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Megan McDermott & Nintendo at the Top of their Game to Win the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 18, 2024 –The marquee event of the day on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, was the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3*. Hits-on-the-Hudson IV marks the first of three weeks of international show jumping competition as part […]

The Perfect Birthday Gift! Martin Fuchs Wins the Grand Prix Qualifier at Sunset in Falsterbo

Falsterbo, Sweden – July 13, 2024 – The Saturday evening offered a magical conclusion to an unusual day at Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO 5* where unpredictable weather conditions led to the relocation of the €28,200 Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*. Despite the change, the competition remained fierce and exhilarating […]

Mark Bluman & Concare PS Conquer the Jackpot of the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Saugerties, New York – June 27, 2024 –The $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup kicked off HITS-on-the-Hudson June II on June 27, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York. . Mark Bluman (COL) and Concare PS claimed victory out of a competitive group of 34 horse-and-rider combinations.  Concare PS, […]

Erynn Ballard & Coconet Shine the Brightest in the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 204 – The second Saturday night Grand Prix of the 2024 Summer Series drew crowds to the WEC Grand Arena, where 32 top horse-and-rider combinations competed for victory in the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirteen different countries were represented in Saturday […]

McLain Ward & First Lady Light Up to Win Big at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 â€“ Americans were on a roll on Friday at CHIO Rotterdam! After a win for Ella Duffy in the Breeland Prize and two Americans on the podium in the DHL Prize CSIO 5*, McLain Ward (USA) was victorious in the €30,050 Van […]

Kristen Vanderveen Cruises to Victory in the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 20, 2024 – A perfect Florida night set the stage for the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*, featuring 42 top Jumping combinations from 13 nations. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge (BRA), crafted the winding tracks for the tonight’s qualifier which […]

José María Larocca Jr. Triumphant in the Dura Vermeer Prize CSIO 5* at Rotterdam

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – June 20, 2024 – South American succes in the first jumping competition on Thursday at the 75th CHIO Rotterdam. Argentina’s José María Larocca Jr. takes home the win in the Dura Vermeer Prize, a 1.45m-jumping competition in two phases. The Argentinian rider managed to stay […]

Victory for Babel: Papa Pasquel Pays Tribute to His Beloved Horse at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Patricio Pasquel (MEX) paid tribute to his beloved horse Babel, following a victory that saw him qualify for the Grand Prix in the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. Mexico’s Pasquel, who triumphed with prized gelding Babel in 2017’s […]

William Whitaker Wins the €30,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2* at Bolesworth

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 09, 2024 –In a nail biting conclusion to the 1.45m Grand Prix CSI 2* , sponsored by LeMieux, British showjumper William Whitaker (GBR), riding the exceptional Chacco’s Lando, triumphed with two impeccably fast and clear rounds. Whitaker, as the final competitor to go, […]

Americans “Land” in First & Second! Kent Farrington Flies the Highest in the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule

La Baule, France – June 09, 2024 – On completion of a competition of incredibly high standard, American Kent Farrington (USA), riding his mare Greya, won the €500,000  Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO 5*, beating his young countryman Karl Cook (USA) in second place and […]

Johnny Pals Makes the Trip to America a Memorable One Winning the Wyndham St John Memorial Grand Prix CSI 2*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2024 – Johnny Pals (NED) has been carefully managing Chacco’s Girl‘s schedule, and he decided that if the jump-off got too large in the Wyndham St John Memorial Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, he’d save his mount for another […]

Emily Turkington Thrives Amongst Fierce Competition in the Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* at Sentower Park

Sentower Park, Opglabbeek, Belgium – April 21, 2024 – Super Sunday at Sentower Park featured the battle between Great Britain and Ireland for the top position in the €28,575 Aloga Auction Grand Prix CSI 2* and as many times before another Irish rider on the rise prevailed. This […]

Nicholas Dello Joio & Cornet’s Cambridge Conquer the $32,000 JTWG Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 19, 2024 – Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) piloted Cornet’s Cambridge to the top in the $32,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* during the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. The week’s international jumper competition returned to the grass derby […]

Donald Whitaker & Millfield Colette Claim the €57,000 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – March 24, 2024 – The third and final week of Spring MET III 2024 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, concluded on Sunday with the  €57,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. A total of 44 horse-and-rider combinations […]

Cian O’Connor & Fermoy Fly to First in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 22, 2024 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) emerged victorious in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5* held Friday, March 22, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The top-10 placed riders from the original starting field of 34 entries returned for an […]

A Day of Firsts for McLain Ward in the $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – March 14, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) scored his first international victory of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Thursday’s $62,500 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4* during the Horseware Ireland-sponsored Week 10 at Wellington International in Wellington, FL. Ward has been […]

Marlon Zanotelli & Cornest are Clear to Claim the Audi Prize at the Dutch Masters

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 09, 2024 – The €56,800 Audi Prize CSI 5* was an exciting finale to the third day of The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. Only three riders managed to clear the Louis Konickx designed course. In the end, the win went to Brazil, to […]

Lillie Keenan & Lezaro Light Up in the $50,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – The $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix stole the spotlight this morning, featuring a strong lineup of competitors tackling yet another challenging course crafted by Catsy Cruz (MEX). In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Lillie Keenan (USA), riding McLain Ward’s Lezaro (Böckmann’s Lord […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Tulum Thrive in the $50,000 Hermès Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2024 –  It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The $50,000 Hermès National Grand Prix served as the appetizer before the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*. If the host […]

Laura Chapot & Chandon Blue Race to the Front of the $62,500 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – Competition during the Lugano Diamonds-sponsored Week 7 of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) culminated in the $62,500 Ethel M Chocolates Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday afternoon with a win from Laura Chapot (USA). WEF plays host to 13-weeks […]

Martin Fuchs & Bastille Blaze to Claim the Royal Bliss Trophy CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 23, 2024 – Top Swiss rider, Martin Fuchs (SUI), who is sixth in the Longines Rankings, had an impressive win in the €29,100 Royal Bliss Trophy CSI 4*, a 1.50 Ranking class today, in the main, David Broome arena.  His mount […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Chanyon Master the Course to Win the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The KASK-sponsored Week 6 at Wellington International‘s 13-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) was a promising one for the future of North American show jumping. U.S. riding star Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (18) took home winner’s honors in the $140,000 KASK Grand Prix […]

Paul O’Shea & Squirt Gun Set the Pace in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*

Sarasota, Florida, USA – January 25, 2024 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to TerraNova Equestrian Center in Sarasota, Florida, featuring a CSI2* rating and the second year of the $300,000 Championship Series. Thursday’s competition was highlighted by the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*. In […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Hesed “Show No Mercy” for the Competition at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 14 , 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. The week began on Thursday with the $50,000 Grand Prix Qualifier […]

Elisa Broz & Tinkerbell Thrive in the $76,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 02, 2023 – Some riders would be intimidated knowing Conor Swail (IRL) was following them as the final rider to go in a 12-horse jump-off, but not Elisa Broz (USA). Broz and Tinkerbell, owned by Hidalgo LLC, put in a blazing fast round […]

Jonathan Gordon Gallops to Thrilling Victory at Rouen

Rouen, France – November 24, 2023 –Jonathan Gordon (IRL) won a thriller on Saturday at Equi’Seine CSI 4* & CSI 2*, teaming up with Capri to claim the lion’s share of the €36,000 M Comme Mutuelle Prize CSI 4*. Going up against 6 other combinations in the tiebreaker […]

Louise Simpson & Cindy R Race to the Top in the €52,750 CHG Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – November 19, 2023 – The third and last week of Autumn MET II 2023 at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain concluded with a British victory in the €52,750 Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m, presented by CHG – Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A.  Ten out of […]

Harry Charles Claims the Crown of Youngest Master in Stuttgart!

Stuttgart, Gemany – November 17, 2023 – Fabulous atmosphere and a winner from the British Isles: Harry Charles (GBR) is the €100,000 Stuttgart German CSI 5*-W champion. The last to go in the jump-off in front of 8,000 thrilled spectators in the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle late on Friday evening, the […]

McLain Ward & First Lady Accelerate to the Winner’s Circle at the Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – November 08, 2023 – During the evening session of the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, the star-studded field of riders returned to the Coca-Cola coliseum for the $38,500 McKee Family International Speed Challenge CSI 5*.  Fourth to go, three-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward […]

Jesús Garmendia Echevarria Excels at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSIO 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – October 26, 2023 – The Spanish anthem rang out across the arenas here at Montenmedio on Thursday for Jesús Garmendia Echevarría (ESP), riding the   Sandano 2. The Spaniard and the 13-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding (Sandro Boy x Boixac S.A) had an […]