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QBS Equestrian Selects Catherine Tyree to Campaign Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – QBS Equestrian is thrilled to announce their newest partnership with Catherine Tyree (USA), who will be taking the reins on the talented 6-year-old Belgium Warmblood gelding Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve. Founded by M. Michael Meller and Dennis Sisco, QBS Equestrian works to partner […]

Dutch Masters Rider Watch – Who to Look Out for in the Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, Ther Netherlands – April 21, 2021 – The Dutch Masters 2021, part of the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, will host the first equestrian Major of the year, and will be held from 23-25 April in the town of ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the south of the Netherlands. After […]

Olympia – The London International Horse Show 2021 Moves To ExCeL London

London, England – April 22, 2021 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021, organizers announced today. The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show […]

Multi-Million Dollar Investment Underway at Desert International Horse Park for Grand Prix Arena & New Grass Field

Thermal, California, USA – April 20, 2021 – In a dual effort to improve the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and support high-performance sport on the West Coast of the U.S., DIHP President and CEO Steve Hankin announced that work has begun on a multi-million dollar investment in […]

Yes, the Masters of Chantilly Will Be Taking Place!

Chantilly, France – April 21, 2021 – “Whatever it takes” (and the EEM teams have not spared any effort or energy), the Masters of Chantilly will take place! There is no doubt about that. With an audience, whether masked or not, vaccinated or not, and a gauge that […]

Update on Cancellation of the 2021 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 20, 2021 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) would like to update its announcement regarding the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event, originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. Although U.S. Equestrian (USEF) has updated its COVID-19 […]

World’s Top Riders Return to The Dutch Masters for First Major of the 2021 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2021 – The world’s top equestrian riders will gather at The Dutch Masters from 23–25 April, to contest the first Major in the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping in 2021. The Rolex Grand Prix, which culminates on Sunday 25 April, is the highlight of the rescheduled […]

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh – An Equestrian Tribute

London, England, UK – April 16, 2021 – Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April, the horse world is coming together to commemorate his life. He was a huge force for good in the equestrian world and his […]

2021 Brandywine Horse Show Update

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 16, 2021 – The 2021 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Foundation Brandywine Horse Shows, presented by THIS Insurance, which showcases two weeks of premier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition at the iconic Devon Show Grounds will continue as planned during the 2021 competition year. The event […]

USEF Announces Update in Competition Spectator Capacity Policy at Horse Shows

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 14, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that beginning May 3, 2021, licensees of USEF competitions are permitted to welcome a limited number of spectators back to their competitions. Dr. Mark Hart, USEF Chief Medical Officer stated, “In the spirit of moving […]

Plan Your Fieldstone Experience for the 2021 Fieldstone Show Park Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – April 16, 2021 – T-Minus 25 days until the kickoff of the Spring Festival! As we get closer to the start of the Spring Festival, Fieldstone wants to help you plan your experience this season. As we all know horse showing is just part of […]

In the Life of Niels Bruynseels: “I always felt He was a Special Horse Because of His Character & Quality”

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 16, 2021 –In an exclusive interview, Niels Bruynseels has confirmed to GCTV that he believes he is a top three contender for the overall 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour  Championship. After his stunning performance in Doha, Bruynseels credits his victory to extremely strong horsepower with the […]

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team Short List for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – April 15, 2021  – US Equestrian has announced the 10 athletes who have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Olympic Short List for continued observation ahead of team selection for the 2020 Olympic Games later this summer in Tokyo, Japan. The following athletes […]

FEI Issues Return to Competition Measures after Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 11, 2021 – Following the EHV-1 outbreak that has tragically resulted in the loss of 18 horses and many sick horses, and led to a six-week shutdown of international competition, on 30 March the FEI published a series of measures required for the safe […]

USEF Issues COVID Protocols & Plans to Permit Spectators at USEF Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 07, 2021 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF / US Equestrian) issued a press release earlier this week announcing COVID-19 protocols to permit spectators at USEF-rated competitions: Their full statement is the following: Dear USEF Members, We have all been watching the […]

125th Edition of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Cancelled Again

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 10, 2021 –  It is with deep disappointment that the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) must announce the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. This decision was made only after significant evaluation of the […]

In Memoriam: FEI Pays Tribute to Prince Philip – Longest FEI President

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 10, 2021 – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully yesterday morning at Windsor Castle in England. His death, at the age of 99, was announced according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. He was the longest serving FEI President (1964-1986) […]

Another Dominant Win as Daniel Deusser & Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z Top 2021 WEF Earnings Ranking!

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 10, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA, this year’s circuit was a great […]

Laura Chapot Crowned as the Best Overall Jumper Rider of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]

Darragh Kenny Wins Overall Leading Rider Title of the CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Jumper Series at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 09, 2021 – The team at Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) congratulates the Circuit Champions for the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring 13 weeks of world-class jumper, hunter, and equitation competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, this […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

2021 Edition of the CHIO of Rotterdam to Take Place on New Dates

Rotterdam, Netherlands – April 07, 2021 – The board of CHIO Rotterdam investigates in close cooperation with FEI, the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS), the City of Rotterdam and other stakeholders if the international equestrian event, which was scheduled for June June 24-27, can be rescheduled to July 1-4, 2021.  […]

Update Regarding Equine Herpes Virus Results at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) reports that a horse in Tent #17 was reported with a fever in the late morning of Thursday, April 1st. The horse – Horse A – was isolated to the quarantine stalls immediately on Thursday for Equine Herpes […]

H&M Chilli Willi Suffers Life-Ending Accident Competing in the USA

Wellington, Florida, USA – Sadly, Nicola Philippaerts‘ (BEL) H&M Chilli Willi was put down last Friday while competing at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The duo had just crossed the line of a CSI 5* class. Unfortunately, right after the last obstacle, the […]

Margie Engle & Sapphire Elected to the Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – March 25, 2021 – Olympic veteran Margie Engle (USA) and McLain Ward’s two-time Olympic mount Sapphire have been elected for induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. They will be honored during the Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony at the Devon Horse Show in May.  Induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is an honor […]

FEI Announces New Jumping Calendar Measures due to Pandemic & EHV-1 Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – March 24, 2021 – The FEI Board has approved four recommendations from the FEI Jumping Calendar Task Force to allow greater flexibility around Date Clash Rules, Calendar Applications, Date Change Applications due to EHV-1, as well as new dates for the 2021 FEI WBFSH Jumping […]

Adrienne Sternlicht Wins Third Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award this Season

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 21, 2021 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) of the United States won her third Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, March 21, 2021, during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Having claimed the award during WEF 1 and WEF 9, Sternlicht […]

Leslie Howard & David Distler Inducted into Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler (USA) , an Olympic judge and longtime FEI Steward General, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida on Saturday, March 13. While no spectators were […]

Frederik Jönsson’s Cold Play Euthanized after Accident

Stockholm, Sweden – March 8, 2021 – The Swedish Equestrian Federation released a statement earlier this week announcing that that Frederik Jönsson‘s (SWE) Cold Play had to be euthanized after an accident. The Swede and the 13-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding (Contendro I x Argentinus) were frequenty called to […]