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This site is dedicated to my registered American Warmblood horse, Glenord’s Rocket Dancer, aka Rocki, who passed away in September 2020. She was my Clydesdale and racing Thoroughbred Appaloosa mare. She was my baby for 26 of her 28 years. Rocki was a Lifetime USDF/USEF member horse. I registered Rocki as an American Warmblood. She …
Jamie Sailor and Love Story. Photo © McCool Photography “To be able to win on my birthday is definitely a gift from Love Story,” exclaimed JamieSailor, who has now tallied her second international derby win with the eight-year-old Oldenburg Gelding by Chacoon Blue owned by KHC Farms Inc. “He’s really stepping up his game, and …
Ingrid Klimke riding Candy 851. Photo: Leszek Wójcik Strzegom, 2 August 2026 — Another edition of the Strzegom Summer Tour has come to an end, bringing together nearly 300 horses and riders from 13 countries over four days of international eventing competition at the Morawa venue. Once again, the event confirmed its position as one …
Nayel Nassar with Igor van de Wittemoere. Photo © ESI Photography The final day of international competition at the 2026 HITS Hudson Valley Jumping Tour™ finished with a flourish on Saturday, August 1, as crowds gathered in mass around the iconic HITS Hudson Valley venue for the $116,050 Purina CSI3* Grand Prix. The beloved three-week …
Jan Matthias and Peppermint Patty FRH. Photo: Leszek Wójcik Strzegom, 1 August 2026 –The third day of Strzegom Summer Tour 2026 brought more sporting excitement to the Morawa Hippodrome. On Saturday, riders in the international eventing classes contested the show jumping phase, which determined the leaders ahead of the decisive cross-country. At the same time, …
McLain Ward aboard First Lady. International show jumping competition started off the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium on Friday, July 31, with a bang in the form of the $62,480 John Deere CSI3* Welcome. Part of the third and final week of the 2026 HITS Hudson Valley Jumping Tour™, the hugely popular series has featured …
Ben Leuwer and Zuccini MN. Photo: Leszek Wójcik Strzegom, 31 July 2026 — The second day of the Strzegom Summer Tour was dedicated to the dressage phase of the international eventing competitions. Riders from 13 countries competed at the Morawa venue, aiming to secure the best possible position ahead of Saturday’s cross-country and show jumping …
The countdown to an extraordinary new chapter in North American dressage has begun. Whether you’re competing in the arena or cheering from the sidelines, we invite you to experience the 2027 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival at the brand-new Wellington International South. This purpose-built facility is designed to elevate the experience for horses, athletes, owners, support …
Philip McGuane with Crislin van den Bosrand Z © ESI Photography Bright blue skies and a soft breeze on Saturday, July 25, provided the backdrop for the featured class of HITS Hudson Valley V, the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance CSI3* Grand Prix. Part of the 2026 HITS Hudson Valley Jumping Tour™, the hugely popular three-week …
Jones and Levi VDL. © ESI Photography Hudson Valley V, the second week of the 2026 HITS Hudson Valley Jumping Tour®, marked an important stop on the summer calendar with its designation as a World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) event. Held at the HITS showgrounds in Saugerties, New York, the week featured a full schedule …
Mark Bluman aboard S&L Hello Sunshine. ESI Photography. Thursday, July 23, at the HITS Hudson Valley venue in Saugerties, New York, featured yet another win for Mark Bluman (ISR). The young Israeli rider has been blazing a trail throughout the first two weeks of the HITS Hudson Valley Jumping Tour™ and continued on his hot …