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Mario Stevens Masters the Competition to Win the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany – September 30, 2023 – Mario Stevens (GER) and Carrie 22 mastered the course and the competition on their way to victory in the €27,250 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* last Sunday at the Riesenbeck International CSI 2*. Going up against 51 other combinations in […]

A One-Two Finish as Maya Chambon Proves Unbeatable in the $25,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – September 17, 2023 – The 2023 Summer Series continued this week with the ESP September show. Sunday saw stiff competition as 29 horse-and-rider pairs took to the Derby Field to compete in the $25,000 ESP Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix. Earning both first and second place […]

Andrzej Oplatek & Diaroubet Dash for the Cash in the Graziano Mancinelli Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 2*

Milan, Italy – September 02, 2023 – On the rest day for the 25 finalists of the individual competition of the FEI Jumping European Championship Milan 2023, the Italia Open was held and the program closed with the Graziano Mancinelli Frecciarossa Grand Prix CSI 2* (against the clock with jump-off competition, […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blaze to the Top in the $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – September 02, 2023 â€“ After claiming several podium finishes during the week at the Hampton Classic, it was Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) turn to top the leaderboard in Saturday’s $78,000 The Agency Speed Stake CSI 5*. Kenny bested a field of 40 entries representing 14 nations with […]

A Winning Debut by Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue in the $77,300 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 23, 2023 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny came to Traverse City for the very first time during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), and he’s finishing off his debut as a grand prix winner. Aboard Eddy Blue, the […]

Lights, Camera, And Action: João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho Claims the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 22, 2023 – João Eduardo Ferreira de Carvalho (BRA) knew he had a winner on his hands with And Action. He proved it to all in attendance at Flintfields Horse Park on Saturday of the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian […]

Pedro Veniss Doubles Down Riding Lord Pezi Jr. to Another Win at the Chantilly Classic 4*

Chantilly, France – July 13, 2023 – The days go by and look alike for the Brazilian Pedro Veniss (BRA), who after his victory the day before in the Grand Prix des Haras, won again the main event of the day, the Prix Hubside CSI 4*. Even if it […]

Marlon Módolo Zanotelli & Cornest Conquer the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 08, 2023 – The first week of the Summer Festival at the Longines Tops International Arena reached its grand finale with an exhilarating display of equestrian power in the €100,000 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 4*. Brazilian show jumper Marlon Módolo Zanotelli (BRA) […]

Matthew Sampson Soars to Win the $80,000 WCD West Canadian Cup CSI 2*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 02, 2023 – The sun was out for the final day of the 2023 ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. The $80,000 West Canadian Cup CSI 2*, presented by WCD was the lone competition on the International Ring […]

Marcus Ehning & Stargold “Ride to Stardom” in the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*

Aachen, Germany – July 02, 2023 – On Sunday morning anticipation was palpable in the air of the Aachen Soers Showground, as over 40,000 eager spectators prepared for the World Equestrian Festival’s pinnacle class, the €1,500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO 5*. To add to the excitement […]

Jana Wargers & Dorette Dazzle in the €202,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia CSIO 5*  

Aachen, Germany – June 30, 2023 – What a jump-off in the €202,000 RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia CSIO 5*! The time from the first round decided the starting order of the second round for the first time – a new rule that Jana Wargers (GER) took advantage […]

David O’Brien & El Balou OLD Uncatchable in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix

Stillwater, New York, USA – June 25, 2023 – David O’Brien (IRL) and El Balou OLD claimed victory in the $30,000 Saratoga Grand Prix on Sunday during the final day of the Saratoga Classic II, held during the 25th anniversary of Saratoga Horse Shows at White Hollow Farm […]

Graham Gillespie Gallops for the Gold in the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell CSI 3* at Bolesworth Castle

Bolesworth Castle, England – June 16, 2023 – Having the stunning Bolesworth Castle as the backdrop, the £24,800 Dodson & Horrell 1.50m jump off took place Saturday afternoon as the second qualifier for Sunday’s Cavago Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Bolesworth International Horse Show. An exciting jump […]

Jaqueline Ruyle & San Chano Notch $50,000 UF Health Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2023 – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline […]

Santiago Lambre & Chattanooga Turn & Burn to Win the $80,000 Apex Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 â€“ The final competition of the day at Spruce Meadows was the $80,000 APEX Cup CSI 5*, presented by Excel Homes. Saturday ‘s evening competition was a Table C (speed) which means that penalty-points on course were converted into time […]

A One-Two for Laura Chapot in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 11, 2023 – Laura Chapot (USA) was back on top to close out the final week of the HITS Saugerties Spring Series on Sunday afternoon, earning a one-two finish in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix. Chapot and Diadora’s Flying Dutchman were the pathfinders […]

Samuel Parot & Chrystal Blue Supreme in the $146,000 Bobcat Company Grand Prix CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 02, 2024 – At Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), Samuel Parot (CHI) and Chrystal Blue were the best of the best in the $146,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 3* at Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & […]

Fairy Tale Ending! Shawn Casady & NKH Cento Blue Conquer the $235,000 Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — June 02, 2023 — The stars aligned for Shawn Casady (USA) Friday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park, as the 28-year-old recorded the biggest victory of his career with NKH Cento Blue in the Longines Grand Prix CSIO 5*.  It took nearly a […]

Patricio Pasquel Opens the Week with the Win in the $38,500 Nations Welcome CSIO 5* at Thunderbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — June 01 , 2023 — A huge week of international show jumping kicked off at the Odlum Brown BC Open Thursday with speed being the name of the game for CSI2* and CSIO5* competitors all day. In the feature class of the […]

Harry Charles & Aralyn Blue Accelerate to the Top in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

St. Gallen, Switzerland – June 01, 2023 – Great Britain got off to a great start on the opening day of the 2023 Longines CSIO St. Gallen CSIO 5* as Harry Charles (GBR) and Aralyn Blue blazed towards victory in the €26,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*. The competition […]

Mclain Ward Guides First Lady to Victory in the $38,700 Main Line Challenge CSI 4* at Devon

Devon Pennsylvania, USA – May 31, 2023 – The night cap of Wednesday’s jumper competition was another FEI class, the $38,700 Main Line Challenge CSI 4*. Forty-seven horse and rider combinations, representing five different countries, prepared to enter the Dixon Oval and test the limits on the Anderson Lima […]

And It All Started With a Girl… Young Brit Charlie Jones Tops the $15,000 MarBill Hill Grand Prix CSI U-25

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 – Charlie Jones (GBR) claimed top honours in Sunday’s $15,000 MarBill Hill U251.40m Grand Prix to cap the U-25 division during the 2023 Canadian Premier week at Thunderbird Show Park. When asked how he came to be here, from […]

Sharn Wordley & Valentine Car Charge to First in the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 26, 2023 – The new Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium hosted its first feature event of the year on Friday during the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) jumped to victory on his own Wordley Martin footing, besting an […]

Paul O’Shea & Squirt Gun “Shoot” towards Victory in the $39,000 Winning Round CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 27, 2023 – In a jump-off field of ten, it’s almost a given there will be an Irish rider somewhere in the mix. Saturday afternoon was no exception at tbird’s Major League Show Jumping Canadian Premier CSI 5* & CSI 2*.  FEI […]

Fanny Guerdat Skalli & Hubba Bubba 2 are Number One in the €27,000 Laiterie de Montaigu Grand Prix CSI 4*

Bourg-en-Bresse, France – May 20, 2023 – Fanny Guerdat Skalli (FRA) and Hubba Bubba 2 flew the highest in the €27,000 Grand Prix Laiterie de Montaigu CSI 4* last Saturday on the penultimate day of the Jumping International de Bourg-en-Bresse CSI 4* & CSI 2*. Forty-nine out of the […]

An Irish One-two as David O’Brien Rides to Victory in the $35,000 Cooper Motor Company Grand Prix at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 23, 2023 – A one-two for Ireland on American soil! Saturday Night Lights, presented by Tryon Horse & Home, welcomed the $35,000 Cooper Motor Company Grand Prix to Tryon Stadium as the feature class during the third week of competition during […]

Marvin Jüngel & Balou’s Erbin Marvel to Win the €153,000 Idee Kaffee Hamburg Derby CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 21, 2022 â€“ The Hamburg Derby is considered by many one of the toughest tests of power and endurance in the sport of showjumping and this exciting competition brought to an end the 2023 edition of the Germany Jumping & Dressage Derby. Certainly, when one […]

Andre Thieme & Contadur are the Conquerors of the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank Prize CSI 4*

Hamburg, Germany – May 19, 2022 â€“ A great weekend of top sport began on Friday at the Kein Flottbeck and the home crowd were honored with a victory of their very own in the €53,150 Deutschen Kreditbank AG Prize CSI 4* , Andre Thieme (GER) and Contadur. Serving […]

Luis Pedro Biraben & Chacco Bumpy Blaze to Victory in the $38,700 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 18, 2022 â€“ International show jumping competition at the Kentucky Spring Classic returned to the picturesque Rolex Arena on a Thursday evening.  A field of 62 horse-and-rider pairs planned to enter the stadium to take home the win in the $38,700 Kentucky Spring Classic […]

McKayla Langmeier Lights Up to Win the $40,000 Evergate Stables’ New York Welcome Stake CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 12, 2023 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) returned to the Old Salem Farm International Arena on Friday to claim several top placings, including her second victory of the week, at the 2023 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. She proved uncatchable aboard […]