Tag: Showjumping

FEI Announces Competition Safety Policy during Pandemic

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 28, 2020 – The FEI has published its Policy for Enhanced Competition Safety during the Covid-19 pandemic, aimed at assisting Organisers and National Federations with the safe resumption of international equestrian events in line with national and local restrictions. The Policy will apply to […]

CHIO Aachen to Take Place in Digital Version

Perfect Combination between Virtual Experiences, Social Media, Sport & Entertainment Aachen, Germany – May 28, 2020 – The O stands for online: As a one-off occurrence, the “Concours Hippique International Officiel” is being staged as the “Concours Hippique International Online” this year. The “CHIO Aachen digital” is taking place […]

FEI Pays Tribute to its Honorary Vice-President Vittorio De Sanctis

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 25, 2020 – Professor Vittorio De Sanctis (ITA), the man widely recognised for introducing the sport of Endurance to Italy and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), has passed away. He was 84. A qualified lawyer, he had a life-long passion for equestrian sport that he passed […]

2020 NARG Sport Report Ranks the Best Winter Horse Show Venues

May 27, 2020 – When the North American Riders Group last sent a release about plans for the return of the NARG Top 25, the terms COVID-19 pandemic, shelter-in-place order, social distancing and face masks were not rampant in our daily vocabulary. As we dealt with the challenges […]

Tips & Tricks with Ben Maher & Emily Moffitt

London, England – May 28, 2020 – This week learn from two of show jumping’s leading riders, as Ben Maher (GBR) and Emily Moffitt (GBR) share some useful exercises on Tips & Tricks making use of grids of fences, designed to develop adaptability and balance when jumping, as […]

Kaley Cuoco Makes a Big Bang to Connect the Equestrian Community

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 26, 2020 – American actress and avid equestrian Kaley Cuoco is the voice of the FEI’s latest digital campaign, sharing her enthusiasm, passion and love for the sport that has been at the core of the Olympic Movement for over a century. #ForTheLoveOfEquestrian has launched […]

Eric Lamaze & Hickstead to be Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Calgary, Alberta – May 27, 2020 – 2008 Beijing Olympic show jumping champions Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Hickstead will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020/21. The announcement was made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on May 27, 2020. Together, Lamaze […]

US Equestrian Approves Pandemic-Related Rule Modifications for 2020

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 27, 2020 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved additional modifications to USEF rules in accordance with a resolution approved by the Board of Directors to address issues related to the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. A summary of the most […]

The Insider: At Home with the London Knights’ Ben Maher & Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 27, 2020 – This week’s episode of The Insider at Home is not to be missed, featuring two-time LGCT Champion and LGCT Super Grand Prix winner Ben Maher (GBR) and London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR). Hear about the London Knights‘ unrelenting […]

2020 Edition of Equita Lyon Confirmed as Tickets Go on Sale!

Lyon, France – May 26, 2020 – Tickets for the 26th Edition on Sale! Loyal to its Commitments to the Horse Sector and its Audiences, The Salon du Cheval de Lyon is under Starter’s Orders en Route for the 2020 Equita Lyon. A key event on the world […]

2020 Upperville Colt & Horse Show and Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Cancelled

Upperville, Virginia, USA. – May 26, 2020 –The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) and the Loudoun Benefit Horse Show (LBHS) regret to announce the cancellation of both competitions, originally scheduled for June 1-7, 2020 and June 10-14, 2020 respectively. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the UCHS Board of Directors […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Ben Maher

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 26, 2020 – Watch these two LGCT Champions in conversation this week, as Ben Maher (GBR) answers Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s. Find out which horse Ben would have loved to ride, his favourite LGCT destination, his advice for young riders, his entertaining dream […]

The Millar Family Launches Millar Brooke Farm South

Alexander & Holly Grayton Join Team Millar Perth, Ontario, Canada – May 2, 2020 – The Millar family has announced the opening of its U.S.-based satellite operation, Millar Brooke South, as well as the addition of Alexander and Holly Grayton to Team Millar. As Millar Brooke Farm continues […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Emily Moffitt

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – London Knights Team Owner Emily Moffitt (GBR) takes part in Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s 20 Q’s this week, and gives us new insights into her life and personality. In this exclusive show, find out about Emily’s hidden talent, where she sees herself […]

LGCT & GCL to Restart in 2021

Valkenswaard – The Netherlands – May 25, 2020 – The Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) today announces the 2020 season will restart next year due to the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these exceptional circumstances it is not realistic to safely […]

Equestrian Canada Announces Return to Competition Guidelines

Ottawa, Ontario – May 21, 2020 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Return to Competition Guidelines for the Sport Horse Following a Break in Training Due to COVID-19. Many sport horses across the country have been partially or fully out of training due to […]

Leslie Burr Howard & David Distler Elected to Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2020 – The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the election of two new inductees – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler, an Olympic judge and FEI Steward General. With the cancellation of […]

Frank Schuttert’s LGCT GP Winner to Ludger Beerbaum’s Stables

Riesenbeck, Germany – May 24, 2020 – Chianti’s Champion is headed to Ludger Beerbaum‘s tables. Frank Schuttert‘s (NED) former parnter has 2 FEI wins under his belt, the biggest one with the Dutchman in the €300,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 5* , with […]

ESP Announces Schooling Show & Schedule Changes at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – The organizers of shows at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and Equestrian Village have made an announcement regarding show schooling schedule. Their announcement states the following: “Dear Exhibitors, Welcome Back! After experiencing the first day of our schooling shows at Equestrian Village/PBIEC […]

Palm Beach Masters Announces Cancellation of Competition Series

Wellington, Florida, USA. – May 22, 2020 – The organizers of the Palm Beach Masters have announced they will no longer operate the Palm Beach Masters Series going forward due to ongoing and unforeseen lasting impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Palm Beach Masters Series has hosted […]

Important Announcement about the 2020 Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont – USA – May 23, 2020 – The 2020 Vermont Summer Festival, originally scheduled to run June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont, cannot be held in Vermont due to current conditions and state restrictions. While competition organizers had remained hopeful the event […]

Tips & Tricks with Dani G. Waldman

Putten, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – This week, Dani G. Waldman (ISR) takes a different approach to Tips & Tricks, with some great preparation exercises that can be used before competition or other important moments. She explains how visualisation of the course and exactly what she […]

Traverse City Horse Shows Announces Updated Dates for 2020 Show Schedule

Thorough COVID-19 Action Plan Will be Enacted to Protect Health of Participants Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – May 22, 2020 – In order to keep the health and safety of its visitors a top priority as well as to remain in accordance with local regulations, the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) […]

Tryon Announces Show Schedule with Upgrades to Summer Series

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 22, 2020 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort has announced upgrades to the first two weeks of its summer series, which kicks off June 10, now including two weeks of Hunter AA and Jumper Level 6 competition to […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s 20 Questions with Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 22, 2020 – She’s one of the most recognisable faces on the circuit, but how well do you know Dani G. Waldman? Find out everything from her favourite meal, to her favourite LGCT event, and more, as Edwina Tops-Alexander asks her our quick […]

Bacara d’Archonfosse to be Ridden by Emily Moffitt

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 21, 2020 – Poden Farms and Neil Jones Equestrian have both confirmed that Bacara D’Archonfosse will be ridden Emily Moffitt (GBR). The 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Asca Z x Kannan) had been competed successfully by Daniel Bluman (ISR),  Cassio Rivetti (BRA) and […]

West Palm Events Forced to Cancel its Events at Horse Park in Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – May 21, 2020 – As you are no doubt aware, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has lifted its competition suspension as of June 1, 2020. We have been diligently working to meet new USEF guidelines for addressing COVID-19 and ensure that proper measures […]

2020 Edition of IFEMA Madrid Horse Week Canceled

Madrid, Spain – May 22, 2020 – Due to the world crisis that we are living, we face one of the hardest challenges in history. Beyond the impact on the lives of millions of people around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has also dealt a severe setback to […]

Show Schedule Update for 2020 Summer In the Rockies

Parker, Colorado, USA. – The Summer in the Rockies Series, initially scheduled to kick off with Summer in the Rockies II (June 10-14), will instead begin with Summer in the Rockies III (June 17-21). Our paperwork is in process with the State of Colorado and due to close […]

The Insider: At Home with the St. Tropez Pirates’ Dani G. Waldman

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 20, 2020 – This week, we meet Dani G. Waldman (ISR) on The Insider @HOME. Known for her fashion-forward style, including her signature ‘flying feathers’, Dani is a true pioneer in our sport and tells us about how she sees show jumping changing […]