition at CSIO Rome Piazza di Siena 2023, British legend John Whitaker (GBR) and Italian star Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) shared the honours in this evening’s €20,000 Loro Piana Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*. From the outset this was no walk-in-the-park, […]

Jessica Burke “Lectures the Class” in the €26,200 KEP Italy Speed Challenge CSIO 5*

Rome, Italy – May 27, 2023 – What a long Irish winning wave at the 90th CSIO di Roma Piazza di Siena – Master d’Inzeo! After the first historical victory scored in the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup on Friday, Ireland signed another success in the opening class of day 3 in Rome. […]

Luck & Learning Are the Perfect Combination for Daniel Coyle & Gisborne VDL

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2023 â€“ Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) topped a baker’s dozen jumping off for $142,400 in the CSI5* 1.50m Thursday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park, kicking off five star competition at MLSJ Canadian Premier week. Under picture perfect skies Coyle brought Ariel […]

Back-to-Back Wins! Conor Swail & Gamble Unbeatable in $20,000 Walter Oil & Gas Speed Stake CSI 2*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 11, 2023 – For the second day in a row, Conor Swail and Gamble led the CSI2* victory gallop at the San Juan Capistrano International CSIO 5*, this time after topping the $20,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, presented by Walter Oil […]

Harrie Wiering & Harley Fly the Highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – April 30, 2023 – A Dutch victory on German soil! Going up against a long list of great German riders, Harrie Wiering (NED) and Harley rode to victory in the €27,000 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. […]

Daniel Bluman & Gemma W Gallop for the Win in $226,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, Kentucky, USA — April 29, 2023 — After a day of watching cross-county at the Kentucky Horse Park, the crowds were pumped up and raucous as the show jumpers took their turn in the Rolex Stadium for the $226,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine […]

Family Feud! Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen Wins the Battle of Sisters-in-Law in the $39,000 Perfect Products CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 20, 2023 – Family Feud! A very unusual battle between sisters-in-law took place on Thursday during the third week of the Spring Series at Wellington International as Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen (USA) and Kristen Vanderveen (USA) battled it out for the win in the $39,000 […]

James Chawke & Gamble Claim Consecutive CSI 3* Wins at Blenheim EquiSports

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 15, 2023 – James Chawke (IRL) is making his Blenheim EquiSports debut quite a winning one. Fresh off a victory in the $7,500 CSI 3* 1.40m Silver Tour Speed Stake on Thursday, April 13, the Irish rider and his winning-mount Gamble returned on […]

Déjà vu! Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop to Another Victory at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 14, 2023 – Lightning does strike the same place twice! After winning the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2* last week, Izac Ketteridge (GBR) and Galerius were back on top, this time in the €26,600 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Harwich VDL “Zoom” Past the Competition in the €100,200 Kep Grand Prix of Arezzo CSI 4*

Arezzo, Italy – April 09, 2023 – The third week of the 2023 Toscana Tour came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre, featuring a duel between a former number-one versus a current top top 10 rider in the world.  Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) […]

Izac Ketteridge & Galerius Gallop for the Gold in the €26,200 CHG Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – April 07, 2023 – FEI-level showjumping and a nice jackpot were once again an attraction at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour on Friday as the event hosted the €26,200 CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas Trophy CSI 2*. As many times before, it was Great Britain […]

Daniel Bluman’s Strategy Pays off in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – Israel’s Daniel Bluman made careful plans for Gemma W this season, plans that paid off on Thursday with a victory in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*, a qualifier for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix […]

The Heat is On! Jörne Sprehe & Hot Easy Ignite to Win €53,200 Goldspan Grand Prix CSI 3*

Arezzo, Italy – March 26, 2023 – The German flag flew higher than the rest on Sunday during the conclusion of the first week of the 2023 Toscana Tour CSI 3* at the Arezzo Equestrian Centre and it was Jörne Sprehe (GER) and Hot Easy who ignited towards the […]

Richard Howley Races to Third Victory in Two Weeks at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 23, 2023 – In the very last seconds of the €10,650 Big Tour Speed Challenge CSI 4*, contested by 105 top riders, the amazing Irish rider Richard Howley (IRL) flew around the grass David Broome arena, in 57.92s shaving off 0.03s […]

Henrik von Eckermann & Iliana Impress in €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5*

Paris, France – March 18, 2023 – Super Saturday at the Saut Hermès featured the €62,200 GL Events Prize CSI 5* in the afternoon. The first of the day’s three classes reserved for CSI 5* riders, the Prix GL events was run against the clock at a height […]

Aaron Vale Victorious in $55,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*-W at Live Oak International

Ocala, Florida – March 17, 2023 – Aaron Vale (USA) took home the win in the $55,000 Longines Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* 1.55m speed class riding 10-year-old mare I.Adermie R on the first day of show jumping competition at Live Oak International.  Over a track designed by […]

Kara Chad Chases Down Victory in the €28,840 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – As usual during weeks featuring CSI 4* classes, super Sunday featured no less than three grands prix at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, sponsored by La Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte and co-financed by the European […]

Willem Greve & Grandorado TN Gallop for the Gold in the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 10, 2023 – Held under the bright lights of the Brabanthallen, 39 riders, representing 13 nations, contested Friday’s feature class – the €97,700 VDL Groep Prize CSI 5* – on the second day of 2023 The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. This impressive […]

Irish Flag Flies the Highest as Daniel Coyle & Ivory TCS Top $226,000 JTWG Grand Prix CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 05, 2023 – A blink would have missed Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Ivory TCS in the $226,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* on Sunday afternoon during the IDA Development sponsored Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Week 8 at Wellington International. The 28-year-old […]

Samantha Schaefer & James Bond HX Claim the Crown Jewel of the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition culminated on Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as 31 equestrian athletes representing ten nations put forth their best […]