Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Shows’ First Cancellation in 51 Years Lake Placid, New York, May 14, 2020 – The Lake Placid Horse Show Association has announced cancellation of this year’s horse shows. The current Coronavirus pandemic forced the decision to cancel the Lake Placid Horse Shows, sponsored by Bainbridge […]
Lexington, Kentucky – May 12, 2020 – The President of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Murray S Kessler, has released a letter addressing the return to competitions after the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what Mr. Kessler stated in his letter: Dear USEF Members, Here […]
Wilmington, Ohio – May 12, 2020 – Experts predict that a second wave of the coronavirus is likely later this year. Given those predictions and after discussions with our state and local health officials, we have elected to close World Equestrian Center – Ohio from September 1, 2020 […]
Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – May 11, 2020 – It is with regret that in response to the COVID 19 public health crisis the Brandywine Horse Shows must announce the cancellation of their 2020 competition scheduled for June 24 – July 5 at the historic Devon Show Grounds. It […]
Andy Kocher Sport Horse Auction Gets Underway Wednesday, May 13 Wellington, Florida, USA – May 11, 2020 – Andy Kocher Showjumpers wishes to congratulate the new owners of Coldplay 31 and Carisma II. Both talented showjumpers moved on to new homes this spring after being developed by Kocher, […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – US Equestrian has released its Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Toolkit that features the USEF Action Plan, outlining mandatory requirements and recommended best practices for competition organizers and participants as equestrian competitions prepare to resume on June 1, 2020, dependent on federal, state, and local regulations and […]
East Dorset, Vermont, USA – May 08, 2020 – Now more than ever, the Vermont Summer Festival management team is dedicated to the health and welfare of all human and equine athletes competing at the six-week event from June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont. Show […]
Traverse City, Michigan – May 6, 2020 – US Equestrian, Equestrian Canada, and the Mexican Equestrian Federation, with support of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage and Jumping. The 2020 NAYC for Dressage and […]
Wellington, Florida – May 2, 2020 – Over the past month, Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) has been working with the various governing bodies in order to obtain the necessary permissions to resume competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. The proposed schedule […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – May 4, 2020 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) announces that an additional week will be added to the 2021 show schedule as part of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The “WEF Premiere” week will be held on January 6-10 and added on to […]
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Still Moving Forward with Six Weeks of Competition Traverse City, Michigan, USA – May 6, 2020 – US Equestrian, Equestrian Canada, and the Mexican Equestrian Federation, with support of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American […]
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Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 13, 2020 – Pending USEF and FEI approval, the Lexington International CSI 2* will be postponed from its original date in late May to June 17-21. Entries are open and, given that this show is expected to sell out quickly, riders are encouraged […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – April 02, 2020 – Jennifer Gates and Evergate Stables have announced the acquisition of Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden’s Darry Lou to their already talented string of horses. The 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Nabab de Reve) registered 9 FEI-level wins in 122 […]
Devon, Pennsylvania – March 31, 2020 – It is with deep disappointment that the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair (DHSCF) must announce the cancellation of the 124th DHSCF scheduled for May 21-31, 2020. This is the only second time that DHSCF has been cancelled since – the […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – March 25, 2020 – In response to the Governor of North Carolina’s mandate on Monday, March 23 to cancel events with 50 or more people through May 15, 2020, Tryon Resort and Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) are canceling additional events and […]
Temecula, California, USA – Mar. 18, 2020 – Just like the rest of the broader equestrian community, Nilforushan Equisport Events (NEE) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it affects the world. Although the management team kept its April competitions, the Interactive Mortgage Developmental Series and Temecula Valley National Horse […]
Parker, Colorado, USA – March 18, 2020 – To maintain a safe and healthy environment for our guests and team in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Colorado Horse Park will not be hosting any equestrian competition or activity for 30 days beginning March 16, 2020. This decision is […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2020 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) was named the Overall Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) that concluded on Sunday, March 15, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award, given in […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – While there were no reported cases of coronavirus in the Ocala area, out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our exhibitors, their horses and Hits employees, we will close this year’s Hits Ocala Winter Circuit […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2020 – Concluding the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season on a high note, Natalie Dean (USA) and Ceitasi topped a five-horse jump-off in Sunday’s feature class, the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Jumper Series Final CSI 3* and the exciting finale of […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2020 – Beezie Madden (USA) won her second consecutive Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the season on Saturday, March 14, during week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Madden, a four-time U.S. Olympic medalist, tied […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 15, 2020 – The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series, the Grand Prix of the of the final among 3 events held this season at the exuberant Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Florida, USA. Once again, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – Natalie Dean (USA) and Ceitasi topped a field of 71 entries to win the $37,000 Bainbridge 1.45m Classic CSI 3* on Friday, March 13, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Dean, 21, […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 13, 2020 – In response to the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the Federation Équestre Internationale (FEI) released today, Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining two […]
Las Vegas, Nevada – Thomas & Mack Center – March 13, 2020 – The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), United States Equestrian Federation and Las Vegas Events have announced the force majeure cancellation of the 2020 FEI World Cup™ Finals in Las Vegas. The annual equestrian competition, featuring the […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – Abigail McArdle (USA) won the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 riding Victorio 5 on Thursday, March 12, during the tenth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is working closely with the Village of Wellington, Palm Beach County, and local health services to take extra precautions concerning the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Competition at both the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Adequan® Global […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) rode Bull Run’s Divine Fortune to the first CSI 5* victory of the week, coming away with the blue in the $10,000 Palm Beach Masters Warm-up CSI 5*. VanderVeen and her longtime 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Padinus […]
Wellington, Florida, USA – March 12, 2020 – McLain Ward (USA) continued to ride his recent wave of success Thursday at Deeridge Farms, piloting the swift 11-year-old Westphalian gelding Catoki (Catoki x Caretello B) to the top of the $36,600 Suncast Welcome Stake CSI 5*, part of the […]
