Tag: Showjumping

Ladies Dominate Again as Lacey Gilbertson Leads the Way in the $32,000 Helgstrand Jewellry CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – Ladies continue to rule! Women were out on a mission on Thursday during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).  Besides sweeping the podium in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*, the ladies were back on top at the International Arena of the Wellington […]

Cathleen Driscoll Leads All-Female American Podium in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – Ladies rule! Women were out on a mission on Thursday during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Despite being one day later, it felt already more like International Women’s Day as the FEI competition started with a […]

The Dutch Masters: Frank Kemperman Hands Over Sport Director Role to Jeroen Dubbeldam

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 07, 2024 – Over the past 22 years, The Dutch Masters has grown into a world-class competition with Frank Kemperman as sport director. However, this era is coming to an end; none other than former Olympic champion Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) will take over […]

Jordan Coyle Rides for the Gold in the $116,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – Ireland’s Jordan Coyle (IRL) proved a need for speed in the jump-off for the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX CSI 5* on Thursday. He topped a list of eight short-course challengers, winning aboard For Gold, owned by Falkirk […]

Conor Swail Keeps on Counting Wins at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – March 07, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) always has a winning season in the desert, and Desert Circuit 2024 has been no exception. The Irishman came in strong once again on Thursday of Desert Circuit 9, presented by Kubota, and took first and third places […]

Amy Millar & Jagger HX Jump to Stardom at the World Equestrian Center CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 06, 2024 – The $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI4* stole the spotlight this afternoon for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI4*/CSI2* week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Top athletes from nine different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete over Gregory […]

The 2024 Dutch Masters Rider Watch: Past Winners & High-Ranked Riders!

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 07, 2024 – The Dutch Masters – the first Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major of the calendar year, and the final Major to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the concept – takes place from 7–10 March and will welcome the world’s […]

Riders & Horses for the Dutch Masters CSI 5*

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 06, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first Major of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping at the 2024 Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*. As the current contender for the Rolex Grand Slam, Richard Vogel (GER) faces […]

Rolex Grand Slam: Questions & Answers with Richard Vogel

Congratulations! You are the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender, how are you feeling ahead of The Dutch Masters? I am excited and looking forward to competing at The Dutch Masters. My position has changed significantly since the CHI Geneva as I was not one of […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 06, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first jewel of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping at the Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant Horse Show CSI 5*, the main attraction this week. Across the Atlantic Ocean, the heat is on at […]

Derek Petersen & Zechariah Take off in the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – Derek Petersen (USA) found a winning stride on the final day of Hits Ocala Winter Circuit’s seventh week of competition. Petersen was one of many on the docket for the day’s feature event: the $24,500 Horseflight Jumper Classic and earned […]

Lillie Keenan & Lezaro Light Up in the $50,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – The $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix stole the spotlight this morning, featuring a strong lineup of competitors tackling yet another challenging course crafted by Catsy Cruz (MEX). In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Lillie Keenan (USA), riding McLain Ward’s Lezaro (Böckmann’s Lord […]

Gerfried Puck Powers Past the Competition in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2024 – Gerfried Puck (AUT) was powred to victory by Idiaal Special H.J. in the €105,500 Grand Prix of Doha CSI 3* last Saturday during the first leg of the 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour CSI 5* & CSI 3* at the stunning […]

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Tulum Thrive in the $50,000 Hermès Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2024 –  It was a busy day on Saturday during the eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The $50,000 Hermès National Grand Prix served as the appetizer before the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*. If the host […]

The 2024 Dutch Masters: A Rich History & Magnificent Sport

’s‑Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – March 03, 2024 – From March 7-10, 2024, the world’s leading horse and rider combinations will travel to the medieval city of ’s‑Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands for The Dutch Masters CSI 5*. First staged in 1967, the event’s combination of outstanding show jumping and exceptional dressage […]

Many Experienced Jumpers in the March Collection of Dutch HorseTrading

After the very successful first auction of 2024 a little over a month ago, Dutch Horse Trading is back with another outstanding collection. The more than 70 horses reflect a variety of ages, disciplines, sizes, and ages and there will be horse for every budget and for every […]

Ben Maher’s Winning Ways Continue at the Wellington International CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) celebrated a banner week at Wellington International during Week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He capped the final day on Sunday with a victory in the $200,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO […]

Holly Smith & Fruselli on Fast & Furious Mode to Win ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 03, 2024 – Holly Smith (GBR) and Fruselli were on fast & furious mode on Sunday closing out the week in grand fashion by claiming victory in the €28,600 ClipMyHorse.TV Grand Prix CSI 2*. In fact, it was the second victory […]

Abdel Saïd & Bonne Amie are Amazing in the €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 02, 2024 – The €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* witnessed a sensational showdown with a 10-rider jump-off at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab. It was Belgium’s Abdel Saïd (BEL) and the remarkable, Bonne Amie, emerging victorious after […]

Guy Williams & Ernie Of Greenhill Z Gallop to Claim the Catunambú Trophy CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 29, 2024 – Guy Williams (GBR) and Ernie of Greenhill Z stole the spotlight on Thursday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 2*. The British rider and the 12-year-old Zangersheide stallion (Emerald x Caretino) were supreme in the €28,600 Catunambú Trophy […]

Caroline Mawhinney & Stella Vista Repeat Winning the $32,000 BrainJuice Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 01, 2024 – The BrainJuice Under 25 series returned to Wellington International during Week 8 of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Under the lights of the International Arena, the penultimate competition of the series welcomed fifty of the season’s best young riders […]

Tom Wachman & Cathalina S Conquer the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 01, 2024 – Nations Cup week at WEF continued on Friday with the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSIO 4* 1.45m. Thirty-eight riders took to the speed track with young Irishman and U25 star, Tom Wachman (IRL), taking the win aboard Cathalina S (Salt N Pepa S […]

Paul Halpern & Esra Excel in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 29, 2024 – Leap Day was indeed celebrated with a fair amount of leaping at Hits Post Time Farm on Thursday as hunter, jumper, and equitation action kicked off in full swing across the property. The venue plays host to the Hits Ocala Winter […]

Global Champions League Preview: Who Can Stop the Riesenbeck International from an Unprecedented Three-Peat?

Doha, Qatar – March 01, 2024 – With Stage 1 of the new Global Champions League championship upon us and the 14 teams announced, the question of which team(s) will challenge the 2023 & 2023 champions for the title this year aries. Well, there are more contenders than you […]

Pieces Fall into Place for Jamie Gornall & Nordic van de Fruitkof in the $30,000 FarmVet Classic

Thermal, California, USA – February 29, 2024 – Jamie Gornall (GBR) hails from England, but he feels like a true Californian. He began calling California home only a few years ago, but already the place has him hooked. At his favorite winter circuit, specifically Desert Circuit 8, presented […]

Ben Maher Opens Nations Cup Week in Winning Form at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 – The world collides at Wellington International this week as the Nations Cup CSIO 4* takes up the spotlight during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 8, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. Opening the prestigious week, Ben Maher (GBR) clinched the $32,000 Adequan® WEF […]