Tag: News

2020 Team Members Annnounced for the Young Riders Academy Program

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 21, 2020 – Peelbergen Equestrian Center welcomed the candidates for the 2020 selection just over one week ago, with rigorous security protocol in compliance with the anti-contagion policies – and behind closed doors. This 7th edition, as previously announced, has finally adopted a new […]

Spencer Smith Partnering with Georgina Bloomberg’s Quibelle

North Salem, New York, USA – U.S. show jumper Georgina Bloomberg (USA) has announced that her mount Quibelle, the 11-year-old Hanoverian mare (FRH Quaid x Stakkato) owned by Gotham Enterprizes, LLC, is partnering with fellow U.S. show jumping rider Spencer Smith (USA). Quibelle has proven to be competitive […]

USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires & Air Quality Impacting the West Coast

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – September 18, 2020 – The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states of California, Oregon and Washington. […]

Digital Passport Solution Proposed for European Horse Movement after Brexit

Lausanne, Switzerland – September 14, 2020 – The International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) Taskforce for Brexit and European Union (EU) Animal Health Law has formulated a digital passport solution to ensure the efficient cross-border movement of sport, racing and breeding horses from 2021. The proposed solution would allow […]

2020 Edition of Munich Indoors Canceled

Munich, Germany – September 12, 2020 – It’s a shame, but the restrictions on sporting events will remain in place until at least December 31st. That makes it impossible for us to set up a solid plan for the Munich Indoors, ”explained our organizer Volker Wulff. So now […]

Don VHP Z Retires in Moving Ceremony at GC Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 12, 2020 – Spectators witnessed an emotional retirement ceremony yesterday, held for the iconic show jumping modern legend Don VHP Z, owned by Jim and Penny Coulter and their daughters Saer and Audrey of Copernicus Stables. Top riders lined the arena to pay […]

2021 Jumping Amsterdam Cancelled! Alternative Activities Possible

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 09, 2020 – It is with a feeling of great sadness that the organisation of Jumping Amsterdam had to make the decision to cancel the 2021 event, which was to take place from 28 – 31 January. Due to the current corona related […]

CoVid-19 Safety Rules & Guidelines for Attendees at Tops International Arena

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – August 30, 2020 – We are delighted to welcome you to Tops International Arena for the re-start of show jumping competitions with safety as our top priority. During August and September a wide variety of competitions will be staged at the purpose-built Tops […]

Remainder of Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Woodside, California, USA – August 24, 2020 – After consulting with veterinarians and physicians, and after reviewing projections of air quality for the coming week, we have unfortunately decided to cancel the remainder of competition at the Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival at the Horse Park at Woodside in […]

First Week of Sonoma International CSI 2* Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Sonoma, California, USA – August 23, 2020 – After careful consideration and close monitoring of the wildfires throughout Sonoma County, the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) team has made the difficult decision to cancel the Sonoma International Bonus Week CSI 2*, set to begin on Wednesday, August 26. […]

2020 Edition of Jumping Indoor Maastricht Cancelled

Maastricht, The Netherlands – August 21, 2020 – The organizing committee of Jumping Indoor Maastricht has, with a very heavy heart, decided that it is not safe to organise JIM, which was planned on 6-8 November 2020 in the MECC in Maastricht. “This difficult decision was made due […]

EEF Pledges Full Support to the FEI’s CSI Invitation System

Zaventem, Belgium – August 20, 2020 – After controversy in the equestrian community, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) released a statement yesterday announcing that the organization supports the FEI’s current entry system. They state the following in their announcement: As reaction to ongoing controversy within the Equestrian community concerning the […]

2020 Edition of Morocco Royal Tour Cancelled

Rabat, Morocco – August 17, 2020 – The organizers of the Morocco Royal Tour (MRT) have made the sad announcement that the 2020 edition of the event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their official announcement states the following: Due to the sanitary conditions caused by […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show & Washington International Horse Show Cancelled

USEF & WIHS Championships To Be Relocated Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 – The Board of Directors and show management teams for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Mars Equestrian, have made the difficult decision to cancel their […]

2020 Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W Canceled

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 –The Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s new Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W has been canceled for 2020. One of eight events in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Series’ North American League (NAL), the Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W will return with […]

Laura Kraut Out of Action due to Accident

Wellington, Florida, USA – August 07, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) has confirmed that she is currently sidelined from competitions due to an accident. The fiftieth-ranked rider in the world was competing in the CSI de Peelbergen‘s Summer Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen last week when […]

2020 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final – Barcelona CSIO 5* Cancelled

Lausanne, Switzerland – August 06, 2020 – The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final 2020 in Barcelona (ESP) has been cancelled. The cancellation is a joint-decision taken by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), Spanish National Federation – Real Federación Hípica Española and the Foundation and Board of the […]

2020 Edition of the Las Vegas National Horse Show Cancelled

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – August 5, 2020 – Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concern for the safety of our equestrian community, it is with regret that Blenheim EquiSports has decided to cancel the 2020 Las Vegas National Horse Show. “Over the last […]

Notice of Cancellation of Bluegrass Festival & Other Events at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 4, 2020 – After weighing the impact of multiple positive COVID-19 cases following the Kentucky Summer Classic and the cancellation notice of USHJA’s upcoming championships, Kentucky Horse Shows and US Equestrian have decided to cancel Bluegrass Festival (Aug. 11-16), KHJA (Aug. 19-23), and USEF […]

Kentucky Summer Classic & USEF Pony Finals Cancelled due to COVID-19 Contamination

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 1, 2020 – We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, […]

Flora de Mariposa Flies to Heaven

Clarbec, France – July 31, 2020 – Sadly, Haras de Clarbec announced earlier this week that Flora de Mariposa passed away. The 15-year-old chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare (For Pleasure x Power Light) was bred by Herman de Brabander and owned by Koen de Brabander, before moving on to […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Ben Maher’s Explosion W

London, Great Britain – July 31, 2020 – Explosion W needs no introduction. Ben Maher‘s (GBR) spectacular horse has helped to Ben’s consecutive LGCT Season Championship wins, finishing on the podium ten times including six LGCT Grand Prix wins. In 2019 alone, he jumping six double clears and […]

2020 Edition of the Stuttgart German Masters Cancelled

Stuttgart, Germany – July 30, 2020 – After 35 years, there will be no international horse show this year in Stuttgart’s Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle. After many months of planning and intensive discussions about alternative concepts in the face of the corona pandemic, it is now final that the 36th Stuttgart […]

Hall of Fame Series: Get to Know More about Gregory Wathelet’s Coree

Brussels, Belgium – July 30, 2020 – The next horse we celebrate in our Hall of Fame is Gregory Wathelet‘s (BEL) talented but ‘sensitive’ mare, Coree. This beautiful grey mare defied expectations to achieve multiple top ten placings with Gregory on the LGCT circuit including winning the 2018 […]

Letter from the CEO of the USEF about the Use of Face Masks & Pandemic Measurements

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 29, 2020 – The  Chief Executive Officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), William J. Moroney, released a letter regarding the use of face masks/coverings and pandemic-related requirements. The CEO stated the following in his letter: Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers […]

Additional Info on COVID-19 Positive Result from West Palms Welcome Back

West Palms Events would like to provide additional information about the official who recently tested positive for COVID-19 subsequent to attending West Palms Welcome Back 1 and 2 at the Del Mar Horse Park: As soon as we learned of the positive result, we initiated our contact tracing […]

Keean White Urges Equestrian Canada to Make Use of Masks Mandatory

Toronto, Canada – July 25, 2020 – Keean White (CAN), the founder and organizer of Angelstone Tournaments, released a statement yesterday regarding the use of masks at horse shows in Canada during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. He urged Equestrian Canada (Canada Équestre) to take tighter measures for […]

For the Welfare of the Sport! Eric Lamaze Asks Equestrian Community to Respect Rigid COVID-19 Protocols

Lier, Belgium – July 24, 2020 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) released a statement on Friday addressing the need for all equestrian community members to follow COVID-19 Safety Protocols more seriously. He believes it is the only way for the sport to continue without putting its stakeholders at risk, […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show & Washington International Horse Show to Take Place in Florida

The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian, are pleased to announce their venue and dates for 2020. The PNHS and WIHS are committed to providing a safe environment for competitors, […]

Tops International Arena to Host Four Great Weeks of Competition!

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 22, 2020 – Fantastic news! Equestrian fans worldwide will have the opportunity to enjoy top sport at Tops International Arena in August and September 2020. The events in May, July and the Longines Global Champions Tour in August had to be postponed due to […]