Tag: Showjumping

Harry Allen & Calculatus Conquer the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznań CSI 4*-W!

Poznań , Poland – December 08, 2024 – Ireland impresses! Harry Allen (IRL) and Calculatus claimed the €105,600 PKO Bank Polski Grand Prix of Poznan CSI 4*-W, valid for the FEI Jumping World Cup – Central European League, held last Sunday during the leg of Cavaliada Tour – […]

Arturo Parada Vallejo Victorious in the $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – The final win of a banner week of competition at Desert Holiday 1 went to Mexico’s Arturo Parada Vallejo (MEX). On Sunday, December 8, at the Desert International Horse Park, Vallejo piloted Fellow van’t Moerven to victory in the $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open […]

Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping @ CHI Geneva: The World’s Best Riders & Horses Clash!

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2024 – The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping makes its highly anticipated return to the Concours Hippique International de Genève (the CHI Geneva) from 11–15 December and promises an exceptional schedule of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment. Having been named the world’s […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Conquer the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The ESP Year End Awards week at Wellington International concluded with Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) claiming victory in the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix aboard his talented gelding, Cristiano Obolensky. Reflecting on his 9-year-old partner, Roca shared, “I’ve ridden […]

Ingmar De Vos Elected as President of the International Horse Sports Confederation

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 09, 2024 – Ingmar De Vos, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), was unanimously elected as the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President, and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), was elected as the IHSC Vice-President at the […]

Katharina Rhomberg Leads the Way as Austria Scores a One-Two in the Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*

Salzburg, Austria – December 08, 2024 – A total of 38 combinations took part in the final competition of the 2024 Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*, the €105,500 Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4*, presented by Sportland Salzburg. Course manager Franz Madl (AUT) and his team had built […]

Emiliano Liberati & Aruba Island Impress in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The second week of the third and final part of Autumn MET 2024 concluded on Sunday with the €57,450 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m, with Italy’s Emiliano Liberati (ITA) and the 9-year-old […]

Conor Swail & My Lady Lavista Light Up in the $32,000 Premier Equestrian Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2024 – Conor Swail’s (IRL) popular and well-loved canine companion, Ralph, can often be seen helping Swail lead a victory gallop at the Desert International Horse Park, and “Ralphie” got another opportunity to do just that on Saturday, December 7. Aboard My […]

Philipp Weishaupt & Coby 8 Triumphant in €320,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 08, 2024 – The €320,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix – Casas Novas CSI 5*-W promised top-tier spectacle to close the A Coruña CSI 5*-W, and it undoubtedly lived up to the expectations of the crowd that packed the indoor arena […]

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Hans Dieter-Dreher & Vestmalle des Cotis Dominant Again in the €170,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with high level of competition on Saturday. Once the Marqués de Riscal Trophy concluded, it was time for the moment that everyone had been waiting for: the first Grand Prix of the weekend, the […]

Robert Whitaker Tastes Victory in the €56,800 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with a high level of competition. On Saturday afternoon, the indoor arena of Casas Novas was full of equestrian fans who were ready to enjoy the first 5 stars class of this second day, […]

Paul O’Shea & Imerald van’T Voorhof Save the Best for Last in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic […]

Piergiorgio Bucci at A Coruña CSI 5*-W: “I Will Try Again this Sunday”

Madrid, Spain – December 08, 2024 – Last Sunday, he won the World Cup Grand Prix at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week in the Spanish capital, and Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) approaches the CSI5*W A Coruña with great enthusiasm, ready to earn more points for the World Cup. The Italian rider shares with us his plans for Casas Novas this weekend. […]

Hans-Dieter Dreher Dazzles towards Another Victory with Vestamalle des Cotis in Spain

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – After the first important class, the big class of the day took place with the running of the €105,500 Caixabank Trophy CSI 5*-W. An exciting 1.50m class with 47 competitors. Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) became the main character of the first day of this […]

Michael Pender & HHS Vancouver Keep their Winning Streak in the Caser Grupo Helvetia Trophy at Casas Novas

Madrid, Spain – December 06, 2024 – The crowd at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center had the opportunity to witness the first classes of the highest category of this prestigious International Jumping Contest, which is part of the World Cup, on the afternoon of this Friday, December 6. […]

Eduardo Menezes Charges for Victory in the $32,000 IDA Development Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – Brazil’s Eduardo Menezes (BRA) had both a late spot in the order and his longtime partner Calypso des Matis on his side as he jumped to the win in Thursday’s $32,000 IDA Development Speed CSI 2*.  A field of 73 entries […]

McLain Ward Comes Out Swinging & Winning in the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) made a statement on Thursday afternoon by winning the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5* to open Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) action at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in La Quinta, CA. A six-time U.S. Olympian and […]

Hola España! Spain is the official Partner Country of the 2025 CHIO Aachen

Aachen, Germany  – December 05, 2024 – The secret has been disclosed: Spain is the official partner country of the World Equestrian Festival, the 2024 CHIO Aachen . Among others, the music star, Alvaro Soler, has confirmed his participation in the Opening Ceremony. The motto is “Hola España”. When […]

Riders & Horses for Major League Show Jumping CSI 5* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) this week as the renowned equestrian venue near Palm Springs and Coachella hosts the grand finale of the 2024 Major League Show Jumping Series. With a huge purse for grabs […]

Riders & Horses for the A Coruña CSI 5*-W at Casas Novas Equestrian Center

La Coruña, Spain – December 04, 2024 – The 2024 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League touches down at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center next Friday for the 7th leg of its series. Several riders of the “Spanish Armada” face heavyweights of the sport, highlighted […]

Felix Haßmann & Vithargos W.Z. Ride Victoriously in the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2*

Riesenbeck, Germany– December 01, 2024 – Felix Haßmann (GER) and Vithargos W.Z. rode victoriously in the €28,650 Grand Prix of Riesenbeck CSI 2* on Sunday at the Riesenbeck International equestrian venue. Going up against 14 other combinations in the tiebreaker, of the original 60 other entries in the […]

New Partner Propels Laura Renwick to Enjoy Victory in the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Great Britain’s Laura Renwick (GBR) and the 11-year-old mare Enjoy CK Z (Echo van’T Spielveld x Coronado) won Sunday’s €30,900 Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau Grand Prix CSI 2* 1.45m at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain, as the first week […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Go for the Gold in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4*  

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 01, 2024 – The Holiday & Horses CSI 4* week at Wellington International concluded in spectacular style as Kent Farrington (USA) and his 10-year-old mare, Greya, soared to victory in the $200,000 ArthramidVet Grand Prix CSI 4* on Sunday.  Farrington was full of praise for […]

Peder Fredricson Leads All-Swedish Trifecta in the €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*

Stockholm, Sweden – December 01, 2024 – Peder Fredricson (SWE) concluded the competitions at Strawberry Arena with a victory in the Sweden €105,500 H&M Grand Prix CSI 4*, riding the talented Sv Vroom de la Pomme Z, ahead of two national team colleagues. “He’s starting to feel really […]

Thrilling Victory for Jimmy Torano in the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2024 – Saturday’s international competition at Wellington International during the Holiday & Horses CSI 4* horse show featured electrifying action in the International Arena. The spotlight event, the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Speed Challenge CSI 4* – 1.50m, saw Jimmy Torano (USA) claim victory aboard […]

Piergiorgio Bucci Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Gran Prix Ciudad de Madrid CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – December 01, 2024 – Italian rider Piergiorgio Bucci (ITA) has won the €175,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Grand Prix City of Madrid CSI 5*, held at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week. Bucci, riding Hantano, clocked an unbeatable time of 40.77 seconds in the tie-break to […]

Michael Pender Charges to Win the Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W at Madrid

Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, […]

Nayel Nassar & Dorado de Riverland Race to Victory in the $32,000 TRM CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 28, 2024 – As the holiday season begins, Wellington International is buzzing with excitement as the 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, was launched in style. The event kicked off on Thursday with the much-anticipated Holiday & Horses CSI 4* international […]

Jesús Garmendia Gallops to Victory in the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W

Madrid, Spain – November 29, 2024 – The first big class of the weekend at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week has left the audience speechless and made the stands roar with a memorable Spanish triumph. Jesús Garmendia (ESP), won the €106,450 Mutua Madrileña Trophy CSI 5*-W 1.50m, the main […]