Wellington, Florida, United States – April 11, 2025 – World no. 2 Kent Farrington (USA) could not be caught in the $62,500 Arthramid Vet Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday. He and Myla, owned by Haity McNerney, topped a stacked field of 73 to pocket a victory on the […]
Ocala, Florida, United States – March 01, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued its streak of electrifying competition on Saturday, March 1, with the marquee event of the Hits Ocala Tournament, the $80,000 Ocala Marion County Grand Prix. Spectators were treated to a masterclass in […]
Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued with another exhilarating week of elite show jumping at Hits Post Time Farm. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup brought another intense showdown, with Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Carnlea Premier Balou, Ridersmith’s […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Irishman Robert Blanchette (IRL) made his Hits Ocala debut one to remember, taking top honors in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup last Thursday. Blanchette rode Azmir d’Asbo Z, Setzer Farms’ 14-year-old Zangershiede gelding (Aganix du Seigneur x Godwin van […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The chilly weather didn’t deter the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from gathering for the highlight event of the week, the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-one elite horse-and-rider combinations from 13 nations vied for the top prize, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — June 14, 2024 — Ireland’s Robert Blanchette (IRL) struck gold twice last week at the Spruce Meadows’ National CSI 5*, topping the leaderboard in both the Coril Holdings – 1.45m and the Mercer Cup 1.40m competitions on the All Canada Ring. His […]
Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2023 – It’s evident watching them in the ring that Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Chardonnay have found their rhythm, and it played in their favor Thursday as they took victory in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic during week one of the […]
Sacramento, California, USA – October 07, 2023 – Ahead of a six-horse jump-off for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Sacramento (USA), Robert Blanchette (IRL) strategized with his peers. While his fellow riders began to formulate complex plans, he decided to keep things a bit simpler. “I said, […]
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta Canada – July 09, 2023 – The final day of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI5* 2*, presented by Rolex brough tens of thousands of fans to the grounds to wrap up a great summer season of show jumping. The $145,000 Sun Life Derby […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 16, 2023 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) looked like he was going to have a good day in the office on Carnlea Premier Balou in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic, taking an early lead. But then his day got a whole lot better. Aboard Chardonnay, […]
Thermal, California, USA – March 11, 2023 – Winning can be contagious according to Kyle King (USA). He proved just that on Saturday of Desert Circuit VIII as he caught his own bug, winning both the $50,000 Adeptus National Grand Prix and the $38,700 Whittier Trust 1.45m Classic […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – Lorcan Gallagher (IRL) has spent quite a bit of time in the desert this season chasing down a win. During Desert Circuit VI, with his longtime partner Hunters Conlypso II, he finally got the victory he’s been eyeing all season […]
Thermal, California, USA – January 18, 2023 – Irish riders were on fire Wednesday morning of Desert Circuit III, taking all three top spots in the $10,000 Hygain Feeds Welcome Speed to kick off National show jumping action. None other than Irish superstar Conor Swail (IRL) took the win, this time aboard […]
Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 28, 2021 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) had never before asked RTS LLC’s Chardonnay for speed. The 10-year-old Westphalian mare had only just stepped up to the three-star grand prix level a week prior at Thunderbird Show Park, but she passed the test with flying […]
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – August 22, 2020 – Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Coupis topped the $30,000 Showpark Summer Classic Grand Prix last Saturday during the Blenheim EquiSports’ Showpark Summer Classic at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Only two riders advanced to the jump-off of the […]
