Tag: Richard Spooner

Jordan Coyle Claims the Jackpot of the $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – The $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix was the highlight event of the week and brought a change of scenery at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as 30 horse-and-rider combinations gathered under the lights at the WEC Stadium to vie for the […]

Richard Vogel Blazes Past Two Americans in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26 , 2025 – World No. 8 Richard Vogel (GER) got off the perfect start at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), teaming up with Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos for victory in the feature class of the week at the renowned venue, the $32,000 […]

Jessica Springsteen & Naomi VH Keizershof Notch Victory in the $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* took center stage Thursday morning during Week VIII of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A competitive field of 30 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations […]

Ilan Bluman & Acajou Are the Aces of the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 01, 2025 – Ocala celebrated 250 years of the United States Marine Corps with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of tribute and top sport at the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by the Marine […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Conquer the Jackpot in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Eduardo Menezes got off to the perfect start on Wednesday to kick off CSI 4* action at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on Wednesday. The outstanding brazilian triumphed in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* aboard H5 Kontador. Going up […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Paul O’Shea Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 05, 2024 – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the […]

Richard Spooner & Halcon Rise to the Occasion in the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2024 – A unseasonable chilly Florida night didn’t keep the spectators from gathering at the WEC Grand Arena for the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set the challenging track for a […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Back on Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2024 – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) and Sigma Stables […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Bookends the Podium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 09, 2023 – Luis Sabino Gonçalves of Portugal and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick du Croisy jump started the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with an exhilarating win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A competitive field of 29 […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z are the Best in the $38,700 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2023 – The lights that cascade over the famous Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park made their mark tonight for the first night class of the 2023 Kentucky Spring Horse Show, inviting exhibitors and fans to experience the exhilaration that is the […]

Aaron Vale Seizes Victory Again in $75,000 UF Health Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series brought another exhilarating night of top equestrian sport as athletes representing eight countries contested the $75,000 UF Health Grand Prix under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Nine entries in the […]

Santiago Lambre & Comtess 202 Light Up for Another Win in $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2022 – Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series wrapped up with the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix this morning in the WEC Stadium. An international field of forty-five competitors vied for the win over tracks built by FEI Level III course designer, […]

Conor Swail Soars to First in $36,600 Sun Air Jets CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California – November 05, 2021 – International athletes competing in the FEI CSI3* competition, presented by Marshall & Sterling, returned to the Grand Prix Ring on Friday afternoon for a speed class at the Desert International Horse Park. Their sights were set on speeding through a tough track […]

Nicky Galligan & Javas Miss Jordan Jump Like Mike to Win $250,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – March 21, 2021 – The Desert International Horse Park celebrated the end of the eight week Desert Circuit with a grand finale of the $250,000 Grand Prix CSI 4*, drawing top grand prix riders for the event. It was Nicky Galligan (IRL) and Javas […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC are Quick & Clean to Win $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, Califonia, EUA – March 7, 2021 – The sixth week of competition at the Desert International Horse Park concluded Sunday with the $137,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI 3*. Serving as the highlight class of the afternoon, the final FEI class of the week challenged thirty-two horse and […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to First in $36,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Prize CSI 3*

Langley, Canada – Richard Spooner (USA) and Arthos R (Namelus R x Mermus R) won the $36,100 George & Dianne Tidball Legacy Prize CSI 3* last Wednesday during the Summer Fort Classic CSI 3* at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, Canada. Second place was claimed by Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) and […]

Teenage Sensation Hannah Loly & Ayma de la Demi Lune Steal the Spotlight in $100,000 Adequan Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA – Hannah Loly (USA) and Ayma de la Demi Lune won the $100,000 Adequan Grand Prix yesterday during the sixth week of the Summer In The Rockies Series at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado, USA. The 17-year old American equestrian sensation and the […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC Race to Victory in $80,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA – July 06, 2019 – The Colorado Horse Park (CHP), Colorado’s premier competitive equestrian venue, hosted the fifth week of the annual Summer in the Rockies (SIR) series from July 3 through July 7. The venue welcomed exhibitors from across the nation and boasted a […]

Eve Jobs & Richard Spooner Lead NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team to Bronze in Canada & Spot in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final

Langley, Canada – June 03, 2019– The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team earned a spot in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final with a bronze-medal finish in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Canada CSI 5* during the Langley Odlum Brown BC Open  CSIO 5* at […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to the Top in $35,000 Blenheim Welcome Jumper Classic CSI 4*

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2018 – Riding for the United States, Richard Spooner took the victory with Michael Wang’s Arthos R (Namelus R x Mermus R) in the $35,000 Blenheim Jumper Classic CSI 4*. Set in a power and speed format over Anthony d’Ambrosio’s track, […]

Richard Spooner & Love Gallop to Victory in $36,500 CWD Prize CSI 3* at Del Mar International Horse Show

The $36,500 CWD Prize CSI 3*  took place Friday night in the Del Mar Arena, as 44 entries put the pedal to the metal around Marina Azevedo’s (BRA) 13-effort course including two double combinations. In an effort to beat the clock, many pairs had rails down, but 10 completed […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to First in $36,500 Speed Class CSI 3* at Sacramento International Horse Show CSI 3*-W

A packed house on Friday night at the Murieta Equestrian Center was treated to a fantastic speed class, the $36,500 Murieta Inn, Spa & Restaurant 1.45m FEI Class. 34 entries took to the grand prix arena to race the clock around Olaf Petersen Jr.’s course consisting of 14 jumping efforts […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to Victory in Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

  Richard Spooner (USA) & Arthos R won the Akita Drilling Calvary Charge CSI 5* last Saturday during the ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The American and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Namelus R x Mermus R) claimed top honors in the 1.50m speed […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC Race Away with CNOOC Nexen Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Richard Spooner (USA) & Quirado RC won the CNOOC Nexen Cup CSI 5* last Sunday during ‘The National’ at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta Canada. The American and the 9-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding (Quinar x Corrado I) were victorious in the 1.50m jump-off challenge by posting their second […]

Richard Spooner & Chatinus Gallop to Victory in $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping – Las Vegas CSI 4*-W

Richard Spooner (USA) & Chatinus won the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping – Las Vegas CSI 4*-W, presented by Interactive Mortgage last Saturday during the Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI 4*-W in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The American and the 10-year-old bay Hannoveraner Verband e.V. gelding (Chacco-Blue x Argentinus) […]

Richard Spooner & Quirado RC Race to First in the $36,500 1.45m Speed Class at Del Mar International Horse Show CSI 3*

The race was on Friday afternoon at the Del Mar Horsepark as 39 horses and riders took to the Grand Prix field for the $36,500 Del Mar speed class during the Del Mar International World Cup Week. The 1.45m course was designed by Alan Wade of Ireland and consisted of […]

Richard Spooner & Cristallo Complete Hat Trick in the CNOOC Nexen Cup Derby at Spruce Meadows CSI 5*

The conditions could not have been better for Derby day Sunday at the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament, presented by ROLEX. The stands were full as fans, corporate partners and many Spruce Meadows first timers marveled over the magnificence of the horses as athletes from around the globe directed their mounts over one […]