Tag: Showjumping

2023 West Palms Events Competition Schedule Released

Camarillo, California, USA — January 17, 2023 — West Palms Events is proud to unveil our 2023 competition schedule. Join us in 2023 for 16 great weeks of horse showing in both northern and southern California at world-class venues. We work tirelessly to bring you horse shows with […]

Constant Van Paescchen & Diaz du Thot Dash to the Top in the €30,750 Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – January 15, 2023 – The 2023-season has kicked off at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) in Oliva Nova, Spain. The first week of Spring MET I 2023 concluded on Sunday with the Grand Prix of Oliva Nova CSI 2*, presented by Dammann Reitplatz- u. Sportplatzbau […]

Karrie Rufer Breaks Her Bridesmaid Streak in the $50,000 Kask Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 14, 2023 – Despite being a bride in her own wedding in September of 2022, Karrie Rufer (USA) had been a bridesmaid in the show ring a few too many times. On Saturday, during Desert Circuit II at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), […]

Olympic Qualification Spot on the Line as 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2023 – The 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ series gets underway next Sunday, 22 January, in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates where teams from the Middle East region will be vying for one of two qualifying […]

Jad Dana & After Eight Charge to First Place in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2023 – The first FEI week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season ended with the CHF37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic in the international Ring on Sunday, January 15. Jad Dana (LBN) won the day aboard After Eight as the sun set […]

Conor Swail Saves the Best for Last in the $145,100 Whittier Trust Grand Prix CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 15, 2023 – Conor Swail (IRL) is typically an easy favorite to win international competition at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Though Sunday was no exception for the $145,100 Whittier Trust Whittier Trust CSI 3*, he had tough competition to sneak past to score yet another […]

Speed Queen Kristen VanderVeen & Jireh “Provide” the Winning Performance in the $50,000 Sarasota Grand Prix

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]

Mimi Gochman’s Golden Performance Tops $30,000 CP National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – The $30,000 CP National Grand Prix set the afternoon tone in the International Arena at the Wellington International on Saturday with a win for 18-year-old Mimi Gochman (USA) aboard Cosmos BH. The entry list included forty pairs, all very eager to […]

Henrik von Eckermann & King Edward Continue their “Reign” in $330,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 15, 2023 – Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and the horse he calls his “masterpiece”, King Edward, clinched their second superb victory of the season at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 Western European League qualifier in Basel, Switzerland today. Just as it […]

Henrik vs Harrie! Von Eckermann Victory in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 14, 2023 – A jump-off featuring two of best riders in the world for the win in the $75,000 Championat City of Basel CSI 5*-W for the “Golden Drum” took place on Saturday night at the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. In fact, […]

Déjà Vu in the Desert! Gregory Wathelet Rides for the Win in the $38,700 CWD Classic CSI 3*

Before National Grand Prix action, FEI competitors took to the Grand Prix Arena, and it was none other than Gregory Wathelet (BEL) back in the winner’s circle aboard his winning mount from Thursday, Berline du Maillet Z. The pair topped a three-horse jump-off to bring home victory in […]

Tanner Korotkin & Quinn 33 Show their Wings Winning the $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3* 1.45m Speed highlighted Friday, January 13, in the International Arena at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). It was a foot race to the finish, and the win went to Tanner Korotkin (USA) aboard Quinn 33. The […]

Pénélope Leprévost & Texas Power to the Top in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2023 – Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) and Texas powered to the top of the podium in the $60,000 Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois CSI 5*-W on Thursday during the opening day of the 2023 Longines CHI Classics – Basel CSI 5*-W. The 2022 French […]

Sarah Scheiring & Magriet de Mariposa Lead All-American Trifecta in the $37,000 Adequan Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2023 – The $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 helped kick off week 1 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the International Arena on Thursday. Ultimately, the duo to beat were Sarah Scheiring (USA) and Margriet de Mariposa over a course set by […]

Major League Show Jumping Schedule Confirmed for 2023

Toronto, Canada – January 12, 2023 – After two years of successful tours throughout North America, Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) has confirmed its highly anticipated schedule for 2023. The season’s roster includes ten CSI 5* competitions that will span Canada, the United States and Mexico, commencing at […]

Eric Lamaze not Returning to Technical Advisor Role with the Canadian Show Jumping Team

Calgary, Canada – January 12, 2023 – Equestrian Canada, the governing body of equestrian sports in Canada, has released a statement announcing that 2008 Individual Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) will not be returning to the role of Technical Advisor on the Canadian Showjumping Team this year. The […]

Links to Streaming Feeds of All Major Events this Week

Basel, Switzerland – January 12, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping in 2023 and the first week of major competitions already features the tenth leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™, held during the Longines CHI Classics Basel CSI 5*-W. Another event on this week that hosts […]

Leave it to the Pros: Skylar Wireman Wins First Grand Prix as a Professional Rider

Thermal, California, USA – January 07, 2023 – Skylar Wireman’s (USA) professional career is off to a flaming start. After an incredible junior career, the 18-year-old has turned professional and is lighting up the jumper ring. Saturday afternoon of Desert Circuit I, aboard Coolio 23, she took home […]

In Memoriam: FEI Mourns the Passing Away of Jumping Director Marco Fuste 1962 – 2023

Lausanne, Switzerland – Spain’s Marco Fuste, known for his bountiful charisma and extensive experience in the equestrian sporting sphere, including his tenure as FEI Jumping Director since February 1, 2021, passed away on January 5, 2023, from heart complications. He was 60 years of age.   Highly regarded […]

McLain Ward & Catoki Conquer the $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Flroida, USA – January 08, 2023 – The $75,000 Prestige Italia Grand Prix wrapped up Premiere Week in the International Arena on Sunday, January 7, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). While there proved to be an exciting lineup of horses and riders, two-time U.S. Olympic team […]

Santiago Lambre Pilots The Diamant Rose Z to Victory in the $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 08, 2023 – It was a full house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight as spectators gathered to enjoy the first grand prix of the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix saw 31 of the world’s best show […]

Scott Keach Shows off Olympic Skill Winning the $50,000 Grand Prix of Sarasota

Myakka City, Florida, USA – Jan. 7, 2023 – The energy was high in the brisk morning air at the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Saturday as the event’s best donned their white breeches in preparation for the day’s premiere event. The featured class of the first week at […]

Conor O’Regan & Mendini DR are the Masters in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2022 – Ireland’s Conor O’Regan (IRL) has been producing Mendini DR since the mare’s six-year-old year. The now 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Hunter’s Scendix x Cassini I) carried O’Regan to victory in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic, the opening event of the […]

The Boys are Back: Men’s Team Wins Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 07, 2023 – The first “Saturday Night Lights” event of 2023 started off with a bang, bringing in huge crowds and tremendous fun on January 7 with the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. This crowd-favorite event highlighted […]

Tomas Yofre & Eliante Z Show What It Takes to Win the Bainbridge Speed Challenge at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 06, 2022 – Argentina’s Tomas Yofre (ARG) was off and running at WEF with a victory in the Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge on Friday, riding Eliante Z, a 2013 Zangersheide mare by Ermindo W. From a starting field of 62 over a course […]

Marylisa Leffler Doubles Down in $10,000 Welcome Stake at Sarasota Winter Classic

Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 05, 2023 – Although competing in an entirely different venue, Rolling Acres’ successful pairing of Marylisa Leffler (USA) and Zaza Z would still prove impossible to beat in Thursday’s $10,000 Welcome Stake. Running its first year of operations at the brand new TerraNova […]

Kings of the Rings! Kyle King & Odysseus Reign in $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – January 05, 2022 – Kyle King (USA) exploded into the world rankings over the past couple years and his 2023 season is off to an equally explosive start, as he took the win in Thursday’s $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic at Desert International Horse […]

Richard Vogel Races to Victory in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 05, 2022 – The highly anticipated 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season debuted this week at Wellington International. Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) launched into the new year with a victory in the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round on Thursday. All eyes were on […]

Links to Streaming Feeds of All Major Events this Week

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 05, 2022 – The 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is underway this week at Wellington International and you can follow the action live from this attraction and all other major events, directly from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. Simply […]

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

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 04, 2023 – Happy New Year! It’s showtime for showjumping and the first week of action in 2023 is already action packed with the first week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) taking place at Wellington International. Despite featuring USEF-rated competitions, the […]