Tag: Showjumping

Lacey Gilbertson & Baloppi Glide to Victory in $35,000 Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 5*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 19, 2018 – Lacey Gilbertson (USA) and Baloppi rode to victory in the $35,000 1.45m Tryon Resort Speed Stake CSI 5* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), blazing through the course in 62.31 seconds. Paige Johnson (USA) achieved second place with […]

Jérôme Guery & Jelly Belly van het Eikenhof Top €26,625 Prix Peugeot CSI 4* at Morocco Royal Tour in El Jadida

Belgium was the biggest winner for the second day in a row at the third leg of the Morocco Royal Tour, held during the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida CSI 4*-W in Morocco. The major class of the day, a Table A against the clock, was a genuine […]

Kyle King & Escudo’s Triumph Crowned in $35,500 Camelot Cup CSI 2* at Royal West

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – October 18, 2018 – The 5th Annual Royal West tournament began with excitement last Thursday, showcasing riders from North America and beyond in the $35,500 Camelot Cup 1.45m CSI 2* presented by Poker Vision Media Inc.  Werner Deeg designed the first Grand Prix course of the tournament, […]

Michael Pender & HHS Burnchurch Lead Irish “Trifecta” at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

The Irish once again showed their brilliance under the sunny skies at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre yesterday. In horseracing terms, they scored a “trifecta, a sweep of the top three positions. Moreover, not only that but four out of the top five placings in the €25,050 two-phase class. […]

Laura Hite & Calypso van de Zuuthoeve Claim $36,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at Del Mar International Horse Show

Laura Hite (USA) and Calypso van de Zuuthoeve won the $36,500 Grand Prix Qualifier last Thursday during the Del Mar International Horse Show in Del Mar, California, USA. The American and the 10-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Thunder van de Zuuthoeve) outran […]

A Big Bang! Laura Renwick & Bintang II Victorious Again at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Laura Renwick (GBR) and Bintang II showed their brilliance once again yesterday, winning the €41,900 Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 3* during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The Brit and the 12-year-old bay Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tangelo van […]

Eugenio Garza & Victer Finn DH Z Strike Again Winning $132,000 Welcome Stake CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 18, 2018 – Eugenio Garza (MEX) aboard Victer Finn DH Z jumped to the lead in the $132,000 1.50m Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake as Tryon Fall 4 CSI 5* competition continues at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Garza and Victer Finn […]

Kelli Cruciotti & Hadja Van Orshof  Win $50,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump CSI 3* at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA — October 18, 2018 – Kelli Cruciotti defeated two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning Longines FEI World Cup Champion Beezie Madden by one tenth of second to win Thursday’s $50,000 Pennsylvania Big Jump, sponsored by Wilmington Trust – A Division of M & T Bank. Riding Hadja Van Orshof, the 21 […]

Protégé Beats Master! Lucas Porter & Diamonte Darco Shine in Brink Stables Prize at Jumping Zwolle CSI 3*

It was a special day yesterday as an all-time great equstrian and his protégé battle it out for victory in the Brink Stables Prize CSI 3* at Jumping Zwolle CSI 3* in the Netherlands.In a interesting twist of fate, Lucas Porter (USA) and Diamonte Darco won the Brink […]

Lorcan Gallagher Earns 2018 Hagyard Challenge Series $50,000 Leading Rider Bonus at Kentucky Horse Shows

Lexington, Kentucky. – October 15, 2018 – After capturing top prizes in grand prix events throughout the spring and summer, Ireland’s Lorcan Gallagher earned the $50,000 Leading Rider Bonus during the 2018 Hagyard Challenge Series. The Hagyard Challenge series consisted of seven grand prix classes held during the 2018 […]

Mark Bellissimo Addresses Rumors of Sale of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Official Statement from Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, Tryon Equestrian Partners, and Colorado Equestrian Partners  Wellington, Florida, USA – October 16, 2018 – The following statement has been released by Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, Tryon Equestrian Partners, Colorado Equestrian Partners, and […]

David O’Brien Secures One-Two in $35,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 5* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 17, 2018 – David O’Brien (IRL) secured a double-podium win, taking first and second place in the $35,000 1.45m Power & Speed Stake as Tryon Fall 4 CSI 5* competition commenced at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). O’Brien and KIR Royal […]

Natural Born Winner! Explosion W by Ben Maher

He’s so confident – he’s confident in absolutely everything he does. He just loves life.” New LGCT Champion Ben Maher (GBR) is gunning for the GCL team series trophy in Doha in November and in an exclusive interview he reveals the high calibre horse power that propelled him to the individual title. […]

Pedro Veniss & Annaya Ste. Hermelle Victorious in €25,100 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 2*

Pedro Veniss (BRA) and Annaya Ste. Hermelle won the €25,100 Emiralia Horse Corporation Trophy CSI 2* last Friday during the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour CSI 2* in Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain. The Brazilian and the 12-year-old bay Belgian Sport Horse mare (Andiamo x Paladin des Ifs) triumphed by advancing […]

Juan Carlos Garcia & Crocodillo Conquer €27,650 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Vilamoura Champions Tour

The Italian anthem was heard for the second straight Sunday as Juan Carlos Garcia (ITA) and Cocodrillo claimed top honors in the €27,650 Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3* at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Vilamoura, Portugal. The Italian and the […]

Switzerland Defends Title at FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Rabat CSIO 4*

The Nations Cup was definitely the high point of this weekend of competition in Dar Es Salam. Despite the rainy weather, the crowd was present to support their favourite riders, while Switzerland imposed itself for the second time in this class in front of full grandstands. Eight teams […]

Pedro Venisss & For Felicila Fly to Win €30,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

As last to go in the jump-off, Brazil’s Pedro Veniss snatched the victory in Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by CHG in the second week of the Autumn MET 2018. The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour’s 2018 autumn edition has some of the world’s very best on the start list, […]

José Roberto Reynoso & Crizwood JMen Jump to Victory at Haras Agromen

José Roberto Reynoso Fernandez Filho (BRA) and Crizwood JMen won the jump-off class last Thursday during the CSN Agromen at Haras Agromen in Orlândia, State of São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian and 10-year-old grey Westphalian mare (Cornet Obolensky x Rodney) soared over all the 1.45m obstacles for no penalties throughout […]

Douglas Lindelöw & Zacramento Dominate Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Oslo CSI 5*-W

It takes courage to give it everything you’ve got, and Sweden’s Douglas Lindelöw (27) and his brilliant bay gelding Zacramento threw down a really courageous performance to win the first leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ 2018/2019 Western European League in Oslo, Norway today. Fourth to go […]

Giacomo Casadei Takes Gold at Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018

A day of fantastic sport capped off the equestrian events of the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 with a last decisive dash for the individual medals in a five-way jump off. Having produced clears all week, Giacomo Casadei (ITA) sailed through the six fences of the jump […]

Lucio Osório & Galipolli Ter Doorn Claim Agromen Grand Prix

The Agromen Grand Prix took place yesterday at the Agromen Equestrian Center in Orlândia, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Under partially cloudy skies and moisty afternoon, twenty-seven combinations were scheduled to face the 1.50m two-round challenge. There were only twenty-three combinations in the competition at the end of […]

Kent Farrington & Gazelle Gallop to Victory in $132,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 13, 2018 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Gazelle came away with top honors in the $132,000 Adequan® Grand Prix CSI 3* after a tense jump-off competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), stopping the clock at 32.232 seconds. Paul O’Shea (IRL) […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Victory in $35,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 12, 2018 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance secured the win in the $35,000 1.50m Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 3* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) as part of Equus Events Tryon Fall 3 CSI 3* competition. Farrington flew through […]

Emeric George & Chopin des Hayettes Claim €60,000 SAR Princess Lalla Amina Grand Prix CSI 4*

The Morocco Royal Tour carries on its tour on the Moroccan coast with this second leg: Rabat, capital of the country. They were forty-two riders to enter this Grand Prix 4*, honouring the late Princess Lalla Amina, within the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports’ facilities. The French […]

Benedikte Endresen & Lieschen Top Two-Phase Class CSI 2* at Kingsland Oslo Horse Show

Benedikte Endresen (NOR) and Lieschen won the Two-Phase class CSI 2* yesterday to kick off FEI-level competition during the Kingsland Oslo Horse Show CSI 5*-W in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian and the 8-year-old bay Oldenburg mare (Lord Pezi x Cordalme) advanced to and completed the second section of […]

Francisco Musa & Sharapova Império Egípcio Fly to First at Vilamoura Champions Tour CSI 3*

Another week of FEI-level classes was kicked off yesterday during the Vilamoura Champions Tour at the Vilamoura Equestrian Centre in Quarteira, Faro, Portugal. The first major contest of the week, a 1.45m speed challenge was won by Francisco José Mesquita Musa (BRA) and Sharapova Império Egípcio. The Brazilian […]

Historic Gold for Team North America at Youth Olympic Games – Buenos Aires 2018

Round two of the equestrian team competitions at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 had everyone on the edge of their seats, as Team North America and Team Europe battled for the gold medal in a nail-biting jump off, whilst Team Africa settled for the bronze.  Full […]

Karel Cox Earns Leading Showjumping of the Year Crown at The Horse of the Year Show CSI 3*

Karel Cox put the seal on a memorable day for Belgian showjumping when he won the Horse of the Year Show’s Leading Showjumper of the Year grand prix on Sunday evening at the NEC Genting Arena in Birmingham. Just hours after the Belgian team were crowned Nations Cup […]

Kenneth Cheng & Pommeau du Heup Rise to Victory in CNY $670,000 Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping Beijing – China League Final CSI 3*-W

Kenneth Cheng (HKG) and Pommeau du Heup were victorious in the CNY $670,000 Longines FEI World Cupâ„¢ Jumping – China League Grand Prix CSI 3*-W last Sunday in Beijing, China. Kenneth Cheng (HKG) and Pommeau du Heup The Hong Kongese rider and the 15-year-old chestnut Selle Français stallion […]

Constant van Paesschen Back on Top Again in €24,900 Melisa Internationales Reitzentrum Trophy CSI 2* at Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Constant van Paesschen (BEL) was once again back on top at the  Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, this time riding Vendetta Treize to victory in the €24,900 Melisa Internationales Reitzentrum Trophy CSI 2* last Friday during Autumn MET Tour I CSI 2* in Oliva Nova, Spain. The young Belgian star guided […]