Lanaken, Belgium – September 21, 2023 – Domein Zangersheide has announced that Christian Ahlmann (GER) was forced to pull of competing on home soil this week. The news was confirmed according to the following statement on the Zangersheide website: “Due to a fall earlier this week, Christian Ahlmann […]
Can you please explain your official role and what this entails? I am the course designer here at Spruce Meadows, and I have been working here for over 25 years. To be a good course designer you need to have a lot of experience in the sport, and […]
The stallion who lives up to his name – Stargold The Oldenburg stallion, Stargold (Stakkato Gold – Charme x Lord Weingard, bred by Gestüt Sprehe GmbH), produced four clear-rounds out of five in the two most important classes at the CHIO Aachen. In the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Nations’ […]
Rome, Italy – August 24, 2023 – The Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome is pleased to announce that tickets for the upcoming event will be available to spectators at no cost. The free entry aims to bring the thrill of world-class show jumping to a wider audience […]
Brussels, Belgium – August 17, 2023 –Reporter Amy Powell goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of the Longines EEF Series from the people and horses that make up the competition. In this edition, she catches up with Belgium’s Gilles Thomas (BEL) and his ride in the […]
Giampiero Garofalo Becomes Scuderia 1918 Racing Team Member Rome, Italy – July 25, 2023 – Two are the promising new horses owned by Scuderia 1918 join the Giampiero Garofalo (ITA) team: Grand Prix (m. S.F. 2016 – Vagabond de la Pomme x Ceasar van de Helle) and Scuderia 1918 Feel Good Chance (g. […]
Embryo transfer Nathalie Beaufort started to dream 18 years ago about breeding a foal. However, it did not go entirely without a hitch: “My husband Pedro was competing HH Azur’s dam, Sion vd Zuuthoeve. I asked Pedro if he could ask Sion vd Zuuthoeve’s owner if I could flush […]
The Chantilly Classic took place last week… the revival of the Jumping de Chantilly taken over by a new team, the Grandprix Group. Here’s an exclusive interview with Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), who returned to the grounds of his childhood, having grown up in Chantilly. Did you know this? Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) […]
For you, why is CHIO Aachen such a special show? CHIO Aachen is the greatest, and most important show in the year. I was invited 20-years-ago to come here to design the course, and as always, I am looking forward to one of the most prestigious classes here, […]
CHIO Aachen: Unforgettable Moments for Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum in Aachen Aachen, Germany – May 20, 2022 – Back then the first women to top the world ranking list, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) has won countless internationals medals. We spoke to the native US American rider about her affinity for Aachen, the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – May 21, 2023 – For international show jumpers Abigail McArdle (USA) and Samuel Parot, Jr (CHI), the road to partnership has spanned more than 4,000 miles. Both were competing in Nations Cup competition in Lisbon (POR) when they first met in 2014. At the time, Parot, […]
Rome, Italy – May 23, 2023 – Scuderia 1918 and Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) announce Scuderia 1918 Halifax vh Kluizebos’ retirement. The farewell ceremony will take place in Piazza di Siena on Saturday May 27, at the end of Prize n. 8 Loro Piana Trophy (Small Grand Prix). It will […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 25, 2023 – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is no stranger to technological innovation, which was recently evidenced by it’s placement on the 2022 sports technology power list, so it was fitting that it showcased no fewer than 10 of its latest innovative digital platforms […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The first day of the FEI Sports Forum 2023, which opened yesterday in Lausanne, was one of lively debate and energetic exchanges. FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the FEI Sports Forum, setting the tone for the day and reiterating the […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – April 24, 2023 – The 24 draft recommendations put forward by the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing (EEWB) Commission to ensure a good life for horses in equestrian sport, have received strong support from delegates attending the annual FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne today. The recommendations – which […]
Rome, Italy – April 03, 2023 – Scuderia 1918 has, indeed, bought Stephex Stable’s share thus becoming sole owner of the phenomenal performer stallion. With Italian rider Lorenzo de Luca, Halifax has proven his excellent jumping qualities with successes and important international victories. Halifax’s sporting career has always been on […]
Paris, France – March 19, 2023 – Welcomed by a guard of honour made up of Hermès saddle artisans, the legendary horse and rider pairing, Hermès Ryan and Simon Delestre (FRA), entered the ring in what must surely have been one of the most moving laps of honour […]
Meet Maria Ranieri Gugliuzza, Dalman Jump Co.’s Resident Custom Artist Wellington, Florida – March 11, 2023 – More than four years ago, Maria Ranieri Gugliuzza was painting several elaborate murals in the homes across Palm Beach island when she got one of the most unique requests of her […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch – The Netherlands – March 11, 2023 – Louis Konickx (NED) is one of the most important course designers in the world. As the course designer for the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix of ‘s-Hertogenbosch CSI 5* on Sunday, Rolex Grand Slam had a Q&A with him ahead […]
He is team Olympic gold medallist, World Champion and has topped the world ranking list for some time: The show-jumper, Henrik von Eckermann! And the team that contributes to the achievements of the Swedish rider is as professional as his excellent performances in the saddle. “When I am […]
Gothenburg, Sweden– February 25, 2023 – The curtain rose in Scandinavium and now it falls one final time in the same place – completing a full circle. Once upon a time, “Allan” aka H&M All In presented himself to the Swedish audience in Scandinavium through a stunning victory in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2023 – Kent Farrington’s 17-year-old mount Gazelle (USA) was officially retired from sport on Saturday evening, February 11, in a ceremony at Wellington International during the Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5* during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. During […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 9, 2023 – Wellington International is thrilled to announce a partnership with Megan Fellows of Carbon Hoofprint to oversee a newly created focus on Sustainability at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Together, they will develop a shared vision to make the world-class facility and organization […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – December 20, 2022 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2022 Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees. The International and National Equestrians of the Year will be announced at the 2022 Pegasus Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 12, and […]
Geneva, Switzerland – December 13, 2022 – There was some superb sporting entertainment on the programme Sunday afternoon at the CHI of Geneva, but before it got under way, there was emotional interlude, with the stunning grey coming out for a special retirement ceremony. As the gelding made […]
In your opinion, what makes CHI Geneva such a special competition? The particular layout of the event makes CHI Geneva special; everything is under the same roof, which makes the riders’ accessibility easier. The show jumpers do not have to go outside, and they have easy access to […]
Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam Live Contender once again, how are you feeling ahead of CHI Geneva? Which horse do you plan to compete with in the Rolex Grand Prix? I am feeling confident ahead of CHI Geneva. My horses have been in good shape over […]
You have had great 2022 – what have you enjoyed the most and what are you most proud of? 2022 has been a great year. It has been the first year that things have gone back to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic and it was so great to […]
Geneva, Switzerland – He has been on the world’s most beautiful arenas, but he has been missing a final goodbye. Clooney, who has one of the most impressive list of awards of the past decade, will say goodbye at the CHI Geneva on Sunday, December 11, before the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2022 – International U.S. show jumper Emma Marlowe (USA) has a most inspiring story. The hardworking young professional had success as a working student in California in the hunter and equitation divisions before taking up a job for Trelawny Farms in Bedford, […]
