Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2022 – Ask international show jumper Uma O’Neill the item that’s remained most constant in her ring bag, and the answer is simple: “Hugs & Kisses.” The bitesize treat from Charleigh’s Cookies is the ringside reward of choice for O’Neill’s O’Neill Show Jumping operation, […]
Camarillo, California – February 24, 2022 – There has been an outbreak of the EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus) in two showjumping events in the state of California, USA. First three cases were detected at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), forcing the park in Thermal, California, USA, to close […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – February 21, 2022 – Olympic veteran Beezie Madden (USA) and renowned media executive and fundraiser Mason Phelps, Jr. have been elected for induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. They will be honored, together with last year’s class of Olympic rider Margie Engle […]
Varese, Italy – February 22, 2022 – Alberto Zorzi (ITA) is now officially a Team Scuderia 1918 rider thereby adding another Italian to a team that now includes the excellence of Italian show jumping. We will therefore be seeing Giulia Martinengo Marquet (ITA), Lorenzo de Luca, Piergiorgio Bucci […]
What are you most looking forward to in your role as President of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping this year? After these two very extraordinary years, I am really looking forward to finally seeing the whole team together again. Whether you are the President or not, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2022 – Looking at the brand new Ford Explorer parked in the center of the Grand Arena at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, one couldn’t help but be taken back to the game show era. On “The Price is Right,” what […]
Doha, Qatar – February 16, 2022 – The 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL will kick-off at the spectacular Longines Arena at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar in just two weeks time from March 3 – 5. The official rider list for one of the first five-star […]
Varese, Italy – February 16, 2022 – Scuderia 1918’s team has just become a little more Italian with Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) wearing its colours thanks to the partnership created by co-ownership of the outstanding performer stallion Casago. A star in the world of Italian show jumping and also an […]
Knokke Heist, Belgium – February 15, 2022 – Knokke Hippique is scheduled to be back in full force from the 22nd of June till the 10th of July 2022. And this year promises to be an extra special edition. The organization is proud to announce that they have […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2022 – The partnership between Scuderia 1918 and Lorenzo De Luca (ITA) started in December 2018 when the exceptional performer stallion Halifax van het Kluizebos was bought with the intention of guaranteeing this extraordinary horse and rider combination continuity in their careers […]
Ottawa, Ontario – February 07, 2022 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has been named the new Technical Jumping Advisor, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe for the Canadian Show Jumping Team. Equestrian Canada (EC), the national federation for equestrian sport, undertook a review of the Jumping […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 07, 2022 – Following the press conference held on 25 January and consultations with the safety region, it has been decided to organise The Dutch Masters from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 March 2022 in an adjusted format. The organisation is delighted that […]
2021 was a stellar year for you, what are your main ambitions for 2022? Having won the Rolex Grand Prix at CHIO Aachen, my main ambition at the moment is to win the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters in March, as I am in contention to […]
‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 02, 2022 – In 2020, the farewell of Verdi TN at The Dutch Masters was planned. For well-known reasons this could not happen at that time. However, during this year’s edition it will really happen and Maikel will bid farewell to his top […]
s’Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – February 02, 2022 – The 2021 show jumping calendar was filled with exceptional entertainment, featuring not only the sport’s most decorated competitors but also welcoming a new generation of future stars who shone brightly at the year’s four Rolex Majors. The Rolex Grand Slam of Show […]
Hickstead, England – January 26, 2022 – Hickstead is set for a summer of celebrations with the 60th running of the Al Shira’aa Derby. First held in 1961, the Hickstead Derby is one of the most historic and popular classes in showjumping, and it is set to return to […]
La Baule, France – January 25, 2022 – From 5th to 8th May will be held the International Jumping of La Baule in the François André stadium. Organized in a green bower, this 61st edition promises to be thrilling with its legendary CSIO5* of France, support to the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2021 – Belgium’s Zoe Conter won the Martha W. Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, January 23, during week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Conter, who is trained by 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze, accumulated the […]
Naples, Florida, USA – January 15, 2022 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Balou du Reventon, Ann Thompson’s 2006 Oldenburg stallion, was voted the 2021 International Horse of the Year by the USEF membership. Balou du Reventon was honored during the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards […]
Copenhagen, Denmark – January 13, 2022 – Hallundbaek Stables has announced the passing away of Jørgen Hallundbæk. Besides being a passionate equestrian, Mr. Hallunbaek was a prominent businessman having acted as the founder, CEO & President of Welltec, an international provider of robotic well solutions for the oil […]
Del Mar, California – January 12, 2021 – Dale Harvey, President and CEO of West Palms Events was the successful bidder on a request for proposals generated by the 22nd District Agriculture Association in regard to the 63-acre Del Mar Horsepark. “I really felt strongly that we cannot […]
Lausanne, Switzerland – January 06, 2022 – Over the past four months, Peder Fredricson (SWE) has powered past the competition all the way to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Ranking, increasing his lead to 3030 points compared to Martin Fuchs‘ (SUI) 2730. Former leader, Daniel Deusser […]
A once in a lifetime opportunity to lesson with Show Jumping’s premier Olympians and Nation’s Cup athletes, in private to benefit Kevin’s recovery. CANADA Private Lesson with Ian Millar 10x Olympian, Olympic Silver Medalist,2x World Cup Champion USA Private Lesson with Beezie Madden 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x World […]
Basel, Switzerland – December 30, 2021 – The permit for the Longines CHI Classics Basel has been withdrawn – the event is cancelled. It is with the greatest regret that the organisers of the Longines CHI Classic Basel are forced to cancel the equestrian event planned for 13 […]
Wellington, Florida – December 22, 2021 – Dalman Jump Co. fences dominated the track in the featured World Cup qualifier— one of just eight in North America—at the Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W in Fort Worth, TX. Javan Dalman, the company’s owner and founder, […]
Lexington, Kentucky – December 27, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award to be presented at the 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. Kathy Kusner and Howard Simpson are the winners of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, […]
Lexington, Kentucky – December 21, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2021 Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees. The International and National Equestrians of the Year will be announced at the 2021 Pegasus Awards Dinner Celebration on Thursday, January 13, and the International […]
You must be delighted that this year’s edition of the CHI Geneva went ahead, after last year’s cancellation due to COVID-19? Yes, we are very happy to be here. Last year was very tough for us because we had to cancel the show one month before it was […]
Stockholm, Sweden – December 22, 2021 – Swedish showjumping had an unforgettable year that will be forever marked in the history books of the noble sport in 2021 with fantastic success. The medals came in the form of Olympic team gold, Olympic Individual silver and individual bronze at […]
Ermelo, Netherlands – December 22, 2021 – From January 1, 2022, Jos Lansink will be the new national coach of the show jumping riders of Team NL. The native of Twente thus becomes the successor of Rob Ehrens. Lansink has an extremely impressive track record as a rider and coach […]
