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Stargold: Pedigree Stories by Adriana Van Tilburg

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’ […]

Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome Announces Free Admission to Spectators

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 […]

Stories from the Longines EEF Series: Belgium’s Rising Star Gilles Thomas

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: The New Rider for Scuderia 1918 Racing Team

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. […]

Pedigree Stories by Adriana Van Tilburg: HH Azur

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 […]

Rodrigo Pessoa: An Icon Returns to Chantilly!

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) […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Aachen Course Designer Frank Rothenberger

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, […]

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum: “I Will Never Forget the Feeling when I Won at Aachen!”

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 […]

Putting Down Roots: Abigail McArdle & Samuel Parot, Jr. Make Wellington Their Year-Round Residence at SA Equestrian

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, […]

Scuderia 1918 Halifax vh Kluizebos to Say Farewell to Competitions at Piazza di Siena this Week

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 […]

FEI Tech Goes for Gold at FEI Sports Forum

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 […]

Successful First Day for the 2023 FEI Sports Forum!

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 […]

A ‘Good Life for Horses’ Opens First Day of FEI Sports Forum Discussions

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 […]

Scuderia 1918 Halifax van het Kluizebos Becomes Entirely Italian Owned

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 […]

Curtains Close for Simon Delestre’s Hermès Ryan at the Saut Hermès CSI 5*

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 […]

From Palm Beach Island to the Jump Shop

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 […]

Walking the Course with Louis Konickx at the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘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 […]

CHIO Aachen Campus & World Champion Henrik von Eckermann Team Up in Equestrian Stable Management Certificate Program

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 […]

Retirement Ceremony Held for Peder Fredricson & Charlotte Söderström’s H&M All In at the Gothenburg Horse Show

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 […]

Retirement Ceremony Held for Robin Parsky & Kent Farrington’s Gazelle at Wellington International

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 International is Revolutionizing Sustainability in Horse Sport as First North American Event to Launch Initiative Dedicated to Major Green Solutions

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 […]

Kent Farrington’s Orafina Among Nominees for 2022 US Equestrian Pegasus Awards

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 […]

The Curtains Close for Clooney at the CHI of Geneva

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 […]

Questions & Answers with Gérard Lachat: Course Designer for the CHI of Geneva

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 […]

Questions & Answers with Daniel Deusser – Rolex Grand Slam Contender

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 […]

Questions & Answers with All-Time Great & Athlete Representative Rodrigo Pessoa

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 […]

Martin Fuch’s Clooney to Bid Farewell at the CHI of Geneva this Week

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 […]

Marlowe Traiblazes with Allshot

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, […]

How Quinn 33 Became Tanner Korotkin’s Winningest Partner

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2022 – Tanner Korotkin (USA) admits, Quinn 33’s arrival to his string was unexpected. The 21-year-old was preparing to show at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show when a chestnut gelding was shipped to him—a “kind of spur-of-the-moment” move—from Ocala, FL. The horse, […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Thibaut Keller

What are your plans, dreams and ambitions for 2023? My ambition and plan for 2023 is to achieve a podium during the European Championships at Riesenbeck International in September. What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? The proudest moment of my career so far […]