Shane Breen (IRL) and Can Ya Makan got the Z 7 team back on their winning ways at home again, claiming the €25,000 Meadow Court Stud sponsored Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* yesterday during the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show CSI 4* at Al Forsan Equestrian Club in […]
Wellington, Florida, USA — January 8, 2019 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) once again hosted its annual opening press conference on Tuesday, January 8, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to welcome exhibitors and media to the 2019 show season. The conference panel comprised representatives from […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 8, 2019 – Shane Sweetnam (IRL) jumped into first place in the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix in the ESP Holiday Finale at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Sweetnam crossed through the timers in 40.154 seconds to secure the win with Kirschwasser SCF, […]
Ocala is making a bid to become the “Horse Capital of the World” and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is what puts it on the map. World Equestrian Center’s world-class event grounds and exquisite World Equestrian Estates offer unparalleled access to Ocala’s horse country. The largest equestrian complex […]
The Longines China Tour Final came to an end last Sunday hosting its main class, the CNY $60,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 3* in Guangzhou, China. Thirty-eight combinations faced the 1.50m first round course with only five of them advancing to the jump-off. Olivier Guillon (FRA) and Cognac […]
The London Knights had a very successful year competing in the Global Champions League (GCL) last year. The team led by Ben Maher (GBR) counted on consistent performances by Nicola Philippaerts (SUI), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Olivier Philippaerts and Emily Moffitt (GBR), making them not only the overall champions, […]
Bart Bles (NED) and Israel van de Dennehoeve won the Rabobank Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the IICH Groningen CSI 2* in Zuidbroek, The Netherlands. The Dutchman and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Thunder van de Zuuthoeve x Darco) secured the victory by posting two penalty-free […]
For the second straight week, Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) and Moon Ray were once again victorious in the desert, claiming the AED $400,000 Abu Dhabi FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI 4*-W yesterday during the Abu Dhabi International Showjumping CSI 4*-W in the United Arab Emirates. Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) […]
Jennifer Gates (USA) has begun the year with another great addition to her very talented string of horses. After making the headlines at the beginning of last year by having former world number one rider Harrie Smolders (NED) as her new trainer, the American once again is in […]
Ben Maher (GBR) a year of a lifetime competing in both the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) in 2018. The Brit did not only win the two most prestigious championship series in the sport but was also the overall leader in terms of […]
The Swedish Equestrian Federation (Svenska Ridsportforbundet) has announced their showjumping team member for 2019. The list of riders and their horses is divided into two squads as confirmed by Chef d’Equipe Henrik Ankarcrona. The A-squad members are: Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) with H&M Indiana Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) with […]
Jessica Springsteen (USA) has announced the retirement of her top mare Davendy S. The mare has been with Jessica since 2014 after being brought up by Cedric Angot and Eugenie Angot, registering The American and the 16-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Pachat II) formed […]
Swiss superstar, Steve Guerdat (SUI) has taken over the lead of the Longines FEI Jumping Individual Rider Ranking. The two-time Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion is once again back on top of the leaderboard. Guerdat has been consistent during the last twelve months, […]
Shane Breen (IRL) ensured that Irish eyes smiled once again at the Echo Arena as he claimed a brilliant victory in the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Grand Prix. His Ireland international team-mate Billy Twomey (IRL) won the Liverpool crown in 2015 and 2016, and Shane took top spot this […]
Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) and Moon Ray won the AED $300,000 FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier CSI 3*-W last Saturday during the Al Ain CSI 3*-W at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in Al Ain, The United Arab Emirates. Kristaps Neretnieks (LAT) & Moon Ray The […]
Germany’s Christian Ahlmann (GER) clinched a thrilling last-to-go victory at the ninth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2018/2019 Western European League at the Nekkerhal Stadium in Mechelen, Belgium today. In a tense competition from which only four of the 39 starters emerged to battle it […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – January 2, 2019 – Marilyn Little (Frederick, MD) leaped to victory in the $25,000 Vita Flex® Grand Prix in the 2018 ESP New Years at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Little flew through the course in 40.158 seconds to secure the win aboard […]
Matt Sampson (GBR) has reflected on the “amazing” experience of Puissance glory at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show. Yorkshireman Matt and challenger Michael Pender (IRL) shared the top prize after they both jumped 2.20 metres (7ft 3in) to clear the famous red wall in a class sponsored […]
Charlotte Bettendorf (LUX) beat the best of British and Irish to claim an outstanding victory at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show on Sunday night. A sold-out Echo Arena witnessed an outstanding conclusion to the €24,700 four-star international jump-off class, sponsored by Horseware Ireland. Seven combinations made it […]
Angelique Rüsen (GER) aboard Dolocia and Patrik Spits (BEL) aboard Jacobien Dwerse Hagen shared the victory in the €24,700 Stad Mechelen Grand Prix CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. Patrik Spits (BEL) & Jacobien Dwerse Hagen Spits rode his 9-year-old bay […]
Harry Charles (GBR) underlined his status as one of world showjumping’s most exciting prospects by claiming a brilliant victory at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show CSI 4* yesterday in England. The 19-year-old, from Alton in Hampshire, won the €24,700 1.45m international speed class, sponsored by Hope Valley […]
Pius Schwizer (SUI) and Cortney Cox won the €26,550 Stephex Stables Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Cortney Cox The Swiss and the 9-year-old chestnut Mecklenburg gelding (Carlo x Espri) topped the 1.45m jump-off challenge after […]
Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Clintrexo Z cruised to victory in the €185,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Mechelen CSI 5*-W, presented by BMW today during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W in Belgium. The German and the 9-year-old grey Zangersheide stallion (Clintissimo Z x Rex Z) were the fastest among […]
Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Jativia claimed top honors in the €61,800 Sport Vlaanderen Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5* in Belgium. The Belgian and the 9-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood mare (Cardento x Gottwald) were victorious in the 1.50m jump-off challenge after leaving all […]
Great Britain’s Harriet Nuttall (GBR) signed off day two at the TheraPlateUK Liverpool International Horse Show with a memorable victory. Somerset-based Harriet, who features prominently among an exciting group of young British showjumpers, won the €23,700 four-star jump-off class, sponsored by Voltaire Design. And it meant double delight […]
Vincent Lambrecht (BEL) and Just Energie, won the Ifor Williams Prize CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. The Belgian and the 9-year-old bay mare advanced to and completed the second plahse of the 1.45m challenge without having any penalties attributed to […]
Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) and Evita van’t Zoggehof won the €24,700 KBC Bank & Verzekeringen Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. The Italian and the 8-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse mare bested 11 other combinations in the 1.50m jump-off challenge […]
Aurore Christen (FRA) and Uniflore Minotière won the €10,000 Henders & Hazel Open Queens Cup CSI 5* & CSI 2* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & CSI 2* in Belgium. The French rider and the 10-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare (Luccianno x Dandy du Plape) overcame […]
Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Delux van T&L won the €50,000 BMW Masters Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W & 2* in Belgium. To the delight of the home nation, Bruynseels guided the 9-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Toulon x Landetto) to victory after […]
Utamaro d’Ecaussinnes will be under the saddle of top rider Niels Bruynseels (BEL) after being successfully ridden at the highest level of the sport by William Whitaker (GBR). In fact, the Belgium is not only taking over as the rider of Ludwig Criel’s 14-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse […]
