Swedes Forge Early Lead in Milan, Swiss in Hot Pursuit

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf The reigning Olympic and World team gold medallists from Sweden flexed their not-inconsiderable muscles when taking the lead on the opening day of the FEI Jumping European Championship 2023 at San Siro racecourse in Milan, Italy. With scores converted into points, they go into the first …

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CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament 2023 Highlights

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf The CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament will once again welcome the world’s best horse and rider combinations to Calgary, Canada for five days of intense show jumping competition from 6-10 September 2023. Based in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Spruce Meadows is considered to be …

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Winners Crowned as World and European Championships Conclude in Exloo

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf The thunder cracked and the lightning flashed, bringing a triumphant double championship to an end in Exloo.  The Para Drivers had exited the arena in time to avoid the storm, but in scenes reminiscent of the prize giving at the FEI World Championships in Pratoni del …

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Marathon Supremos Dominate in Exloo

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf Bold brilliance from Marathon specialists Michael Brauchle (GER) and Koos de Ronde (NED) has put them in contention for titles in Exloo, while reigning Four-in-Hand Champion Bram Chardon (NED) is in front, but only just.  With the comfort of his sub-40 Dressage score, Bram had an …

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Equestrianism Well and Truly on Course for Paris 2024

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf With less than one year to go to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and within days of that milestone for the Paralympic Games, the Palace and Park of Versailles were the backdrop to an operational cross-country test event that provided a taste of what’s to come …

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Narrow Lead for Germans after Day 2 of Dressage in Exloo

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf In an elegant display, Germany’s leading lady Mareike Harm put herself into first place with a score of 38.52 in her bid for European titles, despite some heavy rain. As one of the last drivers of the day, she had a long wait and witnessed the …

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Milan in Full Focus ahead of European Titles Clash

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf The build-up is reaching a climax ahead of the FEI Jumping European Championship 2023, which gets underway at San Siro Racecourse in Milan, Italy on 30 August. Team and individual medals are up for grabs, and the flags of 24 nations will fly high at this …

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We Fight to Expose the Suffering at Roundups, by the Cloud Foundation

Last Updated on August 24, 2023 by adminahb The image above is a “public observation” area at one of the many roundups we’ve attended. Herd areas may be vast. Helicopters may chase wild horses and burros for untold miles since there is NO SET STANDARD regulating distance (see *CAWP Gather Standards II, B2 pg. 7). …

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Few Surprises on Day 1 of Dressage in Exloo

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf It was a day that stuck to form – for most – as the Championships got underway at the Hippisch Centrum.  With near perfect conditions for the equines and athletes, who benefitted from the smooth surface in the sand arena, it was previous medallists who led …

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A New King Poised to Rule at the 2023 Festival of Champions

Last Updated on September 2, 2023 by Teri Rehkopf Wellington, Florida (August 21, 2023) – When asked about Lion King, Endel Ots stated without hesitation, “I’ve never sat on a horse as talented as this one.” A strong statement from Wellington, Florida’s nine-time Markel/USEF Dressage National Champion.  Ots, whose most recent National Championship was astride …

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