Tag: Oldenburg

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 […]

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 […]

Andres Torres Hernandez Finishes Pin Oak Strong with Victory in the $100,000 Hildebrand Fund Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA –  April 13, 2024 – Andres Torres Hernandez (MEX) has had self-described “up-and-down” results throughout the 2024 Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, but he and Vivant Comedy PS finished the three weeks with the show’s highest possible “up”: victory in the finale $100,000 Hildebrand Fund […]

Back-to-Back Victories! David O’Brien Claims Gold Again in the $32,000 Freejump Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 12, 2024 – David O’Brien (IRL) is on his way to a winning streak after scoring his second victory in as many days in the $32,000 Freejump Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday during the second week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]