Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

Giavanna Rinaldi & Mijnheer van de Lentamel Light Up in the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 16, 2025 – Giavanna Rinaldi (USA) and the 13-year-old stallion Mijnheer van de Lentamel (Emerald x Toulon) won Sunday’s €30,450 Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, presented by Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova, Spain. The first week of […]

Kyle King & Ezio de Emeraud Excel in the $32,000 BrainJuice Welcome Speed CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 13, 2025 – Kyle King (USA) kicked off his birthday celebrations one day early with a win aboard Ezio de Emeraud in the $32,000 BrainJuice Welcome Speed CSI 3* on Thursday, February 13, at Desert Circuit 6, presented by Premier Equestrian. A field of 30 entries […]

Team USA Bring their A-Game to the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – February 14, 2025 – The USA enters the 2025 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ series with 13,128 ranking points, determined to claim a title that has eluded them thus far. With an impressive history that includes three Olympic Team Jumping gold medals in Los Angeles […]

Riders & Horses for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala CSI 5*-W this Week

Ocala, Florida – February 12, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala, event that hosts the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Ocala CSI 5*-W next Saturday. Kristen Vanderveen (USA), Ben Maher (GBR), Kent Farrington (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), […]

Todd Minikus Shows His “Winning Spirit” in the $80,000 Hits Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 08, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kept its momentum rolling as top equestrians returned to Hits Post Time Farm for another week of elite show jumping. With high stakes and top-tier talent, the competition culminated in the highly anticipated […]

Olympic van de Noordheuvel Gives Marilyn Little the Confidence for a Big Performance in the $62,500 1/ST Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 09, 2025 – Marilyn Little (USA) received a special delivery a week prior to taking a big victory on the final day of Week 5 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Olympic van de Noordheuvel, owned by Tal Milstein Stables, stepped off a […]

Andre Thieme & Paule S Snag the Win in the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – Another stunning day set the scene for top Jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* was the highlight event on Sunday, drawing spectators and exhibitors to watch a competitive international field battle for […]

Kent Farrington Hails Home Win in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 08, 2025 – World no. 3 Kent Farrington stormed to a five-star victory on home ground in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5* aboard his 2024 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Final partner Greya in the Wellington International stadium during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-Go in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 08, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the first five-star grand prix of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The climax has been built for the thrilling $385,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* tonight, starting 07:15 PM local time (EST New […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Gallop for the Gold in the $117,000 LeMieux Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – The $117,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* brought 40 top international athletes from 13 nations to the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for top honors. In the end, it was Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2025 – Five-star week with five-star attractions, that’s what you can expect throughout the fifth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The past two weeks, world #1 Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and #8 Richard Vogel (GER) have […]

A Master Class by Karl Cook in the $63,000 Grand Prix of La Quinta CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 01, 2025 – Karl Cook (USA) was up to his old tricks on Saturday at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Cook and Etundel de Marocy top the podium in the $63,000 City of La Quinta Grand Prix CSI 2*. Thirty-two combinations contested the […]

Michael Murphy & Kaida CM Claim the $62,500 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 02, 2025 – Michael Murphy (USA) and Kaida CM’s partnership is one year in the making, and they’re proving the pieces are really falling into place by securing a win on Sunday of Week 4 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in the […]

Kent Farrington Gets First Try & Final Say in $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ of Thermal CSI 5*-W

Thermal, California, USA – February 01, 2025 – Kent Farrington (USA) logged his second World Cup victory of the 2024/25 season Saturday night at Desert International Horse Park (USA), riding to the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Thermal CSI 5*-W. After winning the season’s opening […]

McKayla Langmeier Makes a Winning Debut at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – January 31, 2025 – McKayla Langmeier (USA) has already made her trip from the East Coast to the Desert International Horse Park quite a rewarding one. On Friday, January 31, at Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, Langmeier rode Chadina […]

Alise Oken “Lets the Cat out of the Bag” to Win the $32,000 Budweiser Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 –  International competition kicked off early Friday morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the spotlight on the $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-two elite horse-and-rider combinations from 11 nations battled for top honors, but it was Alise Oken (USA), last […]

Windstar Cruises Enters the Equestrian World with World-Class Showjumping Horse for Kelli Cruciotti-Vanderveen

Miami, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – In the spirit of ushering in a New Year with new endeavors, Windstar Cruises has announced the unexpected addition of Windstar the horse in collaboration with Grand Prix rider Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm Show Stables in Wellington, Fla. In line with its commitment to […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Top the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win […]

Riders & Horses for the CSI 5*-W at Desert International Horse Park – Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January , 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in the Californian desert. With cozy weather compared to most other places in the United States, the venue is home to the most important competition of the year there, […]

Lucky Charms Present Motivate Jacob Pope to Guide Highway FBH to Victory in the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – Jacob Pope (USA) wasn’t short of good luck charms on Sunday with his parents and barn family supporting him ringside. Highlighting the final day of Week 3 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by NetJets, Pope topped the $62,500 […]

Kaitlin Campbell “Tames the Beast” Inside Palina de L’Escaut to Win the $32,000 Pegasus Show Stables Classic CSI 4*

Thermal, California, USA – January 26, 2025 – After six years together, Kaitlin Campbell (USA) only brings out Palina de L’escaut for classes she knows the mare is likely to excel at, and this week, that included the $32,000  Pegasus Show Stables Classic CSI 4* – 1.45m. With […]

Hunter Holloway & Nortje vd Windheuvel Show their Winning Form in the $40,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 –  The cold spell finally gave way to sunshine in Central Florida on Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of top-tier competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nineteen horse-and-rider combinations stepped into the Grand Arena to contest the […]

Beat Mändli & Dijon Terdoorn Z Thrive Under Pressure in the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The chilly weather didn’t deter the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from gathering for the highlight event of the week, the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-one elite horse-and-rider combinations from 13 nations vied for the top prize, […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Impressive Performance Tops the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*.

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Featured three-star competition began this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) secured the win, edging out the competition by just seven-tenths of […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4* & CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA –January 22, 2025 – Temperatures are still a bit cool in most parts of the peninsula of Florida but the heat is on as the third week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), shifts to a higher gear, packing a double punch, featuring CSI […]

Celebrating 34 Years of Equestrian Excellence: Live Oak International Returns as America’s Largest Showjumping & Combined Driving Tournament

The Prestigious Combined Showjumping & Driving Tournament Returns from March 13th to 16th, 2025, at Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida. Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2025 – Live Oak International, a celebrated fixture in the equestrian calendar, is excited to announce its 34th edition at beautiful Live […]

Niels Bruynseels Kicks of the Action at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour Winning the CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*

Oliva Nova, Valencia, Spain – January 19, 2025 – Sunday’s €30,450 CHG Grand Prix CSI 2*– 1.45m, presented by Construcciones Hispano Germanas S.A. – concluded the first week of competition at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova in Spain, where action resumed as the 2025-edition of Spring MET kicked off with […]

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Wellington International Announces Further Increases in Grand Prix Prize Money for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2025 – Wellington International announced today that the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will now feature two $500,000 grand prix CSI 5* offerings ahead of the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Highlighted by 12 weeks of consecutive FEI competition, WEF continues through […]