Tag: US Equestrian

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Jump to First in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 01, 2023 – Spectators and exhibitors alike were on the edge of their seats as a field of 32 of the world’s best show jumping talents from across the globe contested the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*. At the conclusion, it was […]

Kent Farrington & Landon Light Up in the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – The Spruce Meadows grounds were buzzing with activity as the crowds arrived to celebrate Canada Day and watch the $435,000 ‘Pan American’ Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Riders qualified earlier in the week to jump in the […]

Todd Minikus & Amex Z Thrive in $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 29, 2023 – With two clear rounds, Todd Minikus (USA) and Bit By Bit Group’s Amex Z earned first place in Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* during the third week of the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International […]

McLain Ward on Winning the Rolex Grand Slam: “It is a Huge, Historical Challenge!”

Aachen, Germany – July 01, 2023 – He has already been one of the most successful show-jumpers in the world for years. After his Major victories in Geneva and at The Dutch Masters, McLain Ward (USA) now has the opportunity to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Excel in $40,000 Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 30, 2023 – International competition resumed early morning at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Friday with the $40,000 1.45m Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3* during week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty top show jumpers were invited to test […]

Kent Farrington & Toulayna Top the $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 29, 2023 – The $145,000 Canadian Utilities Cup CSI 5* was the sole competition on the Meadows on the Green and the qualifier for Saturday’s $435,000 Pan American Cup CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex. FEI Course Designer Grégory Bodo (FRA) set […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Aachen CSIO 5*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 28, 2023 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen CSIO5* at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from June 27 – July 2, 2023. The team will […]

Pathfinder’s Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Win $40,000 Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2022 – Show jumping athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena bright and early Friday morning to resume international competition with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. An established field of 23 horse-and-athlete combinations navigated Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) two phase track, […]

Aaron Vale & I. Adermie R 4 Earn the Applause in the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2023 – Eleven nations were represented on Thursday evening during the second $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In customary fashion, Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s I. Adermie R 4’s performance […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Jireh Find their Groove in the $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 23, 2023 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) is perhaps best known for her unforgettable victories and high levels of speed with her 18-year-old Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, but in Friday’s $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3*, she ended up taking victory on a horse […]

Quentin Judge Leads HH Jamil Field to Debut International Victory at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 22, 2023 – The pace in Thursday afternoon’s $38,700 Welcome Stake CSI 3* like it couldn’t get any quicker as the field reached the halfway point of the class. But then Quentin Judge (USA) stepped in. With a relatively new mount, HH Jamil […]

Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson Pilots Whoop de Doo to Victory in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 21, 2023 – International competition resumed early on Wednesday morning in the WEC Grand Arena as 31 star-studded athletes representing 11 nations vied for the top prize in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) surpassed the field aboard Whoop […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Back on Top Winning the $40,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – The $40,000 Two Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo […]

A Romeo Moment for Delaney Flynn & Julieta in the $38,700 Village of Elk Rapids Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA  – June 16, 2023 – Julieta won a Welcome Stake CSI 3* in Michigan last spring, and this year she’s at it again, but with a different rider. After a successful first week, Delaney Flynn (USA) led the mare to victory Friday afternoon in […]

Jaqueline Ruyle & San Chano Notch $50,000 UF Health Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2023 – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline […]

Katie Dinan & Brego R’N B Find Their Rhythm in the $145,100 4G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 18, 2023 – Katie Dinan (USA) first came to Traverse City in 2008 when she was riding ponies. Since then, she’s collected many honors at the international level of show jumping. Yet, it was with her longtime partner Brego R’N B that she […]

Fasther is Faster to Give Lillie Keenan the Win in the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2023 – This week’s feature competition, the $700,000 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex brought thousands of fans to Spruce Meadows for a beautiful day of top international show jumping. Twenty-nine horse/rider combinations challenged the 500m track […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Best the Field in the $45,500 Welcome CSI3* at Split Rock Jumping Tour – Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 16, 2023 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) returned to the Kentucky Horse Park for the second week of its series with an increased rating, featuring the $45,500 FEI Welcome CSI 3* on Friday, June 16. It was ultimately Molly […]

Third Time’s a Charm for Alison Robitaille in the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 15, 2023 – Alison Robitaille (USA) returned to Traverse City with some horsepower to spare. In Thursday’s opening FEI class, the $38,700 Downtown Traverse City Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m, she took the win by nearly a second on Ester de […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Charge to First in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 14, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition kicked off early Wednesday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as riders gathered for the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The sun was shining over the WEC Grand Arena for the beginning of the […]

Teen Sensation Mimi Gochman Shines the Brightest in the $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – The $38,500 Kubota Cup CSI 5* was the final qualifying competition for Saturday’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Twenty-four athletes started the jump off competition where the course was designed by FEI Course Designer Olaf […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Faquitol-S Put the Pedal to the Metal in the Recon Metal Cup CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 14, 2023 – The Recon Metal Cup 1.50m was the first competition of the week that rider’s could qualify for the weekend’s RBC Grand Prix of Canada, presented by Rolex. The track featured 11 obstacles (13 jumping efforts) that had to be jumped […]

A One-Two for Laura Chapot in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 11, 2023 – Laura Chapot (USA) was back on top to close out the final week of the HITS Saugerties Spring Series on Sunday afternoon, earning a one-two finish in the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix. Chapot and Diadora’s Flying Dutchman were the pathfinders […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Back on Top Winning the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*

Lecington, Kentucky, USA – June 11, 2023 – The first week of the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Hunter Jumper series culminated on Sunday morning with the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 2*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. After a riveting 15 horse jump-off, Karl Cook (USA) […]

No More Seconds! Jonathan & Gazelle ES Gallop to First in the $77,300 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 11, 2023 –  Jonathan McCrea (USA) had a dual reason to celebrate Sunday in Traverse City. Along with celebrating his 18th wedding anniversary with wife and business partner Christine McCrea (USA), he clinched victory with Gazelle ES in the $77,300 Turtle Creek […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Master the Course to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2023 – It was a very “international’ final competition on Saturday at the North American Ring. In the Township Planning Cup CSI 5* 1.50m competition, nine nations were represented by 23 riders – all hoping to take top spot and […]

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque Click to Win $38,700 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome CSI 2*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – June 09, 2023 – Week one of the Split Rock Hunter Jumper series returned to the Walnut Ring at the Kentucky Horse Park for more thrilling FEI competition at the CSI 2* level on Friday afternoon. The highlight class of the day was the […]

Margie Engle “Plays” Her Jackofhearts to Win the Jackpot of the $38,700 Speed CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 08, 2023 – The cards fell in Margie Engle’s (USA) favor Thursday afternoon to kick off the 2023 season of international show jumping at Flintfields Horse Park. Following suit from the year before, Engle won the opening speed class during the Traverse […]

Riders & Horses for the Upperville Colt & Horse Show CSI 4*

Upperville, Virginia  – June 07, 2023 – One of the oldest running horse shows in the world, the 2023 Upperville Colt & Horse Show CSI 4*, presented by Mars Equestrian™ is on this week at Grafton and Salem Show Grounds. The 170th edition has confirmed stellar participants, including […]

One-Two & Two Wins! McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Can’t Be Beaten in the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 4, 2023 – McLain Ward (USA) proved he is still the king of the ring at Hits Saugerties, picking up his second win in as many weeks with Alanine de Vains, and also placing second during the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix. Ward held […]