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When discussing show jumping techniques, you must start with the core fundamentals every rider needs to develop. A balanced, correct rider position is the bedrock of effective show jumping. This includes maintaining a light seat and keeping your heels down to stay anchored. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about functional form that translates directly into better rides.
Commencing competition Friday morning for ESP June I was the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper Stake, sponsored by Bainbridge Companies, with 17 horse-and-rider pairs taking to the Derby Field at Equestrian Village. Six of the combinations advanced to the immediate jump-off, with USA’s Ryan Genn setting the pace with a speedy time of 33.149 seconds aboard …
The third leg of the Longines League of Nations™, due to take place at St. Gallen (SUI) on Friday afternoon (31 May), has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Following a prolonged period of heavy rain in Europe over the past few days, including on-site in St. Gallen, the decision was taken, after discussions …
Dominican Republic’s Juan José Bancalari Elmudesi closed out the ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, on Sunday with the win in the $25,000 IDA Development Grand Prix. Navigating two mounts in Sunday’s Spring Grand Prix, Bancalari Elmudesi managed to secure himself a spot in the jump-off with his own entry, Ballypatrick Flamenco, providing …
Wellington, FL 05/05/2024 — The ESP Spring IV Horse Show commenced on May 1, 2024 at Equestrian Village and ran through May 5. The opening day featured intense competition across five rings, with Diego Javier Vivero Viteri and Chianti triumphing in the $3,500 1.35m Open Jumper Stake, sponsored by Dever, Inc., delivering a flawless double …
Royal Windsor Horse Show drew to a close after an incredible five days of top class equestrian action. The pinnacle Jumping competition of the Show, the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix, was won by Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs, with America’s Laura Kraut victorious in the morning’s CSI5* Manama Rose Show Stakes. Meanwhile, the Pol Roger Meet of …
Royal Windsor Horse Show looked resplendent in the May sunshine on an action-packed fourth day. The international CSI5* Show Jumping provided top-class sport, with wins for home favourite Matthew Sampson and the USA’s Kent Farrington. Meanwhile, across the park, Boyd Exell continued his domination of the International Driving Grand Prix with a slick drive in …
His Majesty The King joined The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh for the third day of Royal Windsor Horse Show, which took place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle. The Crown Prince of Bahrain, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, joined the exclusive list of attendees in the Royal Box, which also included …
Dressage once again was at the forefront of the action on day two of Royal Windsor Horse Show. Competitors pulled out all the stops with high-energy performances accompanied by complex musical productions in The Defender CSI4* FEI Dressage Freestyle in the Castle Arena. Elsewhere across the private grounds of Windsor Castle, Showing got underway with …
Canada’s Erynn Ballard was in it to win it in the $140,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission CSI3* Grand Prix on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. The culmination of three-star competition highlighted the conclusion of the third week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. In …