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It’s been 13 years since the home side triumphed at Hickstead, but at last the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain was won by Di Lampard’s British team of Ben Maher (Exit Remo), Tim Gredley (Medoc de Toxandria), John Whitaker (Equine America Unick du Francport), and Harry Charles (Casquo Blue), and it was …
Paris, the City of Light, will welcome the world to the XXXIII Olympiad in one year, presenting 19 days of competition from 26 July to 11 August 2024 over 41 competition sites including the spectacular equestrian venue at the Palace of Versailles. Once home to the kings and queens of France, and developed to majestic …
The first day of the 2023 FEI World Championships for Juniors provided non-stop quality for Vaulting fans and judges alike, with overnight leads held by the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Germany. Meanwhile, Germany and France rise above in the Senior European Individual classes. Defending World Champion Sam dos Santos (NED) stormed into the lead in the …
The Para Equestrian Digest speaks to Para Driver Emma Golding, who has represented Ireland in six Para World Championships for Singles, about her unique relationship with her one-eyed gelding Mossy. About The Para Equestrian Digest The FEI launched The Para Equestrian Digest in February 2022. The online magazine was created for Para Equestrian athletes and …
Thanks to the partnership with Brooke USA and the Brooke USA Bridge Grant Program established in January as a joint initiative of Brooke USA and the EQUUS Foundation, five EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities have received emergency funding to address unplanned and/or unexpected circumstances. The program offers grants ranging between $500 and $1,000 in three areas: …
France achieved the rare feat of two back-to-back wins in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Series, this weekend. This was the sixth leg of this popular Series, which took place at Avenches (SUI). Fresh from their victory on home turf at Haras de Jardy (FRA) last week, this week saw a largely different but experienced …
The world-class ‘Pride of Portugal’ display sees ten stallions, hand-picked to represent their country, take centre stage under some of Portugal’s top riders in this demonstration of traditional equestrian skill. Famed for their proficiency on the battlefield for nearly three millennia, the Lusitano horse is today a ‘Portuguese brand of excellence’. Taking their name from …
Excitement is building until the largest Vaulting Championships in history takes place in Flyinge (SWE). The FEI Vaulting European Championship will be held in combination with the FEI World Championship for Juniors and the premiere of the FEI World Championship for Young Vaulters. Hosting the three Championships is a challenge embraced by the Swedish hosts …
It was a familiar victory Sunday in Falsterbo (SWE) for Denmark, who brought the 2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season to a close with an impressive victory over the home nation. The victory marked the second straight in Falsterbo for the Danish, who were also Nations Cup victors at CDIO5* Compiègne (FRA) in May and …
The home side dominated the French leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ from beginning until end. Their overall score of 101.5 put them well ahead of Belgium, who completed on 142.8. Third place went to Great Britain who finished on 149.9. This was the fifth leg of this popular series which took place for …