Tag: News

Rolex Grand Slam Owner’s Lounge: Questions & Answers with Arturo Fasana

What is your earliest equestrian memory? I am Swiss-Italian, so I can link my first equestrian memories to when I was living in the Italian part of Switzerland, near Lugano. One memory I have is of some great show jumpers, including Graziano Mancinelli, Piero D’Inzeo and Raimondo D’Inzeo, […]

Interview: Questions & Answers with Eric Krawitt

What has been the proudest moment of your career so far? I would say the proudest moment was probably jumping in my first Grand Prix last summer. It was a 2* Grand Prix, so it was good to get involved in the international scene and jump in the […]

European Equestrian Federation Signs up as the IGA’s first National Federation Friend

Zaventem, Belgium – November 25, 2022 – The International Grooms Association (IGA) is very pleased to announce the launch of their National Federation Friends program. The program was unveiled in a presentation by the IGA to the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) at the FEI General Assembly.   This exciting […]

Malin Baryard-Johnsson Withdraws from Global Champions League Playoffs

Stockholm, Sweden – November 15, 2022 – Due to H&M Indiana having a small wound on her leg from being out in the field, Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) has sadly had to withdraw from the biggest event of the season the LGCT Super Grand Prix and GCL Super Cup taking […]

Meet the Next Generation: Questions & Answers with Gilles Thomas

You have had a great year, what has been your highlight? I have an such an amazing year – it is hard for me to pick just one highlight! I had my first 5* victory in the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead in July which was […]

The 2022 Longines Royal International Horse Show CSIO 5* – July 26-31

Hickstead, England – July 16, 2022 – Home to some of the most prestigious showjumping classes in the world, the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead is one of the pinnacles of the summer season. Thousands of equestrian fans flock to the All England Jumping Course each […]

Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo Saves the Best for Last in €25,500 Eye Watch Security Group Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – July 10, 2022 – The Peelbergen Equestrian Centre was once again home to great sport the past week and they saved the best for last as Celine Schoonbroodt de Azevedo (BEL) and Deese des Embruns rode to victory in the €25,500 Eye Watch Security […]

Thirty Nations Confirmed for the 2022 FEI Youth Equestrian Games at Aachen this Week

Aachen, Germany – June 28, 2022 – A total of 30 nations across six continents have been announced to participate in the 2022 FEI Youth Equestrian Games to be held in Aachen (GER) from 28 June – 3 July 2022. This historic event for the youth equestrian community will […]

Conor Swail & Theo 160 Charge to Win $37,200 Nations Welcome CSIO 5* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 02, 2022 – Conor Swail (IRL) entered Thunderbird Show Park‘s Fort Grand Prix Arena for the $37,200 Nations Welcome CSIO 5*, a 1.50m challenge he entered aboard Theo 160 with one objective in mind. “His job today was to win, and I know that […]

Female Riders Take Grimaud by Storm: Who Will Shine in the Hubside.Store Grand Prix CSI 3*?

Grimaud, France – May 12, 2022 – For the moment, few female riders have managed to add their name to the list of winners of the Grand Prix of the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez, a circuit of excellence launched in 2019 by the international rider and successful entrepreneur […]

Seven of the World’s Top Ten Take to the Skies at the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5*!

Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 11, 2022 – An outstanding selection of top international riders are set to compete in the CSI5* Show Jumping at CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show 2022, taking place from 12-15 May, including seven of the top 10 ranked riders in the world. The stellar […]

The 2022 Rolex Summer: A Great Season for Grands Prix!

Along with the four Majors that make up the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping; Rolex partners with a host of world class shows. Over the course of the summer the best horse and rider combinations will compete to win a prestigious Rolex Grand Prix at some of […]

Eric Lamaze: Riders’ Descriptions & Memorable Moments with the Lamazing Legend

Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]

Heritage Farm: Beyond the Ingate with Charlotte Morse

Wellington, Florida – May 04, 2022 – In this behind-the-scenes series from Heritage Farm, we’re introducing you to the program’s horses and riders in a whole new way. Get to know our group beyond what you’ve seen ringside, accolades and all: Charlotte Morse Age: 34 Horse(s): Tender Star 2021 Highlights: […]

Pierre de Brissac: “L’Officiel de France is in La Baule, not Elsewhere!”

La Baule, France – May 04, 2022 – New signage, new packaging, redesigned exhibitor village, new partners, new course designer, new sports director, the 2022 edition of the Jumping International de La Baule promises to be unforgettable. On this Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the François André stadium looks like […]

How Do You Best Prepare a Foal for the Auction?

His Van Overis breeding products are jumping world-wide at international to Grand Prix level, but Gerald Lenaerts from Peer in Belgium is also known for Flanders Foal Auction, which he runs together with Luk Van Puymbroeck. Horseauctions.eu is curious what his advice and tricks are to best prepare […]

LGCT Mexico City Declared Open! Darragh Kenny Describes it ‘Absolutely Incredible’ & ‘The Sport is One of the Best’

Mexico City, Mexico – April 27, 2022 – The 2022 edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico City is officially open, following a press conference with Francisco Pasquel, President of EQ Marketing and Show Director, Jan Tops, Founder and President of LGCT and GCL, Juan Manuel […]

FEI Signs Memorandum Recognizing the International Grooms Association

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 26, 2022 – FEI President Ingmar De Vos and Founding Director of the International Grooms Association™ (IGA) Lucy Katan have recognised the creation of the IGA with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the FEI Sports Forum today. An independent not-for-profit […]

Catie Staszak Media Forms Media Partnership with ClipMyHorse.TV

Wellington, Florida,USA – April 21, 2022 – Catie Staszak Media, Inc. is pleased to welcome ClipMyHorse.TV, the world’s largest video platform for equestrian sports and breeding, as its newest media partner, establishing a collaboration that will expand content and commentary for both brands. Catie Staszak Media clients will […]

Longines Global Champions Tour & Longines Extend Their Long-Term Partnership

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 22, 2022 – Longines and the Longines Global Champions Tour announced today that their strategic partnership will be extended to 2027. The collaboration, which sees Longines serve as the Main Partner and Official Timekeeper of the prestigious show jumping circuit, first began in 2013 […]

Iconic Hickstead Derby Back to Celebrate Historic 60th Edition

Hickstead, England – April 22, 2022 –  When the Al Shira’aa Derby takes place at Hickstead in West Sussex on Sunday 26 June, it will mark the 60th edition of this iconic showjumping class. The British Jumping Derby was the brainchild of Hickstead’s founder, Douglas Bunn. An international showjumper […]

Allergies, Heaves, Sweet Itch Help for Horses

A Healthy Respiratory System Constantly exposed to allergens like dust, mold, pollen and air pollution, the horse’s sensitive respiratory system benefits from low-dust, omega-3 fatty acid oil supplementation. Omega-3 fatty acids support lung function in horses that suffer from exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage. Omega 3’s are crucial players that […]

New Ventures, Milestones & Perspective: Checking in with For Horses’ Sponsored Riders, From Coast to Coast

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 06, 2022 – Over the course of the last two years, accomplished riders Abigail McArdle, Savannah Jenkins, and the duo of Katie Hauss and Lindsay Stefanko took the most courageous of leaps, starting new ventures and establishing their own businesses.  They’ve taken For Horses along […]

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals: Four Former Champions in Fascinating Final Field!

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 01, 2022 – It has been three years in the making due to pandemic cancellations, so there’s an extra sizzle of excitement ahead of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals which will kick off next Thursday, 7 April, at the Exhibition Hall […]

Stars Take to the Skies as Attention Turns to the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Leipzig

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 10, 2022 – The win for Ireland’s Bertram Allen (IRL) at the eighth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 North American League in Ocala, Florida last weekend marked the last of the qualifiers that have taken place right across the globe over […]

Olympic Flair in Aachen!

Aachen, Germany – March 29, 2022 – As a replacement for the Youth Olympic Games, the FEI Youth Equestrian Games are being staged during the CHIO Aachen 2022 (June 24th to July 3rd, 2022). 30 young talents from 30 nations will be travelling to Aachen to compete against the […]

South Africa to Host FEI General Assembly in 2022

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 01, 2022 – Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest and second largest city, will host the 2022 FEI General Assembly at the Cape Town International Convention Centre November 9-13. The decision was taken by the FEI Board at its monthly teleconference last week. It is the first time […]

Harry Charles and that Winning Feeling….

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 28, 2022 – He is young, talented, ambitious and has a superb string of horses. Could 22-year-old Harry Charles (GBR) become only the third-ever British rider to claim the coveted Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ title when the 42nd Final gets underway in Leipzig […]

New Chapter Begins for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center with its Rebranding

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2022 – The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the longtime home of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) as well as nearly 30 weeks of Annual Series horse shows, will now be called “Wellington International.” The acclaimed venue hosts the longest-running hunter/jumper […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Marcel Hunze – The Dutch Masters Show Organizer

Firstly, how does it feel to have spectators at The Dutch Masters for the first time in two years? We are thrilled to have the fans back. I think that the riders and sponsors will also be very happy to have them here at The Dutch Masters; the […]