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On Sunday morning, anticipation was palpable in the air of the Aachen Soers Showground, as over 40,000 eager spectators prepared for the World Equestrian Festival’s pinnacle class, the Rolex Grand Prix. To add to the excitement of the day, America’s McLain Ward was hoping to achieve what has only been done once before in history: …
Under the dazzling lights of CHIO Aachen’s iconic Hauptstadion, the world’s best horse and rider combinations gathered to contest the Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe, the first 5* class of the 2023 Show. The 1.55m competition was held over two rounds, with all clear rounds proceeding to the jump-off. Attracting 53 riders, including the reigning individual …
On a day of very differing fortunes for the eight competing countries, The Netherlands won through on home ground at the third leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2023 Europe Division 1 series in Rotterdam (NED). Victory was extra-sweet as this was the third Dutch victory in a row in front of their …
Peter Weinberg was showered with champagne when Team Belgium came out on top in the gripping second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Europe Division 1 2023 series in Sopot, Poland. Chef d’Equipe Weinberg, who led his country to victory at last year’s series Final in Barcelona (ESP), where they also picked up …
As the prestigious 19th Asian Games draws ever closer, equestrian athletes and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the events set to unfold in Hangzhou, China. The equestrian events kick off on 26 September, and the excitement is building among riders, teams, and the equestrian community. From September 26 to October 6, the magnificent Hangzhou International …
The ESP June II Show concluded on Sunday, but only after Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Calypso De Blondel, owned by Ilan Ferder, claimed one final victory to conclude a very successful weekend. In the week’s highlight event, the combination once again rose to the occasion, securing a thrilling victory in the $25,000 IDA Development Grand …
Ireland is not a member of the North and Central America division of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™, but the nation has certainly made its mark on it, especially in Vancouver (CAN). The Irish squad topped the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Canada Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park; the nation has won …
They waited 22 years to post a long-awaited win on home ground in St Gallen last year, and Team Switzerland stole the show once again when topping the opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2023 Europe Division 1 series at their home venue. Their back-to-back victory was no walk in the park, …