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Sienna Charles at Royal Windsor Horse Show @RWHS/Peter Nixon Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to announce a new partnership with HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, founder of Al Shira’aa, for the 2026 edition of the Show, further strengthening the long-standing equestrian ties between the United Kingdom and the United Arab …
Malin Hansen-Hotopp aboard Carlitos Quidditch K. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open Strzegom, 24.04.2026 — The second day of competition at Strzegom Spring Open II was defined by the dressage phase, which established the early leaders in the key international classes. From the very first rides, athletes demonstrated strong form, and the tight margins …
Jesse Campbell on Speedwell. Photo: Leszek Wójcik / Strzegom Spring Open Strzegom, April 23, 2026 — The second edition of this year’s spring eventing series – Strzegom Spring Open II – has officially begun and will run until Sunday, April 26. Nearly 320 horse-and-rider combinations from 25 nations have gathered at the Strzegom venue, with …
The HITS Del Mar Horsepark proudly hosted the 77th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show – Dressage Week, on April 16-19, 2026. A long-standing U.S. Equestrian Heritage Competition rooted in the highest standards of sportsmanship and athleticism, the historical event represents a cornerstone of the West Coast equestrian calendar. Top-tier dressage riders and enthusiastic spectators …
Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén & So Perfect ©Centre Line Media Now in its seventh year at AGDF, the Lövsta Future Challenge Developing Grand Prix Horse Final saw its champion’s blanket awarded — fittingly — to one of the series’ own architects. The ever-popular program drew a record 51 entries across its five qualifiers in 2026. Swedish …
Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu & Medoc. Photo ©Centre Line Media Wellington, Fla. – March 22, 2026 — Following three months of intense, world-class competition at the 2026 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL, the curtain came down on the last day of international dressage on Sunday, March 22. This year, the one-of-a-kind dressage circuit boasted …
Jordan LaPlaca & Gold Play. Photo ©Centre Line Media Wellington, Fla. – March 21, 2026 — Jordan LaPlaca threw his arms in the air and hugged Gold Play after their final salute in the Modon FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Grand Prix Special. He was justifiably delighted with his own and Nancy Huton’s 11-year-old, for the …
Frederic Wandres and Verrenberg. Photo ©Centre Line Media Wellington, Fla. – March 20, 2026 — A new personal best of 77% for Germany’s Frederic Wandres and Verrenberg secured the gold medal in the Modon FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Grand Prix Freestyle, the centerpiece of Week 11 at the 2026 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in …
Anna Marek & Fayvel. Photo ©Centre Line Media Wellington, Fla. – March 19, 2026 — The Modon FEI Nations Cup™ contest went down to the wire on the opening day of Week 11 at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL — the last CDI of the three-month 2026 winter circuit. The U.S. …
Frederic Wandres & Verrenberg. Photo ©Centre Line Media Wellington, Fla. – March 13, 2026 — Although only one rider can occupy the highest step of the podium, there were effectively two winners from Friday night’s Lövsta Stuteri World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle. The German anthem played for Frederic Wandres’ top score of 76.24% with Hof …