Tag: McLain Ward

McLain Ward on Winning the Rolex Grand Slam: “It is a Huge, Historical Challenge!”

Aachen, Germany – July 01, 2023 – He has already been one of the most successful show-jumpers in the world for years. After his Major victories in Geneva and at The Dutch Masters, McLain Ward (USA) now has the opportunity to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Aachen CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 28, 2023 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen CSIO5* at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from June 27 – July 2, 2023. The team will […]

One-Two & Two Wins! McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Can’t Be Beaten in the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 4, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) proved he is still the king of the ring at Hits Saugerties, picking up his second win in as many weeks with Alanine de Vains, and also placing second during the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix. Ward held […]

Mclain Ward Guides First Lady to Victory in the $38,700 Main Line Challenge CSI 4* at Devon

Devon Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2023 – The night cap of Wednesday’s jumper competition was another FEI class, the $38,700 Main Line Challenge CSI 4*. Forty-seven horse and rider combinations, representing five different countries, prepared to enter the Dixon Oval and test the limits on the Anderson Lima […]

McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Triumphant in the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 28, 2023 – New York’s McLain Ward (USA) made his mark at the newly renovated HITS Saugerties showgrounds on Sunday, winning the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix during Hits-on-the-Hudson I. He piloted Alanine de Vains to the top of a seven-horse jump-off, besting […]

McLain Ward Wins Third Consecutive Class Topping $38,000 Fidelity Investments CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 20, 2023 – While Saturday’s heavy rain saw some scratches around the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, the afternoon’s featured $38,700 Fidelity Investments Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*  was still 29 entries strong with five countries represented over Alan Wade’s (IRL) 15-effort course. Of […]

McLain Ward & Quimi del Maset Ride for the Win in the $65,000 Kincade Group Welcome Stake CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 19, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) continued his winning ways on Friday at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, following up his gold-winning FEI Nations Cup performance in California with two consecutive victories in the Old Salem Farm International […]

Daniel Bluman Tops the Field in $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* at Old Salem Farm

North Salem, New York, USA – May 18, 2023 – Claiming an early lead in Thursday’s $38,700 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4*, Daniel Bluman (ISR) proved uncatchable aboard quick-footed Cachemire de Braize; the pair sliced and diced their way to victory over Alan Wade’s (IRL) 16-effort course at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring […]

McLain Ward & Kasper van het Hellehof Reign in $200,000 Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5*

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 12, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) rode Kasper van het Hellehof to a thrilling victory in the $200,000 Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5* in front of a full crowd at the San Juan Capistrano International CSIO 5* & CSI 2* last Friday. […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary

Geneva, Switzerland – April 26, 2023 – In the history of equestrian sport, there are riders whose names and achievements will be immortalized in history. By winning the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2015, British rider Scott Brash (GBR) added his name to the record books. Followers of the sport […]

Top Showjumping Stars Set to Compete in the Kentucky Invitational CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 25, 2023 – Eleven Olympic veterans from four countries highlight the most impressive lineup of riders ever for the $226,000 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI3 *, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute hosted at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). Organized […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 01, 2023 – The countdown for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* is over and the feature class of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is on tonight.Aging like fine wine, HH Azur has propelled McLain Ward (USA) to back-to-back Rolex Grand […]

Catoki Goes Out with a Bang! Earns third Win of the Season with McLain Ward in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki claimed one final victory on Friday during the Rolex-sponsored final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. They once again rose to the top in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies […]

History Hanging in the Balance as World’s Best Riders Prepare for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

Omaha, Nebraska, USA – March 30, 2023 –The wait is almost over and the excitement is sizzling….just a week to go to the start of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in which a crack field of horse-and-rider combinations will battle for the supreme title of indoor jumping. […]

A Maiden Win Together by McLain Ward & Quimi del Maset in $146,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic Final CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 25, 2023 – Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $146,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Series Final CSI 4* during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a field bursting with talent […]

World-Class Equestrian Competition Set to Return to 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

North Salem, New York, USA – March 23, 2023 – The countdown is on for the return of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, one of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit. Offering a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $226,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping on Saturday Night Lights during the tenth week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The $226,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* is on tonight, starting at 07:30 local time (EST New […]

Questions & Answers with McLain Ward – The Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 08, 2023 – As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, McLain Ward (USA) had a Q&A with the folks at Rolex and here’s his interview: Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender, how are you feeling […]

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 […]

Laura Kraut & Baloutinue Thrive in $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2023 – Wellington International was brimming with horse sport fans on the edge of their seats Saturday night as top show jumping talent from across the globe jumped for the $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* title. The seventh week of […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Continue to Show Speed & Agility at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2023 – Two-time Olympic team gold medalist for the U.S., McLain Ward (USA) kicked off WEF 7 with a win in the $39,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 5* 1.45m aboard the pint-sized superstar Catoki on Wednesday. Ward took to Steve Stephens and […]

McLain Ward Leads All-American Podium in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VI CSI 3* – Section A

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – International jumpers moved back to the stunning derby field at Equestrian Village during KASK-sponsored WEF 6. A who’s who of show jumping battled for a qualifying place in Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 3* over tracks designed by Ana Catalina Cruz […]

McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Victorious in $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – As Week 5 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday, McLain Ward (USA) continued his winning streak from the previous night into the final five-star event of the week. Ward topped a field of […]

McLain Ward & Callas Conquer the $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) had a packed house on its feet at the end of a nine-horse jump-off in the CHF $406,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5*during fith week of ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He and […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Flroida, USA – January 08, 2023 – The $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix wrapped up Premiere Week in the International Arena on Sunday, January 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). While there proved to be an exciting lineup of horses and riders, two-time U.S. Olympic team […]

McLain Ward & HH Azur Claim Gold & Glory of the $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva CSI 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 11, 2022 – The scene was then set for this year’s CHF $1,200,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, in which 40 horse and rider combinations representing 14 nations – including 16 out of the current top 20-ranked riders – lined-up, each staking a claim […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Turn & Burn to Win $38,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 5*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 09, 2022 – After the opening CSI 5*-W earlier on the day, the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W continued with another major showjumping attraction of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. In Wednesday evening’s $38,000 McKee Family International Challenge CSI 5*-W, three-time Olympic gold medalist […]

Laura Kraut & Calgary Tame Top $75,000 Speed Final CSI 5*-W at Washington

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – October 28, 2022  – Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut (USA) headlined the feature class on Friday, October 28, at the 2022 Washington International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, presented by MARS EquestrianTM. She and Calgary Tame, owned by Eugenie Angot and Stars and Stripes, outraced […]

Top Riders Ready to Compete at the Washington International Horse Show CSI 5*-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™

Upper Marlboro, Maryland – October 26, 2022 – The 64th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) CSI 5*-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ will make its highly anticipated return to the Washington, D.C. area from October 24 through 30, 2022. WIHS will showcase thrilling equestrian sport, entertaining exhibitions, and special […]

McLain Ward & First Lady are Second to None in the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – October 22, 2022 – McLain Ward (USA) and First Lady rode away with the win in the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National, presented by Forrester Farm Equipment, in an exciting finale to the 2022 Pennsylvania National Horse Show.  Thirty-four entries took on the challenging track […]