Tag: US Equestrian

Spencer Smith & McLain Ward’s Flawless Flights Propel Team USA to Victory in the €200,000 Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5*

Dublin, Ireland â€“ August 16, 2024 – The 2024 Underwriting Exchange Nations Cup at the RDS Dublin Horse Show concluded on Friday with a thrilling victory for the United States of America, who claimed the highly coveted Aga Khan Trophy. The USA team delivered an exceptional performance in the […]

Team Helios Lights a Fire to Win the Major League of Show Jumping – Toronto CSI 5*

Rockwood, Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 16, 2024 – There’s a new team in town and they were on fire at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) – Toronto. With fresh names joining their 2024 lineup, Helios topped the 5* Team Competition at Angelstone Tournaments on Friday night to […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Gallop to Victory in $25,000 Bluegrass Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 – Show jumping returned to the Rolex Stadium on Thursday evening during the Bluegrass Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Leading horse and rider combinations gathered to take aim at the top spot in the $25,000 Bluegrass Classic. At the end of […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets Team for the Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5* this Friday

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 15, 2024 –  US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the RDS Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* hosted in Dublin, Ireland, taking place this week at the Royal Dublin Horse Society. The team […]

Tanner Korotkin Takes it to the Highest Level in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 11, 2024 – Six weeks of both national and international competition at the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, came to an exhilarating close on Sunday afternoon Sunday as excitement culminated in the $120,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix […]

Will Simpson & Imar Impress the Most in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 08, 2024 – The final week of the 2024 Summer Series kicked off in style this morning with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Thirty-six athletes vied for top honors, but it was Will Simpson (USA) who claimed victory aboard Elizabeth Phillips’ Imar (Carrera […]

Hunter Holloway & Kalina N Cruise to First in the $32,000 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 09, 2024 – Hunter Holloway (USA) returned to winning ways at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, on Friday by riding Kalina N to top the $32,000 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 3*. After winning a two-star grand prix […]

Cathleen Driscoll Clocks Another Win, Topping the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 08, 2024 – International competition at the final week of the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by B&D Builders, got underway on Thursday afternoon at Flintfields Horse Park. The culmination of six weeks of summer competition was christened by a win from Cathleen […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Jump to Pinnacle Position in the $116,050 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 03, 2024 – Fast-paced show jumping action came to a head on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, as top-tier competitors put on the finishing touches and prepared to tackle the first-round track of the $116,050 […]

Sharn Wordley Continues His Winning Ways in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida – August 01, 2024 – The penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series saw an impressive turnout of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the highlight event of the day, the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his winning ways, securing both first place with Hagelin […]

Kalvin Dobbs & Callagan Cruise to Victory in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 02, 2024 – A field of top athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium on Friday morning to compete in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic, part of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series presented by Rood and Riddle at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following […]

One-Two Finish as Katie Dinan Dominates the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 02, 2024 – While the morning of Friday started with the U.S. Jumping Team clinching the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, previously shortlisted U.S. athlete Katie Dinan (USA) was achieving success on the international show jumping stage at […]

Sofia Cady & Deleyn Dash for More Cash in the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 01, 2024 – International show jumping action kicked off with the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3*, in which Sofia Cady (USA) claimed the first victory of the week aboard her longtime partner Deleyn. The opening class featured an intricate track set by […]

US Equestrian Announces Pre-Competition Change for U.S. Olympic Jumping Team Prior to Start of Team Competition Today

Versailles, France – August 01, 2024 – US Equestrian has announced a pre-competition change prior to the start of team competition for the U.S. Olympic Jumping Team today at Versailles. Kent Farrington and Greya will be replaced by Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque for today’s Team Qualifier competition, which begins at 11:00 a.m. GMT+2/5:00 a.m. […]

Peter Petschenig & Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs Taste Victory in the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix 

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 27, 2024 – Crowds gathered at the WEC Grand Arena for the week’s highlight event, the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Thirty-one elite combinations from 11 different nations showcased their talents over a technical track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). […]

Sarah Segal Storms Past the Competition in the $116,050 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 27, 2024 –  Another week of international competition came to a close during Hits-on-the-Hudson V at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York on Saturday, July 27 and got off to an exciting start. Exhibitors and spectators alike gathered around the Douglas […]

Ashley Vogel & Namaste Van Het Eyckeveld Excel in the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 27, 2024 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix. A huge crowd gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the highlight event, which was also a part of the Kentucky Horse Park’s […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Fast & Furious Charge Past the Competition in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York – July 26, 2024– International show jumping competition at HITS Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, continued on Friday, July 26, 2024, with the $40,000 Go Rentals CSI3* Winning Round. The action-packed HITS-on-the-Hudson V event is the second of three sold-out weeks comprising the Hudson […]

Kristen Vanderveen Leads All-American Podium at the Hudson Valley Jumping Tour CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York – July 25, 2024 – The $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3* debuted the week of FEI action in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium as 35 duos darted over Ken Krome’s (USA) speed track. The time to beat got faster and faster until Kristen Vanderveen […]

Georgina Bloomberg & Tulara Colmine Find their Rhythm Again in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA –July 27, 2024 – U.S. grand prix rider Georgina Bloomberg (USA) is getting her groove back with 14-year-old Australian Warmblood Tulara Colmine. The Pan American Games team gold medalist is staging a comeback to the sport’s top level after welcoming her second son in November […]

A Day of Firsts as Olivia Sweetnam’s Flawless Flight Tops the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – July 25, 2024 – For Olivia Sweetnam (IRL), winning is in her blood thanks to her father, Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam. The talented junior rider has been victorious in the pony hunters, junior hunters and equitation, but Thursday night the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, presented […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo Power Up to Victory in the $62,480 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 25, 2024 – The second of three consecutive weeks of international show jumping action at HITS Hudson Valley resumed bright and early on the morning of Thursday, July 25, 2024. The week is part of the popular Hudson Valley Showjumping® Tour Series […]

Jessica Mendoza & In the Air Soar to Victory in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2024 – International competition during the fourth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, commenced on Thursday afternoon in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*. GLEF IV represents the fourth in six consecutive weeks of FEI […]

Kristen VanderVeen & “Frosty” Fly the Highest in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 17, 2024 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) came out on top in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* on Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili (Berlin x Darco). VanderVeen and the 2005 Belgian Warmblood soared through the jump off with 25.28 seconds on the […]

McLain Ward “Warms Up” for the Olympics Winning the Paris Prize!

Dinard, France – July 20, 2024 – Besides the €40,000 Derby de Bretagne CSI 4* another major class took the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* by storm on Saturday as fans gathered for the feature CSI 5* class, the €28,200 Paris Prize CSI 5*, American […]

Laura Kraut Cruises to First in the Ludger’s Welcome CSI 5* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 19, 2024 – Competition was in full swing at Riesenbeck International in Germany as the world’s best riders went head to head in the first 5* class of the weekend. American show jumping icon Laura Kraut (USA) claimed the top spot in €10,000 Ludger’s […]

Alessandra Volpi & Glamour “Deliver the Goods” in the CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 20, 2024 – Showjumping at its finest got off the a great start at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Saturday with the running of the In the €28,200 CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3*. Despite going up against some […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Back on Top in the $120,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 21, 2024 – The USA’s Molly Ashe Cawley earned her second grand prix win in as many weeks in Sunday’s $120,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*. The win closed out the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D […]

The Sky is the Limit for Carly Anthony & Heavenly W in the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 20, 2024 – Spectators gathered around the Grand Prix Stadium at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on July 20, 2024, for the marquee event of the week, the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*. At the finale of […]

Olivia Chowdry & Chuck Berry Blaze to the Top at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2024 – The United States was well represented at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*. In the other classes of the day, in the CSI 3*, the American Olivia Chowdry (USA), on Chuck Berry 8, won the €10,000 Prix […]